Avalon City Zoning Code
Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections
CHAPTER 9
2 Subdivisions
Sections
- § 9-2.01 Adoption of Los Angeles County Subdivision Provisions.
- § 9-2.02 Definitions.
- § 9-2.03 Amendments: § 31.
- § 9-2.04 Amendments: § 32.
- § 9-2.05 Amendments: § 89.
- § 9-2.06 Additions: §§ 15.7 and 15.8 and Article XIII.
- § 9-2.07 Violations of Provisions.
- § 9-2.08 Addition: Article XIV.
- § 9-2.09 Consistency with Hazardous Waste Management Plan.
- § 9-2.10 SB 9 Urban Lot Splits.
CHAPTER 9
3 General Provisions
Sections
- Article 1 Introductory Provisions
- Article 2 Scope
- § 9-3.201 Minimum Requirements of This Title.
- § 9-3.202 Replacement of Other Ordinances.
- § 9-3.203 Reference to Any Portion of This Title.
- § 9-3.204 Compliance with Other Ordinances and Laws.
- § 9-3.205 Severability of Any Portion of This Title.
- § 9-3.206 Continuation of Previously Granted Ordinances.
- § 9-3.207 Continuation of Previously Granted Permits.
- § 9-3.208 Continuation of Existing Nonconforming Uses.
- § 9-3.209 Lawfully Established Uses Made Nonconforming Because of Changes in Standards of Development.
- § 9-3.210 Procedure Regarding Pending Proceedings.
- § 9-3.211 License Approval Continued.
- § 9-3.212 Violations of Previous Ordinance.
- § 9-3.213 Conviction of Crime Continued.
- § 9-3.214 Repeals.
- Article 3 Declaration of Authority
- Article 4 Terminology
- Article 6 Definitions
- § 9-3.601 "A" Definitions.
- § 9-3.602 "B" Definitions.
- § 9-3.603 "C" Definitions.
- § 9-3.604 "D" Definitions.
- § 9-3.605 "E" Definitions.
- § 9-3.606 "F" Definitions.
- § 9-3.607 "G" Definitions.
- § 9-3.608 "H" Definitions.
- § 9-3.609 "I" Definitions.
- § 9-3.610 "J" Definitions.
- § 9-3.611 "K" Definitions.
- § 9-3.612 "L" Definitions.
- § 9-3.613 "M" Definitions.
- § 9-3.614 "N" Definitions.
- § 9-3.615 "O" Definitions.
- § 9-3.616 "P" Definitions.
- § 9-3.617 "Q" Definitions.
- § 9-3.618 "R" Definitions.
- § 9-3.619 "S" Definitions.
- § 9-3.620 "T" Definitions.
- § 9-3.621 "U" Definitions.
- § 9-3.622 "V" Definitions.
- § 9-3.623 "W" Definitions.
- § 9-3.624 "X" Definitions.
- § 9-3.625 "Y" Definitions.
- § 9-3.626 "Z" Definitions.
CHAPTER 9
4 Establishment of Zones
Sections
- Article 1 Designation of Zones
- Article 2 Maps
- Article 3 Boundaries
- Attachment 1 - Zoning Map
CHAPTER 9
5 Residential Zones
Sections
- Article 1 Residential Zones
- Article 2 (LD) Low Density Residential and Low Intensity Recreation
- Article 3 (MD) Multiple Residential, Medium Density
- Article 4 (HD) Multiple Residential, High Density
- Article 5 (L/M) Low and Moderate Income Housing
- Article 6 Accessory Dwelling Units
- § 9-5.601 Purpose.
- § 9-5.602 Effect of Conforming.
- § 9-5.603 Definitions.
- § 9-5.604 Approvals.
- § 9-5.605 General ADU and JADU Requirements.
- § 9-5.606 Specific ADU Requirements.
- § 9-5.607 Fees.
- § 9-5.608 Nonconforming Zoning Code Conditions, Building Code Violations, and Unpermitted Structures.
- § 9-5.609 Nonconforming ADUs and Discretionary Approval.
- Article 7 SB 9 Two-Unit Projects
- Ord- No- 1228-25_0
CHAPTER 9
6 Commercial Zones
Sections
- Article 1 Commercial Zones
- Article 2 (C) Commercial
- Article 3 (SC) Special Commercial
- Article 4 (R/R) Resort/Recreation
- Article 5 (P) Public
- Article 5A (CE) Cemetery
- Article 6 Accessory Uses Permitted in All Zones
CHAPTER 9
7 General Standards of Development
Sections
- Article 1 Development Standards
- Article 2 Minimum Lot Area
- Article 3 Lot Width
- Article 4 Yard Requirements
- Article 5 Adequate Streets
- § 9-7.501 Requirement.
- § 9-7.502 Private Streets.
- § 9-7.503 Dedication Standards.
- § 9-7.504 Improvements.
- § 9-7.505 Waiver.
- § 9-7.506 Appeal.
- § 9-7.507 Improvement and Dedication in Connection with the Granting of a Zone Change, Variance, or Conditional Use Permit.
- § 9-7.508 Agreements to Dedicate and Improve.
- § 9-7.509 Failure to Dedicate or Improve.
- § 9-7.510 City May Share Cost of Making Unusual Improvements.
- § 9-7.511 Variance.
- Article 6 Off-Street Parking and Loading
- § 9-7.601 Limitation of Parking and Loading Facilities.
- § 9-7.602 Combined Parking or Loading Facilities.
- § 9-7.603 Ownership of the Parking Area.
- § 9-7.604 Required Parking Spaces.
- § 9-7.605 Parking Requirements.
- § 9-7.606 Motor Vehicle Maneuvering and Parking Spaces Lay-out.
- § 9-7.607 Development of Parking Facilities.
- § 9-7.608 Site Plans for Required Parking Area.
- Article 7 Signs
- § 9-7.701 Signs - Findings and Intent.
- § 9-7.702 Permit Required.
- § 9-7.703 Prohibited Signs.
- § 9-7.704 Nonconforming Signs.
- § 9-7.705 Application and Permit.
- § 9-7.706 Signs - Exempt.
- § 9-7.707 Abandoned Signs.
- § 9-7.708 Expired Business License.
- § 9-7.709 Sign Approval Standards.
- § 9-7.710 Records.
- § 9-7.711 Sign on Public Property or Right-of-Way.
- § 9-7.712 Content of Signs.
- § 9-7.713 Signs for Public Safety, Etc.
- § 9-7.714 Use of Announcement Boards, Attraction Boards, Banners or 'Sail' signs.
- § 9-7.715 Industrial Signs.
- § 9-7.716 Frontage on Two or More Streets.
- § 9-7.717 Pricing of Merchandise on Display.
- § 9-7.718 Business Information Signs on Windows.
- § 9-7.719 Temporary Advertising.
- § 9-7.720 Churches - Service Organizations.
- § 9-7.721 Construction Signs.
- § 9-7.722 Maintenance of Signs.
- § 9-7.723 "No Trespassing" - "No Dumping" Signs.
- § 9-7.724 Sign Illumination.
- § 9-7.725 Obstruction of Passage.
- § 9-7.726 Exemption.
- § 9-7.727 Variances.
- § 9-7.728 Variance Requirements.
- § 9-7.729 Right of Appeal.
- Article 8 Fences and Landscaping
- Article 9 Hotel Density
- Article 10 Antennas and Wireless Facilities
- § 9-7.1001
- § 9-7.1002 Definitions.
- § 9-7.1003 Exemptions.
- § 9-7.1004 Permits Required; Application Requirements.
- § 9-7.1005 Findings of Approval.
- § 9-7.1006 Location, Design and Development Standards for Wireless Facilities.
- § 9-7.1007 Standard Conditions of Approval.
- § 9-7.1008 Nonconforming Facilities.
- § 9-7.1009 Revocation.
- § 9-7.1010 Limited Exceptions to Development, Design, and Location Standards.
- Article 10A Temporary Use Permits
CHAPTER 9
8 Administration of Zoning Ordinance
Sections
- Article 1 Coastal Development Procedures.
- § 9-8.101 Intent.
- § 9-8.102 Application.
- § 9-8.103 Issuance of Local Coastal Development Permits.
- § 9-8.104 Definitions.
- § 9-8.105 Hearing Notice for Coastal Permit.
- § 9-8.106 Action.
- § 9-8.107 Right of Comment.
- § 9-8.108 Conditions.
- § 9-8.109 Effective Date.
- § 9-8.110 Continuing Jurisdiction.
- § 9-8.111 Revocation of Permits.
- § 9-8.112 Expiration of Permits.
- § 9-8.113 Amendment to Permits.
- § 9-8.114 Statute of Limitations.
- Article 2 Site Plan Review
- § 9-8.201 Intent and Purpose.
- § 9-8.202 Contents of Application for Site Plan Review.
- § 9-8.203 Basis for Approval of Site Plans.
- § 9-8.204 Action Upon Site Plans.
- § 9-8.205 Notice of Action Taken on a Site Plan.
- § 9-8.206 Appeal.
- § 9-8.207 Permits Required.
- § 9-8.208 Expiration Time for Site Plan Approval.
- Article 3 Amendments
- Article 4 Variances and Conditional Use Permits
- § 9-8.401 Authorization.
- § 9-8.402 Procedure for Processing of Variances and Conditional Use Permits.
- § 9-8.403 Application for a Variance or Conditional Use Permit.
- § 9-8.404 Basis for Approval or Denial of a Conditional Use Permit.
- § 9-8.405 Basis for Approval or Denial of a Variance.
- § 9-8.406 Notice of Action Taken on a Request for a Variance or Conditional Use Permit.
- § 9-8.407 Effective Date of a Variance or Conditional Use Permit.
- § 9-8.408 Continuing Validity of a Variance or Conditional Use Permit.
- § 9-8.409 Assurance of Faithful Performance of Imposed Conditions.
- § 9-8.410 Expiration Time for a Variance or Conditional Use Permit.
- § 9-8.411 Termination of a Variance or Conditional Use Permit.
- § 9-8.412 Maintenance of a Nuisance.
- § 9-8.413 Regulations Apply to Conditional Use Permits and Variance.
- § 9-8.414 Consistency with Hazardous Waste Management Plan.
- Article 5 Revocation
- Article 6 Appeals
- Article 7 Nonconforming Uses and Buildings
- Article 8 Fees and Deposits
- Article 9 Notice of Public Hearing
- Article 10 Enforcement
- Article 11 Violations and Penalties
- Article 12 Story Poles
CHAPTER 9
9 Applicable Ordinance
Sections
- Article 1 Adherence to Other Applicable Ordinances
CHAPTER 9
10 Publicly-Owned Property
Sections
- Article 1 Approval of Acquisition
- Article 2 Use of Publicly-Owned Property
CHAPTER 9
11 Affordable Housing
Sections
- § 9-11.101 Purpose.
- § 9-11.102 Findings.
- § 9-11.103 Definitions.
- § 9-11.104 General Requirements.
- § 9-11.105 Density Bonus.
- § 9-11.106 Density Bonus Unit Rental Administration.
- § 9-11.107 Prohibition of Short-Term Rentals.
- § 9-11.108 Sales Unit Administration.
- § 9-11.109 Adjustments; Waivers.
- § 9-11.110 Compliance Procedures.
- § 9-11.111 Incentives.
- § 9-11.112 (Reserved) [1]
- § 9-11.113 Initial Qualification Process to Purchase Inclusionary Units.
- § 9-11.114 (Reserved) [1]
- § 9-11.115 Enforcement - Remaining Qualified to Own and Occupy Inclusionary Units.
- § 9-11.116 Owner Leave of Absence.
- § 9-11.117 Roommates or Tenants in Purchase Units.
- § 9-11.118 Rental Inclusionary Housing.
- § 9-11.119 (Reserved) [1]
- § 9-11.120 (Reserved) [1]
- § 9-11.121 (Reserved) [1]
- § 9-11.122 (Reserved) [1]
- § 9-11.123 Enforcement - General - Rental or Purchase Units.
CHAPTER 9
12 Annual Growth Policy
Sections
- Article 1 Administration; Definitions
CHAPTER 9
13 Multiple Unit Housing Regulations
Sections
- § 9-13.101 Purpose.
- § 9-13.102 Zoning and Conditional Use Permits Required.
- § 9-13.103 Application Requirements.
- § 9-13.104 Fees.
- § 9-13.105 Criteria for Approval of Multiple Unit Housing Construction or Conversion.
- § 9-13.106 Congregate Housing Development Criteria.
- § 9-13.107 Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions or Other Management Documents.
- § 9-13.108 Congregate Housing Conversions.
- § 9-13.109 Severability.
CHAPTER 9
14 Time-Share Projects
Sections
- § 9-14.101 Intent and Purpose.
- § 9-14.102 Definitions.
- § 9-14.103 Certain Conversions Prohibited.
- § 9-14.104 Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Approval Required.
- § 9-14.105 Application for Conditional Use Permit.
- § 9-14.106 Necessary Findings for Granting a Conditional Use Permit.
- § 9-14.107 Vehicles.
- § 9-14.108 License Tax.
- § 9-14.109 Time-Share Conversion.
- § 9-14.110 Appeals.
- § 9-14.111 Severability.
CHAPTER 9
15 Development Agreements
Sections
- § 9-15.101 Purpose.
- § 9-15.102 Initiation of Hearings.
- § 9-15.103 Commission Hearing and Notice.
- § 9-15.104 Findings and Decision.
- § 9-15.105 Terms, Conditions, Restrictions and Requirements.
- § 9-15.106 Council Hearing and Notice.
- § 9-15.107 Council Action.
- § 9-15.108 Execution of Contract.
- § 9-15.109 Subsequently Enacted State and Federal Laws.
- § 9-15.110 Enforcement.
- § 9-15.111 Amendment or Cancellation.
- § 9-15.112 Review for Compliance.
- § 9-15.113 Violation of Agreement - Planning Commission Action.
- § 9-15.114 Violation of Agreement - Council Action.
CHAPTER 9
18 Development Impact Fees
Sections
- § 9-18.101 Purpose and Findings.
- § 9-18.102 Definitions.
- § 9-18.103 Need for Public Facilities.
- § 9-18.104 Need for Development Impact Fees.
- § 9-18.105 Basis for Calculation of Development Impact Fees.
- § 9-18.106 Consistency With City General Plan.
- § 9-18.107 Use of Development Impact Fees.
- § 9-18.108 Establishment, Annual Adjustment and Imposition of Development Impact Fees.
- § 9-18.109 Creation of Special Fund and Accounts.
- § 9-18.110 Basis of Fee Computation.
- § 9-18.111 Project Credit.
- § 9-18.112 Appeal of City Manager or Director of Public Works Decision.