Chapter 17.34 — O-S-2 Restricted Open Space Zone
Hermosa Beach Zoning Code · 2026-07 edition · ingested 2026-07-06 · 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