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City Zoning Map - Download a copy here* (PDF 1.2MB).

Hawthorne Boulevard Specific Plan -

• Download Volume I * (2.58MB)
• Download Volume II* (2.5MB)

Municipal Code - link to entire City Municipal Code

Environmental Documents

• Notice of Intent to Adopt a Negative Declaration and Negative Declaration Documents - Case No 08-16.
• Notice of Intent to Adopt a Negative Declaration and Negative Declaration Documents - Case No 08-04.

Zoning Standards - summaries of development standards

• Residential Development Standards - Updated March 2006
• Commercial Zoning Standards
• Parking Standards

2000 Census information - Link to City of Lawndale profile.

Building Codes for the City are Changing
On January 1, 2008 The City of Lawndale’s building codes are changing. These changes are part of a state-wide adoption of new codes and every city, county and local jurisdiction in the state will be effected. If you have plans on file with the City, are planning to file or would like more information (click here).

Zoning and Subdivision Permit Application and planning fees*- view or download a copy of the Discretionary Permit application for Special Use Permits, Variances, Subdivision Maps.

South Bay Center for Dispute Resolution: Having trouble settling a dispute? Contact the South Bay Center for Dispute Resolution, (310) 376-7007. Click here for more info.

Sign Permit Application*

Temporary Sign/Banner Permit Application*

Fence Permits Application*

Off-street Parking Inspection

• Requirements
• Application Form*
  

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