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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.
Table 21.24.020
Permitted Uses in the Open Space Zoning District
Use O-S
Table 21.24.020
Permitted Uses in the Open Space Zoning District
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
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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Contents — La Mirada Zoning Code
La Mirada Zoning Code
  1. Chapter 21.02 — ZONING ENACTMENT
  2. Chapter 21.04 — PURPOSE AND SCOPE
  3. Chapter 21.06 — RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER PROVISIONS
  4. Chapter 21.08 — ZONING CODE APPLICABILITY
  5. Chapter 21.10 — ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITY
  6. Chapter 21.12 — INTERPRETATION OF CODE
  7. Chapter 21.14 — ENFORCEMENT
  8. Chapter 21.15 — ABATEMENT OF NUISANCES
  9. Chapter 21.16 — ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONING DISTRICTS, ADOPTION OF…
  10. Chapter 21.18 — RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
  11. Chapter 21.20 — COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
  12. Chapter 21.22 — INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICT
  13. Chapter 21.24 — OPEN SPACE ZONING DISTRICT
  14. Chapter 21.26 — PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT ZONING DISTRICT
  15. Chapter 21.30 — FARM ANIMAL OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT
  16. Chapter 21.32 — FLOOD HAZARD OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT
  17. Chapter 21.34 — MOBILE HOME PARK OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT
  18. Chapter 21.36 — OIL DRILLING OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT
  19. Chapter 21.37 — MIXED USE OVERLAY (MUO) ZONING DISTRICT
  20. Chapter 21.38 — SPECIAL HOUSING OVERLAY (SHO) ZONING DISTRICT
  21. Chapter 21.39 — EMERGENCY SHELTER OVERLAY (ESO) ZONING DISTRICT
  22. Chapter 21.41 — SMALL LOT OWNERSHIP UNITS
  23. Chapter 21.42 — ACCESSORY USES
  24. Chapter 21.43 — SINGLE ROOM OCCUPANCY
  25. Chapter 21.44 — ADULT ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESSES
  26. Chapter 21.45 — CHECK CASHING ESTABLISHMENTS
  27. Chapter 21.46 — RADIO AND TELEVISION ANTENNAS AND WIRELESS TEL…
  28. Division I — REGULATION OF ANTENNA AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACI…
  29. Division II — REGULATION OF WIRELESS ANTENNA FACILITIES
  30. Division III — REGULATION OF AMATEUR RADIO STATION ANTENNAS
  31. Division IV — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  32. Division V — Abatement/Extension of Nonconforming Uses/Structu…
  33. Division VI — Miscellaneous Nonconforming Provisions
  34. Division I — GENERAL NONCONFORMING PROVISIONS
  35. Division II — NONCONFORMING LOTS
  36. Division III — NONCONFORMING STRUCTURES
  37. Division IV — NONCONFORMING USE
  38. Division V — ABATEMENT/EXTENSION OF NONCONFORMING USES/STRUCTU…
  39. Division VI — MISCELLANEOUS NONCONFORMING PROVISIONS

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