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Chapter 9 — AUTOMOBILE PARKING (P) ZONE

El Segundo Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-06 · El Segundo

15-9-1: PURPOSE:

The purpose of this zone is to provide consistency with and implement policies related to those locations which are designated parking on the general plan land use map and in the general plan text. (Ord. 1212, 11-16-1993)

15-9-2: PERMITTED USES:

The following uses are permitted in the P Zone:

  • A. Open air parking lots.

  • B. Other similar uses approved by the Director of Community Development, as provided by chapter 22 of this title. (Ord. 1212, 11-16-1993; amd. Ord. 1315, 1-18-2000; Ord. 1639, 9-20-2022)

15-9-3: USES SUBJECT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT:

The following uses shall be allowed subject to obtaining a conditional use permit, as provided by chapter 23 of this title:

  • A. Parking structures.

  • B. Other similar uses approved by the Director of Community Development, as provided by chapter 22 of this title.

  • (Ord. 1212, 11-16-1993; amd. Ord. 1315, 1-18-2000; Ord. 1639, 9-20-2022)

15-9-4: PROHIBITED USES:

Car sales shall be prohibited in the P Zone. (Ord. 1212, 11-16-1993)

15-9-5: SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS:

All uses in the P Zone shall comply with the development standards of this section.

  • A. General Provisions: As required by chapter 2 of this title.

  • B. Lot Area: A minimum of five thousand (5,000) square feet shall be provided. (Ord. 1212, 11-16-1993)

  • C. Height:

  1. Buildings and structures with a pitched roof shall not exceed a height of thirty two feet (32'). Buildings and structures with a flat roof shall not exceed twenty six feet (26').

  2. A maximum grade differential of eight feet (8') is permitted on sloping lots, measuring from the grade plane to the lowest finished grade immediately adjacent to the exterior walls of the building. The vertical height which exceeds the maximum grade differential limit is included in measuring the maximum building height. On sloped lots, a segmented grade plane may be applied to different portions of a building.

  3. See section 15-2-3 of this title for exceptions to building height. (Ord. 1571, 9-4-2018)

  • D. Setbacks:

  1. Front Yard: The front yard setback shall be not less than the average front yard setback requirements of abutting properties that have the same street frontage.

  2. Side Yard: The side yard shall not be less than the average side yard setback requirements for those properties which abut the side yard of the subject property.

  3. Rear Yard: The rear yard shall not be less than the average rear yard setback requirements for those properties which abut the rear yard of the subject property. (Ord. 1212, 11-16-1993)

15-9-6: LANDSCAPING:

Five percent (5%) of the at grade total vehicular use area must be landscaped. Landscaping must conform to chapter 15A of this title. (Ord. 1515, 12-15-2015)

15-9-7: SIGNS:

Signs in the P Zone shall be in compliance with the requirements of chapter 18 of this title. (Ord. 1212, 11-16-1993)

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▸ Contents — El Segundo Zoning Code
El Segundo Zoning Code
  1. Chapter 1 — TITLE; INTERPRETATION; DEFINITIONS
  2. Chapter 2 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  3. Chapter 3 — ZONES AND USES
  4. Chapter 5 — COMMERCIAL ZONES
  5. Chapter 7 — OVERLAY DISTRICTS
  6. Chapter 8 — OPEN SPACE (O-S) ZONE
  7. Chapter 9 — AUTOMOBILE PARKING (P) ZONE
  8. Chapter 10 — PUBLIC FACILITIES (P-F) ZONE
  9. Chapter 13 — ADULT USE ZONING REGULATIONS
  10. Chapter 13A — ASSEMBLY HALLS
  11. Chapter 13B — CANNABIS-RELATED USES AND ACTIVITIES
  12. Chapter 15 — 13C MICRO-UNITS
  13. Chapter 14 — HISTORIC PRESERVATION
  14. Chapter 15 — OFF STREET PARKING AND LOADING SPACES
  15. Chapter 15A — WATER CONSERVATION IN LANDSCAPING
  16. Chapter 16 — DEVELOPER TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT (TDM)
  17. Chapter 17 — EMPLOYER/OCCUPANT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT
  18. Chapter 18 — SIGNS
  19. Chapter 19 — WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES
  20. Chapter 20 — TRANSFER OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS
  21. Chapter 21 — NONCONFORMING BUILDINGS AND USES
  22. Chapter 23 — DIRECTOR DISCRETIONARY DECISIONS
  23. Chapter 24 — VARIANCES AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
  24. Chapter 25 — SITE PLAN REVIEW
  25. Chapter 26 — COASTAL ZONE DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
  26. Chapter 27 — AMENDMENTS
  27. Chapter 28 — PUBLIC HEARINGS
  28. Chapter 29 — APPEALS
  29. Chapter 30 — ENFORCEMENT; PENALTY
  30. Chapter 31 — RIGHT OF WAY DEDICATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS
  31. Chapter 32 — DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES
  32. Chapter 33 — PARKING IN-LIEU FEES
  33. Chapter 34 — CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT
  34. Chapter 35 — DENSITY BONUS
  35. Chapter 36 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DI…
  36. Chapter 37 — HOUSING PROGRAMS

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