What are the setbacks/height/parking, etc. requirements?
The City contains several different residential as well as commercial zones and since each zone has different development standards, the Planning division staff should be contacted to discuss these issues related to the specific property and its zone.Q: Can I build a second dwelling unit in the R-1 (Single Family Residential) zone? Yes, in limited areas. Section 15-4A-2(j) of the El Segundo Municipal Code allows second dwelling units to be built on property that has a common boundary with property zoned R-3 [Multi-Family Residential], P [Automobile Parking], C-RS [Downtown Commercial], C-2 [Neighborhood Commercial], C-3 [General Commercial], CO [Corporate Office], or MU [Mixed Use]. In addition, the property used for the second dwelling unit cannot be more than fifty feet (50′) wide and cannot consist of more than one lot. Q: What are the development requirements for second dwelling units? Second dwelling units must meet the same requirements as single family homes such as setbacks, he
