Chapter 17.34 — O-S-2 Restricted Open Space Zone
Hermosa Beach Zoning Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Hermosa Beach
Contents:
17.34.010 Intent and purpose. 17.34.020 Permitted uses. 17.34.030 Permitted improvements.
17.34.010 Intent and purpose. ¶
The O-S-2 zone is intended to restrict further the use of certain designated open space to assure permanent open space for public park purposes. (Prior code Appx. A, § 9.52-1)
Effective on: 1/1/1901
17.34.020 Permitted uses. ¶
A public park: with landscaping, beautification, grass, trees, flowers, plants and other uses if specifically authorized as a permitted improvement in this chapter. (Prior code Appx. A, § 9.52-2)
Effective on: 1/1/1901
17.34.030 Permitted improvements. ¶
Improvements in the O-S-2 zone shall be as follows:
A. Only non-building public improvements relating to landscaping, beautification: grass, trees, flowers, plants, soil, unobtrusive park lighting, some benches to view the ocean, existing public utilities, one flag pole for the American Flag, and erosion and irrigation improvements to assure permanent open space for park purposes shall be permitted.
B.
No buildings, malls, plazas or structures, temporary or permanent in nature, shall be built, developed, constructed or erected on the Biltmore Site.
- C.
Softscape shall include grass, trees, plants, soil, flowers and shall be artistically designed to cover all of the Biltmore Site. 4. D.
The use and improvements to the park are to ensure a natural, peaceful, serene and safe environment to improve and enhance the quality of life of Hermosa Beach. (Prior code Appx. A, § 9.52-3)
Effective on: 1/1/1901
Get a plain-English answer with a citation back to this text.
Ask AI about this code▸ Contents — Hermosa Beach Zoning Code
-
▸ 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.