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.
In addition to the uses specified in Chapter 22.22 (Industrial Zones), as requiring a Conditional Use Permit (Chapter 22.158), any industrial use listed as permitted, accessory or as requiring a Ministerial Site Plan Review (Chapter 22.186) application, shall be subject to a Conditional Use Permit.
In addition to the uses specified in Chapter 22.16 (Agricultural, Open Space, Resort and Recreation, and Watershed Zones), property in Zone O-S may be used for the following uses, subject to a Minor Conditional Use Permit (Chapter 22.160) and in compliance with Section 22.16.060.C.1 and C.3 (Additional Regulations for Zone O-S): Marinas, small boat harbors, docks, piers, boat launches, and similar recreational facilities. Horse-boarding, large...
A building or structure in Zone R-R shall not exceed a height of 35 feet above grade, excluding signs that are permitted by Chapter 22.114 (Signs), chimneys, and rooftop antennas.
The construction and/or replacement of fences and walls exceeding three and one-half feet in height which are located either within required front yards, or within required corner side or required rear yards where closer than five feet to any highway line is authorized, subject to obtaining approval of a CSD Modification...
Each single-family residence shall have automobile parking spaces, conveniently accessible to the street and to the residence served, as follows: At least two covered, standard-size automobile parking spaces; or At least two uncovered, standard-size automobile parking spaces.
Where a discretionary land-use permit subject to Type II (Chapter 22.228), Type III (Chapter 22.230), or Type IV (Chapter 22.232) Review is required, development shall preserve existing natural contours, native vegetation, and natural rock outcropping features to the greatest extent feasible.
Each new lot created by a subdivision shall contain a gross acre of not less than one acre.
For commercial developments and mixed-use developments that include commercial uses, at least two of the following amenities shall be provided within the subject property for public use: Benches; Bicycle racks; Decorative outdoor lighting along pedestrian paths; Drinking fountains; Landscaped buffers; Newsstands; Planter boxes; Special paving materials...
All buildings, building additions, and building renovations shall incorporate: a. Southwestern (except Adobe), Art Deco, or Mediterranean influenced architecture, painted with earth tones or shades of taupe, beige, olive, burgundy, or other neutral colors approved by the Director. b. At least two of the following architectural elements: i. Arcades; ii. Arches;
Each lot adjoining Palmdale Boulevard or 90th Street East shall have a front yard of not less than 10 feet. Parking lots are prohibited in the required front yard area.
All buildings shall be limited to two stories and a maximum height of 35 feet above grade... Each lot adjoining Pearblossom Highway or 82nd Street East shall have a front yard of not less than 10 feet.
The minimum required front yard shall be three feet as measured from the nearest edge of the pavement or the nearest edge of the right-of-way of Stonyvale Road... The maximum height of any fence or wall, including a retaining wall, in any required yard is eight feet.
A minimum driveway length of 20 feet... is required... All new homes or improvements to existing homes which exceed 25 percent of the current market value... must satisfy... roads... improved with a minimum of 20 foot width of paving... Sewage disposal facilities must be sized...
The maximum allowable gross structural area of a residential unit to be constructed on a building site shall be determined by the following formula: GSA = (A/5) × [(50-S)/35] + 800
Construction of residential units or any improvements to residential units on a lot of less than 6,000 square feet shall be subject to the following: The maximum allowable gross structural area of a residential unit... GSA = (A/5) × [(50-S)/35] + 800
New lots shall have a minimum of 2.5 gross acres.
New lots shall have a minimum of 2.5 gross acres.
Within five feet from any property line abutting a Residential or Agricultural-zoned property, the maximum height of the building shall be 17 feet... commercial lots shall have a minimum front yard of 10 feet.
New lots shall have a minimum lot area of two gross acres. Density-controlled development shall be prohibited.
New lots shall have a minimum lot area of two gross acres. Density-controlled development shall be prohibited.
Source documents
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