La Habra Municipal Code § 18.06.040 Land uses

In order to classify, regulate, restrict and segregate the uses of land and buildings; to regulate and restrict the height and bulk of buildings; to regulate the area of yards and other open spaces about buildings; and to regulate the density of population, the following classes of land use zones are established to be known as per Table 18.06.010.1.

Table 18.06.010.1

(Ord. 1719 § 1, 2010; Ord. 1750 § 3, 2014; Ord. 1803 § 3, 2019; Ord. 1805 § 3, 2019; Ord. 1853, 12/18/2023)

The zones designated in Section 18.06.010 and the boundaries of such zones are shown upon the map designated as the "official land use zoning map of the city," and such map and all the notations, references and other information shown thereon shall be as much a part of this title as if the matters and information set forth by such map were all fully described herein.

(Ord. 1719 § 1, 2010)

Where uncertainty exists as to the boundaries of any zone shown on the zoning map, the following rules shall apply:

A. Where such boundaries are indicated as approximately following street and alley lines or lot lines, such lines shall be construed to be such boundaries.

B. In subdivided property or where a zone boundary divides a lot, the location of such boundary, unless the location is indicated by dimensions, shall be determined by use of the scale appearing on the map.

C. In case any uncertainty exists, the planning commission shall determine the location of boundaries.

D. Where any public street or alley is officially vacated or abandoned, the regulations applicable to abutting property shall apply to such vacated or abandoned street or alley.

E. Where any private right-of-way or easement of any railroad, railway, canal, transportation or public utility company is vacated or abandoned, the regulations applicable to abutting property shall apply to such vacated or abandoned property.

F. All property in the city not otherwise classified, and all property hereafter annexed and not zoned upon annexation, is classified as R-1a zone.

(Ord. 1719 § 1, 2010)

A. Land uses shall be permitted, conditionally permitted, or not permitted as identified in Table 18.06.040.A, Land Use Matrix. Any uses which are not specifically listed are prohibited unless, pursuant to a review by the planning commission, the commission makes a determination that the proposed use is substantially similar to another permitted or conditionally permitted use.

B. Use Determination. Any use approved by the planning commission shall be subject to all the requirements of the zone in which the use is located. Denial of any requested use may be appealed to the city council within ten working days of the planning commission's action as per Chapter 18.66.

Table 18.06.040.A—Land Use Matrix

Notes

(Ord. 1719 § 1, 2010; Ord. 1727 § 3, 2011; Ord. 1744 § 2, 2013; Ord. 1748 § 3, 2013; Ord. 1750 § 3, 2014; Ord. 1803 § 3, 2019; Ord. 1835 § 3, 2021; Ord. 1836 § 1, 2021; Ord. 1839 § 3, 2022; Ord. 1853, 12/18/2023; Ord. CC 2025-14, 11/3/2025)

Except as hereinafter provided in this title, the following provisions shall apply:

A. No building shall be erected, and no existing building shall be moved, altered, added to or enlarged, nor shall any land, building or premises be used, designed or intended to be used for any purpose or in any manner other than a use listed in this title or amendments hereto as permitted in the zones in which such land, building or premises is located.

B. No building shall be erected nor any existing building be moved, reconstructed or structurally altered to exceed in height the limit established by this title or amendments hereto for the zone in which such building is located.

C. No building shall be erected nor shall any existing building be moved, altered, enlarged or rebuilt, nor shall any open spaces surrounding any building be encroached upon or reduced in any manner except in conformity with the building site requirements and the area and yard regulations established by this title or amendments hereto for the zone in which such building is located.

D. No yard or other open space provided about any building for the purpose of complying with the regulations of this title, or amendments hereto, shall be considered as providing a yard or open space for any other building or structure.

(Ord. 1719 § 1, 2010)