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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.
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.
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.)

Division 2 - DEFINITIONS Chapter 22.14 - DEFINITIONS

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