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.
Property in any zone may be used for exploratory testing, provided that a minor CDP has first been obtained as provided in Section 22.44.800 et seq.
All new development within the Coastal Zone shall meet the following requirements... to protect the area's unique visual resources, and protect and, where feasible, enhance the quality of scenic resources.
Property in Zones R-C and R-R allow for the raising and keeping of horses and other equine, cattle, sheep, goats, llamas, and alpacas, and boarding of horses and other equine, provided that a CDP is obtained and the proposed confined animal facilities comply with the following minimum permit conditions.
Property in Zones R-C and R-R may be used for bed-and-breakfast establishments, provided a major CDP has first been obtained as provided in Section 22.44.800 et seq., and while such permit is in full force and effect in conformity with the conditions of such permit.
Property in Zones R-C and R-R may be used for rural inns provided a major CDP has first been obtained as provided in Section 22.44.800 et seq., and while such permit is in full force and effect in conformity with the conditions of such permit.
A person shall not keep or maintain more than three dogs over the age of four months per dwelling unit in any residential zone, whether kept or maintained for the personal use of such person or otherwise.
Home-based occupations may be established so that a resident may carry on a business activity which is clearly incidental and subordinate to a dwelling unit in a residential zone.
minimum net area of two acres; lot coverage ... maximum of 25 percent of the net area ... or 50,000 square feet, whichever is less; parking ... one parking space for every 500 square feet of enclosed floor area
Designated Projects ... retain one hundred percent of the Stormwater Quality Design Volume (SQDV) on-site ... Non-designated Projects ... integrate LID principles ... implement at least two LID BMP alternatives
farmers' markets shall be allowed in Zones R-1, R-3, R-C, C-1, C-2, R-R, OS-P and O-S ... one vehicle parking space for each vendor, plus one vehicle parking space for each vendor stall
Carnivals, exhibitions, fairs, short-term farmers' markets ... conducted for no more than six weekends or seven days during any 12-month period ... Outside display or sales ... not more than once during any 30-day period nor more than four times during any 12-month period
in no event shall the decision-maker authorize a banner that exceeds 40 square feet of total sign area.
Windmills/wind energy systems are prohibited within the Coastal Zone. ... Roof-mounted solar energy devices/panels may be permitted to extend above the allowable height of the structure, but in no case shall extend more than six feet above the maximum allowable height.
A Cultural Resource Review pursuant to this section shall be required for all projects prior to the issuance of a planning approval, coastal development permit, geological/geotechnical exploratory excavation permit, sewer permit, building permit, grading permit, or prior to the commencement of government-initiated or funded works except those projects necessary for emergency purposes.
New development or land uses within any natural area or sensitive land use shall not increase the ambient noise levels by more than 3 dBA CNEL. All residential structures... must be constructed to comply with the Universal Building Code limit for interior noise of 45 dB CNEL.
Zone R-C is established to allow for residential development that is consistent with the goals of preserving the rural character and scenic quality of the Coastal Zone...
Water reservoirs, dams, treatment plants, gauging stations, pumping stations, wells, and tanks, except those wells and tanks related to development of one single-family residence... Wineries, subject to the provisions of Section 22.44.1500 et seq.
Zone R-C is established to allow for residential development that is consistent with the goals of preserving the rural character and scenic quality of the Coastal Zone...
Schools, through grade 12, accredited, subject to the procedures and standards provided in Section 22.44.1290... Property in Zone R-C shall be subject to the development standards contained in subsection E of Section 22.44.1710.
The maximum floor-area ratio (FAR) for all buildings on a parcel of land shall not exceed 0.3. Parking floor space with necessary interior driveways and ramps thereto, or space within a roof structure penthouse for the housing of operating equipment or machinery shall not be included in determining the FAR.
Source documents
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