In order to classify, regulate, restrict and segregate the uses of land and buildings, to regulate and restrict the height and bulk of buildings and to regulate the area of yards and other open spaces about buildings and to regulate the density of population, the various zones hereinafter named and set forth in this chapter are hereby established. Where areas are shown upon the zoning map enclosed within a heavy dashed line, the areas thus shown are intended to approximate the future location for that type of land use indicated by the symbol therein enclosed within a circle. Uncircumscribed symbols within such designated area represent present classification.

(Code 1960, § 10201; Ord. No. 1333, § 1, 4-25-77)

The location and boundaries of the various zones are such as are shown and delineated on the "Zoning Map of the City of West Covina," dated July 13, 1967, revised as of March 28, 1977, which is attached hereto and is hereby made a part of this chapter.

(Code 1960, § 10201.01; Ord. No. 1333, § 1, 4-28-77)

The zoning map may, for convenience, be divided into parts and each such part may, for purposes of more readily identifying areas within such zoning map, be subdivided into units and such parts and units may be separately employed for purposes of amending the zoning map.

(Code 1960, § 10201.02; Ord. No. 1333, § 1, 4-25-77)

The zoning designations shown herein shall be considered to and shall extend to the center line of contiguous public streets, lanes, drives and alleys, as well as rights-of-way of the California Division of Highways for highway purposes, and rights-of-way of the Los Angeles County Flood Control District, for washes and similar drainage courses.

(Code 1960, § 10201.03; Ord. No. 1333, § 1, 4-25-77)

Changes in the boundaries of the zones shall be made by ordinance describing the area reclassified or adopting an amended zoning map, or part of said map which shall be published in the manner prescribed by law and become a part of this chapter.

(Code 1960, § 10201.04; Ord. No. 1333, § 1, 4-25-77)

Where uncertainty exists as to the boundaries of any zone shown upon a zoning map or any part or unit thereof, the following rules of construction shall apply:

(a)

Where such boundaries are indicated as approximately following street and alley center lines or lot lines, such lines shall be construed to be such boundaries.

(b)

In the case of unsubdivided property, and where a zone boundary divides a lot the location of such boundaries, unless the same are indicated by dimensions, shall be determined by use of the scale appearing on said zoning map.

(c)

Where a public street or alley is officially vacated or abandoned, the area comprising such vacated street or alley shall acquire the classification of the property to which it reverts.

(d)

Areas of dedicated streets or alleys and railroad rights-of-way for purposes of determining distances from specific zones shall be deemed unclassified.

(e)

Any property other than described in paragraph (d) which, for any reason, is not designated on the zoning map as being classified in any of the zones established hereby, shall be deemed to be classified as "R-1," Area District III, and with fourteen thousand four hundred (14,400) square feet minimum area requirement until the same shall have been otherwise classified in the manner set forth in this article.

(Code 1960, § 10201.05; Ord. No. 1333, § 1, 4-25-77)

Except as provided in this chapter, 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 zone in which such building and land is located.

(Code 1960, § 10201.05; Ord. No. 1333, § 1, 4-25-77)

Territory annexed to the city or consolidated therewith shall retain the same zoning and shall be subject to the same restrictions existing under the zoning ordinance of the county or other municipality to which it was subject at the time of annexation or consolidation unless the city council shall otherwise provide by interim ordinance or by ordinance changing such zoning.

(Code 1960, § 10201.07; Ord. No. 1333, § 1, 4-25-77)

Whenever the public necessity, convenience, general welfare, or good zoning practice require, the council may amend, supplement, or change the regulations, zone boundaries, or classifications of property, now or hereafter established by this chapter.

(Code 1960, § 10202.01; Ord. No. 1333, § 1, 4-25-77)

Amendments, supplements or changes to this chapter and/or the official zoning map which:

(a)

Change any property from one zone to another; or

(b)

Add, modify, or remove any regulations pertaining to the use or development of property shall be initiated and adopted in accordance with the procedures stated in this article.

(Code 1960, § 10202.02; Ord. No. 1333, § 1, 4-25-77)

(a)

Amendments of this chapter and/or the official zoning map that change any property from one zone to another may be initiated by:

(1)

The verified application of one (1) or more owners of property proposed to be changed or reclassified, or by a purchaser or lessee with consent of the owner.

(2)

Resolution of the city council.

(3)

Resolution of the planning commission.

(b)

Amendments, supplements or changes to this chapter other than the change of property from one zone to another may be initiated by:

(1)

Resolution of the city council.

(2)

Resolution of the planning commission.

(Code 1960, § 10202.03; Ord. No. 1333, § 1, 4-25-77; Ord. No. 1565, § 1, 11-8-82)