This chapter establishes the zones applied to properties within the City, sets forth how the zones are applied on the zoning map, establishes the general permit requirements for development and land uses Citywide.
(Ord. 688 § 1, 2006; Ord. 19-03 § 3, 2019)
The City shall be divided into zones that implement the General Plan land use designations. The zones into which the City is divided are defined in Table 2-01 (Zones and General Plan Designations).
Table 2-01: Zones and General Plan Designations
Zone Symbol
Zone Name
General Plan Land Use Designation
Residential Zones
R-1
Single-Family Residential Zone
Single-Family Residential
R-2
Limited Multi-Family Residential Zone
Limited Multi-Family Residential - 20
R-3
Multi-Family Residential Zone
Multi-Family Residential - 25
R-4
Multi-Family Residential Zone
Multi-Family Residential - 36
M-H
Mobile Home Park Zone
Limited Multi-Family Residential
Commercial and Industrial Zones
C-O
Commercial/Professional Office Zone
Professional Office
C-G
General Commercial Zone
Retail Business
P-L-I
Planned Light Industrial Zone
Planned Industrial
Mixed Use Zones
TCMU
Town Center Mixed Use Zone
Mixed Use
Special Purpose Zones
O-A
Open Area Zone
Open Area/Easement Overlay
C-F
Community Facilities Zone
Community & Institutional and Community & Institutional/JFTB
SP
Specific Plan
Specific Plan
Overlay Zones
MOZ
Medical Overlay Zone
Medical Overlay
ROZ
Retail Overlay Zone
Retail Overlay
LWOZ
Live/Work Overlay Zone
Limited Multi-Family Residential; Mixed Use
(Ord. 688 § 1, 2006; Ord. 15-03 § 2, 2015; Ord. 15-09 § 2, 2015; Ord. 16-03 § 3, 2016; Ord. 19-03 § 3, 2019; Ord. 23-01 § 3, 2023)
The designations, locations, and boundaries of the zones established are delineated upon the map entitled "Zoning Map of the City of Los Alamitos, California." Materials, references, data, and other information shown on the zoning map and as amended from time to time are made a part of this title by reference. The Director shall be responsible for the custody and maintenance of and amendments to the zoning map.
(Ord. 688 § 1, 2006; Ord. 19-03 § 3, 2019)
A. 
Annexed/Unincorporated Areas. Where adjoining unincorporated land has been prezoned in compliance with the methods provided by this Zoning Code for zoning within the City, the zone applied by the prezoning action shall become effective when lands are annexed to the City.
B. 
Undesignated Land. Land now or later included within the City boundaries that is not a public right-of-way or pre-zoned in compliance with subsection A of this section or is designated on the zoning map as being included in a zone shall be designated as R-1 (Single-Family Residential).
(Ord. 688 § 1, 2006; Ord. 19-03 § 3, 2019)