Lakewood City Zoning Code
PART 1
Establishment of Zones, the Boundaries Thereof, and Limiting the Uses of Land Thereon
§ 9310 Classes of Zones.
[Amended by Ord. 412; Ord. 506; Ord. 72-19; Ord. 73-8]
For the purpose of this Chapter, thirteen (13) classes of Zones are established as follows:
Use Zones | |
|---|---|
R-1 | Single-family residential |
R-A | Single-family residential - limited agriculture |
M-F-R | Multiple-family residential |
A | Agricultural |
C-1 | Neighborhood commercial |
C-3 | Intermediate commercial |
C-4 | General commercial |
M-1 | Light manufacturing |
M-2 | Heavy manufacturing |
O-S | Open Space |
PD-SF | Single-family dwelling unit planned development |
PD-MF | Multiple-family dwelling unit planned development |
§ 9311 Establishment of Zones by Map.
The location and boundaries of the various zones are such as are shown and delineated on the "Zoning Map of the City of Lakewood" which map is attached hereto and made a part of this Chapter.
§ 9311.1 Consistency With General Plan.
[Added by Ord. 74-9]
The City Council has previously adopted in accordance with the provisions of the Government Code of the State of California a General Plan, and as more specifically set forth in resolution of the City Council on file in the office of the City Clerk. The City Council further finds and determines that the Planning and Environment Commission at the date of certain ordinances to make the zoning ordinance consistent with the General Plan, and that said ordinances and this section are accordingly adopted. The Planning and Environment Commission is hereby directed to review periodically the zoning ordinances of the city to make sure that the same are consistent with the General Plan. In conducting this review the planning and Environment Commission shall determine that the various land uses authorized by this Chapter are compatible with the objectives, policies, general land uses and programs specified in the General Plan.
§ 9311.2 Same.
[Added by Ord. 74-9]
The City Council further finds and determines that in making the zoning ordinance as contained in this chapter, and the zoning map adopted pursuant to Section 9311 compatible with the General Plan, there are some instances where the zoning map is not consistent with the land uses shown on the General Plan for the practical reason that those areas were already developed with buildings and structures consistent with the existing ordinance at the time the General Plan was adopted. Inasmuch as the goals of the General Plan as set forth in Resolution 3178, adopted by the City Council on October 20, 1970, are to obtain the land use shown on the General Plan by 1990, further development of said property inconsistent with the General Plan should be discouraged. It is therefore ordered that there shall be no expansion of any structure or use on the following described parcels of land, except upon approval by conditional use permit, and on a finding that said expansion or change of use is consistent with the General Plan. Said parcels, their present zoning classification and the zoning classification that should be obtained by 1990 to obtain consistency with the General Plan are:
A.
That parcel of land located north of Carson Street and east of Levelside presently zoned C-1 and designated on the general Plan for single family residential use.
B.
That parcel of land north of Carson Street and west of Levelside presently zoned M-F-R and designated on the General Plan as single family residential.
C.
That parcel of land located at the northwest corner of Adenmoor and Rocket Street and at the northeast corner of Adenmoor and Rocket Street presently zoned C-1 and designated on the General Plan as multiple family residential.
D.
That parcel of land located at the northwest corner of Ashworth and Bellflower Boulevard presently zoned C-1 and designated on the General Plan as single family residential.
E.
That parcel of land located at the northeast corner of Ashworth and Bellflower Boulevard presently zoned C-1 and indicated on the General Plan as single family residential.
F.
That parcel of land located at the southeast corner of Ashworth and Bellflower Boulevard presently zoned C-1 and indicated on the General Plan as single family residential.
G.
That parcel of land south of Del Amo Boulevard and east of Studebaker Road presently zoned C-4 and shown on the General Plan as multiple family residential.
H.
That parcel of land located at the southeasterly corner of Norwalk and Del Amo Boulevard presently zoned C-3 and designated on the General Plan for single family residential use.
I.
That parcel of land located on the east side of Cherry Avenue from 36th Street northerly to Cover Street, presently zoned M-2, and shown on the General Plan as a Commercial use.
J.
That parcel of land located at the northeast corner of Woodruff and Allington, presently zoned M-F-R and designated on the General Plan for single family residential use.
K.
That parcel of land located on the south side of Carson Street between the Union Pacific RIR R/W and Paramount Boulevard presently zoned M-1 and designated on the General Plan as commercial.
L.
That parcel of land located on the south side of Carson Street between the Union Pacific RIR R/W and Paramount Boulevard presently zoned M-1 and designated on the General Plan as commercial.
§ 9311.3 Same. Designation on Zoning Map.
[Added by Ord. 74-9]
The aforementioned parcels shall be designated on the zoning map without changing the zone as previously established pursuant to Section 9311, but by appropriate marking thereon indicating the limitations on expansion or change of use established by the aforementioned sections.
§ 9312 Changes in Boundaries.
Changes in the boundaries of the zones shall be made by ordinance adopting and amending zoning map, or part of said map or unit of parts, when so adopted, shall be published in the manner prescribed by law and become a part of this Chapter.
§ 9313 Uncertainty as to Zone Boundaries.
Where uncertainty exists as to the boundaries of any zone shown upon a zoning map or any part of unit thereof the following rules shall apply:
A.
Where zone boundaries are indicated as approximately following street lines, alley lines, or lot lines, such lines shall be construed to be such boundaries, except in the case of a street or alley, the center line shall be the boundary.
B.
In unsubdivided property or where the zone boundary line divides a lot, the location of such boundary, unless the same is indicated by specific dimensions, shall be determined by use of the scale appearing on the zoning map.
C.
Where any public street or alley, or other public right of way is hereafter vacated or abandoned, the land formerly in such street, alley, or right of way shall be included within the zone of adjoining property on either side; and in the event such street, alley, or right of way was zone boundary line between two or more zones, the new zone boundary line shall be the former center line of such street, alley, or right of way.
D.
In case any further uncertainty exists, the Planning Commission shall interpret the intent of the zoning map as to the location of such zone boundaries.
§ 9314 Classification of Annexed Lands.
Any land hereafter annexed to or consolidated with the City of Lakewood shall be automatically on the completion of said annexation or consolidation zoned R-1 (Single-Family Residential) as a temporary interim zone until said land is reclassified after being processed as an amendment to the Official Zoning Plan, pursuant to this Chapter.
§ 9315 Limitation of Land Use.
Except as provided in this code, no building shall be erected, reconstructed, or structurally altered, nor shall any building or land be used for any purpose except as hereinafter specifically provided and allowed in the same zone in which such building and land is located.