Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 10 — ZONING›Article 2 — ZONES, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGN STANDARDS
La Puente Municipal Code § 10.16.010 Purpose
La Puente Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · La Puente
Cite as: La Puente Municipal Code § 10.16.010 · Text as of 2026-10-04
Sections:
10.16.010 Purpose.
10.16.020 Land Use Regulations.
10.16.030 Development Standards.
10.16.040 Other Applicable Regulations.
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.
| TABLE 2-7 PF ZONE - ALLOWED USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS | Public Facilities Zone Permit Requirements | Public Facilities Zone Permit Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| P | Permitted by-Right | |
| CUP | Conditional Use Permit (10.84) | |
| MUP | Minor Use Permit (10.84) | |
| — | Not allowed | |
| Use | PF | Notes and Specific Use Regulations |
| P | Permitted by-Right | |
| CUP | Conditional Use Permit (10.84) | |
| MUP | Minor Use Permit (10.84) | |
| — | Not allowed | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Development Feature | PF Standards | Additional Requirements |
| Development Feature | PF Standards | Additional Requirements |
| Lot Dimensions | Minimum dimensions required for each NEWLY CREATED lot. | 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). | Minimum setbacks required for primary structures. See also Section 10.24.020 (Permitted Projections 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. | Additional setback requirement may be imposed through the Conditional Use Permit or Minor Use Permit process. |
| Side (Street side) | 10 ft. | |
| Rear | ||
| Abutting a lot zoned for residential use | 15 ft. | Additional setback requirement may be imposed through the Conditional Use Permit or Minor Use Permit process. |
| All other zones | 0 ft. | Additional setback requirement may be imposed through the Conditional Use Permit or Minor Use Permit process. |
| Floor-Area Ratio - Maximum | 1.00 | |
| Lot Coverage | No requirement | No requirement |
| Height | See Section 10.24.040 (Height Measurements and Exceptions) for height measurement requirements. | See Section 10.24.040 (Height Measurements and Exceptions) for height measurement requirements. |
| Height | 40 ft. | |
| Accessory Structures | See Ch. 10.26 (Accessory Structures). | See Ch. 10.26 (Accessory Structures). |
| Fencing | See Chapter 10.28 (Fences, Hedges, and Walls) | See Chapter 10.28 (Fences, Hedges, and Walls) |
| Landscaping | See Chapter 10.32 (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). | See Chapter 10.38 (Performance Standards). |
| Sign Regulations | See Chapter 10.34 (Signs). | 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)
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