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Chapter 26 — ZONING

Sec. 26-44. - Purpose and intent of residential zones.

West Covina Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-09-25 · West Covina

The purpose of the residential zones is to classify and set standards for the orderly development of single and multifamily residential properties in a manner that will provide a desirable living environment compatible with surrounding properties and assuring protection of property values. It is intended that these zones be used to add to the variety of housing types and densities.

Table 2-1 Base Zoning Districts

Map
Symbol
Full Name Purpose
R-1-6,000 Single-Family
Residential
Zone
The purpose of the single-family residential zoning district is to provide
residential areas within the City that allow varying densities of single-
famil homes and other comatible uses The district shall romote a
R-1-7,500
R-1-9,450 y p . p
suitable living environment by maintaining orderly flow of traffic and
R-1-14,400 restricting traffic from other sources, providing space for community
filiti tht lt t idtil d iiii
R-1-20,000 aces a are compemenary o resena areas an mnmzng
noise and disturbances in residential neighborhoods.
R-1-40,000
R-A Residential
Agricultural
Zone
The purpose of the residential agricultural zoning district is to provide
residential areas within the City that allow varying densities of single-
family homes and other compatible uses, where limited numbers of
livestock may be raised and crops may be grown and where regulations
promote and encourage a suitable environment for family life on large
parcels of land.
MF-8 Multi-Family The purpose of the multi-family residential zoning districts is to provide
MF-15 Residential
Zone
residential areas within the City that allow varying densities of multi-
famil homes where develoment is ermitted with a relativel hih
MF-20 y p p y g
concentration of dwelling units with amenities that promote a safe and
MF-45 healthy environment for existing and future residents.

(Ord. No. 2519, § 5(Exh. A), 2-20-24)

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▸Contents — West Covina Zoning Code
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  1. Chapter 26 — ZONING
  2. ▸Chapter 26 — ZONING
    Overview
    1. Sec. 26-1. - Title.
    2. Sec. 26-2. - Purpose and objectives.
    3. Sec. 26-3. - Applicability of the Development Code.
    4. Sec. 26-4. - Relationship to prior ordinances.
    5. Sec. 26-5. - Relationship to General Plan.
    6. Sec. 26-6. - Relationship to other City ordinances.
    7. Sec. 26-7. - Severability, partial invalidation of Development…
    8. Sec. 26-13. - Establishment of zoning districts.
    9. Sec. 26-14. - Official zoning map.
    10. Sec. 26-15. - Uncertainty of zoning district boundaries.
    11. Sec. 26-16. - Classification of annexed parcels.
    12. Sec. 26-44. - Purpose and intent of residential zones.
    13. Sec. 26-45. - Land use regulations and allowable uses.
    14. Sec. 26-46. - Development standards for R-A and R-1 zones.
    15. Sec. 26-47. - Applicable regulations for R-A and R-1 zones.
    16. Sec. 26-48. - Development standards for multi-family zones.
    17. Sec. 26-49. - Applicable standards for multi-family zones.
    18. Sec. 26-50. - Purpose and intent by zone.
    19. Sec. 26-51. - Land use regulations and allowable uses.
    20. Sec. 26-52. - Development standards.
    21. Sec. 26-53. - Additional regulations for commercial mixed-use,…
    22. Sec. 26-54. - Development standards for residential developmen…
    23. Sec. 26-55. - Purpose and intent of special purpose zones.
    24. Sec. 26-56. - Land use regulations and allowable uses.
    25. Sec. 26-57. - Development standards for special purpose zones.
    26. Sec. 26-58. - Purpose and intent of overlay zones.
    27. Sec. 26-59. - Hillside overlay.
    28. Sec. 26-60. - Planned community and residential development ov…
    29. Sec. 26-61. - Auto plaza overlay.
    30. Sec. 26-62. - Animal keeping overlay zone.
    31. Sec. 26-63. - Purpose.
    32. Sec. 26-64. - Lot coverage measurement.
    33. Sec. 26-65. - Height measurement and exceptions.
    34. Sec. 26-66. - Setback measurement and exceptions.
    35. Sec. 26-67. - Sight triangle areas.
    36. Sec. 26-68. - Encroachments into required setbacks.
    37. Sec. 26-69. - Maintenance and security standards for vacant, u…
    38. Sec. 26-70. - Purpose and applicability.
    39. Sec. 26-71. - Permit requirements and exemptions.
    40. Sec. 26-72. - Development standards.
    41. Sec. 26-73. - Solar energy systems.
    42. Sec. 26-74. - Purpose and applicability.
    43. Sec. 26-75. - Measurement of fence or wall height.
    44. Sec. 26-76. - Height limitations for freestanding fence, walls…
    45. Sec. 26-77. - Height limitations for retaining walls and chang…
    46. Sec. 26-78. - Fence materials.
    47. Sec. 26-79. - Required walls.
    48. Sec. 26-80. - Purpose.
    49. Sec. 26-81. - Screening and buffering standards.
    50. Sec. 26-82. - Purpose.
    51. Sec. 26-83. - Applicability.
    52. Sec. 26-84. - Water efficient landscape ordinance.
    53. Sec. 26-85. - General landscaping standards.
    54. Sec. 26-86. - Landscape area requirements.
    55. Sec. 26-87. - Maintenance.
    56. Sec. 26-88. - Purpose and applicability.
    57. Sec. 26-89. - General provisions.
    58. Sec. 26-90. - Number of parking spaces required and parking de…
    59. Sec. 26-91. - Bicycle parking standards.
    60. Sec. 26-92. - Reduction of parking requirements and joint use …
    61. Sec. 26-93. - Parking facility design standards.
    62. Sec. 26-94. - Off-street loading requirements.
    63. Sec. 26-95. - Purpose.
    64. Sec. 26-96. - Applicability.
    65. Sec. 26-97. - Transportation demand management ordinance.
    66. Sec. 26-98. - Purpose and applicability.
    67. Sec. 26-99. - Sign permit required.
    68. Sec. 26-100. - Exempt signs.
    69. Sec. 26-101. - Prohibited signs and locations.
    70. Sec. 26-102. - Signs allowed by zoning district and use.
    71. Sec. 26-103. - Sign development standards and regulations.
    72. Sec. 26-104. - Temporary banner signs.
    73. Sec. 26-105. - Appeals and violations.
    74. Sec. 26-106. - Severability.
    75. Sec. 26-107. - Purpose and applicability.
    76. Sec. 26-108. - Adult-oriented business.
    77. Sec. 26-109. - Alcohol beverage sales establishments.
    78. Sec. 26-110. - Amusement and entertainment facilities [EX. DIV…
    79. Sec. 26-111. - Animal keeping.
    80. Sec. 26-112. - Body art.
    81. Sec. 26-113. - Cannabis.
    82. Sec. 26-114. - Community assembly facility.
    83. Sec. 26-115. - Containment of carts.
    84. Sec. 26-116. - Drive-through facilities.
    85. Sec. 26-117. - Electric vehicle charging stations and solar ca…
    86. Sec. 26-118. - Emergency shelters.
    87. Sec. 26-119. - Private gymnasiums and fitness studios.
    88. Sec. 26-120. - Home occupation.
    89. Sec. 26-121. - Massage parlors and health and beauty spas.
    90. Sec. 26-122. - Mobile home development and design standards.
    91. Sec. 26-123. - Mobile services.
    92. Sec. 26-124. - Temporary leasing centers, modular trailers and…
    93. Sec. 26-125. - Outdoor dining.
    94. Sec. 26-126. - Portable self-storage containers.
    95. Sec. 26-127. - Recycling facilities.
    96. Sec. 26-128. - Restaurants, limited-service, take-out, deliver…
    97. Sec. 26-129. - Service stations.
    98. Sec. 26-130. - Skilled nursing facilities, assisted living fac…
    99. Sec. 26-131. - Single room occupancy structure (SRO).
    100. Sec. 26-132. - Kiosk.
    101. Sec. 26-133. - Transitional and supportive housing.
    102. Sec. 26-134. - Standards for special group residences and simi…
    103. Sec. 26-135. - Hotel and motel conversions for affordable hous…
    104. Sec. 26-136. - Wireless telecommunication facilities within al…
  3. Division 2 — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWE…
  4. Division 3 — AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND DENSITY BONUS INCENTIVES
  5. Division 5 — MULTI-UNIT DWELLING OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS
  6. Division 2 — NONCONFORMING PARCELS
  7. Division 6 — ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT
  8. Division 8 — FILM PERMIT PURPOSE
  9. Division 10 — PRESERVATION, PROTECTION AND REMOVAL OF TREES
  10. Division 2 — ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
  11. Division 2 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  12. Division 7 — REVERSIONS TO ACREAGE

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