Information on zoning

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Submitted by speedingpullet on August 17, 2006 - 12:28pm

Anyone know of a website where I can get a glossary of zoning code definitions?

For instance - where can I find information about the difference between an LCA11 and an LAR1?

I've been to the LA County's website, but got lost in a sea of administrivia...and I can't imagine that SD zones are that different.

Links, help, advice gratefully recieved, as always.

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Unfortunately zoning codes
Submitted by sdrealtor on August 17, 2006 - 12:47pm.

Unfortunately zoning codes can differ by city. you really need to consult the governing authority directly as there is no standard definitions to my knowledge.

Thanks sdrealtor. I've been
Submitted by speedingpullet on August 17, 2006 - 12:54pm.

Thanks sdrealtor.

I've been back to the LA county website, but have had no more joy than I did the first time.

Basically, I'm just going on the zoning codes that are shown on ZipRealty.

You'd think they'd have a glossary for the hard of hearing, if they're going to use the codes in the first place..[sigh]

you should be able to search
Submitted by Carlsbadliving on August 17, 2006 - 1:26pm.

you should be able to search the zoning ordinance. I would imagine it would be online. I'll look for you later if i get a second.

and yes, zoning codes differ in each and every city.

Found it, here you go: Title 22

http://planning.co.la.ca.us/luz.htm

I wouldn't rely on zoning as
Submitted by Bugs on August 17, 2006 - 4:44pm.

I wouldn't rely on zoning as reported by any data service other than the city or county government itself. Zoning reported in databases like Ziprealty are notoriously inaccurate and outdated.

Generally the department of
Submitted by SD Realtor on August 17, 2006 - 11:05pm.

Generally the department of building and safety will have zoning manuals for the city in question. I went to the los angeles dept of building and safety and I saw this link which was to a pdf file that had the zoning designations:

Try this link:

http://www.ladbs.org/zoning/zoning.htm

Each city has its own
Submitted by Gerry on May 22, 2009 - 8:46pm.

Each city has its own specifically written zoning ordinances and you need to contact the municipality where the work will be done. If you are interested in Los Angeles, the URLs you want are: http://assessormap.co.la.ca.us/mapping/v...
http://www.permitla.org/parcel/

The first one helps find the Assessors Parcel Number (also called the Assessors Identification Number or AIN) by street address which can then be used on the second URL to get a Parcel Profile Report which shows detailed information about that property, including the exact zoning classification.