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Title 18 — ZONING

§ 18.43

Whittier Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Whittier

18.43.010 - Purpose.

This chapter provides regulations applicable to development in the golf course (GC) zone, as established by 18.08.010. The GC zone implements the general plan golf course land use category. The intent of the GC zone is to regulate golf course development and associate buildings/improvements with the city.

(Ord. No. 3159, § 3(Exh. A), 11-12-24)

18.43.020 - Permitted uses.

No person shall use or permit the use of any property zoned GC, except for the following principal and accessory uses:

A.

Principal Uses. Table 18.43.020 lists the land uses for GC zoned lots indicating the type of approval required subject to compliance with all provisions of this title. Descriptions and definitions of the land uses can be found in Chapter 18.07. The specific use regulations and notes column in the table indicates a chapter or section where additional regulations may apply; and/or provides additional information specific to that use type.

B.

Accessory Uses. Accessory uses are those uses which are directly related, but clearly subordinate to a permitted or conditionally permitted principal use; where such use is already established, or the principal

and accessory uses are established jointly.

C.

Uses Not Listed. Any use that is not listed or has not been determined by the director of community development to be similar to a listed use, is prohibited in the GC zoned lots.

Table 18.43.020: Allowable Uses and Approval Requirements for Golf Course Zone
Allowable Uses Approval Required By Zone
"P" Permitted
"A" Accessory
"C" Conditional Use Permit
"—" Use Not Allowed in Zone		 Specifc Use
Regulations and Notes
GC
Public and Quasi-Public Uses
Clubs/Social Organization Facility
or Lodge		 A
Outdoor Education A Limited to golf instruction
Parking Facilities A Limited to serving course or
providing cart spaces
Recreation, Education, and Public Assembly Uses
Assembly/Meeting Facilities,
Public or Private		 A Limited to banquet facilities
Athletic Courts A
Golf Course C
Indoor Fitness and Sports Facility A Includes all on-site guest services
subject to any specifc
regulations of this Title or as
required by State law.
Outdoor Commercial Recreation A
Private Clubs A
Retail, Service, and Ofce Uses
Alcoholic Beverage Sales A/C Sale and/or service of alcoholic
beverages require CUP approval.
Ofces, Business and
Professional		 A Limited to golf course
administrative
Restaurants, Eating and Drinking
Establishments		 A/C Sale and/or service of alcoholic
beverages require CUP approval.
Retail, Accessory A
Utility, Transportation, and Communication Uses
Maintenance Yard A Limited to cart and course
maintenance equipment/vehicles
Wireless Telecommunication
Facility		 P/C Chapter 18.47

(Ord. No. 3159, § 3(Exh. A), 11-12-24)

18.43.030 - Development standards.

New land uses, structures, and alterations to existing uses or structures within the GC zone shall be designed, constructed, and/or established upon the review and approval requirements outlined for conditional use permits in Chapter 18.52 and development review in Chapter 18.56. Maximum height of structures is limited to 35 feet.

(Ord. No. 3159, § 3(Exh. A), 11-12-24)

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Whittier Zoning Code
  1. ▸ Title 18 — ZONING
    Overview
    1. § 18.02
    2. § 18.04
    3. § 18.07
    4. § 18.08
    5. § 18.09
    6. § 18.10
    7. § 18.11
    8. § 18.12
    9. § 18.14
    10. § 18.16
    11. § 18.18
    12. § 18.20
    13. § 18.22
    14. § 18.23
    15. § 18.24
    16. § 18.26
    17. § 18.30
    18. § 18.32
    19. § 18.33
    20. § 18.34
    21. § 18.35
    22. § 18.36
    23. § 18.37
    24. § 18.38
    25. § 18.39
    26. § 18.40
    27. § 18.41
    28. § 18.42
    29. § 18.43
    30. § 18.44
    31. § 18.45
    32. Chapter 18.46 — EQUESTRIAN USES
    33. Chapter 18.62 — NONCONFORMING USES, STRUCTURES AND SITES

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