Los Altos Hills Regulations

BACKYARD OFFICE REQUIREMENTS:

Permit Restrictions

• Planning and building departments must be advised of the building plans where they will then make a decision if a permit is required

• The addition of a deck, overhang, and slab foundation would likely trigger a permit

• The addition of electricity would require a electrical permit

Setback and Height Restrictions

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• Setback Requirements ***???

  • Front property line: 40 feet

  • Side property line: 30 feet

  • Rear property line: 30 feet

ADU REQUIREMENTS:

Zoning Restrictions

• All existing single-family homes in the R-A (Residential Agricultural) District are permitted to have ADUs

Setback and Height Restrictions

• Setback Requirements:

  • Side lot: 4 feet

  • Rear lot: 4 feet

  • Front lot: 30 feet

  • Any existing structure: 6 feet

• Height maximum:

  • Detached ADU: 16 feet

  • If the detached ADU has a rear and side setback of 30+ feet and an additional parking spot, the height max can be increased to 19 feet

Other Restrictions

• Homeowners might be required to sign a document prohibiting short-term rentals < 30 days