Santa Monica, California

Last Reviewed
9th Oct 2025
Date Published
25th Aug 2024

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Planning and Zoning for Santa Monica, CA

Largest Zones in Santa Monica, CA

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    The Zoning Map for the City of Santa Monica in CA divides the city’s real estate into zones differentiated according to land use and building regulations.

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    What is the Land Use Allocation in Santa Monica, CA?

    The following table illustrates how land is allocated for various uses within Santa Monica, CA as defined by city ordinances.

    Permitted Use TypePermitted Use Sub TypePercentageArea(sq. m)
    Parking15.99%892.00
    Parking garage or lot15.99%892.00
    Industrial24.24%1352.16
    Storage and warehouses24.24%1352.16
    Residential38.65%2155.87
    Two family dwelling63.19%3525.05
    Communal housing63.19%3525.05
    Mobile and floating homes0.13%7.15
    Accessory dwelling unit63.19%3525.05
    Multi family dwelling63.11%3520.61
    Single family dwelling38.65%2155.87
    Mechanical4.59%256.26
    Utility structures66.83%3728.06
    Communication towers4.59%256.26
    Agriculture77.28%4310.54
    Agricultural and hunting77.28%4310.54
    Other15.99%892.00
    Accessory78.36%4370.95
    Multiple15.99%892.00
    Retail5.31%296.19
    Eating and drinking establishments20.35%1134.94
    Restricted retail0.95%53.25
    General retail46.08%2570.66
    Personal services5.31%296.19
    Community78.36%4370.95
    Public, quasi-public, and government78.23%4363.80
    Schools and universities78.36%4370.95
    Transportation facilities and infrastructure78.36%4370.95
    Lodging1.03%57.28
    Bed & breakfast62.86%3506.15
    Hotel/motel1.03%57.28
    Commercial25.20%1405.41
    Professional office5.55%309.52
    Entertainment11.40%635.74
    Automobile related uses25.20%1405.41