Pico Rivera · Land use · Live-work unit
Where is a live-work unit allowed in Pico Rivera?
In Pico Rivera, a live-work unit is needs an administrative use permit in 2 (C-G and CPD, all with a condition) and not allowed in 3 (Pico Rivera use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: C-G and CPD
- Not allowed: P-A, C-M and C-C
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Pico Rivera 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
Pico Rivera's code calls this use “Live-Work”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| C-G | Needs an administrative use permit — see note Note Additional Regulations: Live/work lofts permitted in vertical mixed-used developments only with direct access to street | § 18.12.020 |
| CPD | Needs an administrative use permit — see note Note Additional Regulations: Live/work lofts permitted in vertical mixed-used developments only with direct access to street | § 18.12.020 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Not covered here: Overlay zones and specific plans named in Table 18.10.010.A (not in packet). Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Pico Rivera
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a live-work unit in the C-G zone in Pico Rivera?
Only with an administrative use permit. Pico Rivera's use table lists it that way in C-G (§ 18.12.020). The code adds a condition: “Live/work lofts permitted in vertical mixed-used developments only with direct access to street”
Can I have a live-work unit in the P-A zone in Pico Rivera?
No. Pico Rivera's use table does not allow it in P-A (§ 18.12.020).
General information, not legal advice.
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