Chapter 18.08 — ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONES AND BOUNDARIES
Gardena Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-06 · Gardena
§ 18.08.010. Zones established. ¶
- A. To carry out the purposes and provisions of this title, the city is divided into the following zones:
| R-1 | Single-family residential |
|---|---|
| R-2 | Low-density multifamily residential |
| R-3 | Medium density multifamily residential |
| R-4 | High density multifamily residential |
| R-6 | Very high density multifamily residential |
| AMU | Artesia mixed use |
| C-R | Commercial residential |
| P | Parking |
| O | Offcial |
| C-P | Business and professional offce |
| H-B | Home business |
| C-2 | Commercial |
| C-3 | General commercial |
| C-4 | Heavy commercial |
M-1 Industrial M-2 General industrial -SP Specific plan zones as follows: 1450 Artesia Specific Plan Ascot Village Specific Plan Carnelian Specific Plan Cottage Place Specific Plan Emerald Square Specific Plan Gardena Transit Oriented Development Specific Plan Gardena Village Specific Plan Normandie Crossing Specific Plan Normandie Estates Specific Plan Normandie Place Specific Plan Redondo Village Specific Plan Platinum Row Specific Plan
- B. In addition, the city has established the following overlay zones to further carry out the purposes and provisions of this title:
MUO Mixed use overlay HO-3 Medium density 20 overlay HO-4 High density 30 overlay HO-5 High density 50 overlay HO-6 Very high density 70 overlay
(Prior code § 10-3.401; Urg. Ord. 1682; Ord. 1683 § 1, 2006; Ord. 1738 § 2, 2012; Ord. 1760 § 2, 2015; Ord. 1828 § 4, 2021; Ord. 1847 § 6, 2023; Ord. 1848 § 6, 2023; Ord. 1873 § 1, 2024; Ord. 1878 § 6, 2025)
§ 18.08.015. 1450 Artesia Specific Plan. ¶
The 1450 Artesia Specific Plan zone is intended to be used for a mix of commercial and industrial uses. No development shall occur in this zone until a specific plan for the properties within this area is adopted by the city council.
(Ord. 1847 § 7, 2023; Ord. 1848 § 7, 2023; Ord. 1873 § 1, 2024)
§ 18.08.020. Zoning map. ¶
The zones established by this chapter and the boundaries of such zones are shown upon a map which is made a part of this title and which is designated as the "official zoning map." Such zoning map, for convenience, may be divided into parts, and each such part, for the purposes of more readily identifying areas within such zoning map, may be subdivided into units, and each such part and unit may be separately used for the purposes of amending the zoning map or for any official reference to the zoning map. Such map, and each such part and unit, and the notations, references and other information shown thereon, shall be as much a part of this chapter as if the matters and information set forth by such map were all fully described in this chapter. (Prior code § 10-3.402)
§ 18.08.030. Uncertainty of boundaries. ¶
Where uncertainty exists as to the boundary of any zone shown on the zoning maps, the following rules shall apply:
A. Street, Alley, or Lot Lines. Where the indicated zone boundaries are approximately street, alley or lot lines, such lines shall be construed to be the boundaries; otherwise such boundaries shall be determined by the use of the scale appearing on the zoning maps, unless specifically indicated by dimensions.
B. Determination by Commission. Where uncertainty exists, the commission, by written decision, shall determine the location of the zone boundary.
C. Vacated Streets or Alleys. Where a street or alley is officially vacated or abandoned, the zone boundary shall be changed so as to include such vacated or abandoned street or alley, or portion thereof, in the same zone as the adjoining property to which it reverts.
(Prior code § 10-3.403)
§ 18.08.040. Split-zoned residential parcels. ¶
The following properties have split residential zoning on a single parcel. Development on such parcels shall be allowed to occur as though each parcel is two separate parcels. The dividing line between the two zones shall be as follows:
A. 14903 S. Normandie Avenue (APN No. 6103032033). The dividing line between the R-4 and R- 2 portions shall be at a line running parallel from the eastern property line of 14831 S. Normandie Avenue.
B. 1031 Magnolia Avenue (APN No. 6113035015). The dividing line between R-1 and R-3 portions shall be at a line running parallel from the southern property line of 15517 S. New Hampshire Avenue.
C. 14616 S. Normandie Avenue (APN No. 6114003019). The dividing between R-1 and R-3 portions shall be at a line running parallel from the eastern property line of 14610 S. Normandie Avenue.
D. 1330 W. 139th Street (APN 6115013005)
- 1338 W. 139th Street (APN 6115013004)
1346 W. 139th Street (APN 6115013003)
1350 W. 139th Street (APN 6115013025)
1321 W. 140th Street (APN 6115013023)
The dividing line for each of these properties between the R-1 and R-2 portions shall be a line running parallel from the northern boundary of 1317 W. 140th Street.
(Ord. 1873 § 2, 2024)
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▸ Title 18 — Zoning
Overview- Chapter 18.02 — GARDENA ZONING LAW
- Chapter 18.04 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 18.06 — NEW AND EXISTING USES/SPECIFIC PLAN PROHIBITIONS
- Chapter 18.08 — ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONES AND BOUNDARIES
- Chapter 18.10 — ANNEXED AREAS
- Chapter 18.12 — SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE (R1)
- Chapter 18.13 — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY …
- Chapter 18.14 — LOW-DENSITY MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE (R-2)
- Chapter 18.16 — MEDIUM DENSITY MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE (R…
- Chapter 18.18 — HIGH DENSITY MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE (R-4)
- Chapter 18 — 18A. VERY HIGH DENSITY MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZO…
- Chapter 18.19 — MIXED USE OVERLAY ZONE (MUO)
- Chapter 18 — 19A. ARTESIA MIXED USE (AMU)
- Chapter 18.20 — COMMERCIAL-RESIDENTIAL ZONE (CR)
- Chapter 18.21 — HOUSING OVERLAYS (HO-3, HO-4, HO5, AND HO-6)
- Chapter 18.22 — PARKING ZONE (P)
- Chapter 18.24 — OFFICIAL ZONE (O)
- Chapter 18.26 — BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL OFFICE ZONE (C-P)
- Chapter 18.28 — HOME BUSINESS ZONE (H-B)
- Chapter 18.30 — COMMERCIAL ZONE (C-2)
- Chapter 18.32 — GENERAL COMMERCIAL ZONE (C-3)
- Chapter 18.34 — HEAVY COMMERCIAL ZONE (C-4)
- Chapter 18.36 — INDUSTRIAL ZONE (M-1)
- Chapter 18.38 — GENERAL INDUSTRIAL ZONE (M-2)
- Chapter 18.39 — SPECIFIC PLANS
- Chapter 18.40 — OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING
- Chapter 18.42 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 18.43 — DENSITY BONUS AND OTHER INCENTIVES
- Chapter 18.44 — SITE PLAN REVIEW
- Chapter 18.45 — DESIGN REVIEW
- Chapter 18.46 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
- Chapter 18.48 — VARIANCES
- Chapter 18.50 — ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUSTMENTS
- Chapter 18.52 — AMENDMENTS
- Chapter 18.54 — ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
- Chapter 18.56 — HOME OCCUPATION PERMITS
- Chapter 18.57 — LOW BARRIER NAVIGATION CENTERS
- Chapter 18.58 — SIGNS
- Chapter 18.60 — TEMPORARY USE AND TEMPORARY EVENT PERMITS FOR …
- Chapter 18.62 — ADULT-ORIENTED BUSINESSES
- Chapter 18.64 — AMUSEMENT DEVICES AND ARCADES
- Chapter 18.66 — CANNABIS PROHIBITION AND PERSONAL CULTIVATION …
- Chapter 18.68 — TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT
- Chapter 18.70 — WIRELESS FACILITIES
- Chapter 18.72 — APPEALS
- Chapter 18.74 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS POLICY AND PROCEDURES
- Chapter 18.76 — SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR HOMELESS AS A USE BY RI…