Chapter 21.24 — OPEN SPACE ZONING DISTRICT
La Mirada Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-06 · La Mirada
21.24.010 District purpose . ¶
The open space (O-S) zoning district provides areas for recreational activity and open space needs, including open space for flood control purposes, cemeteries, and passive recreation. This district allows for recreational development of land and necessary public facilities, including schools.
(Ord. 612 Exhibit A (part), 2008).
21.24.020 Permitted land uses . ¶
Table 21.24.020 identifies permitted uses, uses requiring a conditional use permit, accessory uses, and prohibited uses, subject to compliance with all other provisions of this title. Uses not listed in Table 21.24.020 are prohibited.
| Table 21.24.020 identifies permitted uses, uses requiring a conditional use permit, accessory uses, and prohibited uses, subject to compliance with all other provisions of this title. Uses not listed in Table 21.24.020 are prohibited. |
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| Table 21.24.020 Permitted Uses in the Open Space Zoning District |
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| Use | O-S |
| Table 21.24.020 Permitted Uses in the Open Space Zoning District |
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| Use | O-S |
| Caretaker residence | A |
| Cemetery | CUP |
| Community center/recreation facility (public) | P |
| Public park | P |
| Recycling facilities | A (See Article VII, Chapter 21.50) |
| Schools: | |
| Public elementary/secondary | P |
| Private elementary/secondary | CUP |
| Wireless communication facilities | See Chapter 21.46 |
P - Permitted; CUP = Conditional Use Permit required; A = Accessory Use; X = Not Permitted (Ord. 612 Exhibit A (part), 2008).
21.24.030 Development standards . ¶
Table 21.24.030 sets forth the minimum development standards for structures in the O-S zoning district. Any public school used as a public educational facility is not required to adhere to these standards.
Table 21.24.030
| Table 21.24.030 | |
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| Open Space District Development Standards | |
| Development Standard | O-S |
| Setbacks - minimum | |
| Front yard | 20 ft. |
| Side yard | 15 ft. |
| Rear yard | 40 ft. |
| Building height - maximum | 25 ft. |
(Ord. 612 Exhibit A (part), 2008).
21.24.040 Other applicable regulations . ¶
The following chapters of this title apply to all development in the O-S zoning district, with the exception of public schools used as a public educational facility:
21.46 Antennas and wireless communications facilities
21.60 Accessory structures
21.62 Fences and walls
21.64 Height measurements and exceptions
21.66 Landscaping
21.68 Parking and loading
21.72 Property maintenance
21.76 Signs
21.78 Yard requirements and exceptions
(Ord. 612 Exhibit A (part), 2008).
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- Chapter 21.02 — ZONING ENACTMENT
- Chapter 21.04 — PURPOSE AND SCOPE
- Chapter 21.06 — RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER PROVISIONS
- Chapter 21.08 — ZONING CODE APPLICABILITY
- Chapter 21.10 — ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITY
- Chapter 21.12 — INTERPRETATION OF CODE
- Chapter 21.14 — ENFORCEMENT
- Chapter 21.15 — ABATEMENT OF NUISANCES
- Chapter 21.16 — ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONING DISTRICTS, ADOPTION OF…
- Chapter 21.18 — RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
- Chapter 21.20 — COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
- Chapter 21.22 — INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICT
- Chapter 21.24 — OPEN SPACE ZONING DISTRICT
- Chapter 21.26 — PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT ZONING DISTRICT
- Chapter 21.30 — FARM ANIMAL OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT
- Chapter 21.32 — FLOOD HAZARD OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT
- Chapter 21.34 — MOBILE HOME PARK OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT
- Chapter 21.36 — OIL DRILLING OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT
- Chapter 21.37 — MIXED USE OVERLAY (MUO) ZONING DISTRICT
- Chapter 21.38 — SPECIAL HOUSING OVERLAY (SHO) ZONING DISTRICT
- Chapter 21.39 — EMERGENCY SHELTER OVERLAY (ESO) ZONING DISTRICT
- Chapter 21.41 — SMALL LOT OWNERSHIP UNITS
- Chapter 21.42 — ACCESSORY USES
- Chapter 21.43 — SINGLE ROOM OCCUPANCY
- Chapter 21.44 — ADULT ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESSES
- Chapter 21.45 — CHECK CASHING ESTABLISHMENTS
- Chapter 21.46 — RADIO AND TELEVISION ANTENNAS AND WIRELESS TEL…
- Division I — REGULATION OF ANTENNA AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACI…
- Division II — REGULATION OF WIRELESS ANTENNA FACILITIES
- Division III — REGULATION OF AMATEUR RADIO STATION ANTENNAS
- Division IV — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Division V — Abatement/Extension of Nonconforming Uses/Structu…
- Division VI — Miscellaneous Nonconforming Provisions
- Division I — GENERAL NONCONFORMING PROVISIONS
- Division II — NONCONFORMING LOTS
- Division III — NONCONFORMING STRUCTURES
- Division IV — NONCONFORMING USE
- Division V — ABATEMENT/EXTENSION OF NONCONFORMING USES/STRUCTU…
- Division VI — MISCELLANEOUS NONCONFORMING PROVISIONS