Sec. 26-71. - Permit requirements and exemptions.
West Covina Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-09-25 · West Covina
(a)
Certain accessory structures located in single-family zones referenced within this section (division 2 accessory structures) and within section 26-46 as requiring an administrative permit, and all accessory
structures located in multi-family, mixed-use, commercial and industrial zones shall require an administrative permit, pursuant to the procedures and findings outlined in article VI, division 6.
(b)
The following structures located in the single-family and multi-family zones are exempt from planning entitlements provided they comply with the requirements listed below and standards set forth in section 2672. Exempt accessory structures may require building permits to maintain conformance with the California Building Code adopted by the City.
(1)
Accessory structures that are less than one hundred twenty (120) square feet in size and no portion of the structure is seven (7) feet or greater in height, provided that no more than two (2) of such structures are located within the same lot or site.
(2)
A detached structure typically used for decorative or landscape design purposes such as a fountain, water wall, bird bath and similar features that are less than one hundred twenty (120) square feet in size and no portion of the feature is six (6) feet in height or greater.
(3)
Accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units pursuant to article IV, division 2 (accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units).
(Ord. No. 2519, § 5(Exh. A), 2-20-24; Ord. No. 2525, § 19, 3-18-25)
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- Chapter 26 — ZONING
▸Chapter 26 — ZONING
Overview- Sec. 26-1. - Title.
- Sec. 26-2. - Purpose and objectives.
- Sec. 26-3. - Applicability of the Development Code.
- Sec. 26-4. - Relationship to prior ordinances.
- Sec. 26-5. - Relationship to General Plan.
- Sec. 26-6. - Relationship to other City ordinances.
- Sec. 26-7. - Severability, partial invalidation of Development…
- Sec. 26-13. - Establishment of zoning districts.
- Sec. 26-14. - Official zoning map.
- Sec. 26-15. - Uncertainty of zoning district boundaries.
- Sec. 26-16. - Classification of annexed parcels.
- Sec. 26-44. - Purpose and intent of residential zones.
- Sec. 26-45. - Land use regulations and allowable uses.
- Sec. 26-46. - Development standards for R-A and R-1 zones.
- Sec. 26-47. - Applicable regulations for R-A and R-1 zones.
- Sec. 26-48. - Development standards for multi-family zones.
- Sec. 26-49. - Applicable standards for multi-family zones.
- Sec. 26-50. - Purpose and intent by zone.
- Sec. 26-51. - Land use regulations and allowable uses.
- Sec. 26-52. - Development standards.
- Sec. 26-53. - Additional regulations for commercial mixed-use,…
- Sec. 26-54. - Development standards for residential developmen…
- Sec. 26-55. - Purpose and intent of special purpose zones.
- Sec. 26-56. - Land use regulations and allowable uses.
- Sec. 26-57. - Development standards for special purpose zones.
- Sec. 26-58. - Purpose and intent of overlay zones.
- Sec. 26-59. - Hillside overlay.
- Sec. 26-60. - Planned community and residential development ov…
- Sec. 26-61. - Auto plaza overlay.
- Sec. 26-62. - Animal keeping overlay zone.
- Sec. 26-63. - Purpose.
- Sec. 26-64. - Lot coverage measurement.
- Sec. 26-65. - Height measurement and exceptions.
- Sec. 26-66. - Setback measurement and exceptions.
- Sec. 26-67. - Sight triangle areas.
- Sec. 26-68. - Encroachments into required setbacks.
- Sec. 26-69. - Maintenance and security standards for vacant, u…
- Sec. 26-70. - Purpose and applicability.
- Sec. 26-71. - Permit requirements and exemptions.
- Sec. 26-72. - Development standards.
- Sec. 26-73. - Solar energy systems.
- Sec. 26-74. - Purpose and applicability.
- Sec. 26-75. - Measurement of fence or wall height.
- Sec. 26-76. - Height limitations for freestanding fence, walls…
- Sec. 26-77. - Height limitations for retaining walls and chang…
- Sec. 26-78. - Fence materials.
- Sec. 26-79. - Required walls.
- Sec. 26-80. - Purpose.
- Sec. 26-81. - Screening and buffering standards.
- Sec. 26-82. - Purpose.
- Sec. 26-83. - Applicability.
- Sec. 26-84. - Water efficient landscape ordinance.
- Sec. 26-85. - General landscaping standards.
- Sec. 26-86. - Landscape area requirements.
- Sec. 26-87. - Maintenance.
- Sec. 26-88. - Purpose and applicability.
- Sec. 26-89. - General provisions.
- Sec. 26-90. - Number of parking spaces required and parking de…
- Sec. 26-91. - Bicycle parking standards.
- Sec. 26-92. - Reduction of parking requirements and joint use …
- Sec. 26-93. - Parking facility design standards.
- Sec. 26-94. - Off-street loading requirements.
- Sec. 26-95. - Purpose.
- Sec. 26-96. - Applicability.
- Sec. 26-97. - Transportation demand management ordinance.
- Sec. 26-98. - Purpose and applicability.
- Sec. 26-99. - Sign permit required.
- Sec. 26-100. - Exempt signs.
- Sec. 26-101. - Prohibited signs and locations.
- Sec. 26-102. - Signs allowed by zoning district and use.
- Sec. 26-103. - Sign development standards and regulations.
- Sec. 26-104. - Temporary banner signs.
- Sec. 26-105. - Appeals and violations.
- Sec. 26-106. - Severability.
- Sec. 26-107. - Purpose and applicability.
- Sec. 26-108. - Adult-oriented business.
- Sec. 26-109. - Alcohol beverage sales establishments.
- Sec. 26-110. - Amusement and entertainment facilities [EX. DIV…
- Sec. 26-111. - Animal keeping.
- Sec. 26-112. - Body art.
- Sec. 26-113. - Cannabis.
- Sec. 26-114. - Community assembly facility.
- Sec. 26-115. - Containment of carts.
- Sec. 26-116. - Drive-through facilities.
- Sec. 26-117. - Electric vehicle charging stations and solar ca…
- Sec. 26-118. - Emergency shelters.
- Sec. 26-119. - Private gymnasiums and fitness studios.
- Sec. 26-120. - Home occupation.
- Sec. 26-121. - Massage parlors and health and beauty spas.
- Sec. 26-122. - Mobile home development and design standards.
- Sec. 26-123. - Mobile services.
- Sec. 26-124. - Temporary leasing centers, modular trailers and…
- Sec. 26-125. - Outdoor dining.
- Sec. 26-126. - Portable self-storage containers.
- Sec. 26-127. - Recycling facilities.
- Sec. 26-128. - Restaurants, limited-service, take-out, deliver…
- Sec. 26-129. - Service stations.
- Sec. 26-130. - Skilled nursing facilities, assisted living fac…
- Sec. 26-131. - Single room occupancy structure (SRO).
- Sec. 26-132. - Kiosk.
- Sec. 26-133. - Transitional and supportive housing.
- Sec. 26-134. - Standards for special group residences and simi…
- Sec. 26-135. - Hotel and motel conversions for affordable hous…
- Sec. 26-136. - Wireless telecommunication facilities within al…
- Division 2 — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWE…
- Division 3 — AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND DENSITY BONUS INCENTIVES
- Division 5 — MULTI-UNIT DWELLING OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS
- Division 2 — NONCONFORMING PARCELS
- Division 6 — ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT
- Division 8 — FILM PERMIT PURPOSE
- Division 10 — PRESERVATION, PROTECTION AND REMOVAL OF TREES
- Division 2 — ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
- Division 2 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Division 7 — REVERSIONS TO ACREAGE