Land use · Los Angeles County Unincorporated, California

single-family dwelling

How this ordinance defines it

The operative definition is the local one. Codes routinely subdivide a category into tiers — “day care 2, family”, “group home 2” — and attach different permissions to each, so only Los Angeles County Unincorporated’s own text settles what this covers.

3. **Development Standards.** a. **Lot Area.** The minimum net lot area for one single-family dwelling unit shall be 5,000 square feet. b. **Height.** The maximum height for any structure shall be 30 feet above grade, except

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R-1 ZONE** | Use | Regulation | |---|---| | **Residential** | | | Single family dwelling units and duplexes, attached/detached, residential planned unit developments | Permitted | | Multifamily dwelling unit (including apartment houses) | Prohibited |

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within a detached accessory building located on the same premises as the main single family dwelling on the lot, for use by temporary guests or persons employed on the premises, such as domestic help. Such quarters shall

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2. If such lot is in Zone R-1, R-A, A-1, or A-2, two single-family dwellings may be constructed thereon and so used. If such lot is in Zone R-2, two single-family dwellings or two two-family dwellings

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its accessory structures (e.g., sheds, garages, etc.), including accessory dwelling units. | • Single-family dwelling unit<br>• Primary dwelling unit with ADU or JADU | | Multi-unit (private entry) | Developments with multiple dwelling units where residents

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