The City of Lomita has a new housing resources webpage! Check out information related to accessibility, homebuyer assistance programs, Section 8, fair housing, and energy conservation.
The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) provides a wide range of housing resources focused on expanding access to safe, affordable housing across California. Its programs include funding initiatives (such as grants and loans) to support affordable housing development, homelessness prevention, rental assistance and homeownership opportunities, along with major efforts like Homekey to create housing for people experiencing homelessness. HCD also oversees housing policy and planning by requiring local governments to adopt “housing elements” that ensure communities plan for housing at all income levels, while offering data tools, reports and a statewide housing plan to track progress and guide decisions. Additional resources include support for mobilehome residents, building and safety standards, fair housing guidance and specialized programs for vulnerable populations such as veterans, tribal communities and people with disabilities. Overall, the site serves as a central hub for housing programs, policy guidance, funding opportunities and tools aimed at improving housing availability and community development statewide. (hcd.ca.gov)
Maximum Height:
27′ House, not exceeding 2 stories, except south of Pacific Coast Highway
16′ House, south of Pacific Coast Highway
16′ Accessory building and structure, not exceeding one story
Floor Area Ratio (FAR) controls the bulk of a building. It is calculated by the gross square footage of all the buildings and/or structure on a lot divided by the lot area.
FAR = GROSS SQUARE FOOTAGE (sq. ft.) / LOT AREA (sq. ft.)
Maximum FAR = .60 includes all bldgs. on a lot
Example of a Typical Lot:
For details, exceptions and other requirements, contact the City of Lomita Planning Dept. at 310-325-7110.
JCM: 7/93
For residential fence height requirements, please refer to the City of Lomita’s Municipal Code Section 11-1.30.07. For nonresidential fence height requirements, please refer to the City of Lomita’s Municipal Code Section 11-1.68.02.
Home Occupation Located in Residential Zone
A resident may conduct a business out of a home in residential zones provided that such business does not change the character of the residential use. Typical allowed home occupations include an office use, tax preparation, and clothing alteration. A Home Occupation License must be obtained and the license fee is based on gross annual receipts. The following criteria and conditions must be met:
- Only family members who live on the premises may help with the business;
- Total area of the business shall not exceed one room or 400 sq. ft. of the house;
- No outdoor storage is allowed;
- The business shall not occupy the required parking spaces in a garage and must comply with off-street parking requirements;
- Only vehicles registered to the occupants and normally used for personal purposes shall be kept on the premises;
- No pedestrian or vehicular traffic can be generated;
- Use of utilities, community facilities and services shall not exceed normal household use;
- Only those materials and mechanical equipment normally used in a household is permitted;
- No business signs are permitted; and
- The residential appearance of the house must be maintained.
Residential Use Located in Non-Residential Zone
A home occupation conducted out of a residential use in a non-residential zone may be permitted with the City Administrator’s approval only.
For details, exceptions and other requirements, contact the City of Lomita Planning Dept. at 310-325-7110.
Maximum Height:
27′ House, not exceeding 2 stories, except south of Pacific Coast Highway
16′ House, south of Pacific Coast Highway
16′ Accessory building and structure, not exceeding one story
Floor Area Ratio (FAR) controls the bulk of a building. It is calculated by the gross square footage of all the buildings and/or structure on a lot divided by the lot area.
FAR = GROSS SQUARE FOOTAGE (sq. ft.) / LOT AREA (sq. ft.)
Maximum FAR = .60 includes all bldgs. on a lot
Example of a Typical Lot:
For details, exceptions and other requirements, contact the City of Lomita Planning Dept. at 310-325-7110.
