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Title 22 — PLANNING AND ZONING[1]

§ 22.50

Los Angeles County Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Los Angeles County

22.50.010 - Purpose.

The Billboard Exclusion Zone, Zone ( )-BE, is established to exclude new outdoor advertising signs in designated commercial and industrial areas within the County where such signs could cause hazards to pedestrians and motorists, or detract from the appearance or character of such areas, or be detrimental to an important aspect of the economic base of such areas. Content or subject matter on an existing or potential outdoor advertising sign shall not be used as a criterion for establishment of Zone ( )-BE.

(Ord. 2019-0004 § 1, 2019.)

22.50.020 - Applicability.

Zone ( )-BE may be combined with Zones C-2, C-3, C-M, M-1, M-1.5, M-2, M-2.5, and M-3. When Zone ( )- BE is combined with a basic zone, the letters "BE" shall be added to the basic zone; for example, Zone C- 2-BE.

(Ord. 2019-0004 § 1, 2019.)

22.50.030 - Land Use Regulations.

Zone ( )-BE may be used for any use permitted in the basic zone, subject to the same standards and limitations, except that outdoor advertising signs are prohibited.

(Ord. 2019-0004 § 1, 2019.)

Chapter 22.52 - DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM ZONE

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Los Angeles County Zoning Code
  1. ▸ Title 22 — PLANNING AND ZONING[1]
    Overview
    1. § 22.02
    2. § 22.04
    3. § 22.06
    4. § 22.14
    5. § 22.16
    6. § 22.18
    7. § 22.20
    8. § 22.22
    9. § 22.24
    10. § 22.26
    11. § 22.44
    12. § 22.46
    13. § 22.50
    14. § 22.52
    15. § 22.54
    16. Chapter 22.56 — COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
    17. Chapter 22.70 — EQUESTRIAN DISTRICTS
    18. Chapter 22.176 — (Minor Parking Deviations).
    19. Chapter 22.162 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
    20. Chapter 22.172 — NONCONFORMING USES, BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES
    21. Chapter 22.242 — ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES
    22. Chapter 22.178 — (Parking Permit); or
    23. Chapter 22.304 — AGUA DULCE COMMUNITY STANDARDS DISTRICT
    24. Chapter 22.310 — BALDWIN HILLS COMMUNITY STANDARDS DISTRICT

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