Division 8.1 — SPECIFIC PLANS (SP)

A. Intent

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City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

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The intent of a Specifc Plani is to provide additional regulatory controls or incentives beyond, or

in-lieu of, those provided in this Zoning Code (Chapter 1A) for the systematic implementation of the General Plan. This Division (Specific Plans (SP)) is intended to supplement any rules on the adoption or amendment of Specifc Plani s in Sec. 13B.1.2. (Specific Plan Adoption/Amendment) and implementation of Specific Plans in Div. 13B.4. (Specific Plan Implementation) .

B. Applicability

1. Definition of Project

The definition of a project and the applicability of Specifc Plani regulations are established in

each Specifc Plani .

2. Specific Plan Guidelines

A Specifc Plani may establish, or authorize the adoption of, guidelines in order to provide

guidance for the implementation of the plan or for the review of projects seeking relief from

the standards outlined in each Specifc Plani .

3. Reconciling Provisions

In the event that a Specifc Plani conflicts with any provisions of this Zoning Code (Chapter

1A) or Supplemental Districts, the Specifc Plani shall prevail. In the event that a Specifc Plani is

silent regarding any provisions of this Zoning Code (Chapter 1A) or Supplemental Districts, the

provisions of the Zoning Code shall apply.

4. Violations

The violation of any provision of an adopted Specifc Plani or condition imposed by a decision making body in approving the site requirements, methods of operation, development plans or

other actions taken in accordance with the authority contained in each Specifc Plani and this Division (Specific Plans (SP)) shall constitute a violation of this Zoning Code (Chapter 1A), in accordance with Sec. 13B.4.E. (Violations of Specific Plans) .

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Sec. 8.1.1. (General) Established by Ord. 188,418, Eff. 01/20/2025, Oper. 01/27/2025

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Supplemental & Special Zoning | ARTICLE 8 Div. 8.1. (Specific Plans (SP))

A. Specific Plan Regulations

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Regulations are established in each Specifc Plani as a regulatory document outside of this Zoning

Code (Chapter 1A).

1. Project Exception

An applicant for a project that cannot comply with the requirements of a Specifc Plani may be

granted relief, in accordance with Sec. 13B.4.5. (Project Exception), subject to any limitations in

the Specifc Plani .

2. Specific Plan Interpretation

The Director shall interpret Specifc Plani s in accordance with Sec. 13B.4.6. (Specific Plan

Interpretation) .

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Sec. 8.1.2. (Specific Plan Standards) Established by Ord. 188,418, Eff. 01/20/2025, Oper. 01/27/2025

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Supplemental & Special Zoning | ARTICLE 8 Div. 8.1. (Specific Plans (SP))

A. Establishing & Amending Specific Plans

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Specifc Plani s are established and amended by the City Council in accordance with Sec. 13B.1.2. (Specific Plan Adoption/Amendment), and are represented as part of the zone for any lot subject to a Specifc Plani as provided in Sec. 1.5.2.A.3. (Specific Plans & Supplemental Districts) .

B. Issuance of Building Permits

For any project subject to review under a Specifc Plani, the Department of Building and Safety shall

not issue a building permit for a project unless approved by the Department of City Planning in

accordance with the applicable procedures below:

1. Administrative Review

If administrative review is permitted by the applicable Specifc Plani, the project that complies

with the applicable regulations in a Specifc Plani shall be approved in accordance with Sec.

13B.3.1. (Administrative Review) .

2. Project Compliance

If review and consideration by the Director for compliance with the applicable regulations and

guidelines in a Specifc Plani is required by the applicable Specifc Plani, the project shall be

approved in accordance with Sec. 13B.4.2. (Project Compliance) .

3. Project Compliance (Design Review Board)

If review and consideration by the Director, with recommendation from a Design Review

Board, for compliance with the applicable regulations and guidelines in a Specifc Plani is

required by the applicable Specifc Plani, the project shall be approved in accordance with Sec.

13B.4.3. (Project Compliance (Design Review Board)) .

4. Project Adjustment

An applicant for a project that cannot comply with the requirements of a Specifc Plani may be

granted relief, in accordance with Sec. 13B.4.4. (Project Adjustment), subject to any limitations

in the Specifc Plani .

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Sec. 8.1.3. (Procedures) Established by Ord. 188,418, Eff. 01/20/2025, Oper. 01/27/2025

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Supplemental & Special Zoning | ARTICLE 8 Div. 8.2. (Supplemental Districts)