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Fountain Valley Municipal Code § 21.04.020 Zoning districts established
Fountain Valley Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Fountain Valley
Cite as: Fountain Valley Municipal Code § 21.04.020 · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 21.04.010. Purpose.¶
This chapter establishes the zoning districts applied to property within the city. It also determines how the zoning districts are applied on the zoning map, and provides general permit requirements for development and new land uses.
(Ord. 1308 § 5, 2000)
§ 21.04.020. Zoning districts established.¶
The city shall be divided into zoning districts which implement the general plan land use designations. The zoning districts shown in Table 2-1 are hereby established, and shall be shown on the official zoning map (see Section 21.04.030 of this chapter).
TABLE 2-1 ZONING DISTRICTS
| Zoning District Symbol | Zoning District Name | General Plan Designation Implemented by Zoning District |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Districts | Residential Districts | Residential Districts |
| R1 | Single Family Residential | Low Density Residential |
| GH | Garden Homes | Low-Medium Density Residential |
| R2 | Low Density Multiple Dwelling | Low-Medium Density Residential |
| R3 | Medium Density Multiple Dwelling | Medium Density Residential |
| R4 | High Density Multiple Dwelling | High Density Residential |
| Commercial Districts | Commercial Districts | Commercial Districts |
| CP | Professional Office | Office Commercial |
| C1 | Local Business | Local Commercial General Commercial |
| C2 | General Business | General Commercial |
| Manufacturing Districts | Manufacturing Districts | Manufacturing Districts |
| CM | Commercial Manufacturing | Commercial Manufacturing |
| M1 | Manufacturing | Commercial Manufacturing |
| Special Purpose Districts | Special Purpose Districts | Special Purpose Districts |
| PI | Public and Institutional | Public Facilities |
| P/OS | Parks and Open Space | Parks and Open Space |
| -SP | Specific Plan | Specific Plan |
| Overlay Districts | Overlay Districts | Overlay Districts |
| -AH | Affordable Housing | Any General Plan designation |
| -FP | Floodplain | Any General Plan designation |
| -SH | Seismic Hazard | Any General Plan designation |
| -PD | Planned Development | Any General Plan designation |
(Ord. 1308 § 5, 2000; Ord. 1386 § 3, 2006)
§ 21.04.030. Zoning map adopted.¶
The council hereby adopts the city zoning map (hereafter referred to as the "zoning map"), which is on file with the department. The zoning map is hereby incorporated into this title by reference as though it were fully included here. The boundaries of the zoning districts established by this chapter shall be shown upon the zoning map.
(Ord. 1308 § 5, 2000)
§ 21.04.040. Permitted and prohibited uses.¶
The zoning districts established by this title represent the uses that are permitted or permitted subject to a conditional use permit in that district. Unless such a use has the status of a lawful nonconforming use, or unless an interpretation has been made in accordance with Chapter 21.02 of this title that the use is substantially similar to a listed permitted use, uses not listed in such zoning districts or any table thereof are prohibited. It is unlawful and a public nuisance to operate a use in such district that is so prohibited.
(Ord. 1358 § 1, 2004; Ord. 1469 § 1, 2012)
§ 21.04.050. Illegal uses prohibited.¶
Uses that involve an illegal activity under federal or state law are unlawful, prohibited uses and constitute a public nuisance.
(Ord. 1469 § 2, 2012)
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