Pomona, California Zoning Map
Zoning, overlays and hazards on every parcel — and an answer to what the code actually lets you build. Compiled from current zoning data for all 62 districts.
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Zoning
- District code & full name
- Category & ordinance article
- Parcel boundary & APN
- All 62 districts mapped
Use classes, resolved
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Building controls
- Maximum building height
- Floor area ratio (FAR)
- Front setback
- Side setback
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Where uses are permitted in Pomona
Share of Pomona's zoned land where each use is permitted.
- Multi-family
- 36.79%
- ADU
- 62.72%
- Retail
- 78.17%
- Eating & drinking
- 78.17%
- Office
- 34.68%
- Hotel / motel
- 22.80%
- Industrial
- 12.65%
- Storage & warehouses
- 72.35%
- Short-term rental
- 62.72%
Pomona, California Zoning Districts: What Do They Mean?
Zoning districts are areas regulated by specific laws that determine land use, building types, and development rules. Each district below shows its zone type and which uses it permits.
| Zone Code | Category | Permitted Uses | Area | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
71-SP-S Mission 71 Business Park Specific Plan | Special | - | 56.6 ac | Standards & uses → |
ACD1 Activity Center District 1 | Mixed |
| 70.6 ac | Standards & uses → |
ACD1-H Activity Center District 1 | Mixed |
| 2.1 ac | Standards & uses → |
ACD2 Activity Center District 2 | Mixed |
| 39.2 ac | Standards & uses → |
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Start from what you're trying to build
Each one runs against the live Pomona dataset and returns the districts, standards and approvals involved.
Where can I build multifamily in Pomona?
8 of 62 districts permit multifamily - by right, conditionally, or by variance.
Run it →Are ADUs allowed in Pomona?
Allowed statewide under California law, subject to local development standards.
Run it →What does 71-SP-S actually permit?
The full standards for one district, read straight from the source.
Run it →What should developers know about Pomona zoning?
Pomona operates under a form-based zoning framework structured around activity centers, neighborhood edge districts, and corridor plans rather than conventional use-segregated zones. Its 62 districts span a range of scales - from the Activity Center Districts (ACD1 at 70.63 acres, ACD2 at 39.24 acres, ACD3 at 78.9 acres) designed for mixed-use intensity, to the expansive Corridors Specific Plan (CO-SP) at 719.33 acres that governs much of the city's arterial commercial fabric. The Parkland District 1 (PLD1) covers 351.51 acres, and the Phillips Ranch Specific Plan parcels total over 1,245 acres combined, signaling how much of the city's residential base is governed by site-specific regulations.
For multifamily and mixed-use developers, the Neighborhood Edge Districts (NED1 through NED5) and Activity Center Districts are the primary targets - these districts are built for transitions between low-density residential and higher-intensity uses. The Downtown Specific Plan (DT-SP and DT-SP-H) covers 94.39 and 68.4 acres respectively, with the -H overlay indicating historic district treatment that adds design review requirements. Building controls include FAR, density, lot, coverage, and both front and rear setback standards - a full complement that governs project massing comprehensively.
Pomona's specific plan structure means entitlement conditions vary considerably by plan area: a project on a CO-SP parcel faces different standards than one in DT-SP or MC-SP-S (the medical center plan at 39.5 acres near Pomona Valley Hospital). Buyers and developers should map parcel-level plan designations carefully before underwriting. This is pre-development intelligence, not legal advice - verify with the local planning department before acquisition.
Pomona zoning: frequently asked questions
What role do Activity Center Districts play in Pomona's development strategy?
The ACD1, ACD2, and ACD3 designations are Pomona's highest-intensity mixed-use zones, collectively covering roughly 190 acres. They are designed to concentrate retail, office, and residential density near transit and major intersections. Projects in these districts are typically the most straightforward path to multifamily or ground-floor commercial development without a specific plan amendment.
How does the Corridors Specific Plan affect development along major arterials?
The CO-SP district at 719.33 acres is the largest single non-residential designation in Pomona and governs commercial corridors citywide. It comes with both base (CO-SP) and overlay variants including CO-SP-C (commercial emphasis) and CO-SP-H (historic). Developers need to identify which sub-designation applies, as the overlays can impose additional design standards or restrict certain uses.
What does the -H suffix on Pomona zone codes mean for a project?
The -H overlay designates properties within a historic district, adding design review requirements on top of the base zoning standards. Several districts carry this overlay - DT-SP-H (68.4 acres), NED1-H through NED5-H, and PLD1-H - meaning a significant portion of Pomona's urban core is subject to historic compatibility review in addition to standard permitting.
Are ADUs and multifamily uses broadly permitted across Pomona?
Building controls in Pomona include density and multi-unit controls across most districts, indicating multifamily is accommodated in the NED, ACD, and specific plan areas. California state law requires ADU permitting citywide in residential zones regardless of local overlay restrictions, so ADU development on single-family parcels in any residential NED tier remains viable.
How should investors approach due diligence on Pomona specific plan parcels?
Pomona has at least five distinct specific plans - Corridors (CO-SP), Downtown (DT-SP), Phillips Ranch (PR-SP), Mountain Meadows (MM-SP-S), and the medical center plan (MC-SP-S) - each with its own development standards document separate from the base zoning ordinance. Any acquisition in these areas requires obtaining and reviewing the applicable specific plan document, not just the zoning map designation.
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