The Planning Division is responsible for implementing City policies that direct the physical development of Lomita. Planning serves as the point of entry for development proposals and provides assistance to architects, designers, developers, builders, and residents navigating the regulatory process. On a daily basis, staff assists customers with permit processing, conducts land use/zoning, environmental, and design review of all development applications, and ensures development is consistent with the General Plan, which is the City’s long range blueprint and policy document.
The Planning Division processes the following applications:
- Site Plan Review
- Conditional Use Permits
- General Plan Amendments
- Variances
- Subdivision of Land
- Sign Review
- Review for compliance with Zoning
- Home-Based Business Permits
- Residential Property Reports
Planning Process Review
The Purpose of this guide is to prepare project proponents for the review and processing of various development applications within the City of Lomita. It is made available to the public for reference, as a summary of code requirements and explanation of planning terms and processes.
The information provided herein is consistent with the General Plan of the City of Lomita, the current Zoning Code, the California State Subdivision Map Act, and all other applicable state, county and local ordinances, policies and regulations.
Review Process
Handouts/Submittal Requirements
The Planning Division can now process minor permits and approvals online through ViewPoint.
Planning Department Handouts/Submittal Requirements
- Planning Application Form
- Planning Application Submittal Requirements
- Subdivision Application Requirements
- Landscape Plans and MWELO Submittal Requirements
- Height Variation Permit Application Requirements
- Planning Fees – Effective March 20th, 2023
- Summary of Development Impact Fees
- Water Conservation Form
- Waste Hauling Customer Acknowledgement Form
- Fence Standards
- Municipal NPDES Requirements
- The How-to of Commercial Tennant Improvements
- Drought Tolerant Landscaping
- Lomita Development Permitting Process
New Projects & Zoning Changes
Additional Information/Handouts
The Planning Division publishes helpful flyer cards on a variety of topics:
Summary of Zones
Zone | Type | Intent and Purpose |
---|---|---|
A-1 | Agricultural/Non-Commercial | One House and Accessory Uses on a lot, farm pets allowed on lots greater than 9,500 square feet |
R-1 | Single-Family Residential | One House and Accessory Uses on a lot |
R-V-D | Residential Variable Density | Multiple-Residential Building and Accessory Uses on a lot |
C-G | Commercial, General | Same as C-S-P and C-N To provide for intensive commercial activities and specialized service establishments Examples: bakery, auto sales, printers |
C-P-D | Commercial Planned Development | Residential uses are the same as A-1 and R-1 except that each lot shall be minimum 10,000 square feet and have 75 feet frontage. Authorized commercial uses are determined by the Planning Commission and require a Conditional Use Permit. |
C-R | Commercial, Retail | To provide for retail sales activities and limited service establishments along Pacific Coast Highway Examples: hotels, restaurants, retail stores |
D-C | Downtown Commercial | Established to promote the revitalization and development of the downtown area. This zone promotes a wide range of commercial retail, service, and entertainment uses. |
M-C | Light Manufacturing/Commercial | To provide for a wide variety and complexity of specialized uses and public service facilities with consideration of adjacent zones Examples: equipment rental, lumber yard |
For details, exceptions, and other requirements, contact the City of Lomita Community and Economic Development Department at 310-325-7110, extension 122.