551 Redwood Rd, San Anselmo, CA 94960

Very Low Density Residential District

This District is reflected on the General Plan Land Use Map as Very Low Density Residential, 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 acre of land. This District is generally applied to the primary ridges and ridge zone land areas of the Town as identified by the General Plan Land Use and Open Space Elements. The purpose of this District is to preserve and maintain the natural land forms and vegetation of the Town's primary ridges and ridge zone areas by limiting development as defined by the Town's General Plan, to further the Town's open space objectives as described in the General Plan, and to recognize and work in concert with the environmental opportunities and constraints of these unique and sensitive areas. The General Plan accomplishes these goals by limiting development to a maximum density of 1 residential unit per acre and by providing for a thorough and tiered review and approval process for new development on undeveloped land, for certain reconstruction of existing development, and for certain expansions of existing development. The maximum number of dwelling units allowed on each parcel in the R-1 H District shall not exceed the number of dwelling units designated for each parcel listed in the official Table of R-1 H (Hillside Density District) Parcels, referred to as Table 4D. Within a subdivision, single-family detached homes may be located on lots smaller than 1 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.2 unit developments that comply with Chapter 4 are permitted.