Earlier editions: 2026-07
Claremont Municipal Code Ch. 16.000 Title, Intent and Zoning Districts Created
Claremont Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Claremont
Cite as: Claremont Municipal Code Chapter 16.000 · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 16.000.000. Title.¶
Title 16 of the Municipal Code shall be known as the "Zoning Ordinance of the City of Claremont."
§ 16.000.010. Intent.¶
It is the intent of Title 16 to promote and protect the public health, safety and welfare by encouraging the most appropriate and desirable use and development of land, in accordance with the General Plan of the City of Claremont.
§ 16.000.020. Zoning districts created.¶
For the intent and purpose of this title, the following Zoning Districts are established and are delineated as shown on City of Claremont's "Official Zoning Map."
| Symbol | District Name |
|---|---|
| RS | Single-Family Residential Districts |
| HC | Historical Claremont District |
| RR | Rural Residential Districts |
| H | Hillside District |
| RM | Medium Density Residential Districts |
| EQ | Equestrian Overlay District |
| AV | Arbol Verde Single-Family Residential Districts |
| MU | Mixed Use Districts |
| CP | Commercial Professional District |
| CN | Commercial Neighborhood District |
| CL | Commercial Limited District |
| CH | Commercial Highway District |
| CF | Commercial Freeway District |
| B/IP | Business/ |
| CV | Claremont Village District |
| CVO | Claremont Village Overlay District |
| CR | Commercial Recreation District |
| IE | Institutional Educational District |
| IR | Institutional Residential District |
| P/RC | Park/ |
| WP | Wilderness Park District |
| P | Public District |
| SP | Specific Plan Districts |
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