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Title 17 — Zoning

Chapter 17.34 — O-S-2 Restricted Open Space Zone

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

Contents:

17.34.010 Intent and purpose. 17.34.020 Permitted uses. 17.34.030 Permitted improvements.

17.34.010 Intent and purpose.

The O-S-2 zone is intended to restrict further the use of certain designated open space to assure permanent open space for public park purposes. (Prior code Appx. A, § 9.52-1)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

17.34.020 Permitted uses.

A public park: with landscaping, beautification, grass, trees, flowers, plants and other uses if specifically authorized as a permitted improvement in this chapter. (Prior code Appx. A, § 9.52-2)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

17.34.030 Permitted improvements.

Improvements in the O-S-2 zone shall be as follows:

  1. A. Only non-building public improvements relating to landscaping, beautification: grass, trees, flowers, plants, soil, unobtrusive park lighting, some benches to view the ocean, existing public utilities, one flag pole for the American Flag, and erosion and irrigation improvements to assure permanent open space for park purposes shall be permitted.

  2. B.

No buildings, malls, plazas or structures, temporary or permanent in nature, shall be built, developed, constructed or erected on the Biltmore Site.

  1. C.

Softscape shall include grass, trees, plants, soil, flowers and shall be artistically designed to cover all of the Biltmore Site. 4. D.

The use and improvements to the park are to ensure a natural, peaceful, serene and safe environment to improve and enhance the quality of life of Hermosa Beach. (Prior code Appx. A, § 9.52-3)

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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