Santa Monica Zoning
LMSD Zone in Santa Monica, CA
LMSD zoning district rules in Santa Monica, CA. Permitted uses, setbacks, height limits, and lot coverage requirements.
Mixed-Use District
The LMSD zone in Santa Monica, CA is a mixed-use district.
Parking Requirements
Santa Monica has an extensive Big Blue Bus network and the Metro E Line (Expo Line). The city actively reduces parking through a downtown parking structure program. EV charging required for new construction per California Title 24 Green Building Standards. Santa Monica charges some of California's highest parking garage rates to encourage transit use.
Source: Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapter 9.31.290 — Accessory Dwelling Units; California Government Code §§66314–66333 (Stats. 2024 Ch. 7 §20). Last verified April 6, 2026. View source
Last updated: April 6, 2026