R-1 Standard Update

The City is in the process of updating some of the development standards in R-1 and R-1-H single family residential zones, and we wanted to provide you with information on the proposed changes.

The purpose of the proposed update is to:

• Preserve existing neighborhood character in R-1 and R-1-H single-family residential zones by extending design related standards to all additions, remodels, and construction of single-family dwellings;

• Remove inconsistencies from the existing regulations;

• Enable efficient customer service by streamlining planning review time for small scale remodels and additions to single-family dwelling;

• Eliminate Single Family Development Permit discretionary review process; and

• Remove Hillside Development Permit discretionary approval for pools and spas proposed on flat lands with less than 5% slope within the hillside area of the City.

The City Council hearing for the Project will be held on February 8th, 2022 at 6pm. Instructions on how to view the meeting and submit comments during the meeting will be posted online prior to the meeting date at: https://www.burbankca.gov/web/city-clerks-office/meeting-agendas-and-minutes.