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Chapter 26 — ZONING[[1]]

Sec. 26-82. - Purpose.

West Covina Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · West Covina

The purpose of this division is to establish minimum landscaping standards to enhance the appearance of developments, increase green space throughout the City, reduce heat and glare, control soil erosion, conserve water, ensure the ongoing maintenance of landscaped areas, reduce wildfire hazards, and ensure that landscape installations do not create hazards for motorists or pedestrians.

(Ord. No. 2519, § 5(Exh. A), 2-20-24)

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▸ Contents — West Covina Zoning Code
West Covina Zoning Code
  1. Chapter 26 — ZONING[1]
  2. ▸ Chapter 26 — ZONING[[1]]
    Overview
    1. Sec. 26-1. - Title.
    2. Sec. 26-6. - Relationship to other City ordinances.
    3. Sec. 26-44. - Purpose and intent of residential zones.
    4. Sec. 26-59. - Hillside overlay.
    5. Sec. 26-63. - Purpose.
    6. Sec. 26-64. - Lot coverage measurement.
    7. Sec. 26-67. - Sight triangle areas.
    8. Sec. 26-68. - Encroachments into required setbacks.
    9. Sec. 26-70. - Purpose and applicability.
    10. Sec. 26-73. - Solar energy systems.
    11. Sec. 26-74. - Purpose and applicability.
    12. Sec. 26-80. - Purpose.
    13. Sec. 26-82. - Purpose.
    14. Sec. 26-83. - Applicability.
    15. Sec. 26-95. - Purpose.
    16. Sec. 26-98. - Purpose and applicability.
    17. Sec. 26-99. - Sign permit required.
    18. Sec. 26-104. - Temporary banner signs.
    19. Sec. 26-111. - Animal keeping.
    20. Sec. 26-112. - Body art.
    21. Sec. 26-115. - Containment of carts.
    22. Sec. 26-121. - Massage parlors and health and beauty spas.
    23. Sec. 26-126. - Portable self-storage containers.
    24. Sec. 26-127. - Recycling facilities.
    25. Sec. 26-129. - Service stations.
    26. Sec. 26-131. - Single room occupancy structure (SRO).
    27. Sec. 26-133. - Transitional and supportive housing.
  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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