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Title 9 — Planning and Zoning›Chapter 9-5 — Residential Zones

Article 1 — Residential Zones

Avalon Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-06 · Avalon

§ 9-5.101. Designation of Residential Zones.

[Ord. 672]

  • (a) LD Low Density Residential and Low Intensity Recreational.

  • (b) MD Multiple Residential - Medium Density.

  • (c) HD Multiple Residential - High Density.

  • (d) L/M Low and Moderate Income Housing.

§ 9-5.102. Intent and Purpose.

[Ord. 672]

The residential zones are established to provide residential districts of varying population densities that are compatible within each category for the purpose of family living permitted therein, and including the necessary appurtenant and accessory facilities and uses associated with such living areas.

§ 9-5.103. Inclusionary Requirements.

[Ord. 672]

Any residential tract development of greater than four units developed in LD, MD and HD zones shall be subject to the low and moderate income housing requirements of Chapter 9-11 .

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Avalon Zoning Code
  1. ▸ Title 9 — Planning and Zoning
    Overview
    1. Chapter 9-1 — Planning Commission
    2. Chapter 9-2 — Subdivisions
    3. Chapter 9-3 — General Provisions
    4. Chapter 9-4 — Establishment of Zones
    5. ▸ Chapter 9-5 — Residential Zones
      Overview
      1. Article 1 — Residential Zones
      2. Article 2 — (LD) Low Density Residential and Low Intensity Rec…
      3. Article 3 — (MD) Multiple Residential, Medium Density
      4. Article 4 — (HD) Multiple Residential, High Density
      5. Article 5 — (L/M) Low and Moderate Income Housing
      6. Article 6 — Accessory Dwelling Units
      7. Article 7 — SB 9 Two-Unit Projects
    6. Chapter 9-6 — Commercial Zones
    7. Chapter 9-7 — General Standards of Development
    8. Chapter 9-8 — Administration of Zoning Ordinance
    9. Chapter 9-9 — Applicable Ordinance
    10. Chapter 9-10 — Publicly-Owned Property
    11. Chapter 9-11 — Affordable Housing
    12. Chapter 9-12 — Annual Growth Policy
    13. Chapter 9-13 — Multiple Unit Housing Regulations
    14. Chapter 9-14 — Time-Share Projects
    15. Chapter 9-15 — Development Agreements
    16. Chapter 9-16 — Emergency Shelters
    17. Chapter 9-17 — Special Needs Housing
    18. Chapter 9-18 — Development Impact Fees

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