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Chapter 17.12 — ESTABLISHMENT AND DESIGNATION OF ZONES Chapter 17.12 - ESTABLISHMENT…

Irwindale Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Irwindale

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  • For statutory provisions authorizing division into zones, see Gov. Code § 65851.

17.12.010 - Establishment and designation of zones.

The following zones are established within the city, in order to carry out the purposes of this title:

R-1 Single-family residential

R-2 Light-multiple residential

R-3 Heavy-multiple residential

A-1 Agricultural

C-P Commercial-professional

C-1 Neighborhood commercial

C-2 Heavy commercial

C-3 Heavy commercial-residential

C-M Commercial manufacturing

M-1 Light manufacturing

M-2 Heavy manufacturing

Q Quarry zone

The most restrictive zone under this code shall be zone R-1; the other zones shall be less restrictive in the order set forth in this section.

(Ord. 177 § 2(part), 1966: prior code § 9309).

17.12.020 - Zoning map adopted—On file.

There is adopted the "Official Zoning Map of the City of Irwindale," dated September 12, 1972, and incorporated in this code by this reference. All properties within the city are placed in such zones as indicated on the map. The original copy of the map is on file in the office of the city clerk of the city, and all

changes to the map shall be noted thereon as soon as the same become effective. The official zoning map for the city may be amended by reference thereto, and by reference to this section.

(Ord. 260 § 1, 1972: Ord. 177 § 2(part), 1966: prior code § 9310).

17.12.030 - Uncertainty of boundaries.

Where uncertainty exists as to boundaries of any zone shown upon the official zoning map, or any part thereof or amendment thereto, the following provisions shall apply:

A.

Where boundaries are indicated as approximately following the centerline of streets or alleys or the lot lines, such lines shall be construed to be such boundaries.

B.

Where a street or alley, or any portion of the same, is officially vacated or abandoned, the area comprising such vacated street or alley shall acquire the zone classification of the property to which it reverts.

C.

Areas of dedicated streets or alleys and railroad rights-of-way, other than as are designated on the official zoning map as being classified in one of the zones provided in this title, shall be in zone R-1.

(Ord. 177 § 2(part), 1966: prior code § 9311).

17.12.040 - Zone classification—Annexations.

Areas annexed to the city shall be classified in the same, or nearest comparable zone classification in which such property was classified by the county, or other agency, at the time of such annexation, unless action is taken to zone such property pursuant to applicable state laws.

(Ord. 177 § 2 (part), 1966: prior code § 9312).

17.12.050 - Zone classification—Undesignated property.

Any property, which, for any reason, is not designated on the zoning map as being classified in any of the zones established in Section 17.12.010, shall be classified in the same zone as the abutting property which is most restrictively zoned.

(Ord. 177 § 2(part), 1966: prior code § 9313).

17.12.060 - Zone classification—Clarification of ambiguity.

If an ambiguity is found with reference to these regulations, concerning the appropriate classification of a particular use or any other ambiguity regarding the regulations contained in this title, the planning commission shall consider the matter and shall, by resolution, recommend to the city council the appropriate clarification for such ambiguity. When such a planning commission resolution has been approved by the city council, the same shall be in force and effect and shall govern the interpretation of the affected provisions of this title, to which the same relates, until such time as an appropriate amendment thereto has been duly adopted.

(Ord. 177 § 2(part), 1966: prior code § 9314).

17.12.070 - Building permits and certificates of occupancy denied for noncompliance.

No building permit or certificate of occupancy shall be issued for any building or structure which has been erected or constructed in violation of any provision of this title.

(Ord. 177 § 2(part), 1966: prior code § 9315).

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Contents — Irwindale Zoning Code
Irwindale Zoning Code
  1. Chapter 17.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS AND REGULATIONS[[1]]
  2. Chapter 17.08 — DEFINITIONS
  3. Chapter 17.12 — ESTABLISHMENT AND DESIGNATION OF ZONES Chapter…
  4. Chapter 17.14 — PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
  5. Chapter 17.15 — DENSITY BONUS[[4]]
  6. Chapter 17.16 — R-1 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE
  7. Chapter 17.18 — O-S OPEN SPACE ZONE
  8. Chapter 17.20 — R-2 LIGHT-MULTIPLE RESIDENTIAL ZONE
  9. Chapter 17.24 — R-3 HEAVY-MULTIPLE RESIDENTIAL ZONE
  10. Chapter 17.26 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
  11. Chapter 17.28 — A-1 AGRICULTURAL ZONE
  12. Chapter 17.32 — C-P COMMERCIAL PROFESSIONAL ZONE
  13. Chapter 17.36 — C-1 COMMERCIAL ZONE
  14. Chapter 17.40 — C-2 HEAVY COMMERCIAL ZONE
  15. Chapter 17.44 — C-3 HEAVY COMMERCIAL-RESIDENTIAL ZONE
  16. Chapter 17.48 — C-M COMMERCIAL MANUFACTURING ZONE
  17. Chapter 17.52 — M-1 LIGHT MANUFACTURING ZONE
  18. Chapter 17.56 — M-2 HEAVY MANUFACTURING ZONE
  19. Chapter 17.58 — ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE ESTABLISHMENTS
  20. Chapter 17.59 — SPECIAL USES
  21. Chapter 17.60 — Q QUARRY OVERLAY ZONE[[5]]
  22. Chapter 17.62 — X EXCLUSIVE ZONE
  23. Chapter 17.63 — SURFACE MINING AND RECLAMATION PLANS[[6]]
  24. Chapter 17.64 — OFF-STREET PARKING
  25. Chapter 17.66 — TRIP REDUCTION AND TRAVEL DEMAND MEASURES
  26. Chapter 17.68 — YARD, AREA AND HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS
  27. Chapter 17.70 — SITE PLAN AND DESIGN REVIEW
  28. Chapter 17.72 — BILLBOARDS[[7]]
  29. Chapter 17.76 — NONCONFORMING USES
  30. Chapter 17.80 — ZONE VARIANCES AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
  31. Chapter 17.84 — AMENDMENTS
  32. Chapter 17.88 — TEMPORARY USES AND SPECIAL PERMITS
  33. Chapter 17.90 — WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY
  34. Chapter 17.100 — AUTOMOTIVE DISMANTLING PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OV…
  35. Chapter 17.110 — MARIJUANA USES AND ACTIVITIES PROHIBITED
  36. Chapter 17.120 — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
  37. Chapter 17.130 — RECLAMATION OF MINES EXEMPT FROM THE SURFACE …

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