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Earlier editions: 2026-09

Hermosa Beach Municipal Code Title 17 Zoning

Hermosa Beach Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-05 · Hermosa Beach

Cite as: Hermosa Beach Municipal Code Title 17 · Text as of 2026-10-05

Contents:

Chapter 17.01 Introductory Provisions

Chapter 17.02 Zoning Review Authorities

Chapter 17.03 Administrative Procedures

Chapter 17.04 Definitions

Chapter 17.06 Establishment of Zones

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 Apartments

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 17.30 O-S Open Space 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 Standards

Chapter 17.42 General Provisions, Conditions and Exceptional Uses

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 (Reserved)

Chapter 17.55 (Reserved)

Chapter 17.56 (Reserved)

Chapter 17.58 (Reserved)

Chapter 17.60 Zoning Clearance

Chapter 17.62 Administrative Permit

Chapter 17.64 (Reserved)

Chapter 17.66 Minor Exception

Chapter 17.68 Minor Use Permits

Chapter 17.70 Conditional Use Permits

Chapter 17.72 Parking Plan

Chapter 17.74 Precise Development Plan

Chapter 17.76 Variances

Chapter 17.78 Coastal Clearance

Chapter 17.80 Development Agreements

Chapter 17.82 Specific Plans

Chapter 17.84 Zoning Amendments

Chapter 17.86 General Plan Amendment

Chapter 17.54 — (Reserved)

(Ord. # 26-1500 §4, adopted 06/23/2026, effective 07/23/2026)

Effective on: 7/23/2026

Exceptions & meaning →

Chapter 17.55 — (Reserved)

(Ord. # 26-1500 §4, adopted 06/23/2026, effective 07/23/2026)

Effective on: 7/23/2026

Exceptions & meaning →

Chapter 17.56 — (Reserved)

(Ord. # 26-1500 §4, adopted 06/23/2026, effective 07/23/2026)

Effective on: 7/23/2026

Exceptions & meaning →

Chapter 17.58 — (Reserved)

(Ord. # 26-1500 §4, adopted 06/23/2026, effective 07/23/2026)

Effective on: 7/23/2026

Exceptions & meaning →

Chapter 17.64 — (Reserved)

(Ord. # 26-1500 §4, adopted 06/23/2026, effective 07/23/2026)

Effective on: 7/23/2026

Exceptions & meaning →

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