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Title 17 — Zoning

Chapter 17.02 — Declaration of Purpose

Hermosa Beach Zoning Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Hermosa Beach

Contents:

17.02.010 Purpose of provisions. 17.02.020 Title for citation. 17.02.030 Interpretation of provisions. 17.02.040 Constitutionality.

17.02.010 Purpose of provisions.

A precise land use plan for the city is adopted and established to serve the public health, safety and general welfare and to provide the economic and social advantages resulting from an orderly planned use of land resources. (Prior code Appx. A, § 100)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

17.02.020 Title for citation.

This title shall be known as the zoning ordinance. (Prior code Appx. A, § 101)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

17.02.030 Interpretation of provisions.

In interpreting and applying the provisions of this title they shall be held to be the minimum requirement for the promotion of the public health, safety, comfort, convenience and general welfare. It is not intended by this title to interfere with or abrogate or annul any easement, covenant or other agreement between parties. When this title imposes a greater restriction upon the use of buildings or land, or upon the height of buildings, or requires larger open spaces that are imposed or required by other ordinances, rules, regulations or by easements, covenants or agreements, the provisions of this title shall control. (Prior code Appx. A, § 1700)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

17.02.040 Constitutionality.

If any section, subsection, clause or phrase of this title is, for any reason, held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of the remaining portions of this title; it being expressly declared that this title, and each section, subsection, sentence, clause and phrase hereof, would have been prepared, proposed, adopted, approved and ratified irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid or unconstitutional. (Prior code Appx. A, § 1701)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

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Contents — Hermosa Beach Zoning Code
Hermosa Beach Zoning Code
  1. Title 17 — Zoning
    Overview
    1. Chapter 17.02 — Declaration of Purpose
    2. Chapter 17.04 — Definitions
    3. Chapter 17.08 — R-1 Single-Family Residential Zone
    4. Chapter 17.10 — R-1A Two Dwelling Units Per Lot Zone
    5. Chapter 17.12 — R-2 Two Family Residential Zone
    6. Chapter 17.13 — R-2A – Medium Density Residential (22)
    7. Chapter 17.14 — R-2B Limited Multiple-Family Residential Zone
    8. Chapter 17.16 — R-3 Multiple-Family Residential Zone
    9. Chapter 17.18 — MHP Mobilehome Park Development District
    10. Chapter 17.20 — R-P Residential Professional Zone
    11. Chapter 17.21 — Accessory Dwelling Units
    12. Chapter 17.22 — Condominiums, Stock Cooperatives and Community…
    13. Chapter 17.24 — RPD Residential Planned Development
    14. Chapter 17.26 — C1, C2 and C3 Commercial Zones
    15. Chapter 17.28 — M-1 Light Manufacturing Zone
    16. Chapter 17.29 — Public Facility Zone
    17. Chapter 17.32 — O-S-1 Restricted Open Space Zone
    18. Chapter 17.34 — O-S-2 Restricted Open Space Zone
    19. Chapter 17.36 — OS-O Open Space Overlay Zone
    20. Chapter 17.38 — Specific Plan Areas
    21. Chapter 17.39 — Housing Element Sites Inventory Overlay
    22. Chapter 17.40 — Conditional Use Permit and Other Permit Standa…
    23. Chapter 17.42 — General Provisions, Conditions and Exceptional…
    24. Chapter 17.44 — Off-Street Parking
    25. Chapter 17.46 — Yard, Height and Area Restrictions
    26. Chapter 17.48 — Trip Reduction and Travel Management
    27. Chapter 17.50 — Signs
    28. Chapter 17.52 — Nonconforming Buildings and Uses
    29. Chapter 17.53 — Historic Resources Preservation
    30. Chapter 17.54 — Variances
    31. Chapter 17.56 — Conditional Use Permits
    32. Chapter 17.58 — Precise Development Plans
    33. Chapter 17.60 — Determination of Legality of Nonconforming Res…
    34. Chapter 17.62 — Planning Commission Authority—Building Code
    35. Chapter 17.64 — Development Agreements
    36. Chapter 17.66 — Amendments
    37. Chapter 17.68 — Procedure, Hearings, Notices and Fees
    38. Chapter 17.70 — Revocation and Expiration
    39. Chapter 17.74 — Penalty
    40. Chapter 17.76 — Conditional use permits.
    41. Chapter 17.80 — Certificates of occupancy.

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