A. 
In order to classify and regulate the uses of land, the height and bulk of buildings, the area of yards and other open spaces surrounding buildings, and environmental quality in a manner consistent with the goals and policies of the General Plan, this Section establishes the zones, overlay zones, and Specific Plans applied to property in City.
B. 
The establishment of zones, overlay zones, and Specific Plans have the following intent:
1. 
Zones are established to implement the City's adopted General Plan land use designations by providing specific areas for each category of land use.
2. 
Overlay zones are established to provide additional regulations to address special or unique needs or characteristics of certain geographic areas in the City, or to limit or expand uses or development standards in the underlying zones due to the special characteristics of the site.
3. 
Specific Plans are established to guide new development through detailed development standards and implementation measures at the neighborhood scale on areas defined as Specific Plan on the City's Zoning Map.
4. 
Table 18.10.010.A (Zones, Overlay Zones, and Specific Plans) below identifies the established zones, overlay zones, and Specific Plans and their respective corresponding land use designation, consistent with the adopted General Plan land use diagram.
Table 18.10.010.A Zones, Overlay Zones, and Specific Plans
Zone Symbol
Zone Classification
General Plan Land Use Designation
Residential Zones
R-E
Single-Family Residential Estate
Rural Residential
S-F
Single-Family Residential
Low Density Residential
R-I
Residential Infill
Low Density Residential
R-M-M
Multiple-Family Residential Medium Density
Medium Density Residential
R-M-H
Multiple-Family Residential High Density
High Density Residential
PUD
Planned Residential Unit Development
May be consistent with more than one land use designation
Commercial Zones
C-G
General Commercial
Commercial
C-C
Community Commercial
Commercial
C-M
Commercial Manufacturing
Commercial, Light Industrial
P-A
Professional Administrative
Commercial
CPD
Commercial Planned Development
May be consistent with more than one land use designation
Industrial Zones
I-G
General Industrial
General Industrial
I-L
Limited Industrial
Light Industrial
IPD
Industrial Planned Development
May be consistent with more than one industrial land use designation
Special Purpose Zones
O-S
Open Space
Park/Open Space
P-F
Public Facilities
Public Facilities
P
Parking
May be consistent with more than one land use designation
Overlay Zones
M-U-30
Mixed-Use 30 Overlay
May be consistent with more than one land use designation
M-U-40
Mixed-Use 40 Overlay
May be consistent with more than one land use designation
E-S
Emergency Shelter
May be consistent with more than one land use designation
Specific Plans
SP 301
Specific Plan 301
Specific Plan
SP 400
Specific Plan 400 (City of Pico Rivera Rancho De Bartolo Specific Plan)
Specific Plan
(Ord. 1201, 12/9/2025)
Zones, overlay zones, and Specific Plans listed in Table 18.10.010.A (Zones, Overlay Zones, and Specific Plans) are represented on the City's "Official Zone Map of the City of Pico Rivera" or "Zoning Map." The "Official Zone Map of the City of Pico Rivera" is hereby adopted and made a part of this Title pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 4, Division 1, Title 7 of the Government Code of the State of California.
(Ord. 1201, 12/9/2025)
A. 
Wherever uncertainty exists as to the boundaries of any zone or other features shown on the Zoning Map, the precise location of the boundary shall be determined by the Zoning Administrator in accordance with Section 18.01.050 (Interpretation of Regulations) and as follows:
1. 
Where such zone boundaries are indicated as approximately following public street and alley right-of-way or lot lines, such right-of-way or lot lines shall be construed to be such zone boundaries;
2. 
In the case of unsubdivided property and where a zone boundary divides a parcel of land, the location of such zone boundary or boundaries, unless otherwise indicated by dimensions, shall be determined by use of the scale appearing on the official Zoning Map; and
3. 
Where a public street or alley is officially vacated or abandoned, the area comprising such vacated street or alley shall automatically acquire the zone classification of the property to which it reverts.
(Ord. 1201, 12/9/2025)