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Title 9 — Zoning and Subdivisions

Chapter 9-06 — GENERAL PLAN

Laguna Hills Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Laguna Hills

§ 9-06.010. General plan adopted.

The City Council of Laguna Hills adopted the first general plan on June 28, 1994. The plan consists of a map and text to define intensities and densities of use as well as standards applicable to certain uses. (Prior code § 9-04.010; Ord. 98-8 § 2 (part))

§ 9-06.020. Legislative act.

Adoption and amendment of the general plan is a legislative act. (Prior code § 9-04.020; Ord. 98-8 § 2 (part))

§ 9-06.030. Permitted amendments.

With the exception of those amendments necessary to meet housing goals, no mandatory element of the general plan may be amended more than four times in any one calendar year. Amendments to the general plan may be textual changes or changes to the map. Textual and mapping changes may be of three types:

  • A. Major Amendments. Major amendments are those which effect changes to goals, policies, or strategies or would alter basic policy directions of the existing general plan. Any amendment that would create significant and substantial impact to levels of public service must be considered as major.

  • B. Minor Amendments. Minor amendments are those which do not create any need for the extension of public services. Some adjustment to service levels may be needed to meet other policy directives of the general plan, but no new service levels are created.

  • C. Technical Amendments. Technical amendments are changes to data base information, statistical materials, corrections to textual errors and changes which clarify meanings of policy or strategies but do not alter the intent and purpose of the material.

(Prior code § 9-04.030; Ord. 98-8 § 2 (part))

§ 9-06.040. Application required.

Persons, agencies, special districts or governmental entities seeking to amend the general plan must file an application with the Planning Department. The application shall be submitted on forms and in substantial compliance with administrative procedures provided by the Planning Department. A fee, as prescribed by City Council resolution, shall accompany the application.

(Prior code § 9-04-040; Ord. 98-8 § 2 (part))

§ 9-06.050. Approving body.

The City Council shall approve all major and minor general plan amendments by resolution. The Community Development Director shall approve all technical amendments in writing. (Prior code § 9-04.050; Ord. 98-8 § 2 (part)

§ 9-06.060. Hearing required.

Major and minor amendments shall be considered and may be approved, denied, or modified by the City Council after a noticed public hearing. Technical amendments shall be approved, denied, or modified by the Community Development Director without benefit of public hearing but shall be subject to appeal procedures as set forth in this code.

(Prior code § 9-04.060; Ord. 98-8 § 2 (part))

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Laguna Hills Zoning Code
  1. ▸ Title 9 — Zoning and Subdivisions
    Overview
    1. Chapter 9-02 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
    2. Chapter 9-04 — DEFINITIONS
    3. Chapter 9-06 — GENERAL PLAN
    4. Chapter 9-08 — SPECIFIC PLANS
    5. Chapter 9-10 — ZONING DISTRICTS ESTABLISHED
    6. Chapter 9-11 — OVERLAY DISTRICTS
    7. Chapter 9-12 — ER ESTATE RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
    8. Chapter 9-14 — LDR LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
    9. Chapter 9-16 — MLDR MEDIUM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
    10. Chapter 9-18 — MDR MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
    11. Chapter 9-20 — HDR HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
    12. Chapter 9-21 — PCR PLANNED COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
    13. Chapter 9-22 — OP OFFICE PROFESSIONAL DISTRICT
    14. Chapter 9-24 — VC VILLAGE COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
    15. Chapter 9-26 — FC FREEWAY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
    16. Chapter 9-28 — CC COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
    17. Chapter 9-29 — NMU NEIGHBORHOOD MIXED USE DISTRICT
    18. Chapter 9-30 — MXU MIXED USE DISTRICT
    19. Chapter 9-32 — C/PI COMMUNITY/PRIVATE INSTITUTION DISTRICT
    20. Chapter 9-34 — OS-1 PARKS DISTRICT
    21. Chapter 9-36 — OS-2 DRAINAGE FACILITIES DISTRICT
    22. Chapter 9-38 — OS-3 LANDSCAPE CORRIDORS DISTRICT
    23. Chapter 9-39 — PC PLANNED COMMUNITY DISTRICT
    24. Chapter 9-40 — DESIGN REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS
    25. Chapter 9-41 — OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS
    26. Chapter 9-42 — SIGNS AND ADVERTISING DEVICES
    27. Chapter 9-44 — ACCESS AND PARKING
    28. Chapter 9-46 — LANDSCAPING STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES
    29. Chapter 9-47 — LANDSCAPE WATER EFFICIENCY
    30. Chapter 9-48 — PARKS AND RECREATION DESIGN GUIDELINES
    31. Chapter 9-50 — HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES
    32. Chapter 9-52 — GRADING REGULATIONS
    33. Chapter 9-54 — ADULT ENTERTAINMENT ESTABLISHMENTS
    34. Chapter 9-56 — ANIMAL REGULATIONS
    35. Chapter 9-58 — COMMUNICATION FACILITIES
    36. Chapter 9-60 — HOME OCCUPATIONS
    37. Chapter 9-62 — TEMPORARY USES
    38. Chapter 9-64 — COMMUNITY CARE FACILITIES
    39. Chapter 9-66 — FLOOD MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS
    40. Chapter 9-68 — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
    41. Chapter 9-70 — ACCESSORY STRUCTURES
    42. Chapter 9-72 — HOUSING DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES
    43. Chapter 9-74 — PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
    44. Chapter 9-76 — GROWTH MANAGEMENT
    45. Chapter 9-78 — CONGESTION MANAGEMENT
    46. Chapter 9-80 — PUBLIC WORKS/ENGINEERING STANDARDS
    47. Chapter 9-82 — WASTE MANAGEMENT/HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE
    48. Chapter 9-84 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
    49. Chapter 9-86 — SUBDIVISIONS
    50. Chapter 9-87 — RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM CONVERSIONS
    51. Chapter 9-88 — NONCONFORMING USES AND STRUCTURES
    52. Chapter 9-90 — ZONING AMENDMENTS
    53. Chapter 9-92 — APPLICATION PROCESS AND SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
    54. Chapter 9-93 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PERSONS WITH DISA…
    55. Chapter 9-94 — FEES AND DEPOSITS
    56. Chapter 9-96 — HEARINGS AND APPEALS
    57. Chapter 9-98 — CODE COMPLIANCE PROCESS
    58. Chapter 9-100 — VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES
    59. Chapter 9-102 — URBAN VILLAGE TRAFFIC IMPACT/MITIGATION FEE PR…
    60. Chapter 9-103 — MARIJUANA BUSINESSES

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