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Title 18 — Zoning

Chapter 18.14 — S-F SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE

Pico Rivera Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-06 · Pico Rivera

§ 18.14.010. Establishment.

There is hereby established a zone which shall hereinafter be known as the "S-F single-family residential zone," and which shall function and serve as set out in this chapter. (Prior code § 9205.04)

§ 18.14.020. Intent and purpose.

The intent and purpose of the S-F zone is to principally designate and classify certain residential areas within the city that may best facilitate the development of single-family residential neighborhoods, and where the lifestyles and environmental characteristics, under a controlled distribution of population, lend themselves to the attainment of individual family living in an urban setting.

(Prior code § 9205.04 (A))

§ 18.14.030. Applicability—Criteria.

  • A. The S-F zone is a land use classification which, in part, assists in the implementation of the residential land use and housing elements of the general plan. It is one of the most selective of residential zone classifications, designed to provide for one single-family dwelling unit on a separate lot, and to be applied on selective areas of the community that possess sufficient environmental characteristics most conducive to single-family lifestyles.

  • B. Application of the S-F zone may include such recreational, religious and educational facilities, when deemed to be essential elements of a balanced neighborhood, but it must also be clearly protected from the encroachment of land uses that do not perform a residential neighborhood function.

  • C. Uses of land which do not qualify and which are not specifically permitted in the S-F zone are hereby expressly prohibited.

(Prior code § 9205.04 (B))

§ 18.14.040. Permitted uses.

Regulations governing permitted uses of land in the S-F zone are specifically set forth in Chapter 18.40 of this title.

(Prior code § 9205.04 (C))

§ 18.14.050. Property development conditions.

Regulations governing the development of property for uses in the S-F zone are specifically set forth in Chapter 18.42 of this title. (Prior code § 9205.04 (D))

§ 18.14.060. Off-street parking.

Regulations governing off-street parking requirements for uses and development of property in the S-F zone are specifically set forth in Chapter 18.44 of this title. (Prior code § 9205.04 (E))

§ 18.14.070. Signs and advertising.

Regulations governing permitted signs and advertising for uses and development of property in the S-F zone are specifically set forth in Chapter 18.46 of this title. (Prior code § 9205.04 (F))

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Pico Rivera Zoning Code
  1. ▸ Title 18 — Zoning
    Overview
    1. Chapter 18.02 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
    2. Chapter 18.04 — DEFINITIONS
    3. Chapter 18.08 — ZONING DISTRICTS AND ZONING MAP
    4. Chapter 18.09 — R-40 OVERLAY ZONE
    5. Chapter 18.10 — O-S OPEN SPACE ZONE
    6. Chapter 18.12 — R-E SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ESTATE ZONE
    7. Chapter 18.14 — S-F SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE
    8. Chapter 18.15 — R-I RESIDENTIAL INFILL ZONE
    9. Chapter 18.16 — PUD PLANNED RESIDENTIAL UNIT DEVELOPMENT ZONE
    10. Chapter 18.17 — SPECIFIC PLAN 301
    11. Chapter 18.18 — R-M MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL VARIABLE DENSI…
    12. Chapter 18.19 — SPECIFIC PLAN 400
    13. Chapter 18.20 — PUBLIC FACILITIES ZONE
    14. Chapter 18.21 — MERCURY SPECIFIC PLAN ZONE
    15. Chapter 18.22 — P-A PROFESSIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE ZONE
    16. Chapter 18.24 — C-N NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL ZONE
    17. Chapter 18.26 — C-C COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL ZONE
    18. Chapter 18.28 — C-G GENERAL COMMERCIAL ZONE
    19. Chapter 18.30 — CPD COMMERCIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ZONE
    20. Chapter 18.32 — C-M COMMERCIAL/ MANUFACTURING ZONE
    21. Chapter 18.33 — MIXED USE OVERLAY ZONE
    22. Chapter 18.34 — I-L LIMITED INDUSTRIAL ZONE
    23. Chapter 18.36 — I-G GENERAL INDUSTRIAL ZONE
    24. Chapter 18.37 — IPD INDUSTRIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ZONE
    25. Chapter 18.38 — P PARKING ZONE
    26. Chapter 18.39 — EMERGENCY SHELTERS OVERLAY ZONE
    27. Chapter 18.40 — LAND USE REGULATIONS
    28. Chapter 18.42 — PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
    29. Chapter 18.43 — RECYCLING SPACE ALLOCATION
    30. Chapter 18.44 — OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING
    31. Chapter 18.47 — TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT
    32. Chapter 18.49 — WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES
    33. Chapter 18.50 — ANIMALS, POULTRY AND LIVESTOCK
    34. Chapter 18.52 — HOME OCCUPATIONS
    35. Chapter 18.54 — NONCONFORMING USES
    36. Chapter 18.56 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
    37. Chapter 18.58 — MOVING BUILDINGS AND RELOCATION PERMITS
    38. Chapter 18.60 — VARIANCES
    39. Chapter 18.61 — TEMPORARY USES
    40. Chapter 18.62 — AMENDMENTS AND ZONE RECLASSIFICATION
    41. Chapter 18.64 — APPEALS
    42. Chapter 18.66 — AMENDMENTS—PROCEDURES AND EXAMPLES
    43. Chapter 18.67 — REQUESTS FOR REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS UNDER T…

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