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Westlake Village, 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 29 districts.

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Coverage

What's in the Westlake Village dataset

Every field below is available for any Westlake Village parcel, on the map and through the AI.

Zoning

  • District code & full name
  • Parcel boundary & APN
  • All 29 districts mapped

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  • Maximum building height
  • Floor area ratio (FAR)
  • Front setback
  • Side setback
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Where uses are permitted in Westlake Village

Share of Westlake Village's zoned land where each use is permitted.

Single-family
39.13%
Multi-family
27.67%
ADU
35.44%
Retail
11.62%
Eating & drinking
16.32%
Office
8.39%
Hotel / motel
6.75%
Industrial
8.39%
Storage & warehouses
55.50%
Zoning Districts

Westlake Village, 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 CodeCategoryAreaDetails
BP
Business Park
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149.1 ac
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CPD
Commercial Planned Development
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96.9 ac
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CR
Commercial Recreation
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154.7 ac
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LBD
La Baya District
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29.8 ac
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Common Questions

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Are ADUs allowed in Westlake Village?

Allowed statewide under California law, subject to local development standards.

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What does BP actually permit?

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City Context

What should developers know about Westlake Village zoning?

Westlake Village is a small, affluent master-planned community straddling the Los Angeles-Ventura County line, and its 29-district zoning map reflects a development model built almost entirely on Residential Planned Development (RPD) designations and carefully controlled commercial nodes. Thirteen named RPD sub-districts - differentiated by recorded unit counts ranging from RPD-4 to RPD-481 - collectively cover over 720 acres of residential land, establishing a high-quality, low-to-medium density character across the city's hillside and lakeside neighborhoods. The largest RPD designation, RPD-481 at 263.01 acres, governs the most extensive master-planned residential tract.

Open Space (OS) is the single largest category at 1,379.28 acres, a figure that underscores Westlake Village's commitment to preserving the hillsides, natural open lands, and the lake environment that define its identity. Commercial activity is concentrated in the Commercial Planned Development (CPD) at 96.91 acres, Business Park (BP) at 149.05 acres, Commercial Recreation (CR) at 154.74 acres, and Multiple Use (MU) at 117.48 acres. The La Baya District (LBD) at 29.76 acres and several small mixed-use nodes (MUC, MUCV, MUL) serve localized retail and mixed-use needs. The Mobile Home Park (MHP) at 117.18 acres adds an unexpected housing diversity element to what is otherwise a luxury single-family market.

This is pre-development intelligence, not legal advice - verify with the local planning department before acquisition.

FAQ

Westlake Village zoning: frequently asked questions

How do Westlake Village's RPD designations affect residential development and entitlements?

Each RPD sub-district carries recorded development standards - including maximum unit counts and design requirements - tied to the original planned community approvals. New construction, additions, or conversions within RPD zones must conform to these standards. The 13 distinct RPD designations mean that project feasibility is highly parcel-specific; investors should obtain the recorded RPD documents for any target parcel before modeling development scenarios.

What does the large Open Space designation mean for development context in Westlake Village?

The OS zone at 1,379.28 acres encompasses the hillsides, natural open lands, and areas around Westlake Lake that are intentionally preserved from development. These parcels are not buildable for private use and function as a defining amenity for the community. Residential parcels adjacent to or near OS land command premium values, but may also face hillside grading restrictions, fuel modification requirements, and biological buffer setbacks.

What commercial development options exist in Westlake Village?

Commercial activity is distributed across CPD (96.91 acres), BP Business Park (149.05 acres), CR Commercial Recreation (154.74 acres), and MU Multiple Use (117.48 acres). The Commercial Recreation zone is notable for accommodating resort, hospitality, and recreation-oriented uses that capitalize on the lake environment - the Westlake Village Inn and similar properties fall within this framework. Business Park zoning serves professional office and R&D tenants with access to the 101 Freeway.

Is multifamily or higher-density housing realistic in Westlake Village?

Traditional standalone multifamily zoning is minimal in Westlake Village. The MUCV-SRCO overlay (Senior Residential Care Overlay at 1.31 acres) indicates the city accommodates senior housing within specific mixed-use nodes. California's density bonus and housing element law can create entitlement pathways for affordable and mixed-income projects even in primarily single-family jurisdictions. The MHP Mobile Home Park designation at 117.18 acres represents an existing affordable housing stock that could attract redevelopment attention.

What is the La Baya District, and what does it permit?

The La Baya District (LBD) at 29.76 acres is a distinct commercial node within Westlake Village that accommodates neighborhood retail, restaurants, and personal services in a village-scale setting consistent with the community's design character. It is not a major regional retail zone but rather a pedestrian-oriented commercial area intended to serve local residents without generating the traffic impacts of larger commercial designations. Ground-floor commercial with upper-floor office or residential may be considered within the LBD depending on current district standards.

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Zoning data is pre-development intelligence, not legal advice. Verify with the Westlake Village planning department before acquisition or design.