Los Angeles County Unincorporated
Zoning districts
37 districts, grouped by category.
Agricultural
2Commercial
5Business Zone
Business Zone
Commercial Zone C-1
- Max height
- 35 ft
- Max height
- 35 ft
- Permitted uses
- 9
Commercial Zone C-3
- Max height
- 35 ft
Other
11Industrial
4M-1 (Avocado Heights CSD)
- Min lot
- 20,000 sq ft (0.46 ac)
- Max height
- 45 ft
- Front setback
- 20 ft
- Permitted uses
- 1
M-2 Zone
- Min lot
- 15,000 sq ft (0.34 ac)
- Permitted uses
- 315
Industrial Zone
Mixed use
5Mixed Use Zone 1
- Max height
- 40 ft
- Front setback
- 5 ft
- Permitted uses
- 20
Mixed Use 2 Zone
- Max density
- 150 du/ac
- Permitted uses
- 66
Mixed Use 3 Zone
- Max density
- 150 du/ac
- Permitted uses
- 52
Residential
10South San Gabriel CSD - R-1
- Front setback
- 50 ft
- Permitted uses
- 24
Single-Family Residential
- Front setback
- 50 ft
- Permitted uses
- 14
Multi-Family Residential
- Max height
- 35 ft
- Front setback
- 15 ft
- Permitted uses
- 2
R-4 Zone
- Max height
- 35 ft
- Front setback
- 25 ft
- Permitted uses
- 5
High Density Multiple Residence Zone
- Max height
- 65 ft
- Permitted uses
- 8
Residential Low-Medium 1 Zone
- Max density
- 18 du/ac
- Permitted uses
- 19
Residential Low-Medium 2 Zone
- Max density
- 30 du/ac
- Permitted uses
- 18
Willowbrook Residential 1 Zone
- Front setback
- 6 ft
- Permitted uses
- 1
Willowbrook Residential 2 Zone
- Front setback
- 6 ft
- Permitted uses
- 1
Willowbrook Residential 3 Zone
- Front setback
- 6 ft
- Permitted uses
- 1
General provisions
1,302 rules that bind every district rather than one — sign regulations, parking, floodplain and the rest of the code’s citywide chapters.
A mobilehome may be used as a temporary residence for the owner and his family during the construction by such owner of a permanent residence, but only while a building permit for the construction of such residence is in full force and effect.
Model homes shall be established on an approved lot in a tentative tract that has been filed and approved. Any structure used for such purpose at the end of two years shall either be removed or restored for a use permitted in the zone.
Any structure used for such purpose at the end of two years shall either be removed or restored for a use permitted in the zone where located
New oil wells and production facilities are prohibited in all zones. The amount of the bond shall be not less than $152,000 per well. The area within 25 feet of any oil well or production facility shall be kept free of dry weeds, brush, or other combustible material.
New oil wells and production facilities are prohibited in all zones.
Where areas are used for outside eating, drinking, or assembly within 75 feet of a Residential or Agricultural Zone, a solid masonry wall between five and six feet in height shall be required. A 42-inch high wall, fence, or hedge, or a five-foot wide landscaped area shall be established along the outside eating area adjoining any public sidewalk.
Where areas are used for outside eating, drinking, or assembly within 75 feet of a Residential or Agricultural Zone, a solid masonry wall between five and six feet in height shall be required along the lot lines adjoining said zones
Outdoor display is permitted as listed in Table 22.140.420-A. For certain uses, outdoor display of product must be limited to a maximum of 8 feet in height and located at least 10 feet from any property line.
All sales and displays of goods shall be located entirely within an enclosed building, except for as listed in this Subsection B.
Outside storage is permitted on the rear of a lot when such storage is strictly incidental to the permitted use. Any outdoor area used for storage shall be completely enclosed by a solid masonry wall and solid gate which shall be between five and six feet in height. The storage enclosure shall be at least 50 feet away from the front property line. For industrial zones, fences and walls shall be a minimum of eight feet in height and shall not exceed 15 feet.
Any outdoor area used for storage shall be completely enclosed by a solid masonry wall and solid gate which shall be between five and six feet in height
All fences and walls shall be of uniform height in relation to the ground upon which they stand, and shall be a minimum of eight feet in height and shall not exceed 15 feet in height.
Parking shall be limited to an area within 100 feet from the boundary of a property with a qualifying zone. The lot developed with transitional parking shall have a side lot line adjoining, or separated only by an alley, for a distance of not less than 50 feet.
Parking shall be limited to an area within 100 feet from the boundary of a property with a qualifying zone.
Retail plant nurseries shall have a minimum site area of five acres. All storage, display, and sale of products other than nursery stock shall be conducted within a completely enclosed building or within an area enclosed by a solid wall or fence and gate between five and six feet in height.
Retail plant nurseries shall have a minimum site area of five acres.
There shall be a minimum lot size of one gross acre. The stand shall have a maximum floor area of 300 square feet. The stand shall be a minimum of 20 feet from any street or highway that the lot fronts, or from any adjacent residences. The stand, except for the floor, shall be exclusively of wood-frame construction.
There shall be a minimum lot size of one gross acre. The stand shall have a maximum floor area of 300 square feet.
Real estate tract offices may be approved for a period of up to two years. The office may be located within a new residence that is part of the development or within a temporary building.
Real estate tract offices may be approved for a period of up to two years.
Source documents
The chapters of the adopted code that were retrieved, read and extracted from. Everything above traces back to one of these.