Earlier editions: 2026-07
Title 18 — Zoning Code›Division 3 — Zones and Zone-Specific Standards
Pico Rivera Municipal Code Ch. 18.10 Zones and Zoning Map
Pico Rivera Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Pico Rivera
Cite as: Pico Rivera Municipal Code Chapter 18.10 · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 18.10.010. Zones and Overlays Established.¶
A. In order to classify and regulate the uses of land, the height and bulk of buildings, the area of yards and other open spaces surrounding buildings, and environmental quality in a manner consistent with the goals and policies of the General Plan, this Section establishes the zones, overlay zones, and Specific Plans applied to property in City.
B. The establishment of zones, overlay zones, and Specific Plans have the following intent:
Zones are established to implement the City's adopted General Plan land use designations by providing specific areas for each category of land use.
Overlay zones are established to provide additional regulations to address special or unique needs or characteristics of certain geographic areas in the City, or to limit or expand uses or development standards in the underlying zones due to the special characteristics of the site.
Specific Plans are established to guide new development through detailed development standards and implementation measures at the neighborhood scale on areas defined as Specific Plan on the City's Zoning Map.
Table 18.10.010.A (Zones, Overlay Zones, and Specific Plans) below identifies the established zones, overlay zones, and Specific Plans and their respective corresponding land use designation, consistent with the adopted General Plan land use diagram.
Table 18.10.010.A Zones, Overlay Zones, and Specific Plans
| Zone Symbol | Zone Classification | General Plan Land Use Designation |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Zones | Residential Zones | Residential Zones |
| R-E | Single-Family Residential Estate | Rural Residential |
| S-F | Single-Family Residential | Low Density Residential |
| R-I | Residential Infill | Low Density Residential |
| R-M-M | Multiple-Family Residential Medium Density | Medium Density Residential |
| R-M-H | Multiple-Family Residential High Density | High Density Residential |
| PUD | Planned Residential Unit Development | May be consistent with more than one land use designation |
| Commercial Zones | Commercial Zones | Commercial Zones |
| C-G | General Commercial | Commercial |
| C-C | Community Commercial | Commercial |
| C-M | Commercial Manufacturing | Commercial, Light Industrial |
| P-A | Professional Administrative | Commercial |
| CPD | Commercial Planned Development | May be consistent with more than one land use designation |
| Industrial Zones | Industrial Zones | Industrial Zones |
| I-G | General Industrial | General Industrial |
| I-L | Limited Industrial | Light Industrial |
| IPD | Industrial Planned Development | May be consistent with more than one industrial land use designation |
| Special Purpose Zones | Special Purpose Zones | Special Purpose Zones |
| O-S | Open Space | Park/ |
| P-F | Public Facilities | Public Facilities |
| P | Parking | May be consistent with more than one land use designation |
| Overlay Zones | Overlay Zones | Overlay Zones |
| M-U-30 | Mixed-Use 30 Overlay | May be consistent with more than one land use designation |
| M-U-40 | Mixed-Use 40 Overlay | May be consistent with more than one land use designation |
| E-S | Emergency Shelter | May be consistent with more than one land use designation |
| Specific Plans | Specific Plans | Specific Plans |
| SP 301 | Specific Plan 301 | Specific Plan |
| SP 400 | Specific Plan 400 (City of Pico Rivera Rancho De Bartolo Specific Plan) | Specific Plan |
(Ord. 1201, 12/9/2025)
§ 18.10.020. Zoning Map.¶
Zones, overlay zones, and Specific Plans listed in Table 18.10.010.A (Zones, Overlay Zones, and Specific Plans) are represented on the City's "Official Zone Map of the City of Pico Rivera" or "Zoning Map." The "Official Zone Map of the City of Pico Rivera" is hereby adopted and made a part of this Title pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 4, Division 1, Title 7 of the Government Code of the State of California.
(Ord. 1201, 12/9/2025)
§ 18.10.030. Interpretation of Boundaries.¶
A. Wherever uncertainty exists as to the boundaries of any zone or other features shown on the Zoning Map, the precise location of the boundary shall be determined by the Zoning Administrator in accordance with Section 18.01.050 (Interpretation of Regulations) and as follows:
Where such zone boundaries are indicated as approximately following public street and alley right-of-way or lot lines, such right-of-way or lot lines shall be construed to be such zone boundaries;
In the case of unsubdivided property and where a zone boundary divides a parcel of land, the location of such zone boundary or boundaries, unless otherwise indicated by dimensions, shall be determined by use of the scale appearing on the official Zoning Map; and
Where a public street or alley is officially vacated or abandoned, the area comprising such vacated street or alley shall automatically acquire the zone classification of the property to which it reverts.
(Ord. 1201, 12/9/2025)
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