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Title 17 — Zoning

Chapter 17.66 — HIGHWAY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINES

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

§ 17.66.010. Generally.

The highway right-of-way lines contained in this chapter refer to major and secondary highways and traffic collector streets shown on the general plan. (1964 Code Appx. A § 10.30)

§ 17.66.020. Required yards – Determination.

When yards are required abutting major and secondary highways and traffic collector streets, the yards shall be measured from the future highway right-of-way line established by the general plan for an existing right-of-way. Where yards are not required, the building shall be located on or to the rear of the future highway right-of-way line. (1964 Code Appx. A § 10.30)

§ 17.66.030. Establishment – Major highways.

The highway right-of-way line on each side of all major highways is established as 50 feet from the centerline (Total right-of-way width: 100 feet). (1964 Code Appx. A § 10.30)

§ 17.66.040. Establishment – Secondary highways.

The highway right-of-way lines on each side of all secondary highways is established as 40 feet from the centerline. (Total right-of-way width: 80 feet.) (1964 Code Appx. A § 10.30)

§ 17.66.050. Establishment – Traffic collector streets.

The highway right-of-way line on each side of all traffic collector streets is established as 40 feet from the centerline. (Total right-of-way width: 80 feet.) (1964 Code Appx. A § 10.30)

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Covina Zoning Code
  1. Title 17 — Zoning
    Overview
    1. Chapter 17.02 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
    2. Chapter 17.04 — DEFINITIONS AND STANDARDS
    3. Chapter 17.06 — ZONES AND MAP
    4. Chapter 17.08 — A-1 AGRICULTURAL AND RESIDENTIAL ZONE (SINGLE-…
    5. Chapter 17.10 — A-2 AGRICULTURAL AND RESIDENTIAL ZONE (SINGLE-…
    6. Chapter 17.12 — E-1/2 ESTATE RESIDENTIAL ZONE (SINGLE-FAMILY E…
    7. Chapter 17.14 — E-1 ESTATE RESIDENTIAL ZONE (SINGLE-FAMILY EST…
    8. Chapter 17.16 — E-2-1/2 ESTATE RESIDENTIAL ZONE (SINGLE-FAMILY…
    9. Chapter 17.18 — E-5 ESTATE RESIDENTIAL ZONE (SINGLE-FAMILY EST…
    10. Chapter 17.20 — R-1-20,000 RESIDENTIAL ZONE (SINGLE-FAMILY)
    11. Chapter 17.22 — R-1-10,000 RESIDENTIAL ZONE (SINGLE-FAMILY)
    12. Chapter 17.24 — R-1-8500 RESIDENTIAL ZONE (SINGLEFAMILY)
    13. Chapter 17.26 — R-1-7500 RESIDENTIAL ZONE (SINGLEFAMILY)
    14. Chapter 17.28 — RD RESIDENTIAL ZONE (MULTIPLEFAMILY)
    15. Chapter 17.32 — R-R RESIDENTIAL RECREATION ZONE
    16. Chapter 17.33 — SPECIAL HOUSING REGULATIONS
    17. Chapter 17.36 — RESERVED
    18. Chapter 17.38 — C-2 COMMERCIAL ZONE (NEIGHBORHOOD SHOPPING CEN…
    19. Chapter 17.40 — C-3 COMMERCIAL ZONE (CENTRAL BUSINESS)
    20. Chapter 17.42 — C-3A COMMERCIAL ZONE (REGIONAL OR COMMUNITY SH…
    21. Chapter 17.44 — C-4 COMMERCIAL ZONE (HIGHWAY)
    22. Chapter 17.46 — C-5 COMMERCIAL ZONE (SPECIFIED HIGHWAY)
    23. Chapter 17.48 — C-R COMMERCIAL ZONE (RECREATION)
    24. Chapter 17.50 — TC-P TOWN CENTER MEDICAL AND PROFESSIONAL OFFI…
    25. Chapter 17.52 — TC-C TOWN CENTER COMMERCIAL ZONE
    26. Chapter 17.54 — M-1 LIGHT MANUFACTURING ZONE
    27. Chapter 17.55 — ADULT-ORIENTED BUSINESSES
    28. Chapter 17.56 — OVERLAY ZONE (OUTDOOR ADVERTISING STRUCTURES)
    29. Chapter 17.57 — OUTDOOR DINING AND DISPLAY
    30. Chapter 17.58 — PLANNED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (PCD) DISTRICTS
    31. Chapter 17.59 — MIXED-USE OVERLAY DISTRICT (MUOD)
    32. Chapter 17.60 — PERMITTED USES
    33. Chapter 17.61 — SMOKE SHOPS AND TOBACCO STORES
    34. Chapter 17.62 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
    35. Chapter 17.63 — FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES
    36. Chapter 17.64 — SITE PLAN REVIEW
    37. Chapter 17.65 — WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES
    38. Chapter 17.66 — HIGHWAY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINES
    39. Chapter 17.67 — BODY ART FACILITIES
    40. Chapter 17.68 — EXISTING LOTS
    41. Chapter 17.69 — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY …
    42. Chapter 17.70 — NONCONFORMING LOTS, BUILDINGS AND USES
    43. Chapter 17.71 — WALLS, FENCES, AND SCREENING
    44. Chapter 17.72 — OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING
    45. Chapter 17.73 — OFF-SITE SUBDIVISION DIRECTIONAL SIGNS
    46. Chapter 17.74 — SIGNS IN COMMERCIAL ZONES
    47. Chapter 17.75 — INCIDENTAL SIGNS
    48. Chapter 17.76 — CONVERSION OF RESIDENTIAL BUILDING
    49. Chapter 17.78 — VARIANCES
    50. Chapter 17.80 — ZONING AMENDMENTS AND ZONE CHANGES
    51. Chapter 17.81 — HISTORIC PRESERVATION
    52. Chapter 17.82 — WATER-EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE REGULATIONS
    53. Chapter 17.83 — TREE PRESERVATION
    54. Chapter 17.84 — CANNABIS PROHIBITIONS AND REGULATIONS
    55. Chapter 17.85 — COMPLIANCE AND PENALTIES

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