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Division 8 — Water Efficient Landscaping

§ 9168.2. Definitions.

Carson Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Carson

Whenever any of the names or terms defined in this Section are used in this Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance, each such name or term shall have the meaning ascribed to it in this Section.

"Building Official"

shall mean County Engineer of the County of Los Angeles acting as the City Engineer.

  • "Chapter 20.09 of Title 20" or "Title 20, Division 1 of the Los Angeles County Code" shall mean Chapter 20.09 of this Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance.

"Chapter 70" or "Chapter 70 of Title 26"

shall mean Chapter 70 of the Building Code of the City of Carson. References to Sections within Chapter 70 shall refer to Sections of the Building Code of the City of Carson.

"Chapter 71" or "Chapter 71 of Title 26"

  • shall mean Chapter 71 of this Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance. References to Sections within Chapter 71 of Title 26 shall refer to Sections of this Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance.

"County" or "County of Los Angeles"

shall mean the City of Carson.

"Director" or "Director of Public Works"

shall mean the Director of Community Development of the City of Carson.

"Division V of Article 11 of Part III of Title 32"

shall mean Division VII of Article 11 of the Fire Code of the City of Carson. (Ord. 93-998 § 1)

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Carson Zoning Code
  1. Article 9 — Planning and Zoning
  2. Chapter 1 — ZONING
  3. Division 1 — Title, Authority And Purpose
  4. Division 2 — Format
  5. Division 3 — Zoning Classifications
  6. Division 4 — Zoning Boundaries
  7. Division 1 — Uses Permitted
  8. Division 2 — Accessory Uses
  9. Division 3 — Conditional Use Criteria
  10. Division 4 — Density
  11. Division 5 — Site Requirements
  12. Division 6 — Site Development Standards
  13. Division 7 — Environmental Effects
  14. Division 8 — Special Requirements For Certain Uses
  15. Division 4 — (Reserved)
  16. Division 8 — Special Requirements For Certain Uses
  17. Division 4 — (Reserved)
  18. Division 8 — Special Requirements For Certain Uses
  19. Division 4 — (Reserved)
  20. Division 9 — Special Use Zones
  21. Division 1 — Street Dedication And Improvement
  22. Division 2 — Vehicular Parking, Loading And Maneuvering Areas
  23. Division 3 — Walls
  24. Division 4 — Trash And Recycling Areas
  25. Division 5 — Transportation Demand And Trip Reduction Measures
  26. Division 6 — Project Grading
  27. Division 7 — Signs
  28. ▸ Division 8 — Water Efficient Landscaping
    Overview
    1. § 9168.1. Adoption of Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance.
    2. § 9168.2. Definitions.
    3. § 9168.3. Violations and Penalties.
    4. § 9168.4. Fees.
    5. § 9168.5. Amendments to Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance.
  29. Division 1 — Procedures In General
  30. Division 2 — Procedures By Type
  31. Division 1 — Applicability Of Regulations
  32. Division 2 — Nonconformities
  33. Division 3 — Relationship Of Zoning Regulations To Other Laws …
  34. Division 4 — Interpretation Of Provisions
  35. Division 5 — Violations And Penalties
  36. Division 6 — Assignment Of Authority, Powers And Duties
  37. Division 1 — Definitions

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