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Title 17 — Zoning›Division II — Zones, Allowable uses, and Development Regulations
Los Alamitos Municipal Code § 17.04.020 Zones Established
Los Alamitos Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Los Alamitos
Cite as: Los Alamitos Municipal Code § 17.04.020 · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 17.04.010. Purpose.¶
This chapter establishes the zones applied to properties within the City, sets forth how the zones are applied on the zoning map, establishes the general permit requirements for development and land uses Citywide.
(Ord. 688 § 1, 2006; Ord. 19-03 § 3, 2019)
§ 17.04.020. Zones Established.¶
The City shall be divided into zones that implement the General Plan land use designations. The zones into which the City is divided are defined in Table 2-01 (Zones and General Plan Designations).
Table 2-01: Zones and General Plan Designations
| Zone Symbol | Zone Name | General Plan Land Use Designation |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Zones | Residential Zones | Residential Zones |
| R-1 | Single-Family Residential Zone | Single-Family Residential |
| R-2 | Limited Multi-Family Residential Zone | Limited Multi-Family Residential - 20 |
| R-3 | Multi-Family Residential Zone | Multi-Family Residential - 25 |
| R-4 | Multi-Family Residential Zone | Multi-Family Residential - 36 |
| M-H | Mobile Home Park Zone | Limited Multi-Family Residential |
| Commercial and Industrial Zones | Commercial and Industrial Zones | Commercial and Industrial Zones |
| C-O | Commercial/ |
Professional Office |
| C-G | General Commercial Zone | Retail Business |
| P-L-I | Planned Light Industrial Zone | Planned Industrial |
| Mixed Use Zones | Mixed Use Zones | Mixed Use Zones |
| TCMU | Town Center Mixed Use Zone | Mixed Use |
| Special Purpose Zones | Special Purpose Zones | Special Purpose Zones |
| O-A | Open Area Zone | Open Area/ |
| C-F | Community Facilities Zone | Community & Institutional and Community & Institutional/ |
| SP | Specific Plan | Specific Plan |
| Overlay Zones | Overlay Zones | Overlay Zones |
| MOZ | Medical Overlay Zone | Medical Overlay |
| ROZ | Retail Overlay Zone | Retail Overlay |
| LWOZ | Live/ |
Limited Multi-Family Residential; Mixed Use |
(Ord. 688 § 1, 2006; Ord. 15-03 § 2, 2015; Ord. 15-09 § 2, 2015; Ord. 16-03 § 3, 2016; Ord. 19-03 § 3, 2019; Ord. 23-01 § 3, 2023)
§ 17.04.030. Zoning Map Adopted.¶
The designations, locations, and boundaries of the zones established are delineated upon the map entitled "Zoning Map of the City of Los Alamitos, California." Materials, references, data, and other information shown on the zoning map and as amended from time to time are made a part of this title by reference. The Director shall be responsible for the custody and maintenance of and amendments to the zoning map.
(Ord. 688 § 1, 2006; Ord. 19-03 § 3, 2019)
§ 17.04.040. Zoning of Annexed Areas and Undesignated Properties.¶
A. Annexed/Unincorporated Areas. Where adjoining unincorporated land has been prezoned in compliance with the methods provided by this Zoning Code for zoning within the City, the zone applied by the prezoning action shall become effective when lands are annexed to the City.
B. Undesignated Land. Land now or later included within the City boundaries that is not a public right-of-way or pre-zoned in compliance with subsection A of this section or is designated on the zoning map as being included in a zone shall be designated as R-1 (Single-Family Residential).
(Ord. 688 § 1, 2006; Ord. 19-03 § 3, 2019)
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