Zoning Code

All land within the jurisdictional boundaries of the City of Gardena is zoned for a type of land use. Each zone has its own set of permitted uses, uses subject to conditioned use permit, prohibited uses, and development standards. The Zoning Ordinance is designed to protect City residents, their homes, and businesses from conflicting or incompatible activities or development.

All proposed development in the City of Gardena must be consistent with the General Plan Land Use Policy Map, the city Zoning Map and City regulations & development standards (See Title 17 and 18 of the Gardena Municipal Code).

General Plan Land Use Policy Map
Zoning Map
Interactive Map
City regulations & development standards
Artesia Specific Corridor
Normandie Place Specific Plan
Western Avenue Specific Plan
Platinum Row Specific Plan
Emerald Square Specific Plan
Artesia Corridor Specific Plan
Cottage Place Specific Plan
Normandie Estates Specific Plan
Redondo Village Specific Plan
Ascot Village Specific Plan
Gardena Village Specific Plan
Carnelian Specific Plan

The zoning ordinance regulations determines where businesses may operate in the City. To determine if the business activity you are planning can be carried on at the location you have selected, you should contact a planner at (310) 217-9530 or click here to view the Development & Planning web page.

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.”