Chapter 17.06 — ZONES AND MAP — Covina Zoning Code

§ 17.06.010. Designation of zones. ¶

For the purposes related to the orderly development of the city and in order to carry out the provisions of this title, the city is divided into the following zones:

Symbol	Zone Name
A-1	Agricultural and residential zone (single-family)
A-2	Agricultural and residential zone (single-family)
E-1/2 estate	Residential zone (single-family estate)
E-1 estate	Residential zone (single-family estate)
E-2-1/2 estate	Residential zone (single-family estate)
R-1-20,000	Residential zone (single-family) 20,000 square feet minimum lot area
R-1-10,000	Residential zone (single-family) 10,000 square feet minimum lot area

Symbol	Zone Name
R-1-8500	Residential zone (single-family) 8,500 square feet minimum lot area
R-1-7500	Residential zone (single-family) 7,500 square feet minimum lot area
RD-3000	Residential zone (multiple-family) 3,000 square feet minimum lot area per dwelling unit
RD-2000	Residential zone (multiple-family) 2,000 square feet minimum lot area per dwelling unit
RD-1500	Residential zone (multiple-family) 1,500 square feet minimum lot area per dwelling unit
RD-1250	Residential zone (multiple-family) 1,250 square feet minimum lot area per dwelling unit
R-TP	Residential zone (trailer and mobile home parks)
R-R	Residential recreation zone
C-P	Commercial, administrative and professional offce zone
C-2	Commercial zone (neighborhood shopping center)
C-3	Commercial zone (central business)
C-3A	Commercial zone (regional or community shopping centers)
C-4	Commercial zone (highway)
C-5	Commercial zone (specifed highway)
C-R	Commercial zone (recreation)
M-1	Light manufacturing zone

(Ord. 23-10 § 7, 2023; 1964 Code Appx. A § 0.60)

§ 17.06.020. Zoning map – Generally. ¶

The boundaries of the various zones are shown upon a map attached hereto and made a part of this title, being designated as the "official zoning map," and the map and all the notations, references and other information shown thereon shall be as much a part of this title as if the matters and information set forth by the map were all duly described herein. (1964 Code Appx. A § 0.70)

§ 17.06.030. Zoning map – Zone boundary designations. ¶

A. Where indicated zone boundaries are approximately street, alley or lot lines, the lines are determined to be the boundaries of the zone. Otherwise, the boundaries shall be determined by the dimensions shown on the "official zoning map." In the absence of a dimension, the boundary shall be determined by use of the scale shown on the map.
B. A street, alley, railroad or railway right-of-way, watercourse, drainage channel or body of water included on the zoning map shall, unless otherwise indicated, be included within the zone of adjoining property on either side thereof; and where such street, alley, watercourse, drainage channel or body of water serves as a boundary between two or more different zones, the centerline, or midway line, of such right-of-way, watercourse, channel or body of water extending to the general direction of the long dimension thereof shall be considered the boundary between zones.
C. In the event that a vacated street, alley, right-of-way or easement was the boundary between two zones, the new zone boundaries shall be at the new property line or at a line established at

or within 50 feet of the centerline of the street, alley, right-of-way or easement that has been vacated.

D. Where uncertainties exist, the commission shall, by written decision, determine the location of the zone boundary.

(1964 Code Appx. A § 0.70)

§ 17.06.040. Zoning map – Where filed. ¶

The original of the official zoning map shall be kept on file with the city clerk and shall constitute the original record. A copy of the map shall also be filed with the planning, engineering and building departments.

(1964 Code Appx. A § 0.70)

§ 17.06.050. Zoning map – Amendments. ¶

All amendments and changes shall be recorded by the city clerk within 48 hours after such amendments or changes become effective. These data shall at that time be filed with the planning director. A new amended official zoning map shall be prepared by the planning department at the end of each fiscal year upon which is shown all changes and amendments enacted during the previous period of time. The zoning map shall thereafter be filed with the city clerk, and planning, engineering and building departments. (1964 Code Appx. A § 0.70)

§ 17.06.060. Zoning map – Revision. ¶

The council may from time to time order the revision of the official zoning map by the planning department so as to include all changes to date and to replace the original or amended official zoning map which is part of this title. No changes shall be made upon such revised map that have not been made through regular zone change procedure. (See CMC § 17.80.080 through 17.80.150 .) (1964 Code Appx. A § 0.70)

§ 17.06.070. Zoning annexed areas or prezoning areas to be annexed. ¶

The planning commission shall, when directed by the council, recommend zoning, as part of the annexation procedure, for an area to be annexed, pursuant to which the council may, in accordance with the recommendations of the planning commission, or as such recommendations may be amended by the council, provide by ordinance, adopted concurrently with or in advance of, the ordinance of annexation, appropriate zoning or prezoning as such zoning classification may be defined herein. Proposed changes of zone affecting territory to be annexed to the city may be initiated and hearings may be held thereon prior to the effective date of annexation when so authorized by the council.

(Ord. 1342 § 1, 1976; 1964 Code Appx. A § 0.80)