Monterey Park · Land use · Live-work unit
Where is a live-work unit allowed in Monterey Park?
In Monterey Park, a live-work unit is allowed in 5 base zones (N-S, C-B, R-S, C-S and S-P, 4 with a condition) and not allowed in 2 (Monterey Park use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: N-S, C-B, R-S, C-S and S-P
- Not allowed: S-C and C-P
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Monterey Park Municipal Code use tables (read October 2026). Base zones only. General information, not legal advice — check with the city before you apply.
Zones where a live-work unit can go
Monterey Park's code calls this use “Live/Work Unit”. Each row links to the use table it comes from. A zone marked “see note” has a condition in the code, for example upper floors only or a larger lot.
| Zone | Status | Code |
|---|---|---|
| N-S | Allowed — see note Note L: (S) Live/work units are permitted in areas designated as Mixed-Use II or Mixed-Use III in the General Plan Land Use Element subject to the standards set forth in Chapter 21.15, P-D—Planned Development District Zone. | § 21.10.030 |
| C-B | Allowed — see note Note L: (S) Live/work units are permitted in areas designated as Mixed-Use II or Mixed-Use III in the General Plan Land Use Element subject to the standards set forth in Chapter 21.15, P-D—Planned Development District Zone. | § 21.10.030 |
| R-S | Allowed — see note Note L: (S) Live/work units are permitted in areas designated as Mixed-Use II or Mixed-Use III in the General Plan Land Use Element subject to the standards set forth in Chapter 21.15, P-D—Planned Development District Zone. | § 21.10.030 |
| C-S | Allowed — see note Note L: (S) Live/work units are permitted in areas designated as Mixed-Use II or Mixed-Use III in the General Plan Land Use Element subject to the standards set forth in Chapter 21.15, P-D—Planned Development District Zone. | § 21.10.030 |
| S-P Saturn Park Innovation/Technology | Allowed | § 21.14.040 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- S7: N-S L, S-C X, C-B L, R-S L, C-S L, C-P X. S20 (A): residential units and live/work uses are not permitted on the ground floor in the MU-I area.
- Not covered here: Section 21.08.040 (limitations for residential L cells) and § 21.12.030 (O-P provisions) are not in the packet; Chapter 21.04 definitions not in the packet. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Monterey Park
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a live-work unit in the S-C zone in Monterey Park?
No. Monterey Park's use table does not allow it in S-C (§ 21.10.030).
Can I have a live-work unit in the N-S zone in Monterey Park?
Yes, with a condition. Monterey Park's use table lists it as allowed in N-S (§ 21.10.030). The code adds a condition: “(S) Live/work units are permitted in areas designated as Mixed-Use II or Mixed-Use III in the General Plan Land Use Element subject to the standards set forth in Chapter 21.15, P-D—Planned Development District Zone.”
General information, not legal advice.
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