Title 9 — Zoning and Subdivisions

Chapter 9-28 — CC COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT

Laguna Hills Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · ingested 2026-07-06 · Laguna Hills

§ 9-28.010. Purpose and intent.

The purpose and intent of the community commercial district is to provide for areas where a variety of goods and services can be obtained within neighborhood related small scale commercial centers. (Prior code § 9-16.010; Ord. 98-8 § 2 (part))

§ 9-28.020. Permitted uses.

Table 9-28.020 identifies the 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 as prohibited.

Table 9-28.020
COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL USES
Table 9-28.020
COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL USES
Table 9-28.020
COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL USES
Uses Permitted Accessory Reference
Administrative offce P
Ambulance service C
Animals/pets See Chapter9-56
Arcade, game C
Athletic feld S
Bar, tavern, cocktail lounge C
Boarding house S
Caretaker’s quarters P
Carnival/fair/circus T
Car wash C
Church/temple C
Commercial recreation C
Communication facility See Chapter9-58
Community center C
Construction offce T
Convenience store S
Table 9-28.020
COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL USES
Table 9-28.020
COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL USES
Table 9-28.020
COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL USES
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Uses Permitted Accessory Reference
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
Hotel/motel C
Library, public S
Liquor store S
Massage establishment P♦ See Chapter4-28
Mini-warehouse C
Nightclub C
Offce/business/medical/headquarters/
professional
S
Outdoor event T
Outdoor sale T See Chapter9-62
Park, public/private S
Recreation facility, private 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
School, private C
School, public C
Senior center C
Single-room occupancy housing See Chapter9-72
Swim club C
Tennis club C
Vehicle leasing/rental C
Vehicle repair C
Vehicle sales C
Veterinary clinic 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 § 9-16.020; Ord. 98-8 § 2 (part); Ord. 2003-6 Exh. A (part); Ord. 2011-4 § 1 (Exh. A (part)))

§ 9-28.030. Applicable areas.

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

(Prior code § 9-16.030; Ord. 98-8 § 2 (part))

§ 9-28.040. Development standards.

The standards in Table 9-28.040 shall apply to developments within the community commercial district.

Table 9-28.040
COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL STANDARDS
Table 9-28.040
COMMUNITY 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 building height 40 ft.
Minimum setback—front:
Parking lot 10 ft.
Parking structure 20 ft.
Building 20 ft.
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 § 9-16.040; Ord. 98-8 § 2 (part))