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Chapter 23.08 — SPECIFIC PLAN DISTRICTS

Alhambra Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Alhambra

§ 23.08.010 PURPOSE.

The purpose of this chapter is to identify all of the adopted specific plans that apply in the City of Alhambra and reference the regulations that apply.

(Ord. 4823, passed 1-22-24)

§ 23.08.020 APPLICABILITY.

(A) Once adopted, a specific plan shall govern all use and development of properties within the bounds of that specific plan.

(B) Where a specific plan is silent regarding development standards, the provisions of this title shall govern. The Director shall have the authority to determine which provisions of this title apply where a specific plan is silent.

(C) When a use is not specifically listed as permitted in the specific plan, the Director shall assign the land use or activity to a classification that is substantially similar in character. Land uses not listed in the specific plan as permitted or not found to be substantially like a permitted use are prohibited.

(D) No discretionary entitlement applications or other permits may be approved, adopted, or amended within an area covered by a specific plan, unless found to be consistent with the adopted specific plan. (Ord. 4823, passed 1-2224)

§ 23.08.030 ADOPTED SPECIFIC PLANS.

The following is a list of the city's adopted specific plans. Each specific plan area is mapped on the official Zoning Map.

  • (A) 2300 Poplar Boulevard Specific Plan. See the 2300 Poplar Boulevard Specific Plan on file with the City of Alhambra.

  • (B) 2400 South Fremont Avenue Specific Plan. See the 2400 South Fremont Avenue Specific Plan on file with the City of Alhambra.

(C) 2500 West Hellman Avenue Specific Plan. See the 2500 West Hellman Avenue Specific Plan on file with the City of Alhambra.

(D) Alhambra Pacific Plaza Specific Plan. See the Alhambra Pacific Plaza Specific Plan on file with the City of Alhambra.

(E) Alhambra Place Specific Plan. See the Alhambra Place Specific Plan on file with the City of Alhambra.

(F) Alhambra - 100 Bay Street (Alhambra Walk) Specific Plan. See the Alhambra - 100 Bay Street (Alhambra Walk) Specific Plan on file with the City of Alhambra.

(G) Alhambra 5th and Main Specific Plan. See the Alhambra 5th and Main Specific Plan on file with the City of Alhambra.

  • (H) Casita de Zen Specific Plan. See the Casita de Zen Specific Plan on file with the City of Alhambra.

(I) Marengo and Acacia Specific Plan. See the Marengo and Acacia Specific Plan on file with the City of Alhambra.

(Ord. 4823, passed 1-22-24)

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Contents — Alhambra Zoning Code
Alhambra Zoning Code
  1. Chapter 23.01 — PURPOSE AND EFFECT OF THE ZONING CODE
  2. Chapter 23.02 — INTERPRETATION OF THE ZONING CODE
  3. Chapter 23.03 — ZONING DISTRICTS AND ZONING MAP
  4. Chapter 23.04 — RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
  5. Chapter 23.05 — COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
  6. Chapter 23.06 — EMPLOYMENT ZONING DISTRICTS
  7. Chapter 23.07 — PUBLIC AND SEMI-PUBLIC ZONING DISTRICTS
  8. Chapter 23.08 — SPECIFIC PLAN DISTRICTS
  9. Chapter 23.10 — WEST MAIN CORRIDOR MASTER PLAN (-WMC) OVERLAY …
  10. Chapter 23.11 — PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (-PD) OVERLAY DISTRICT
  11. Chapter 23.12 — GENERAL SITE REGULATIONS
  12. Chapter 23.13 — BUILDING AND SITE DESIGN STANDARDS
  13. Chapter 23.14 — AFFORDABLE HOUSING, DENSITY BONUSES AND INCENT…
  14. Chapter 23.15 — INCLUSIONARY HOUSING
  15. Chapter 23.16 — ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PROGRAM
  16. Chapter 23.17 — LANDSCAPING
  17. Chapter 23.18 — MAPPED STREETS
  18. Chapter 23.19 — NONCONFORMING USES, STRUCTURES, AND LOTS
  19. Chapter 23.20 — PARKING AND LOADING
  20. Chapter 23.21 — SIGNS
  21. Chapter 23.22 — STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC USES
  22. Chapter 23.23 — HISTORIC PRESERVATION
  23. Chapter 23.30 — PLANNING AUTHORITIES
  24. Chapter 23.31 — COMMON PROCEDURES
  25. Chapter 23.32 — ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW
  26. Chapter 23.33 — DESIGN REVIEW
  27. Chapter 23.34 — USE PERMITS
  28. Chapter 23.35 — TEMPORARY USE PERMITS
  29. Chapter 23.36 — MODIFICATIONS
  30. Chapter 23.37 — VARIANCES
  31. Chapter 23.38 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
  32. Chapter 23.39 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
  33. Chapter 23.40 — AMENDMENTS TO THE GENERAL PLAN, ZONING TEXT, A…
  34. Chapter 23.41 — RESIDENTIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
  35. Chapter 23.42 — HISTORIC PRESERVATION PERMITS
  36. Chapter 23.43 — USE CLASSIFICATIONS
  37. Chapter 23.44 — DEFINITIONS

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