Geographic Information Services is a map-based page intended to help you find answers to questions concerning zoning, land use, elections, public safety, economic development, and other zoning-related issues. To access interactive maps click here.
Zoning Code
Specific development standards and regulations are provided in the City's Zoning Code. The City's Zoning Code (also known as the "Zoning Ordinance") implements the general plan by providing the specific uses allowed and specific development and design requirements for each property in the City. The Community Development Department administers the City’s Zoning Code, which can be found in the City's Municipal Code Book, Title 10, Chapter 3.
Contact the department, or visit the City's Permit Center with questions on specific uses and requirements.
Maps
Zoning Map
The Zoning Map shows how the City is divided up into separate and distinct "Zoning Districts", "Zoning Overlays" and "Specific Plans". What can be built, and how properties can be used under the assigned zoning designation is defined in the City's Municipal Code. Specific information on what type of buildings can be constructed includes how tall buildings can be, how close a building can be to property lines, how many buildings can be constructed on each property, what amount of parking must be provided on the property for specific uses, and all other aspects of construction and use of property in the City.
Multi-Family Height District Map
The City's Height District Map sets height limits for new buildings in the multi-family sections of the City.
Multi-Family Residential Unit Density Map
This map assigns each multi-family property into one of the three residential unit density categories. Specific formulas are provided in the City's Municipal Code for calculating the maximum number of apartments or condominiums that can be built on each multi-family property based on the categories presented in this map.
Single-Family Areas of the City
Use this map to determine if a single-family property is located in the Central, Hillside, or Trousdale Estates area of the City.
For more information please call (310) 285-1141.