La Habra Heights Municipal Code Ch. 7.2 Application of Development Code and Zoning Ordinance

This Chapter establishes the foundation for the implementation of the La Habra Heights Development Code and Zoning Ordinance.

Land or buildings may be used, and structures may be erected or altered, only in accordance with the provisions of this Article.

A. Zoning Map. The spatial distribution of Zone Districts is reflected on the official zoning
map of the City kept on file in the Community Development Department.

B. Relationship of Zoning to the General Plan. The Zone District designations contained in
this article are consistent with the General Plan land use designations.

C. Consistency with the General Plan. An application for a development must be found by
the reviewing body to be consistent with the goals, policies and general land uses of the La
Habra Heights General Plan as specified in each chapter of this Article pertinent to the
proposed development.

D. Permitted Uses. No land or building may be used for any purpose or in any manner other
than for as listed in this Article.

E. Zoning Effect on Easements and Covenants. This Article shall not interfere with,
abrogate, or annul any easement, covenant, or other legal agreement in effect at the time of
enactment of this Article.

F. Uncertainty in Interpretation. Where uncertainty exists regarding the interpretation of
any provision of this Article, or its application to a specific case or situation, the
Community Development Director shall interpret the intent of the provision in question.
Thereafter, the Community Development Director’s written interpretation shall apply in all
similar situations unless modified by the Planning Commission or City Council.

G. Approvals. The approval authorities related to the administration of this Zoning Code are
prescribed in Table 7-13 and the approval process is identified in Article 8.

H. Appeals. Any discretionary permit, project, approval or denial by the Community
Development Director may be appealed to the Planning Commission. A decision by the
Planning Commission under this Article may be appealed to the City Council. The appeals
process is identified in Article 8.

I. Revocations. The agency responsible for revocations is the same as identified for
approvals (refer to Table 7-13). The details of the revocation process are identified in
Article 8.

J. Call for Review. Any member of the Planning Commission or City Council may call for
review of any item that is under their respective purview as provided for in Article 8.
(Ord. 2007-01 § 2; Ord. 2015-01 §§ 2 – 4)