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Chapter 10.16 — PUBLIC FACILITIES ZONE (PF)

La Puente Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-06 · La Puente

10.16.010 Purpose.

The Public Facility Zone (PF) is established to implement the General Plan Public/Institutional (P/I) land use designation, and to permit public and semi-public uses that support the functions and purposes of other land uses, as well as the functions of City government and other government entities. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

10.16.020 Land Use Regulations.

Table 2-7 identifies allowed uses, accessory uses, uses subject to Conditional Use Permit approval, and specific prohibited uses in the PF zone, subject to compliance with all other provisions of this Zoning Code. Any use not listed in Table 2-7 is prohibited.

in Table 2-7 is prohibited.
TABLE 2-7
PF ZONE - ALLOWED USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
Public Facilities Zone
Permit Requirements
P
CUP
MUP
Permitted by-Right
Conditional Use Permit (10.84)
Minor Use Permit (10.84)
Not allowed
Use PF Notes and Specific Use Regulations
TABLE 2-7
PF ZONE - ALLOWED USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
Public Facilities Zone
Permit Requirements
P
CUP
MUP
Permitted by-Right
Conditional Use Permit (10.84)
Minor Use Permit (10.84)
Not allowed
Use PF Notes and Specific Use Regulations
Accessory Donation Boxes
City Facilities P
Fire, Police, and Sheriff Stations P
Governmental offices and facilities - Other than City P
Public Utility Transmission and Support Facilities CUP
Schools
Public K-12 P
Private K-12 CUP
Wireless Communications Facilities
New facility CUP See Section 10.50.200 (Wireless
Communications Facilities)

Co-location

P

(Ord 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

10.16.030 Development Standards.

A. General. Table 2-8 identifies the minimum development standards applicable to all development in the PF zone. B. Additional Standards. Additional development standards may be applies through the Conditional Use Permit or Minor Use Permit process to provide for compatibility with adjacent and surrounding uses.

TABLE 2-8
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR PF ZONE
Development Feature
Development Feature PF Standards Additional Requirements
TABLE 2-8
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR PF ZONE
Development Feature
Development Feature PF Standards Additional Requirements
Lot Dimensions Minimum dimensions required for each NEWLY CREATED lot.
Lot Area - Minimum 5,000 sq. ft.
Lot Width - Minimum 60 ft.
Setbacks - Minimums Minimum setbacks required for primary structures. See also Section 10.24.020
(Permitted Projections into Required Setback Areas).
Front 10 ft. Additional setback requirement may be imposed
through the Conditional Use Permit or Minor Use
Permit process.
Side (interior)
Abutting a lot zoned for residential use 10 ft. Additional setback requirement may be imposed
through the Conditional Use Permit or Minor Use
Permit process.
All other zones 0 ft.
Side (Street side) 10 ft.
Rear
Abutting a lot zoned for residential use 15 ft. Additional setback requirement may be imposed
throuh the Conditional Use Permit or Minor Use
All other zones 0 ft. g
Permit process.
Floor-Area Ratio - Maximum 1.00
Lot Coverage No requirement
Height See Section 10.24.040 (Height Measurements and Exceptions) for height
measurement requirements.
40 ft.
Accessory Structures See Ch. 10.26 (Accessory Structures).
Fencing See Chapter 10.28 (Fences, Hedges, and Walls)
Landscaping See Chapter 10.32 (Landscaping).
Parking See Chapter 10.30 (Off-Street Parking and Loading). See Chapter 10.30 (Off-Street Parking and Loading).
Performance Standards See Chapter 10.38 (Performance Standards).
Sign Regulations See Chapter 10.34 (Signs).

(Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

10.16.040 Other Applicable Regulations.

The following additional regulations in this Zoning Code apply to development and activities in the PF zone: Chapter 10.24 Setbacks - Measurements, Standards, and Exceptions

Vision Clearance Triangle at Intersections

Solid Waste and Recyclables Storage Chapter 10.36 Property Maintenance (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

Chapter 10.18 OPEN SPACE ZONE

10.18.010 Purpose.

The Open Space Zone (OS) implements the General Plan Public Open Space and Private Open Space land use categories, and is established to allow uses that provide active and passive recreation areas and facilities, including parks, sports fields and courts, and golf courses. Also allowed are plant nurseries. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

10.18.020 Land Use Regulations.

Table 2-9 identifies allowed uses, accessory uses, uses subject to Conditional Use Permit approval, and specific prohibited uses in the OS zone, subject to compliance with all other provisions of this Zoning Code. Any use not listed in Table 2-9 is prohibited. All uses shall comply with Chapter 10.38 (Performance Standards).

TABLE 2-9
OS ZONE - ALLOWED USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
Open Space Zone
Permit Requirements
P Permitted By-Right
CUP Conditional Use Permit (10.84)
MUP Minor Use Permit (10.84)
Not allowed
Land Use
See Article 9 for land use definitions.
OS Notes and Specific Use Regulations
TABLE 2-9
OS ZONE - ALLOWED USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
Open Space Zone
Permit Requirements
P Permitted By-Right
CUP Conditional Use Permit (10.84)
MUP Minor Use Permit (10.84)
Not allowed
Land Use
See Article 9 for land use definitions.
OS Notes and Specific Use Regulations
Recreation, Education, and Public Assembly Uses
Golf Course and related facilities CUP
Parks and Playgrounds P
Recreational Sports Facilities Private CUP
Transportation, Communications, and Infrastructure Uses
Public Utility Facilities CUP
Water facilities (water wells, reservoirs, tanks, dams, treatment plants,
gauging stations and pumping stations)
CUP
Wireless Communication Facilities See Section 10.50.200 (Wireless Communication
Facilities).
See Section 10.50.200 (Wireless Communication
Facilities).
New facility CUP
Co-location P
Other Uses
Accessory Structures and Uses P See Chapter 10.26 (Accessor y Structures )
and Section 10.50.020 (Accessor y Uses).
Plant Nurseries - Wholesale CUP
Temporary Uses See Chapter 10.96 (Temporary Use
Permits).

(Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

10.18.030 Development Standards.

Table 2-10 identifies the minimum development standards applicable to development of any structure in the OS zone.

zone.
TABLE 2-10
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR OS ZONE
Development Feature OS Standards Additional Requirements
TABLE 2-10
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR OS ZONE
Development Feature OS Standards Additional Requirements
Lot Dimensions Minimum dimensions required for each NEWLY CREATED lot.
Lot Area - Minimum 5,000 sf
Lot Width - Minimum 60 ft.
Setbacks - Minimums Minimum setbacks required for primary structures. See also Section 10.24.020
(Permitted Projections Extensions into Required Setback Areas).
Front 10 ft. Additional setback requirement may be imposed
through the Conditional Use Permit or Minor Use
Permit process.
Side (interior)
Abutting a lot zoned for residential use 10 ft. Additional setback requirement may be imposed
through the Conditional Use Permit or Minor Use
Permit process.
All other zones 0 ft.
Side (Street side) 10 ft.
Rear
Abutting a lot zoned for residential use 15 ft. Additional setback requirement may be imposed
thh th Cditil U Pit Mi U
All other zones 0 ft. roug e onona se erm or nor se
Floor-Area Ratio No requirement Permit process.
Lot Coverage No requirement
Height See Section 10.24.040 (Height Measurements and Exceptions) for height
measurement requirements.
40 ft.
Accessory Structures See Chapter 10.26 (Accessory Structures).
Fencing See Chapter 10.28 (Fences, Hedges, and Walls).
Landscaping See Chapter 10.32 (Landscaping).
Parking See Chapter 10.30 (Off-Street Parking and Loading).
Performance Standards See Chapter 10.38 (Performance Standards).
Sign Regulations See Chapter 10.34 (Signs).

(Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

10.18.040 Other Applicable Regulations.

The following additional regulations in this Zoning Code apply to development and activities in the OS zone:

Chapter 10.24 Setbacks - Measurements, Standards and Exceptions

Solid Waste and Recyclables Storage

Vision Clearance Triangle at Intersections

Chapter 10.36 Property Maintenance (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

Chapter 10.20 SPECIFIC PLAN ZONE

10.20.010 Purpose.

The Specific Plan (SP) zone is established pursuant to Government Code Section 65450 et seq. to allow for flexibility in the design and development of land use projects. Specific plans may be adopted, implemented, and amended pursuant to Chapter 10.20 (Specific Plans) of this Code. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

10.20.020 Establishment of Specific Plan Zones.

A. Cottrell Ranch Specific Plan. The Cottrell Ranch Specific Plan was adopted by the City on January 12, 1988 and amended on July 11, 1989. All development and use of property within the Cottrell Ranch Specific Plan zone shall occur in accordance with the Cottrell Ranch Specific Plan, as it may be amended over time. To the extent that any development standard is not provided by the Cottrell Ranch Specific Plan, such standard shall be in accordance with the provisions of the R-1 zone.

B. Sunny Garden Specific Plan. The Sunny Garden Specific Plan was adopted by the City on August 22, 1989. All development and use of property within the Sunny Garden Specific Plan zone shall occur in accordance with the Sunny Garden Specific Plan, as it may be amended over time. To the extent that any development standard is not provided by the Sunny Garden Specific Plan, such standard shall be in accordance with the provisions of the R-1 zone. C. Glendora Specific Plan. The Glendora Specific Plan was adopted by the City in 1992. All development and use of property within the Glendora Specific Plan zone shall occur in accordance with the Glendora Specific Plan, as it may be amended over time. To the extent that any development standard is not provided by the Glendora Specific Plan, such standard shall be in accordance with the provisions of the C-2 zone.

D. Downtown Business District Specific Plan. The Downtown Business District Specific Plan was adopted by the City on June 28, 1994 and amended on June 13, 2000 and February 12, 2002. All development and use of property within the Downtown Business District Specific Plan zone shall occur in accordance with the Downtown Business District Specific Plan, as it may be amended over time.

E. The Unruh Specific Plan 19-01 was adopted by the City Council on June 11, 2019. A copy of the Unruh Specific Plan 19-01 shall be maintained by the City Clerk, and shall be available for use and examination by the public. All development and use of property within the Unruh Specific Plan zone shall occur in accordance with Unruh Specific Plan 19-01, and as it may be amended over time. In the event that any development standard is not provided by the Unruh Specific Plan, such standard shall be in accordance with the provisions of the R-4 zone. (Ord. 962 §§ 5, 6, 2019; Ord. 935 § 3, 2015)

10.20.030 Accessory Donation Boxes Prohibited.

In all Specific Plan zones, outdoor accessory donation boxes are specifically prohibited. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

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Contents — La Puente Zoning Code
La Puente Zoning Code
  1. Chapter 10.02 — PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY OF THE ZONING CODE
  2. Chapter 10.04 — INTERPRETATION OF THE ZONING CODE
  3. Chapter 10.12 — COMMERCIAL ZONES (C-1 AND C-2)
  4. Chapter 10.14 — COMMERCIAL-MANUFACTURING ZONE (CM)
  5. Chapter 10.16 — PUBLIC FACILITIES ZONE (PF)
  6. Chapter 10.24 — SITE PLANNING AND GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
  7. Chapter 10.26 — ACCESSORY STRUCTURES
  8. Chapter 10.28 — FENCES, HEDGES, AND WALLS
  9. Chapter 10.30 — Off-Street Parking and Loading
  10. Chapter 10.32 — LANDSCAPING
  11. Chapter 10.34 — SIGNS
  12. Chapter 10.36 — PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
  13. Chapter 10.38 — PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
  14. Chapter 10.40 — TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT
  15. Chapter 10.42 — PROHIBITION OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA COOPERATIVES …
  16. Chapter 10.44 — MARIJUANA REGULATIONS
  17. Chapter 10.50 — STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC LAND USES AND ACTIVITIES
  18. Chapter 10.60 — GENERAL NONCONFORMING PROVISIONS
  19. Chapter 10.62 — ADULT BUSINESSES
  20. Chapter 10.63 — NONCONFORMING PARCELS
  21. Chapter 10.64 — NONCONFORMING STRUCTURES
  22. Chapter 10.66 — NONCONFORMING USES
  23. Chapter 10.68 — NONCONFORMING SIGNS
  24. Chapter 10.72 — MISCELLANEOUS NONCONFORMING PROVISIONS
  25. Chapter 10.80 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  26. Chapter 10.82 — PERMIT APPLICATION FILING AND PROCESSING
  27. Chapter 10.84 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS AND MINOR USE PERMITS
  28. Chapter 10.88 — PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
  29. Chapter 10.90 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
  30. Chapter 10.94 — SITE PLAN AND DESIGN REVIEW
  31. Chapter 10.96 — TEMPORARY USE PERMITS
  32. Chapter 10.98 — VARIANCES AND MINOR VARIANCES
  33. Chapter 10.100 — ZONING CLEARANCES
  34. Chapter 10.102 — PERMIT IMPLEMENTATION, TIME LIMITS, AND EXTEN…
  35. Chapter 10.110 — ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITY
  36. Chapter 10.112 — AMENDMENTS (GENERAL PLAN, ZONING CODE, AND ZO…
  37. Chapter 10.114 — APPEALS
  38. Chapter 10.116 — PUBLIC NOTICES AND HEARINGS
  39. Chapter 10.118 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
  40. Chapter 10.120 — SPECIFIC PLANS
  41. Chapter 10.122 — PERMIT REVOCATIONS AND MODIFICATIONS
  42. Chapter 10.132 — DEFINITIONS

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