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Chapter 7.1 — Introduction to Article 7

La Habra Heights Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-06 · La Habra Heights

7.1.10 Purpose of this Article

This Article implements the City of La Habra Heights General Plan by classifying and regulating the uses of land and structures within the City. This Article also serves as the City’s Development Code and Zoning Ordinance as a means to protect the public health, safety and general welfare of residents. More specifically, the purposes of this Article include the following:

  • A. To implement the City of La Habra Heights General Plan by regulating the uses of land designated by the General Plan.

  • B. To ensure the preservation of community character and residents’ views and privacy .

  • C. To avoid conflicts between land uses.

  • D. To conserve and protect the natural resources of the City.

  • E. To create a comprehensive and stable pattern of land uses upon which to plan transportation and other public facilities and utilities.

  • F. To provide City regulations for the subdivision of land in accordance with the Subdivision Map Act.

REVISED – April 2015

Article 7 Development Code and Zoning Ordinance

Page 7-5

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▸ Contents — La Habra Heights Zoning Code
La Habra Heights Zoning Code
  1. Article 7 — Development Code and Zoning Ordinance
  2. Chapter 7.8 — Wireless Telecommunication Facilities
  3. Chapter 7.10 — Animal Keeping Development Standards
  4. Chapter 7.11 — Setback and Yard Use Standards
  5. Chapter 7.12 — Landscaping Standards
  6. Chapter 7.12.5 — Water Efficient Landscaping
  7. Chapter 7.1 — Introduction to Article 7
  8. Chapter 7.2 — Application of Development Code and Zoning Ordin…
  9. Chapter 7.3 — Zone Districts
  10. Chapter 7.4 — Cannabis Regulations
  11. Chapter 7.5 — Nonconforming Structures, Land Uses and Lots
  12. Chapter 7.6 — Noise and Lighting Standards
  13. Chapter 7.7 — Congestion and Traffic Demand Management Standards
  14. Chapter 7.8 — Wireless Telecommunication Facilities
  15. Chapter 7.9 — Sign Standards
  16. Chapter 7.10 — Animal Keeping Development Standards
  17. Chapter 7.11 — Setback and Yard Use Standards
  18. Chapter 7.12 — Landscaping Standards
  19. Chapter 7.12.5 — Water Efficient Landscaping
  20. Chapter 7.13 — Parking and Access Standards
  21. Chapter 7.14 — Lot Development Standards
  22. Chapter 7.15 — Prohibition on Short Term Rentals
  23. Chapter 7.16 — Reserved
  24. Chapter 7.17 — Grading, Retaining Walls, and Hardscape Standards
  25. Chapter 7.18 — Building Design Standards
  26. Chapter 7.19 — Zoning Administration
  27. Chapter 7.20 — Development Agreements
  28. Chapter 7.22 — SB 9 Two (2) Unit Projects
  29. Chapter 7.27 — Emergency Shelters
  30. Chapter 7.28 — Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory D…

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