R-1 Zone
R-1 or Single-Family Residential Zone
A low density residential zone that provides a means to create the best possible location and development standards for single-family dwellings.
Find Zoning Requirements
Go to Chapter 29, Article IV, Division 4 of the Town Code to check the Zoning Requirements for R-1 Zone or Single-Family Residential Zone, or you may contact the Town of Los Gatos Community Development Department. Please supply
R-1 Zones are categorized into the following six minimum lot areas:
The following uses are permitted in a R-1 Zone:
Notes
Height Requirements
The maximum height of any principle building in the R-1 Zone is 30' from the natural or finished grade, whichever is lower and creates a lower profile, to the uppermost point of the roof edge, wall, parapet, mansard, or other point directly above that grade.
Note: The maximum height for accessory buildings is 15', measured from natural of finished grade, whichever is lower and creates a lower profile. Please contact the Planning Department for further questions.
Lot Coverage
The maximum building coverage, including any type of accessory buildings, is 40%.
Other Requirements
For Development Standards, see the Town of Los Gatos Residential Design Guidelines for all Single-Family and Two-Family Dwellings in all zones except the Resources Conservation and Hillside Residential Zones.
A low density residential zone that provides a means to create the best possible location and development standards for single-family dwellings.
Find Zoning Requirements
Go to Chapter 29, Article IV, Division 4 of the Town Code to check the Zoning Requirements for R-1 Zone or Single-Family Residential Zone, or you may contact the Town of Los Gatos Community Development Department. Please supply
- Street Address
- Nearest Cross Street
- Assessor's Parcel Number (APN) if available
R-1 Zones are categorized into the following six minimum lot areas:
- R-1:8 ... 8,000 S.F.
- R-1:10 ... 10,000 S.F.
- R-1:12 ... 12,000 S.F.
- R-1:15 ... 15,000 S.F.
- R-1:20 ... 20,000 S.F.
- R-1:30 ... 30,000 S.F.
The following uses are permitted in a R-1 Zone:
- Single-family dwelling
- Non-commercial raising of trees, vegetables and horticulture specialties (commercial uses not permitted)
- Small family day care home
- Residential care facility, small family home
- ** Additional uses may be allowed if a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) is approved. Please contact the Planning Department for further information
| R-1 Zone |
Frontage (Interior lot/Corner) |
Depth |
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| R-1:8 |
60' / 80' |
90’ |
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| R-1:10 |
80' / 90' |
100' |
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| R-1:12 |
90' / 95' |
100' |
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| R-1:15 |
100' / 100' |
100' |
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| R-1:20 |
100' / 115' |
140' |
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| R-1:30 |
100' / 120' |
145' |
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Notes
- The minimum frontage for a lot on a cul-de-sac bulb is 30' with a 60' minimum width;
- The minimum depth of lots facing or backing freeways, arterials, railroad rights-of-ways, schools, or parks is 125';
- The frontage for lots on the outside of a street curve with a deflection angle of 75 degrees or more may be reduced to 30' depending on the radius of the curve.
| R-1 Zone |
Front |
Side |
Rear |
Street |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R-1:8 |
25' |
8’ |
20’ |
15’ |
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| R-1:10 |
25' |
10’ |
20’ |
15’ |
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| R-1:12 |
25' |
10’ |
20’ |
15’ |
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| R-1:15 |
25' |
12’ |
25’ |
15’ |
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| R-1:20 |
30’ |
15’ |
25’ |
20’ |
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| R-1:30 |
30’ |
16’ |
25’ |
20’ |
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Height Requirements
The maximum height of any principle building in the R-1 Zone is 30' from the natural or finished grade, whichever is lower and creates a lower profile, to the uppermost point of the roof edge, wall, parapet, mansard, or other point directly above that grade.
Note: The maximum height for accessory buildings is 15', measured from natural of finished grade, whichever is lower and creates a lower profile. Please contact the Planning Department for further questions.
Lot Coverage
The maximum building coverage, including any type of accessory buildings, is 40%.
Other Requirements
For Development Standards, see the Town of Los Gatos Residential Design Guidelines for all Single-Family and Two-Family Dwellings in all zones except the Resources Conservation and Hillside Residential Zones.