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Chapter 44 — ZONING[1]

Sec. 44-1006. - Purpose.

La Palma Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · La Palma

The purpose of this division is to provide appropriate regulations for short-term activities on privately or publicly owned property, so that the activities will be compatible with adjacent and surrounding uses.

(Ord. No. 2015-01, § 3, 5-5-2015)

Sec. 44-1007. - Types of temporary uses.

The following qualify as temporary uses, which are allowed in compliance with Article II, subject to the issuance of a temporary use permit:

(1)

Construction trailers and guard offices. Mobile trailers on active construction sites, for use as a construction office or temporary quarters for security personnel.

(2)

Temporary structures. The temporary use of buildings without a permanent foundation that can be relocated.

(3)

Environmental remediation units. The temporary use of remediation equipment to treat contamination.

(4)

Christmas tree sales. The temporary display of Christmas trees for sale, on private or publicly owned land.

(5)

Halloween pumpkin sales. The temporary display of Halloween pumpkins for sale, on private or publicly owned land.

(6)

Outdoor sales. The temporary display of goods and merchandise for sale, outside a building, on private or publicly owned land.

(7)

Modification of construction hours. The modification of the permitted hours for construction activities as referenced in Table III-3.

(Ord. No. 2015-01, § 3, 5-5-2015)

Sec. 44-1008. - Application.

A permit application shall be filed in compliance with Division 1 of this article. A public hearing shall not be required for the issuance of a temporary use permit. Temporary uses may be subject to additional permits, other City department approvals, licenses, and inspections as required by any applicable laws or regulations.

(Ord. No. 2015-01, § 3, 5-5-2015)

Sec. 44-1009. - Findings.

The Community Development Director may approve a temporary use permit application in whole or in part, with or without conditions, only if all of the following findings of fact can be made:

(1)

The operation of the requested temporary use at the location proposed within the time period specified will not jeopardize, endanger, or otherwise constitute a hazard to the public convenience, health, safety, or general welfare and is not for a use that is not in compliance with all City, State, and federal laws and regulations.

(2)

The proposed site is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the temporary use without material detriment to the use and enjoyment of other properties located adjacent to and in the vicinity of the site.

(3)

The proposed site is adequately served by streets or highways having sufficient width and improvements to accommodate the kind and quantity of traffic that the temporary use would or could reasonably be expected to generate.

(4)

Adequate temporary parking to accommodate vehicular traffic generated by the use will be available either on site or at alternate locations.

(Ord. No. 2015-01, § 3, 5-5-2015)

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Contents — La Palma Zoning Code
La Palma Zoning Code
  1. Chapter 44 — ZONING[1]
    Overview
    1. Sec. 44-10. - Definitions.
    2. Sec. 44-80. - Lighting in multifamily housing.
    3. Sec. 44-104. - Animals.
    4. Sec. 44-112. - Short-term rentals.
    5. Sec. 44-136. - Purpose.
    6. Sec. 44-169. - Tutorial facilities.
    7. Sec. 44-194. - Purpose.
    8. Sec. 44-196. - Permit required.
    9. Sec. 44-198. - Distribution of harmful matter.
    10. Sec. 44-227. - Exemptions.
    11. Sec. 44-232. - Prohibited conduct.
    12. Sec. 44-233. - Records of treatment.
    13. Sec. 44-275. - Underground utilities.
    14. Sec. 44-303. - Purpose.
    15. Sec. 44-304. - Applicability.
    16. Sec. 44-307. - Low-barrier navigation centers.
    17. Sec. 44-335. - Residential landscape standards.
    18. Sec. 44-336. - Commercial landscape provisions.
    19. Sec. 44-368. - Purpose.
    20. Sec. 44-369. - Applicability.
    21. Sec. 44-392. - Definitions.
    22. Sec. 44-402. - Interpretation.
    23. Sec. 44-424. - Definitions.
    24. Sec. 44-465. - Warning and disclaimer of liability.
    25. Sec. 44-466. - Precise plan required.
    26. Sec. 44-609. - Purpose.
    27. Sec. 44-613. - Actions.
    28. Sec. 44-632. - Purpose.
    29. Sec. 44-634. - Violations.
    30. Sec. 44-636. - Initial enforcement action.
    31. Sec. 44-705. - Purpose.
    32. Sec. 44-731. - Completed application.
    33. Sec. 44-733. - Application fees.
    34. Sec. 44-734. - Concurrent applications.
    35. Sec. 44-736. - Environmental review.
    36. Sec. 44-756. - Applicability.
    37. Sec. 44-825. - Permit procedures.
    38. Sec. 44-827. - Accessory dwelling unit ineligibility.
    39. Sec. 44-937. - Purpose.
    40. Sec. 44-939. - Exemptions.
    41. Sec. 44-940. - Applications.
    42. Sec. 44-941. - Period of validity.
    43. Sec. 44-942. - Display.
    44. Sec. 44-943. - Transferability.
    45. Sec. 44-944. - Renewal.
    46. Sec. 44-946. - Types of special permits.
    47. Sec. 44-948. - Community event permit.
    48. Sec. 44-976. - Purpose.
    49. Sec. 44-977. - Application requirements.
    50. Sec. 44-979. - Permits non-transferable; use specific.
    51. Sec. 44-981. - Violation and penalty.
    52. Sec. 44-1006. - Purpose.
    53. Sec. 44-1010. - Conditions.
    54. Sec. 44-1038. - Purpose.
    55. Sec. 44-1043. - Precedents.
    56. Sec. 44-1157. - Purpose.
  2. Division 16 — BATCH BROADBAND PERMITS

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