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Title 9 — Zoning and Subdivisions

Chapter 9-86 — SUBDIVISIONS

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

§ 9-86.010. Purpose and intent.

The purpose and intent of this chapter is to provide general regulations related to subdivisions. (Prior code § 9-44.010; Ord. 98-8 § 2 (part))

§ 9-86.020. Subdivision Map Act.

The state of California Subdivision Map Act vests local agencies with the authority to regulate and control the design and improvement of subdivisions. The local agencies are required to adopt an ordinance to regulate subdivisions. (Prior code § 9-44.020; Ord. 98-8 § 2 (part))

§ 9-86.030. Subdivision ordinance adoption.

The city adopted the county of Orange subdivision ordinance and manual as the city’s subdivision ordinance upon incorporation on December 20, 1991. The city reaffirms adoption of that ordinance and manual as the subdivision ordinance of record, as it existed on December 20, 1991. (Prior code § 9-44.030; Ord. 98-8 § 2 (part))

§ 9-86.040. Subdivision ordinance and manual.

The adopted ordinance and manual provide information including filing specifications, processing procedures, necessary findings, standards of conformance, zoning and general plan consistency, development code compliance and grading code compliance. The city Engineering Department serves as the focal point for standards related to surveying, map preparation and improvements. (Prior code § 9-44.040; Ord. 98-8 § 2 (part))

§ 9-86.050. Consistency.

All proposed subdivisions, including lot line adjustments, must be consistent with the general plan. (Prior code § 9-44.050; Ord. 98-8 § 2 (part))

§ 9-86.060. Development code consistency.

All proposed subdivisions, including lot line adjustments, are required to be consistent with the applicable zoning and development standards contained in the development code. (Prior code § 9-44.060; Ord. 98-8 § 2 (part))

§ 9-86.070. Applications.

Applications for subdivisions are processed through the Planning Department. Forms and information are available from the Department to assist applicants. (Prior code § 9-44.070; 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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