Title 22 — PLANNING AND ZONING[1]
§ 22.06
Los Angeles County Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Los Angeles County
22.06.020 - Suffixes to Zoning Symbols. ¶
Notwithstanding Section 22.02.050.B (Density), the letter "U," where used as a suffix to a zoning symbol, in combination with a numeral, shall designate the maximum density, not including dwelling units permitted by a density bonus awarded by any provisions in this Title 22, in terms of units per net acre.
(Ord. 2021-0010 § 5, 2021; Ord. 2019-0004 § 1, 2019.)
22.06.030 - Combining Zones. ¶
Combining Zones are established according to Table 22.06.030-A, below. Combining Zones are established as additional zone designations used in combination with the basic zone.
| TABLE 22.06.030-A: COMBINING ZONES | |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | Full Name |
| -BE | Billboard Exclusion |
| -DP | Development Program |
| -P | Parking |
| -IP | Industrial Preservation |
|---|---|
| -GZ | Green Zone |
(Ord. 2024-0032 § 1, 2024; Ord. 2024-0028 § 1, 2024; Ord. 2019-0004 § 1, 2019.)
22.06.040 - Supplemental Districts. ¶
Supplemental districts are established according to Table 22.06.040-A, below. The regulations of each such supplemental district shall supersede the specific regulations of the basic zone to which the district is added in the manner indicated for each type of district.
| TABLE 22.06.040-A: SUPPLEMENTAL DISTRICTS | |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | Full Name |
| EQD | Equestrian District |
| Setback District | Setback District |
| Flood Protection District | Flood Protection District |
| Noise Insulation | Noise Insulation Program |
| ROLD | Rural Outdoor Lighting District |
| HD | Historic District |
(Ord. 2024-0032 § 2, 2024; Ord. 2024-0029 § 1, 2024; Ord. 2019-0004 § 1, 2019.)
22.06.050 - Special Management Areas. ¶
Special Management Areas are established according to Table 22.06.050-A, below.
| TABLE 22.06.050-A: SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREAS | |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | Full Name |
| HM | Hillside Management |
| SEA | Signifcant Ecological Area |
(Ord. 2019-0004 § 1, 2019.)
22.06.060 - Zoned Districts Established. ¶
Zoned Districts are established according to Table 22.06.060-A, below.
| TABLE 22.06.060-A: ZONED DISTRICTS | |
|---|---|
| District No. | Zoned District Name |
| 3 | Altadena ( Ord. 2021-0012Z; Ord. 2025-0006Z) |
| 6 | East Side Unit No. 1 (Ord. 2020-0002Z; Ord. 2021-0006Z; Ord. 2021-0012Z; Ord. 2024-0031Z) |
| 7 | Walnut Park ( Ord. 2024-0031Z) |
| 8 | South Santa Anita—Temple City ( Ord. 2021-0012Z; Ord. 2025-0006Z) |
| 9 | East San Gabriel ( Ord. 2021-0012Z; Ord. 2025-0006Z) |
| 10 | La Canada |
| 11 | San Pasqual ( Ord. 2025-0006Z) |
| 12 | East Pasadena ( Ord. 2021-0012Z; Ord. 2025-0006Z) |
| 13 | City Terrace ( Ord. 2024-0031Z) |
| 14 | East Side Unit No. 2 (Ord. 2020-0002Z; Ord. 2024-0031Z) |
| 15 | Stark Palms ( Ord. 2023-0014Z) |
| 16 | La Crescenta ( Ord. 2025-0006Z) |
| 20 | Rosemead ( Ord. 2025-0006Z) |
| 21 | San Jose ( Ord. 2024-0030Z; Ord. 2024-0052Z) |
| 26 | Montrose ( Ord. 2021-0012Z; Ord. 2025-0006Z) |
| 29 | East Los Angeles (Ord. 2020-0002Z; Ord. 2021-0012Z; Ord. 2023-0039Z; Ord. 2024-0031Z) |
| 31 | Lancaster |
| 33 | Norwalk ( Ord. 2023-0051Z) |
| 34 | Willowbrook—Enterprise ( Ord. 2021-0012Z; Ord. 2022-0024Z; Ord. 2023- 0024Z; Ord. 2024-0031Z) |
| 35 | Irwindale ( Ord. 2021-0012Z; Ord. 2024-0030Z) |
| 36 | East Compton ( Ord. 2021-0012Z; Ord. 2024-0031Z) |
| 41 | Central Gardens ( Ord. 2023-0014Z) |
| 43 | Whittier Downs ( Ord. 2021-0012Z; Ord. 2023-0051Z; Ord. 2024-0027Z) |
| 44 | Roosevelt Park (Ord. 2019-0046Z; Ord. 2022-0024Z; Ord. 2023-0014Z) |
| 45 | Covina Highlands ( Ord. 2024-0030Z) |
| 46 | Duarte ( Ord. 2021-0012Z; Ord. 2025-0006Z) |
| 47 | La Habra Heights |
| 48 | Sunshine Acres ( Ord. 2021-0012Z; Ord. 2023-0051Z) |
|---|---|
| 49 | Northwest El Monte |
| 51 | East Side Unit No. 4 (Ord. 2020-0002Z; Ord. 2024-0031Z) |
| 52 | Walnut ( Ord. 2024-0030Z; Ord. 2024-0052Z) |
| 53 | Pico |
| 54 | Palmdale |
| 55 | La Rambla ( Ord. 2025-0005Z) |
| 57 | Athens ( Ord. 2024-0031Z) |
| 58 | Gage-Holmes (Ord. 2019-0046Z; Ord. 2023-0014Z) |
| 60 | Compton-Florence (Ord. 2019-0046Z; Ord. 2023-0014Z) |
| 61 | Azusa-Glendora ( Ord. 2021-0012Z; Ord. 2024-0030Z) |
| 63 | Lennox ( Ord. 2025-0005Z) |
| 64 | Firestone Park ( Ord. 2023-0014Z; Ord. 2024-0031Z) |
| 66 | Harbor City ( Ord. 2024-0027Z; Ord. 2025-0005Z) |
| 67 | South Arcadia ( Ord. 2021-0012Z; Ord. 2025-0006Z) |
| 68 | View Park ( Ord. 2025-0007Z) |
| 69 | Baldwin Hills ( Ord. 2021-0012Z; Ord. 2025-0007Z) |
| 70 | San Dimas ( Ord. 2024-0030Z) |
| 74 | Del Aire ( Ord. 2021-0012Z; Ord. 2025-0005Z) |
| 75 | Mount Gleason |
| 76 | Puente (Ord. 2019-0036Z; Ord. 2021-0012Z; Ord. 2021-0064Z; Ord. 2023- 0002Z; Ord. 2024-0030Z) |
| 77 | East Whittier |
| 78 | South San Gabriel ( Ord. 2021-0012Z; Ord. 2025-0006Z) |
| 79 | North Claremont ( Ord. 2024-0030Z) |
| 81 | Bandini |
| 82 | Southeast Whittier ( Ord. 2021-0012Z; Ord. 2023-0039Z; Ord. 2023-0051Z) |
| 84 | Paramount |
| 85 | Northeast Pasadena ( Ord. 2025-0006Z) |
| 86 | Gardena Valley ( Ord. 2024-0031Z; Ord. 2025-0005Z) |
| 87 | Charter Oak (Ord. 2019-0038Z; Ord. 2021-0012Z; Ord. 2024-0030Z) |
| 89 | Playa Del Rey ( Ord. 2021-0012Z; Ord. 2025-0007Z) |
| 91 | Lakewood |
|---|---|
| 92 | Los Nietos-Santa Fe Springs ( Ord. 2023-0051Z; Ord. 2024-0027Z) |
| 93 | Artesia |
| 95 | North Palmdale |
| 96 | South El Monte ( Ord. 2024-0030Z) |
| 97 | Workman Mill ( Ord. 2021-0012Z; Ord. 2024-0030Z) |
| 98 | Quartz Hill |
| 99 | Five Points ( Ord. 2024-0030Z) |
| 100 | Castaic Canyon (Ord. 2019-0023; Ord. 2021-0026Z; Ord. 2021-0033) |
| 101 | Rolling Hills |
| 103 | Del Amo |
| 105 | Carson (Ord. 2019-0026; Ord. 2021-0012Z; Ord. 2022-0024Z; Ord. 2024- 0027Z; Ord. 2025-0005Z) |
| 106 | Sand Canyon |
| 107 | Littlerock |
| 108 | Whittier Narrows ( Ord. 2024-0030Z) |
| 109 | Leona Valley |
| 110 | The Malibu ( Ord. 2021-0022Z) |
| 111 | Victoria ( Ord. 2022-0024Z; Ord. 2024-0027Z; Ord. 2024-0031Z) |
| 112 | Palos Verdes Peninsula ( Ord. 2025-0005Z) |
| 115 | Antelope Valley West (Ord. 2019-0023) |
| 116 | Antelope Valley East |
| 117 | Soledad |
| 118 | Newhall ( Ord. 2025-0046Z) |
| 119 | Bouquet Canyon |
| 120 | Mountain Park |
| 121 | San Gabriel Watershed |
| 122 | Chatsworth |
| 123 | Franklin Canyon ( Ord. 2025-0007Z) |
| 124 | Sawtelle |
| 126 | Hacienda Heights ( Ord. 2021-0012Z; Ord. 2022-0033Z; Ord. 2023-0039Z; Ord. 2024-0030Z) |
| 127 | Santa Catalina Island |
|---|---|
| 128 | West Athens-Westmont ( Ord. 2020-0025Z; Ord. 2024-0031Z) |
| UC | Universal City |
| — | Gilmore Island ( Ord. 2025-0007Z) |
| Note: Section 437, Hacienda Heights, was created from portions of Sections 358, La Habra Heights; 387, Puente; 388, East Whittier; and 408, Workman Mill. |
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| Note: Beginning with Ord. 90-0151Z, ordinances rezoning portions of the above districts have amended this Section rather than the section of Ord. 1494 which established the district. |
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| Note: The above list includes current districts. Districts that have been removed from County zoning jurisdiction through incorporations and annexations of the unincorporated area are not included in this list. |
(Ord. 2025-0046Z § 1, 2025; Ord. 2025-0007Z § 1, 2025; Ord. 2025-0006Z § 1, 2025; Ord. 2025-0005Z § 1, 2025; Ord. 2024-0052Z § 1, 2024; Ord. 2024-0031Z § 1, 2024; Ord. 2024-0030Z § 1, 2024; Ord. 20240027Z § 1, 2024; Ord. 2023-0051Z § 1, 2023; Ord. 2023-0039Z § 1, 2023; Ord. 2023-0024Z § 1, 2023; Ord. 2023-0014Z § 1, 2023; Ord. 2023-0002Z § 1, 2023; Ord. 2022-0033Z § 1, 2022; Ord. 2022-0024Z § 1, 2022; Ord. 2021-0064Z § 1, 2021; Ord. 2021-0033 § 1, 2021; Ord. 2021-0026Z § 1, 2021; Ord. 2021-0022Z § 1, 2021; Ord. 2021-0012Z § 1, 2021; Ord. 2021-0006Z § 1, 2021; Ord. 2020-0025Z § 1, 2020; Ord. 20190002Z § 1, 2020; Ord. 2019-0046Z § 1, 2019; Ord. 2019-0038Z § 1, 2019; Ord. 2019-0036Z § 1, 2019; Ord. 2019-0026 § 1, 2019; Ord. 2019-0023 § 1, 2019; Ord. 2019-0004 § 1, 2019.)
22.06.070 - Zoning Map. ¶
A.
Zoning Map. The boundaries of the zones established by this Title 22 are shown on the Zoning Map. The Zoning Map shall be maintained in the County's geographic information system. The Zoning Map is hereby incorporated into this Title 22 and may be amended pursuant to this Title 22 and Title 7 (Planning and Land Use) of the California Government Code.
B.
Boundaries. Where the boundaries of any zone are not clearly determined or shown on the Zoning Map, the Director shall make an interpretation in accordance with Chapter 22.234 (Interpretations).
C.
Zoning for Vacated Streets and Alleys. Where a public street or alley is officially vacated, the zoning regulations applicable to the abutting property shall apply to the vacated portion.
D.
Property Divided by Zone Boundaries. If a zone boundary divides a lot where either or both portions of such lot created by such division are not in Zones -P, B-1, or B-2, and are of such size and shape that no part of such portion is more than 50 feet from such zone boundary, then that portion may be used for any purpose permitted in the other portion of such lot if such lot is:
1.
Shown as a single lot on a final subdivision map which map was recorded with the RegistrarRecorder/County Clerk after the effective date of such zone boundary; and
2.
At all times since the recording of such final map, in undivided ownership.
(Ord. 2019-0004 § 1, 2019.)
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▸ Title 22 — PLANNING AND ZONING[1]
Overview- § 22.02
- § 22.04
- § 22.06
- § 22.14
- § 22.16
- § 22.18
- § 22.20
- § 22.22
- § 22.24
- § 22.26
- § 22.44
- § 22.46
- § 22.50
- § 22.52
- § 22.54
- Chapter 22.56 — COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
- Chapter 22.70 — EQUESTRIAN DISTRICTS
- Chapter 22.176 — (Minor Parking Deviations).
- Chapter 22.162 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
- Chapter 22.172 — NONCONFORMING USES, BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES
- Chapter 22.242 — ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES
- Chapter 22.178 — (Parking Permit); or
- Chapter 22.304 — AGUA DULCE COMMUNITY STANDARDS DISTRICT
- Chapter 22.310 — BALDWIN HILLS COMMUNITY STANDARDS DISTRICT