Division 5 — Site Requirements
§ 9125.2. Minimum Lot Area.
Carson Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Carson
With the exception of a lot created by an urban lot split (see CMC § 9210.1 et seq.), no lot shall be created which has a net area less than five thousand (5,000) square feet, or, if a density designation applies, such larger area as may be required to permit one (1) dwelling unit. [[1]]
Any existing lawfully established lot is deemed to have the required lot area.
No lot shall be reduced to less than the required lot area, except a portion of a lot may be acquired for public purposes provided the remainder is not less than eighty (80) percent of the required lot area or four thousand (4,000) square feet, whichever is greater. (Ord. 22-2210 § 6)
[1] See special requirement for mobile home parks in CMC § 9128.2 .
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- Article 9 — Planning and Zoning
- Chapter 1 — ZONING
- Division 1 — Title, Authority And Purpose
- Division 2 — Format
- Division 3 — Zoning Classifications
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- Division 4 — (Reserved)
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- Division 4 — (Reserved)
- Division 8 — Special Requirements For Certain Uses
- Division 4 — (Reserved)
- Division 9 — Special Use Zones
- Division 1 — Street Dedication And Improvement
- Division 2 — Vehicular Parking, Loading And Maneuvering Areas
- Division 3 — Walls
- Division 4 — Trash And Recycling Areas
- Division 5 — Transportation Demand And Trip Reduction Measures
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- Division 7 — Signs
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- Division 1 — Procedures In General
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- Division 1 — Applicability Of Regulations
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- Division 3 — Relationship Of Zoning Regulations To Other Laws …
- Division 4 — Interpretation Of Provisions
- Division 5 — Violations And Penalties
- Division 6 — Assignment Of Authority, Powers And Duties
- Division 1 — Definitions