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City Of Industry City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 17

22 HOUSING OVERLAY ZONE

§ 17.22.010 Intent and purpose.

It is the intent and purpose of the housing overlay zone (hereinafter "HOZ") to facilitate housing development consistent with the city's adopted housing element and ensure that housing will be compatible with surrounding land uses.
(Ord. 825 § 4, 2023; Ord. 834, 2/27/2025)

§ 17.22.020 Changes of zone.

Any change of zone to include an HOZ shall be made with an existing or proposed underlying base zone and comply with the provisions of Chapter 17.28.
(Ord. 825 § 4, 2023; Ord. 834, 2/27/2025)

§ 17.22.030 Permitted uses.

A. 
All uses permitted in the underlying zone are permitted, notwithstanding the application of an HOZ overlay zone on the same property.
B. 
The following uses are permitted by right:
1. 
Accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units;
2. 
Employee housing;
3. 
Licensed residential care facilities serving seven or more clients;
4. 
Low-barrier navigation centers that meets the requirements of Government Code Section 65660 et seq.
5. 
Supportive housing that meets the requirements of Government Code Section 65650 et seq.;
6. 
Manufactured housing that is certified under the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. Section 5401 et seq.) and is on a foundation system, pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 18551;
7. 
Mobile homes;
8. 
Multifamily dwellings;
9. 
Single-family dwellings;
10. 
Single-room occupancy housing that includes multiple single-room dwelling units, where each unit is for occupancy by one individual and contains food preparation or sanitary facilities, or both;
11. 
Transitional housing.
(Ord. 825 § 4, 2023; Ord. 830, 4/25/2024; Ord. 834, 2/27/2025)

§ 17.22.040 Application.

A. 
Procedure. A proposed development or improvement for occupancy by any of the uses listed in Section 17.22.030(B) shall be subject to an administrative design review process unless otherwise exempt. A proposed development or improvement that complies with the requirements of this chapter is permitted by right and shall be approved by the planning director, or their authorized designee.
B. 
Form of Application. An application for a proposed development or improvement shall be completed on a form provided by the planning department.
C. 
Review Procedures. Additional application review procedure requirements for specified development types are as follows:
1. 
Accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units shall be reviewed consistent with the provisions in Section 17.80.020.
2. 
Low-barrier navigation centers shall be reviewed consistent with Government Code Section 65664.
3. 
Supportive housing shall be reviewed consistent with Government Code Section 65653(b).
(Ord. 825 § 4, 2023; Ord. 830, 4/25/2024; Ord. 834, 2/27/2025)

§ 17.22.050 Development standards.

Design Review. Approval of a development plan is required for new or expanded structures on properties in the HOZ pursuant to Chapter 17.36. Development is subject to the following standards:
A. 
Lot area:
1. 
Single Family: Every lot used for single family shall have at least five thousand square feet.
2. 
Multi-family: Every project site used for multi-family shall have at least thirty-five thousand square feet.
B. 
Setbacks:
1. 
Front setback shall not be less than twenty feet from property line.
2. 
Side setback shall not be less than five feet from property line, plus one foot for each story over two stories.
3. 
Rear setback shall not be less than twenty feet from property line.
C. 
Lot coverage: Maximum of thirty percent of lot area may be covered by buildings or structures.
D. 
Density: A minimum of sixteen units per site and maximum of twenty units per acre are permitted.
E. 
Height: No building or structure shall exceed three stories or thirty-five feet in height.
F. 
Parking requirements:
1. 
Minimum of one two-car garage, with interior dimensions of not less than twenty feet in width and twenty feet in depth, shall be provided for each dwelling unit.
2. 
Minimum of 0.5 additional spaces, not less than nine feet in width and nineteen feet in depth, shall be provided for each bedroom over two.
3. 
Minimum of one guest parking space, not less than nine feet in width and nineteen feet in depth, shall be provided at the ratio of one parking space for each four dwelling units, or portion thereof.
4. 
For purposes of subsection F, all calculations resulting in fractional units shall be rounded up to the next whole number.
G. 
Landscaping: All front setback areas shall be landscaped, except for driveways and walkways.
H. 
Design and architectural features: Any new structures or alterations to an existing structure shall maintain design and architectural features consistent with improvements both on the subject property and surrounding neighborhood, subject to all requirements of Chapter 17.36.
(Ord. 825 § 4, 2023; Ord. 834, 2/27/2025)

§ 17.22.060 Conditions of approval.

The project shall include standard conditions of approval per Section 17.36.080(A).
(Ord. 834, 2/27/2025)

§ 17.22.070 Density bonus.

Density. For residential development, a minimum of sixteen units per site and twenty dwelling units per acre are permitted. A density bonus may be granted per Chapter 17.72, and in accordance with Government Code Sections 65915 et seq.
(Ord. 834, 2/27/2025)

§ 17.22.080 Minor exceptions.

A minor exception may be granted per Section 17.40.040.
(Ord. 834, 2/27/2025)