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Title 22 — PLANNING AND ZONING[1]›Chapter 22.172 — NONCONFORMING USES, BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES

§ 22.196

Los Angeles County Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Los Angeles County

22.196.010 - Applicability.

Yard Modifications, where authorized by Section 22.110.989.E.3 (Yard Modification), Section 22.110.190 (Modifications Authorized) or as otherwise authorized by this Title 22, shall comply with this Chapter.

(Ord. 2022-0008 § 118, 2022; Ord. 2019-0004 § 1, 2019.)

22.196.020 - Application and Review Procedures.

A.

Application Checklist. The application submittal shall contain all of the materials required by the Yard Modification checklist.

B.

Type II Review. The application shall be filed and processed in compliance with Chapter 22.228 (Type II Review—Discretionary) and this Chapter.

C.

Agency Review. Upon receipt of an application request for a modification on yards contiguous to a limited secondary highway, according to Section 22.110.080.E.3 (Yard Modification), the Director shall refer a copy of the application to the Director of Public Works. The application shall not be approved unless the written concurrence of the Director of Public Works has been received.

(Ord. 2019-0004 § 1, 2019.)

22.196.030 - Findings and Decision.

A.

Common Procedures. Findings and decision shall be made in compliance with Section 22.228.050 (Findings and Decision) and include the findings in Subsection B, below.

B.

Findings.

1.

Topographic features, subdivision plans, or other site conditions create an unnecessary hardship or unreasonable regulation or make it obviously impractical to require compliance with the yard requirement or setback line.

2.

The proposed structure is similar to the setbacks of other legally-built structures on adjacent or neighboring properties.

3.

The use, development of land, and application of development standards is in compliance with all applicable provisions of this Title 22.

4.

The use, development of land, and application of development standards, when considered on the basis of the suitability of the site for the particular use or development intended, is so arranged as to avoid traffic congestion, provide for the safety and convenience of bicyclists and pedestrians, including children, senior citizens, and persons with disabilities, insure the protection of public health, safety, and general welfare, prevent adverse effects on neighboring property and is in conformity with good zoning practice.

5.

The use, development of land, and application of development standards is suitable from the standpoint of functional developmental design.

(Ord. 2019-0004 § 1, 2019.)

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  1. ▸ Title 22 — PLANNING AND ZONING[1]
    Overview
    1. § 22.02
    2. § 22.04
    3. § 22.06
    4. § 22.14
    5. § 22.16
    6. § 22.18
    7. § 22.20
    8. § 22.22
    9. § 22.24
    10. § 22.26
    11. § 22.44
    12. § 22.46
    13. § 22.50
    14. § 22.52
    15. § 22.54
    16. Chapter 22.56 — COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
    17. Chapter 22.70 — EQUESTRIAN DISTRICTS
    18. Chapter 22.176 — (Minor Parking Deviations).
    19. Chapter 22.162 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
    20. ▸ Chapter 22.172 — NONCONFORMING USES, BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES
      Overview
      1. § 22.174
      2. § 22.180
      3. § 22.182
      4. § 22.184
      5. § 22.186
      6. § 22.188
      7. § 22.190
      8. § 22.192
      9. § 22.194
      10. § 22.196
      11. § 22.198
      12. § 22.220
      13. § 22.222
      14. § 22.224
      15. § 22.226
      16. § 22.228
      17. § 22.230
      18. § 22.232
      19. § 22.234
      20. § 22.236
      21. § 22.238
      22. § 22.240
    21. Chapter 22.242 — ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES
    22. Chapter 22.178 — (Parking Permit); or
    23. Chapter 22.304 — AGUA DULCE COMMUNITY STANDARDS DISTRICT
    24. Chapter 22.310 — BALDWIN HILLS COMMUNITY STANDARDS DISTRICT

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