Lomita Municipal Code Art. 10 Introductory Provisions

This chapter is adopted pursuant to section 11 of article XI of the Constitution of the State of California and in compliance with the requirements of the Planning Law, title 7 of the Government Code.

This chapter shall be known as the "Zoning Ordinance".

It is the purpose of this chapter to encourage, classify, designate, regulate, restrict, and segregate the highest and best location and use of buildings, structures, and other purposes in appropriate places; to regulate and limit the height, number of stories and size of buildings and other structures, hereafter designed, erected, or altered; to regulate and limit the density of population; to facilitate adequate provisions for community utilities, such as transportation, water, sewage, schools, parks and other public requirements; to lessen congestion on streets; to promote the public health, safety, welfare and general prosperity with the aim of preserving a wholesome, serviceable and attractive community. This chapter shall also assist the implementation of the city's general plan and other precise plans.

A person shall not use any premises in any zone except as hereafter specifically permitted in this chapter and subject to all the regulations and conditions enumerated in this chapter.