Chapter 10.16 — PUBLIC FACILITIES ZONE (PF)
La Puente Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · ingested 2026-07-06 · La Puente
10.16.010 Purpose. ¶
The Public Facility Zone (PF) is established to implement the General Plan Public/Institutional (P/I) land use designation, and to permit public and semi-public uses that support the functions and purposes of other land uses, as well as the functions of City government and other government entities. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)
10.16.020 Land Use Regulations. ¶
Table 2-7 identifies allowed uses, accessory uses, uses subject to Conditional Use Permit approval, and specific prohibited uses in the PF zone, subject to compliance with all other provisions of this Zoning Code. Any use not listed in Table 2-7 is prohibited.
| in Table 2-7 is prohibited. | ||
|---|---|---|
| TABLE 2-7 PF ZONE - ALLOWED USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS |
Public Facilities Zone Permit Requirements |
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| P CUP MUP — |
Permitted by-Right Conditional Use Permit (10.84) Minor Use Permit (10.84) Not allowed |
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| Use | PF | Notes and Specific Use Regulations |
| TABLE 2-7 PF ZONE - ALLOWED USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS |
Public Facilities Zone Permit Requirements |
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| P CUP MUP — |
Permitted by-Right Conditional Use Permit (10.84) Minor Use Permit (10.84) Not allowed |
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| Use | PF | Notes and Specific Use Regulations |
| Accessory Donation Boxes | — | |
| City Facilities | P | |
| Fire, Police, and Sheriff Stations | P | |
| Governmental offices and facilities - Other than City | P | |
| Public Utility Transmission and Support Facilities | CUP | |
| Schools | ||
| Public K-12 | P | |
| Private K-12 | CUP | |
| Wireless Communications Facilities | ||
| New facility | CUP | See Section 10.50.200 (Wireless Communications Facilities) |
Co-location
P
(Ord 935 § 3 (part), 2015)
10.16.030 Development Standards. ¶
A. General. Table 2-8 identifies the minimum development standards applicable to all development in the PF zone. B. Additional Standards. Additional development standards may be applies through the Conditional Use Permit or Minor Use Permit process to provide for compatibility with adjacent and surrounding uses.
| TABLE 2-8 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR PF ZONE |
Development Feature | |
|---|---|---|
| Development Feature | PF Standards | Additional Requirements |
| TABLE 2-8 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR PF ZONE |
Development Feature | |
| Development Feature | PF Standards | Additional Requirements |
| Lot Dimensions | Minimum dimensions | required for each NEWLY CREATED lot. |
| Lot Area - Minimum | 5,000 sq. ft. | |
| Lot Width - Minimum | 60 ft. | |
| Setbacks - Minimums | Minimum setbacks required for primary structures. See also Section 10.24.020 (Permitted Projections into Required Setback Areas). |
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| Front | 10 ft. | Additional setback requirement may be imposed through the Conditional Use Permit or Minor Use Permit process. |
| Side (interior) | ||
| Abutting a lot zoned for residential use | 10 ft. | Additional setback requirement may be imposed through the Conditional Use Permit or Minor Use Permit process. |
| All other zones | 0 ft. | |
| Side (Street side) | 10 ft. | |
| Rear | ||
| Abutting a lot zoned for residential use | 15 ft. | Additional setback requirement may be imposed throuh the Conditional Use Permit or Minor Use |
| All other zones | 0 ft. | g Permit process. |
| Floor-Area Ratio - Maximum | 1.00 | |
| Lot Coverage | No requirement | |
| Height | See Section 10.24.040 (Height Measurements and Exceptions) for height measurement requirements. |
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| 40 ft. | ||
| Accessory Structures | See Ch. 10.26 (Accessory Structures). | |
| Fencing | See Chapter 10.28 (Fences, Hedges, and Walls) | |
| Landscaping | See Chapter 10.32 (Landscaping). | |
| Parking | See Chapter 10.30 (Off-Street Parking and Loading). | See Chapter 10.30 (Off-Street Parking and Loading). |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Performance Standards | See Chapter 10.38 (Performance Standards). | |
| Sign Regulations | See Chapter 10.34 (Signs). | |
(Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)
10.16.040 Other Applicable Regulations. ¶
The following additional regulations in this Zoning Code apply to development and activities in the PF zone: Chapter 10.24 Setbacks - Measurements, Standards, and Exceptions
Vision Clearance Triangle at Intersections
Solid Waste and Recyclables Storage Chapter 10.36 Property Maintenance (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)
Chapter 10.18 OPEN SPACE ZONE
10.18.010 Purpose. ¶
The Open Space Zone (OS) implements the General Plan Public Open Space and Private Open Space land use categories, and is established to allow uses that provide active and passive recreation areas and facilities, including parks, sports fields and courts, and golf courses. Also allowed are plant nurseries. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)
10.18.020 Land Use Regulations. ¶
Table 2-9 identifies allowed uses, accessory uses, uses subject to Conditional Use Permit approval, and specific prohibited uses in the OS zone, subject to compliance with all other provisions of this Zoning Code. Any use not listed in Table 2-9 is prohibited. All uses shall comply with Chapter 10.38 (Performance Standards).
| TABLE 2-9 OS ZONE - ALLOWED USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS |
Open Space Zone Permit Requirements |
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|---|---|---|
| P | Permitted By-Right | |
| CUP | Conditional Use Permit (10.84) | |
| MUP | Minor Use Permit (10.84) | |
| — | Not allowed | |
| Land Use See Article 9 for land use definitions. |
OS | Notes and Specific Use Regulations |
| TABLE 2-9 OS ZONE - ALLOWED USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS |
Open Space Zone Permit Requirements |
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| P | Permitted By-Right | |
| CUP | Conditional Use Permit (10.84) | |
| MUP | Minor Use Permit (10.84) | |
| — | Not allowed | |
| Land Use See Article 9 for land use definitions. |
OS | Notes and Specific Use Regulations |
| Recreation, Education, and Public Assembly Uses | ||
| Golf Course and related facilities | CUP | |
| Parks and Playgrounds | P | |
| Recreational Sports Facilities Private | CUP | |
| Transportation, Communications, and Infrastructure Uses | ||
| Public Utility Facilities | CUP | |
| Water facilities (water wells, reservoirs, tanks, dams, treatment plants, gauging stations and pumping stations) |
CUP | |
| Wireless Communication Facilities | See Section 10.50.200 (Wireless Communication Facilities). |
See Section 10.50.200 (Wireless Communication Facilities). |
| --- | --- | --- |
| New facility | CUP | |
| Co-location | P | |
| Other Uses | ||
| Accessory Structures and Uses | P | See Chapter 10.26 (Accessor y Structures ) and Section 10.50.020 (Accessor y Uses). |
| Plant Nurseries - Wholesale | CUP | |
| Temporary Uses | See Chapter 10.96 (Temporary Use Permits). |
|
(Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)
10.18.030 Development Standards. ¶
Table 2-10 identifies the minimum development standards applicable to development of any structure in the OS zone.
| zone. | ||
|---|---|---|
| TABLE 2-10 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR OS ZONE |
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| Development Feature | OS Standards | Additional Requirements |
| TABLE 2-10 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR OS ZONE |
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| Development Feature | OS Standards | Additional Requirements |
| Lot Dimensions | Minimum dimensions required for each NEWLY CREATED lot. | |
| Lot Area - Minimum | 5,000 sf | |
| Lot Width - Minimum | 60 ft. | |
| Setbacks - Minimums | Minimum setbacks required for primary structures. See also Section 10.24.020 (Permitted Projections Extensions into Required Setback Areas). |
|
| Front | 10 ft. | Additional setback requirement may be imposed through the Conditional Use Permit or Minor Use Permit process. |
| Side (interior) | ||
| Abutting a lot zoned for residential use | 10 ft. | Additional setback requirement may be imposed through the Conditional Use Permit or Minor Use Permit process. |
| All other zones | 0 ft. | |
| Side (Street side) | 10 ft. | |
| Rear | ||
| Abutting a lot zoned for residential use | 15 ft. | Additional setback requirement may be imposed thh th Cditil U Pit Mi U |
| All other zones | 0 ft. | roug e onona se erm or nor se |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Floor-Area Ratio | No requirement | |
| Lot Coverage | No requirement | |
| Height | See Section 10.24.040 (Height Measurements and Exceptions) for height measurement requirements. |
|
| 40 ft. | ||
| Accessory Structures | See Chapter 10.26 (Accessory Structures). | |
| Fencing | See Chapter 10.28 (Fences, Hedges, and Walls). | |
| Landscaping | See Chapter 10.32 (Landscaping). | |
| Parking | See Chapter 10.30 (Off-Street Parking and Loading). | |
| Performance Standards | See Chapter 10.38 (Performance Standards). | |
| Sign Regulations | See Chapter 10.34 (Signs). | |
(Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)
10.18.040 Other Applicable Regulations. ¶
The following additional regulations in this Zoning Code apply to development and activities in the OS zone:
Chapter 10.24 Setbacks - Measurements, Standards and Exceptions
Solid Waste and Recyclables Storage
Vision Clearance Triangle at Intersections
Chapter 10.36 Property Maintenance (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)
Chapter 10.20 SPECIFIC PLAN ZONE
10.20.010 Purpose. ¶
The Specific Plan (SP) zone is established pursuant to Government Code Section 65450 et seq. to allow for flexibility in the design and development of land use projects. Specific plans may be adopted, implemented, and amended pursuant to Chapter 10.20 (Specific Plans) of this Code. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)
10.20.020 Establishment of Specific Plan Zones. ¶
A. Cottrell Ranch Specific Plan. The Cottrell Ranch Specific Plan was adopted by the City on January 12, 1988 and amended on July 11, 1989. All development and use of property within the Cottrell Ranch Specific Plan zone shall occur in accordance with the Cottrell Ranch Specific Plan, as it may be amended over time. To the extent that any development standard is not provided by the Cottrell Ranch Specific Plan, such standard shall be in accordance with the provisions of the R-1 zone.
B. Sunny Garden Specific Plan. The Sunny Garden Specific Plan was adopted by the City on August 22, 1989. All development and use of property within the Sunny Garden Specific Plan zone shall occur in accordance with the Sunny Garden Specific Plan, as it may be amended over time. To the extent that any development standard is not provided by the Sunny Garden Specific Plan, such standard shall be in accordance with the provisions of the R-1 zone. C. Glendora Specific Plan. The Glendora Specific Plan was adopted by the City in 1992. All development and use of property within the Glendora Specific Plan zone shall occur in accordance with the Glendora Specific Plan, as it may be amended over time. To the extent that any development standard is not provided by the Glendora Specific Plan, such standard shall be in accordance with the provisions of the C-2 zone.
D. Downtown Business District Specific Plan. The Downtown Business District Specific Plan was adopted by the City on June 28, 1994 and amended on June 13, 2000 and February 12, 2002. All development and use of property within the Downtown Business District Specific Plan zone shall occur in accordance with the Downtown Business District Specific Plan, as it may be amended over time.
E. The Unruh Specific Plan 19-01 was adopted by the City Council on June 11, 2019. A copy of the Unruh Specific Plan 19-01 shall be maintained by the City Clerk, and shall be available for use and examination by the public. All development and use of property within the Unruh Specific Plan zone shall occur in accordance with Unruh Specific Plan 19-01, and as it may be amended over time. In the event that any development standard is not provided by the Unruh Specific Plan, such standard shall be in accordance with the provisions of the R-4 zone. (Ord. 962 §§ 5, 6, 2019; Ord. 935 § 3, 2015)
10.20.030 Accessory Donation Boxes Prohibited. ¶
In all Specific Plan zones, outdoor accessory donation boxes are specifically prohibited. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)