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Santa Monica Zoning Map and Code

This page links to the official City of Santa Monica zoning map, an interactive GIS map, and zoning code in Los Angeles County, California. Use the map to find a property's zoning district, then look that district up in the zoning code to see what you can build.

About City of Santa Monica

Municipality:

Santa Monica

Municipality Type:

City

County:

Los Angeles County

State:

California

Map Type:

GIS

Santa Monica Zoning Map (GIS)

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Santa Monica Zoning Code

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How to read the Santa Monica zoning map

  1. Open the City of Santa Monica zoning map and type the address into its search box.
  2. Note the zoning district code shown on the parcel, such as R-1 or C-2.
  3. Look up that district in the Santa Monica zoning code to see the allowed uses, setbacks and height limits.

New to zoning? Read how to find a property on a zoning map, see what residential, commercial and industrial zoning allow, or estimate what you can build with the lot coverage calculator.

Frequently Asked Questions

To find the zoning of your property in Santa Monica, you can click here to find your property on the zoning map, and then click here to learn more details about the specific zoning.

Santa Monica is in Los Angeles County, California. You can find zoning maps for other cities and towns in Los Angeles County on the county page.

Santa Monica is a city. It is an incorporated city in California, which means it has its own local government and can adopt its own zoning rules. Read more about the difference between a town and a city.

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ⓘ Note: For the most up-to-date zoning clarification, contact the municipality's planning department directly. We provide direct links to official maps and zoning code sources. These are the same references used by local staff.

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