Post #278244 by TikiPhil on Thu, Jan 11, 2007 1:56 PM

Here's the City of Laguna Hills Municipal Code: http://ordlink.com/codes/laguna/index.htm

I would guess that your thatch issue would fall under A.3. below.
Also note: B.5. below: A-frames prohibited
Quite the tiki loving town :)

9-40.050 Design considerations.

The following guidelines and standards are in addition to the specific standards contained in the individual land use districts:
A. The following guidelines shall be met:

1. The design shall avoid excessive variety and repetitious use of facade elements, and shall avoid plainness caused by lack of articulation.
2. Proposed signage and landscaping shall be an integral architectural feature which does not overwhelm or dominate the structure or property.
3. Any new building or structure, any addition to an existing building or structure, and the installation or construction of any site improvements shall be designed to create a unified, functional and comprehensive site plan with an integrated architectural theme that is compatible with and will compliment and enhance the subject and surrounding properties.
4. With the intent of protecting sensitive land uses, the proposed design shall promote a harmonious and compatible transition in terms of scale and character between areas of different land uses.
   B. The following standards shall be met:
5. Parking structures shall be architecturally compatible with the primary building and surrounding structures.
6. Lighting shall be stationary and directed away from all adjacent properties, public streets, and rights-of-way.
7. Mechanical equipment, storage, trash areas, and utilities shall be architecturally screened by a solid material from public view. Open fencing, including but not limited to chain link and wrought iron, shall not constitute architectural screening.
8. With the exception of outdoor uses as permitted by Chapter 9-74 of this title and vehicle sales, all commercial and industrial business activity shall occur within an enclosed structure.
9. Nearly vertical roofs (A-frames) and piecemeal mansard roofs (used on a portion of the structure perimeter only) are prohibited. Mansard roofs, if utilized on commercial structures, shall wrap around the entire structure perimeter. (Ord. 98-8 § 2 (part): prior code § 9-24.050)