Importantly, it includes the zoning codes for each city, their general plan codes, and a generalized general plan code developed by SCAG to support regional analysis. This information was consolidated by [...]]]> This dataset was developed in 2009 by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) to provide a Countywide zoning and general plan information.

Importantly, it includes the zoning codes for each city, their general plan codes, and a generalized general plan code developed by SCAG to support regional analysis.  This information was consolidated by SCAG, with QAQC done by local jurisdictions.

Download the data

• Zoning Shapefile (640 Mb zip file).  Please take care when downloading: zoning_countywide.zip (shpped shapefile)
• SCAG Land Use Codes (.dbf file that can be joined on the scag_gp_co field): scag_land_use_codes.zip (zipped dbf file)
• For a detailed description of the land use codes, download the Land Use Code Descriptions (word file)

Their [...]]]> SCAG is the Southern California Association of Governments.  SCAG is the nation’s largest metropolitan planning organization, representing six counties, 190 cities and more than 19 million residents. SCAG undertakes a variety of planning and policy initiatives to encourage a more sustainable Southern California now and in the future.

Mapping & GIS at SCAG

Their website (click here) provides users with access to spatial data available from the website or that may be ordered through the website. You will also be able to find an Interactive Atlas, which permit users to view, print, and download interactive maps. You will also be able to find a list of existing maps that are available from SCAG publications or have been created for other planning activities.

Many of the digital boundary files and layers that SCAG has developed may be requested.

Please contact Javier Minjares at (213) 236-1893 or email minjares@scag.ca.gov