Chapter 17.14 — ZONING CLASSIFICATIONS AND MAP

17.14.010 - Purpose.

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The City of El Monte has established a series of zoning districts, overlay zones and specific plans to achieve the following:

A.

To classify and regulate the type and intensity of land uses;

B.

To regulate and establish limitations on the height and bulk of buildings;

C.

To regulate the area of yards other open spaces around buildings; and

D.

To regulate the allowable density of residential units.

(Ord. No. 3053, § 3(Exh. A), 5-14-2025)

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Table 17.14-1 lists the city's zoning districts, specific plans, overlay zones and special districts:

(Ord. No. 3053, § 3(Exh. A), 5-14-2025)

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For convenience of use, the city zoning map (ZM-1), as heretofore adopted and made a part of this title, and as thereafter from time to time amended. A printed copy shall be made available to the public at the Planning Division and an electronic version shall be placed on the city's website. Each zoning district, specific plan, overlay zone and special district shall be identified by a different solid color, striped color and/or bold outline.

(Ord. No. 3053, § 3(Exh. A), 5-14-2025)

17.14.040 - Boundaries of zoning districts.

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Where uncertainty exists as to the boundaries of any zoning district shown on said map, the following rules shall apply:

A.

The zoning boundary shall extend to the centerline of streets, whether they are public or private, unless shown otherwise on the city zoning map;

B.

Where such boundaries are indicated as approximately following street and alley lines or lot lines, such lines shall be construed to be such boundaries;

C.

In unsubdivided property or where a zoning district boundary divides a lot, the location of such boundary, unless the same is indicated by dimensions, shall be determined by use of the scale appearing on the map;

D.

Where any public street or alley is officially vacated or abandoned, the regulations applicable to abutting property shall apply to such vacated or abandoned street or alley;

E.

Where any private right-of-way or easement of any railroad, railway, canal transportation or public utility company is vacated or abandoned, the regulations applicable to abutting property shall apply to such vacated or abandoned property;

F.

All property in the city not otherwise classified, and all property hereafter annexed and not zoned upon annexation, shall be classified as being zoned One-family Dwelling (R-1A); and

G.

In case any uncertainty exists, the Planning Commission shall determine the location of the boundaries.

(Ord. No. 3053, § 3(Exh. A), 5-14-2025)