Chapter 17.32 — O-S-1 Restricted Open Space Zone
Hermosa Beach Zoning Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Hermosa Beach
Contents:
17.32.010 Intent and purpose. 17.32.020 Permitted uses. 17.32.030 Permitted improvements. 17.32.040 Area designated. 17.32.050 Presence of dogs restricted.
17.32.010 Intent and purpose. ¶
The O-S-1 zone is intended to restrict further the use of certain designated open space to assure permanent open space in and for public parks and recreation area. (Prior code Appx. A, § 9.51-1)
Effective on: 1/1/1901
17.32.020 Permitted uses. ¶
Those uses permitted in the O-S zone, except that no structure, building or improvement shall be developed, constructed or erected unless specifically authorized as a permitted improvement herein. (Prior code Appx. A, § 9.51-2)
Effective on: 1/1/1901
17.32.030 Permitted improvements. ¶
Improvements permitted in the O-S-1 zone shall be as follows:
- A.
Only nonbuilding public improvements relating to landscaping, beautification, erosion control and irrigation improvements by the city which are consistent with or necessary to maintain and assure permanent open space in and for public parks and recreation purposes or relating to anti-seawater intrusion wells as an existing use;
- B.
Improvements to only those two existing parking areas located within the greenbelt area across from Clark Stadium and City Hall consistent with or necessary to maintain and assure designated parking spaces, without expanding the existing parking area. Such improvements shall be of a nature and material designed to enhance and preserve the existing natural landscape. (Prior code Appx. A, § 9.51-3)
Effective on: 1/1/1901
17.32.040 Area designated. ¶
The greenbelt area shall be designated and zoned O-S-1. (Prior code Appx. A, § 9.51-4)
Effective on: 1/1/1901
17.32.050 Presence of dogs restricted.
It is unlawful for any person to suffer or permit any dog, when harbored or controlled by him, to be within the greenbelt area unless such dog be restrained by a substantial leash or chain and be in the charge, care, custody or control of competent person, all pursuant to Section 6.08.020 or as said section of the code may be amended from time to time consistent with the terms herein. (Prior code Appx. A, § 9.51-5)
Effective on: 1/1/1901
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▸ Title 17 — Zoning
Overview- Chapter 17.02 — Declaration of Purpose
- Chapter 17.04 — Definitions
- Chapter 17.08 — R-1 Single-Family Residential Zone
- Chapter 17.10 — R-1A Two Dwelling Units Per Lot Zone
- Chapter 17.12 — R-2 Two Family Residential Zone
- Chapter 17.13 — R-2A – Medium Density Residential (22)
- Chapter 17.14 — R-2B Limited Multiple-Family Residential Zone
- Chapter 17.16 — R-3 Multiple-Family Residential Zone
- Chapter 17.18 — MHP Mobilehome Park Development District
- Chapter 17.20 — R-P Residential Professional Zone
- Chapter 17.21 — Accessory Dwelling Units
- Chapter 17.22 — Condominiums, Stock Cooperatives and Community…
- Chapter 17.24 — RPD Residential Planned Development
- Chapter 17.26 — C1, C2 and C3 Commercial Zones
- Chapter 17.28 — M-1 Light Manufacturing Zone
- Chapter 17.29 — Public Facility Zone
- Chapter 17.32 — O-S-1 Restricted Open Space Zone
- Chapter 17.34 — O-S-2 Restricted Open Space Zone
- Chapter 17.36 — OS-O Open Space Overlay Zone
- Chapter 17.38 — Specific Plan Areas
- Chapter 17.39 — Housing Element Sites Inventory Overlay
- Chapter 17.40 — Conditional Use Permit and Other Permit Standa…
- Chapter 17.42 — General Provisions, Conditions and Exceptional…
- Chapter 17.44 — Off-Street Parking
- Chapter 17.46 — Yard, Height and Area Restrictions
- Chapter 17.48 — Trip Reduction and Travel Management
- Chapter 17.50 — Signs
- Chapter 17.52 — Nonconforming Buildings and Uses
- Chapter 17.53 — Historic Resources Preservation
- Chapter 17.54 — Variances
- Chapter 17.56 — Conditional Use Permits
- Chapter 17.58 — Precise Development Plans
- Chapter 17.60 — Determination of Legality of Nonconforming Res…
- Chapter 17.62 — Planning Commission Authority—Building Code
- Chapter 17.64 — Development Agreements
- Chapter 17.66 — Amendments
- Chapter 17.68 — Procedure, Hearings, Notices and Fees
- Chapter 17.70 — Revocation and Expiration
- Chapter 17.74 — Penalty
- Chapter 17.76 — Conditional use permits.
- Chapter 17.80 — Certificates of occupancy.