Azusa · Land use · Live-work unit
Where is a live-work unit allowed in Azusa?
In Azusa, a live-work unit is allowed in 6 base zones (DU-MU, CAZ, CSG, CSA, CAH and 1 more), needs a minor use permit in 3 (NC, DW and DWL) and not allowed in 12 (Azusa use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: DU-MU, CAZ, CSG, CSA, CAH and CFB
- Needs a permit: NC, DW and DWL
- Not allowed: NG1-L, NG1-MED, NG1-MOD, NG2-L, NG2-MED, NG2-MOD, NG3-L, NG3-MED and 4 more
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Azusa Municipal Code use tables (read October 2026). Base zones only. General information, not legal advice — check with the city before you apply.
Zones where a live-work unit can go
Azusa's code calls this use “Live/work unit”. Each row links to the use table it comes from. A zone marked “see note” has a condition in the code, for example upper floors only or a larger lot.
| Zone | Status | Code |
|---|---|---|
| DU-MU University District - Mixed Use | Allowed | § 88.24.005 |
| CAZ Azusa Avenue Corridor | Allowed | § 88.26.005 |
| CSG San Gabriel Avenue Corridor | Allowed | § 88.26.005 |
| CSA South Azusa Avenue Corridor | Allowed | § 88.26.005 |
| CAH Arrow Highway Corridor | Allowed | § 88.26.005 |
| CFB Foothill Boulevard Corridor | Allowed | § 88.26.005 |
| NC Neighborhood Center | Needs a minor use permit | § 88.22.065 |
| DW West End Industrial District | Needs a minor use permit | § 88.24.005 |
| DWL West End Light Industrial District | Needs a minor use permit | § 88.24.005 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Standards for this use: Section 88.42.110 (named in the Specific Use Regulations column; text not in packet).
- Not covered here: TOD Specific Plan sub-districts DG, DD, DX, DR, DT, DC: Section 88.24.005 A.6 sends readers to the TOD Specific Plan.; Neighborhood zone codes: the table prints NG1/NG2/NG3 over L/MED/MOD; the zone codes NG1-L etc. are joined by the reviewer (the code text does not print the hyphenated form).. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Azusa
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a live-work unit in the NC zone in Azusa?
Only with a minor use permit. Azusa's use table lists it that way in NC (Neighborhood Center) (§ 88.22.065).
Can I have a live-work unit in the NG1-L zone in Azusa?
No. Azusa's use table does not allow it in NG1-L (Neighborhood General 1, Low Density) (§ 88.22.065).
Can I have a live-work unit in the DU-MU zone in Azusa?
Yes. Azusa's use table lists it as allowed in DU-MU (University District - Mixed Use) (§ 88.24.005).
General information, not legal advice.
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