Gardena Municipal Code

Gardena is centrally located in the heart of the South Bay trade region of Los Angeles. Having access to every major freeway, Gardena is a gateway to some of the best locations and destinations Southern California has to offer.

Just as each state has its own laws, cities have the authority to create their own laws in the form of “ordinances.” Gardena’s ordinances are assembled into a book known as the Gardena Municipal Code (GMC). This information is available to you on-line, including search capabilities to help you find the information you seek. This is a helpful tool if you are looking for specific city regulations related to planning, zoning, and building.

Building, Subdivision, and zoning regulations are contained in Titles 15, 17, and 18.

You may view a complete copy of the Gardena Municipal Code (GMC) with keyword search capability by clicking here.

The Gardena Municipal Code is updated routinely. Ordinances that have been approved by Council (adopted) but not yet published in the Municipal Code are listed on the City Clerk’s web page. Click here to view.

In addition, a handy fact sheet was prepared by our Community Development Department entitled Quick Reference Guide to City Regulations which is recommended for your review.

Guide to City Regulations

WHAT BUSINESSES ARE SAYING ABOUT GARDENA

“We have enjoyed an excellent relationship for over 20 years with the City of Gardena’s Economic Development Department. Their team of professionals have provided us with attentiveness, resources and are always available to help facilitate developments on our end.”

LARRY FLYNT

Hustler Casino

“The City of Gardena views themselves as “partners” in creating what’s best for the City. They work hand in hand with the developer to insure the City gets the best possible project for their citizens.”

MITCH GARDNER

G3 Urban

“The City Government has always been receptive to our business’s needs. The City offers incentives, an excellent quality-of-life for all its citizens and an attractive talent pool of people from diverse backgrounds.”

CARLOS LIFOSJOE

Gardena Nissan

"Gardena is a clear leader in the South Bay. Since moving our business here, the City has maintained safe and clean neighborhoods for us to business in.”

STEVE ROGERS

Southwest Offset Printing

“Gardena is a vibrant place to do business and is a great place to live and call home. It is a great city with a solid pro-business government and a great well tenured City council.”

ZORAIDA HERNANDEZ

MOP Consulting

“The City of Gardena is an outstanding place for a business to grow. The business-friendly environment, experience amongst the Economic Development team and key location are excellent reasons why businesses continue to thrive here.”