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Title 20

Part 3 — Zoning Clearance

Cudahy Zoning Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-07-06 · Cudahy

20.84.230 Intent and purpose.

The zoning clearance process is an administrative review undertaken by the director of community development to ensure that all proposed new and modified uses and structures that do not require any discretionary actions or approvals comply with applicable provisions of this zoning code. (Ord. 690 § 4 (Exh. A), 2018).

20.84.240 Applicability.

A zoning clearance is required for any structure or use that requires a building permit or business license. No building permit or business license shall be granted until zoning clearance approval has been issued. Table 20.84-2 outlines improvements that require a zoning clearance only and do not require a development review permit, conditional use permit, or variance if in compliance with all provisions of this zoning code. Home occupations shall be subject to a zoning clearance. (Ord. 690 § 4 (Exh. A), 2018).

20.84.250 Determination.

Zoning clearance shall be granted only when the director of community development finds the proposed use or development to be in conformance with all applicable provisions of this zoning code and other applicable city documents. The director of community development may modify plans in whole or in part, apply conditions of approval, or require guarantees to ensure compliance with applicable provisions of this zoning code. (Ord. 690 § 4 (Exh. A), 2018).

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Cudahy Zoning Code
  1. ▸ Title 20
    Overview
    1. Chapter 20.04 — G2016.GENERAL PROVISIONS
    2. Chapter 20.08 — ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
    3. Chapter 20.12
    4. Chapter 20.16
    5. Chapter 20.20
    6. Chapter 20.24 — PARKS, SCHOOLS, AND LOS ANGELES RIVER
    7. Chapter 20.28 — MIXED-USE ZONES
    8. Chapter 20.30
    9. Chapter 20.32 — OVERLAY ZONES
    10. Part 1 — Riverfront Overlay Zone (-R)
    11. Part 2 — Urban Agriculture Overlay Zone
    12. Part 3 — Miscellaneous
    13. Part 1 — Adult-Oriented Businesses – Sexually Oriented Busines…
    14. Part 2 — Alcohol Sales
    15. Part 6 — Condominium Conversions
    16. Part 12 — Massage Establishments and Services
    17. Part 13 — Mobile Home Parks
    18. Part 14 — Service Stations
    19. Part 15 — Tobacco Shops and Smoking Lounges
    20. Part 16 — Transitional Uses
    21. Part 18 — Wireless Communications Facilities
    22. Part 1 — Adult-Oriented Businesses – Sexually Oriented Busines…
    23. Part 2 — Alcohol Sales
    24. Part 3 — Amusement Arcades or Cyber Cafes/Computer Labs
    25. Part 4 — Child Day Care Facilities and Large Family Day Care H…
    26. Part 5 — Condominiums
    27. Part 6 — Condominium Conversions
    28. Part 7 — Drive-Through Establishments
    29. Part 8 — Emergency Shelters and Low-Barrier Navigation Centers
    30. Part 9 — Hotels and Motels
    31. Part 10 — Housing Incentives
    32. Part 11 — Live/Work Units
    33. Part 12 — Massage Establishments and Services
    34. Part 13 — Mobile Home Parks
    35. Part 14 — Service Stations
    36. Part 15 — Tobacco Shops and Smoking Lounges
    37. Part 16 — Transitional Uses
    38. Part 17 — Urban Agriculture and Keeping of Animals
    39. Part 18 — Wireless Communications Facilities
    40. Part 19 — Replacement Housing
    41. Part 20 — Accessory Dwelling Units
    42. Part 8 — Amendments to the General Plan, Zoning Code Text, and…
    43. Part 9 — Development Agreements
    44. Part 10 — Reasonable Accommodation
    45. Part 11 — California Environmental Quality Act Implementation
    46. Part 12 — Accessory Dwelling Unit Design Variance
    47. Part 1 — General Provisions
    48. Part 2 — Development Review Permits
    49. Part 3 — Zoning Clearance
    50. Part 4 — Temporary Use Permits
    51. Part 5 — Minor Deviation – Minor Conditional Use Permits (Alco…
    52. Part 6 — Planned Development Permit
    53. Part 7 — Specific Plans
    54. Part 8 — Amendments to the General Plan, Zoning Code Text, and…
    55. Part 9 — Development Agreements
    56. Part 10 — Reasonable Accommodation
    57. Part 11 — California Environmental Quality Act Implementation
    58. Part 12 — Accessory Dwelling Unit Design Variance
    59. Part 13 — Off-Menu Density Bonus Concession Permit

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