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TITLE 22 (PLANNING AND ZONING)

Volumes:Volume I – Countywide ProvisionsVolume II – Community Standards DistrictsVolume III – Specific Plans

VOLUME I:COUNTYWIDE PROVISIONS

Divisions:Division 1 (Introductory Provisions)Division 2 (Definitions)Division 3 (Zones)Division 4 (Combining Zones and Supplemental Districts)Division 5 (Special Management Areas)Division 6 (Development Standards)Division 7 (Standards for Specific Uses)Division 8 (Permits, Reviews, and Legislative Actions)Division 9 (Administration)

DIVISION 1: I NTRODUCTORYP ROVISIONS

Chapters:Chapter 22.02 Title, Purpose, and ComponentsChapter 22.04 Rules for Provisions, Language, Measurement, and InterpretationChapter 22.06 Zones, Zoned Districts, and Zoning Map

Chapter 22.02 Title, Purpose, and ComponentsChapter 22.02Title, Purpose, and 22.02.10022.02.010TitlePurposeApplicability of Title 22Administration of Use ClassificationsConsistency with the General PlanCondition of Land Use ApprovalApplication Where Violation ExistsApproval Does Not Legalize NuisancesApprovals Run with the LandSeverabilityTitleTitle 22 (Planning and Zoning) of the Los Angeles County Code shall be known andcited as this “Title 22,” the “Zoning Ordinance,” or the “Zoning Code.”22.02.020PurposeIt is hereby declared that in the creation by the ordinance set out in this Title 22 ofthe respective zones set forth herein, the Board of Supervisors has given due andspecial consideration to the peculiar suitability of each and every such zone hereincreated for the particular uses enumerated therefor, the area requirements, densityof land occupancy, and the necessary, proper, and comprehensive groupings andarrangements of the various industries, businesses, and population of theunincorporated area of the County of Los Angeles and in relation with establishedplans in the incorporated areas of the County in accordance with a well consideredmaster plan of land use for the development of the entire County, paying particularattention to those areas in said unincorporated territory wherein more denselypopulated communities have arisen, giving to such communities urbancharacteristics.22.02.030Applicability of Title 22A. Applicability.1. This Title 22 shall apply to all properties within the unincorporated area ofLos Angeles County, including all uses, buildings, structures, and landowned by any private person, firm, corporation, or organization, or theCounty or other local, state, or federal agencies.2. Governmental and quasi-government agencies may be exempt fromportions of this Title 22 per the California Government Code.

Chapter 22.02 Title, Purpose, and ComponentsB. Compliance. No land shall be used, and no structure shall be constructed,occupied, enlarged, altered, or moved except as permitted in this Title 22.C. Provisions Interpreted as Minimum Requirements. In interpreting andapplying the provisions of this Title 22, they shall be held to be the minimumrequirements for the promotion of the public health, safety, and generalwelfare.D. Regulations Not Exclusive. This Title 22 shall not relieve a person from theresponsibility of complying with all other applicable regulations of any otherCounty, State, or federal agency.E. Amendments and Additional Included. Whenever reference is made tothis Title 22 or any portion of this Title 22, the reference applies to allamendments and additions made hereafter.22.02.040Administration of Use ClassificationsA. Principal Use. In determining compliance with this Title 22 as it applies to theuses listed in the basic zones, each principal use shall be considered aseparate use, provided:1. The accessory uses, buildings, or structures shall be deemed an integralpart of each principal use; and2. That more than one principal use may be placed on a single lot where notin conflict with other provisions of this Title 22.B. Accessory Use. The Director shall determine whether a use or structure maybe considered accessory pursuant to the definitions contained in this Title 22.22.02.050Consistency with the General PlanNotwithstanding the current zone classification applicable to any lot, if that zoneclassification does not conform to the General Plan affecting the same lot, thenbuilding permits may be issued only for those land uses which are authorized byboth the zone and the objectives, policies, and land uses specified in the GeneralPlan.22.02.060Condition of Land Use ApprovalAs a condition of the approval of a zoning permit, the applicant shall agree toreimburse the County for any court and attorney's fees which the County may berequired by a court to pay as a result of any claim or action brought against theCounty relating to or arising out of such approval. Although the applicant is the realparty in interest in such an action, the County may, at its sole discretion, participateat its own expense in the defense of the action, but such participation shall notrelieve the applicant of its obligations under this condition.

Chapter 22.02 Title, Purpose, and Components22.02.070Application Where Violation ExistsA. No application required pursuant to this Title 22 shall be accepted forprocessing or approved where an existing land use, not previously authorizedby any statute or ordinance, is being maintained or operated in violation ofany applicable provision of this Title 22, or any condition of approval of a landuse permit. This provision applies to the operation of land uses only, anddoes not affect buildings or structures which do not conform to developmentstandards.B. Where in his sole discretion the Director, whose determination shall be final,determines that the use in question is consistent with the objectives, goals,and policies of the General Plan, or that the continuation of said use isessential or desirable to the public convenience or welfare, this provision shallnot apply.22.02.080Approval Does Not Legalize NuisancesAny approval granted pursuant to this Title 22 shall not authorize nor legalize themaintenance of any public or private nuisance.22.02.090Approvals Run with the LandAny approval granted pursuant to this Title 22 and is valid and in effect shall adhereto the land. The approval, including any applicable conditions or requirements, shallcontinue to be valid upon change of ownership of the subject land or any lawfullyexisting structure from the effective date of the approval, except if and when theapproval expires and becomes void in compliance with this Title 22 or as otherwisespecified in the approval.22.02.100SeverabilityIf any provisions of the ordinance codified in this Title 22, or the application thereof toany person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of this Title 22, and theapplication of such provision to other persons or circumstances, shall not be affectedthereby.

Chapter 22.04 Rules for Provisions, Language, Measurement, and InterpretationChapter 22.04Rules for Provisions, Language,Measurement, and ons Not Exclusive—More Restrictive Provisions GovernYards, Highway Lines, and HighwaysRules for LanguageRules for MeasurementInterpretation of RulesPurposeThe purpose of this Chapter is to provide clear and consistent direction in theinterpretation of this Title 22. The rules and use of words and phrases explained inthis Chapter shall apply throughout this Title s GovernRestrictiveNo part of Title 22 shall be deemed or construed to repeal, amend, modify, alter, orchange any other ordinance or any part thereof not specifically repealed, amended,modified, altered, or changed herein, except in such particulars or matters as thistitle is more restrictive than such other ordinances or part thereof; and that in allparticulars wherein this Title 22 is not more restrictive, each such other ordinanceshall continue and shall be in full force and effect.22.04.030Yards, Highway Lines, and HighwaysA. Establishment—Purpose. In order to provide for adequate open spacesand the admission thereto of light and air, and to provide adequate visibility tothe operators of motor and other vehicles along streets, highways, andparkways, and at the intersection thereof, the yards provided in Division 3(Zones) and any Combining Zone identified in Section 22.06.030 (CombiningZones) and the yards and highway lines provided for in Chapter 22.110(General Site Regulations) and Chapter 22.116 (Highway Lines, RoadDedication, and Access) are created and established as part of acomprehensive system of yard and highway lines covering theunincorporated territory of the County.B. Use Restrictions. A person shall not use any building, structure, equipment,or obstruction within any yard or highway line except as hereinafterspecifically permitted in this Title 22, and subject to all regulations andconditions enumerated in this Title 22.

Chapter 22.04 Rules for Provisions, Language, Measurement, and InterpretationC. Supplemental Districts and General Site Regulations ProvisionsApplicable When. Where a different yard requirement is established by anySupplemental District identified in Section 22.06.040 (Supplemental Districts)or Chapter 22.110 (General Site Regulations), it shall supersede the yardrequirements contained elsewhere in this Title 22.22.04.040Rules for LanguageThe following rules for language shall apply:A. The following conjunctions shall be interpreted as follows:1. “And” indicates that all connected words or provisions shall apply.2. “Or” indicates that the connected words or provisions may applyindividually or in any combination.3. “Either . . . or” indicates that the connected words or provisions shall applyindividually but not in combination.B. All references to departments, committees, commissions, boards, or otherpublic agencies, and public officials are to those of the County, unless statedotherwise.C. All references to Department, Director, and Commission in this Title 22 are tothose of the County of Los Angeles Department of Regional Planning, unlessstated otherwise.D. All references to the Board are to those of the Los Angeles County Board ofSupervisors, unless stated otherwise.E. All references to the General Plan are to those of the Los Angeles CountyGeneral Plan.F. All references to days are to calendar days, unless stated otherwise.G. All references to lists of items or examples that use terms such as “including,““such as,” or similar language are intended to provide examples and are notexhaustive lists of all possibilities.H. The words “shall,” “will,” “must,” and “is to” shall mean mandatoryrequirements.I.The words “should” or “may” shall mean that the provisions are optional,subject to the Department’s discretion.J. The present tense includes the past and future tenses, and the future tenseincludes the present.K. The singular number includes the plural and the plural includes the singular.