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Title 9 — Zoning and Subdivisions

Chapter 9-26 — FC FREEWAY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT

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

§ 9-26.010. Purpose and intent.

The purpose and intent of the freeway commercial district is to provide for the development and maintenance of medium intensity commercial uses that serve the needs of the motoring public. (Prior code § 9-15.010; Ord. 98-8 § 2 (part))

§ 9-26.020. Permitted uses.

Table 9-26.020 identifies permitted uses, and accessory uses within the district. Uses in the table are permitted subject to the permit criteria referenced. Any use not included shall be considered prohibited.

Table 9-26.020
FREEWAY COMMERCIAL USES
Uses Permitted Accessory Reference
Administrative offce P
Ambulance service S
Animals/pets See Chapter9-56
Arcade, game C
Athletic feld S
Bar, tavern, cocktail lounge S
Boarding house S
Carnival, fair, circus T
Car wash C
Table 9-26.020
FREEWAY COMMERCIAL USES
Uses Permitted Accessory Reference
Cemetery/mausoleum C
Church/temple S
Commercial recreation C
Communication facility See Chapter9-58
Community center C
Conference/convention facility S
Construction offce T
Convenience store S
Department store S
Drainage facility P
Drive-thru C
Equipment rental C
Finance institution S
Fire/police station C
Fortune telling S
Fraternal organization C
Funeral home/mortuary/crematory C
Game court See Chapter9-70
Gas station C
Government facility C
Health club S
Heliport C
Hospital C
Hotel/motel C See Chapter9-11
Industry, service P
Library, public S
Liquor store S
Massage establishment P♦ See Chapter4-28
Motion picture theater C
Museum S
Nightclub C
Offce/business/medical/headquarters/pr
ofessional
S
Outdoor event T
Outdoor sales T See Chapter9-62
Park, public/private S
Public transportation uses S
Recreation facility, private C
Recreational vehicle storage, public C
Recycling event/facility See Chapter9-82
Restaurant S
Restaurant, fast food/drive-thru C
Restaurant, fast food/no drive-thru S
Retail/service business P
School, commercial C
Table 9-26.020
FREEWAY COMMERCIAL USES
Uses Permitted Accessory Reference
School, private C
School, public C
Senior center C
Single-room occupancy housing See Chapter9-72
Swim club C
Tennis club C
Vehicle body repair/paint/restoration See Chapters9-11,9-40
Vehicle leasing/rental S
Vehicle repair See Chapters9-11,9-40
Vehicle sales S
Veterinary clinic C
Warehouse/sales outlet C
Warehouse/storage and distribution C
Waste management facility See Chapter9-82

Note: Use is permitted subject to issuance of:

C = Conditional use permit (CUP)

S = Site development permit (SDP)

T = Temporary use permit (TUP)

P = Permitted

♦ = Special requirements

(Prior code § 9-15.020; Ord. 98-8 § 2 (part); Ord. 2003-6 Exh. A (part); Ord. 2005-9 § 2 (Exh. B (part)); Ord. 2011-4 § 1 (Exh. A (part)); Ord. 2014-3 § 3 (Exh. A (part)))

§ 9-26.030. Applicable areas.

The regulations and standards contained in this section shall apply to all properties designated as freeway commercial on the city zoning map.

(Prior code § 9-15.030; Ord. 98-8 § 2 (part))

§ 9-26.040. Development standards.

The standards in Table 9-26.040 shall apply to developments within the freeway commercial district.

Table 9-26.040
FREEWAY COMMERCIAL STANDARDS
Item Standard
Minimum lot size 10,000 sq. ft.
Minimum lot width 50 ft.
Minimum lot depth 100 ft.
Maximum lot coverage 50%
Maximum density .40 FAR
Maximum building height 50 ft.
Minimum setback—front
Parking lot 10 ft.
Parking structure 20 ft.
Building 20 ft.
Table 9-26.040
FREEWAY COMMERCIAL STANDARDS
Item Standard
Minimum setback—side (interior) 10 ft.
Minimum setback—street side 15 ft. (parking lot 10 ft.)
Minimum setback—rear 15 ft.
Minimum open space
Public N/A
Private N/A
Minimum landscape coverage 15%
Minimum building separation:
Main**→**Main 10 ft.
Main**→**Accessory 2.5 ft.
Accessory**→**Accessory 2.5 ft.
Parking See Chapter9-44
Signage See Chapter9-42

(Prior code § 9-15.040; Ord. 98-8 § 2 (part))

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Contents — Laguna Hills Zoning Code
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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