53 Summit Rd, San Anselmo, CA 94960

Low Density Residential Conservation District

This District is reflected on the General Plan Land Use Map as Low Density Residential Conservation, which allows a maximum density of 1 residential unit for each gross acre of land, with a maximum population density of 4 persons for each gross acre of land. This District is generally applied to those developed and undeveloped lots ranging from 1 to 2 acres in size and located at or above 150 ft above Mean Sea Level and excepting those areas designated as Very Low Density Residential by the General Plan Land Use Element. The purpose of this District is to require design review for most exterior improvements; limit the overall density within the district to a maximum of one residential dwelling unit per acre of land; and maintain and enhance the natural land forms and vegetation of the Town's secondary ridgelines and hillside areas by limiting development density and through the careful review of architectural design and site development characteristics for new development on undeveloped land, for certain reconstruction of existing development, and for certain expansions of existing development. Within a subdivision, single-family detached homes may be located on lots smaller than one acre, provided that said location of single-family detached homes attains the desired open space objectives or reduces the visual impact of the proposed development, and providing the overall subdivision density does not exceed the maximum gross density allowed by the designated land use. Exceptions to these standards for the R-1 H and R-1 C Zoning Districts may be allowed or required by the Planning Commission when such exceptions would result in a more desirable development and are warranted based on information developed through the review process and the exceptions are consistent with the goals, policies and objectives of the San Anselmo General Plan. Accessory dwelling units are permitted as an accessory residential use that is consistent with the General Plan and shall not be considered to exceed the allowable density. Small 2 unit developments that comply with Chapter 4 are permitted.