Earlier editions: 2026-09
Hermosa Beach Municipal Code Title 17 Zoning
Hermosa Beach Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-05 · Hermosa Beach
Sections in this part
- 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 17.60 — Zoning Clearance
- Chapter 17.62 — Administrative Permit
- 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
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
Chapter 17.55 — (Reserved)¶
(Ord. # 26-1500 §4, adopted 06/23/2026, effective 07/23/2026)
Effective on: 7/23/2026
Chapter 17.56 — (Reserved)¶
(Ord. # 26-1500 §4, adopted 06/23/2026, effective 07/23/2026)
Effective on: 7/23/2026
Chapter 17.58 — (Reserved)¶
(Ord. # 26-1500 §4, adopted 06/23/2026, effective 07/23/2026)
Effective on: 7/23/2026
Chapter 17.64 — (Reserved)¶
(Ord. # 26-1500 §4, adopted 06/23/2026, effective 07/23/2026)
Effective on: 7/23/2026
Get a plain-English answer with a citation back to this text.
Ask AI about this code