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Title 9 — Zoning and Subdivisions

Chapter 9-76 — GROWTH MANAGEMENT

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

§ 9-76.010. Purpose and intent.

The purpose and intent of this chapter is to provide the public information related to growth management. (Prior code § 9-36.010; Ord. 98-8 § 2 (part))

§ 9-76.020. Growth management.

Growth management is the use of techniques, by government, to control the rate, amount, location, timing, and type of development. Laguna Hills is a developed community. Therefore, the primary growth management technique is the maintenance and modification of existing roadways to meet the transportation needs of the community and regional growth management plans.

(Prior code § 9-36.020; Ord. 98-8 § 2 (part))

§ 9-76.030. Growth management program.

The city growth management program addresses development mitigation, phasing, and performance monitoring as well as infrastructure and capital improvement phasing and inter-jurisdictional coordination. The city adopted, will enforce, continue to utilize the Orange County ordinance (Measure M) until such time as local rules may replace it. (Prior code § 9-36.030; Ord. 98-8 § 2 (part))

§ 9-76.040. Transportation demand management (TDM).

TDM is designed to mitigate the impacts of development projects on transportation mobility, congestion, and air quality. All development applications are subject to TDM requirements. TDM requirements address parking and additional

facilities provided by employers to encourage car pooling, alternate forms of transportation, and special transit programs. (Prior code § 9-36.040; Ord. 98-8 § 2 (part))

§ 9-76.050. Applications.

All development applications are reviewed for conformance with the growth management program and TDM requirements. The Engineering and Planning Departments will review applications for conformance to the growth management program and TDM plan.

(Prior code § 9-36.050; Ord. 98-8 § 2 (part))

§ 9-76.060. Consistency.

All development applications must be consistent with the growth management program and the general plan. (Prior code § 9-36.060; 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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