Chapter 21.57 — RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES — La Mirada Zoning Code

21.57.010 Purpose. ¶

The purpose of this chapter is to establish standards for review of residential care facilities in compliance with State law. This chapter shall be interpreted and applied consistent with the requirements of the California Government Code, including but not limited to Section 65580 et seq., and the requirements of the California Health and Safety Code Section 1500 et seq. (Ord. 736, § 5 (part), 2025).

21.57.020 Applicability. ¶

(a) Small residential care facilities (serving six or fewer persons) shall be permitted by right in any residential zone. (b) Large residential care facilities (serving seven or more persons) are permitted in residential zones, subject to issuance of a conditional use permit. (Ord. 736, § 5 (part), 2025).

21.57.030 Development standards. ¶

In addition to the development standards of the underlying zoning district, residential care facilities shall comply with the following standards:

(a) Licensed. Residential care facilities shall be licensed by the appropriate state or county agency and shall comply with all licensing requirements thereof.

(b) Separation. The proposed large residential care facility shall be located no less than 1,000 feet in distance from any other large residential care facility, as measured property line to property line.

(c) Parking. Off-street parking requirements for residential care facilities shall be applied pursuant to Table 21.68.050.

(d) Entry door. No more than one entry door shall be located on a street facing façade.

(e) Exceptions to development standards. Development standards shall be applied per the underlying zoning district unless reasonable accommodation is granted per Chapter 21.126.

(Ord. 736, § 5 (part), 2025).

21.57.040 Application procedure. ¶

(a) Approval of small residential care facilities (serving six or fewer persons) shall require a Zoning Clearance pursuant to Chapter 21.96. No public hearing or notice shall be required.

(b) Approval of large residential care facilities (serving seven or more persons) shall require a Conditional Use Permit pursuant to Chapter 21.110.

(Ord. 736, § 5 (part), 2025).