Division 1.5 — ZONING CODE MAPS

A. Intent

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The land use and development regulations outlined in this Zoning Code (Chapter 1A) provide

responsive zoning solutions to many planning policy objectives. Typically, these provisions apply in a geographically-specific manner through mapped zoning districts, Specifc Plani s, Supplemental

Districts, Special Zones, and other types of land designations. This collection of public right-ofway and parcel-specific maps is referred to as the Zoning Code Maps. Zoning Code Maps enable the City to effectively coordinate the application of regulations by establishing zoning districts,

Specifc Plani s, Supplemental Districts, or other land designations through which geographic

planning objectives can be addressed and further enhance the regulatory tools provided by this

Zoning Code (Chapter 1A).

B. Maintenance and Access

1. Adoption & Maintenance of Zoning Code Maps

Zoning Code Maps shall be created pursuant to Sec. 13B.1.3. (Zoning Code Amendment) and

amended as established for each Zoning Code Map.

a. Zoning Code Maps

The maps established in this Division (Zoning Code Maps), maintained by the Department, published as layers of digital files that are part of its Geographic Information Systems

database, shall:

i. Delineate the boundaries of the various zoning districts, Specifc Plani s, Supplemental

Districts, Special Zones, and other types of land designations through which

regulations in this Zoning Code (Chapter 1A) are made applicable.

ii. Include all matters, notations, and representations.

iii. When adopted and approved, are incorporated and made a part hereof, as if fully set

forth herein, and collectively constitute the official Zoning Code Maps.

b. Record of Changes

All changes to Zoning Code Maps shall be made by updating the digital file for each change with the date of the change. All amendments to official Zoning Code Maps shall be

maintained by the Department, and made available to the public. Zoning Code Maps shall be marked pursuant to a system of identification established by the Department.

c. Scale of Map

Zoning Code Maps shall be maintained in the City’s adopted datum, maintained by the

Department of Public Works, Bureau of Engineering. Where a boundary is not a street,

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alley or lot line, or where property indicated on the Zoning Code Map is not subdivided

into lots and blocks, the boundary on the Zoning Code Map is determined by the scale and

projection contained on the map and any metadata included as part of the Geographic Information Systems database file.

d. Land Base Dataset

The Department of Public Works, Bureau of Engineering is responsible for reviewing

identifying, and updating the City's public and private land records, and establishes and

maintains the City's land base dataset used by the Department of City Planning. The

Department of City Planning shall make the necessary adjustment to the Zoning Code

Maps as updates to the land base dataset are issued.

e. Annexations

If the City's jurisdiction is amended, changes in the Zoning Code Map shall be identified by updating the Geographic Information Systems database file with the date of the change.

2. Accessing Zoning Code Maps

Zoning Code Maps can be accessed electronically through the Department’s Zoning

Information and Map Access System (ZIMAS), or on the Zoning Code Maps in the Department’s

Map Gallery on the Department website. Hard copies of Zoning Code Maps can be made

available by visiting one of the Department’s Development Services Centers and making a

reproduction request with payment of any applicable fees.

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A. Purpose

1. Zoning Districts

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In order to regulate the use and development of property, as provided for in this Zoning Code

(Chapter 1A), land is designated with the following districts for zoning purposes. The zone of a

lot is separated into two or more bracket sets [ ] in order to reinforce the separation of the built environment from the types of activities as two distinct permissions on a lot. The first bracket

set contains the zoning districts that determine the built environment, and the second bracket

set contains the zoning districts that determine the types of activities on a lot. Although

the zoning districts may refer, or have standards that are tied, to other districts, each is

independent and are combined in response to the variety of planning needs found throughout

the City.

[Form – Frontage – Standards] [Use – Density]

a. Form Districts are outlined in Article 2. (Form) .

b. Frontage Districts are outlined in Article 3. (Frontage) .

c. Development Standards Districts are outlined in Article 4. (Development Standards) .

d. Use Districts are outlined in Article 5. (Use) .

e. Density Districts are outlined in Article 6. (Density) .

2. Alternate Typologies

The zoning districts established in this Zoning Code (Chapter 1A) recognize that, in general,

the physical form of development need not be determined by its use. There are certain cases, however, in which the physical form that development takes is directly tied to a specific use or

activity. In those cases, Article 7. (Alternate Typologies) outlines a series of regulatory solutions that overrides specific regulations otherwise addressed by zoning districts applied to a lot.

Each Alternate Typology establishes eligibility parameters for each option, and what metrics it

supersedes from the applicable zoning districts.

3. Specific Plans & Supplemental Districts

In addition to the provisions of Paragraph 1. (Zoning Districts) above, additional regulations may be applied as outlined in Div. 8.1. (Specific Plans (SP)) and Div. 8.2. (Supplemental Districts) .

These are represented in a third bracket set of the zoning using the acronym "SP" for Specifc i

Plans or the acronyms established for the respective Supplemental District. The third bracket

set may include multiple Specifc Plani s or Supplemental Districts separated by a hyphen (-).

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4. Special Zoning

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a. In order to achieve specific planning objectives in designated areas having unique

characteristics, Special Zones may replace the zoning in Sec. 1.5.2.A.1. (Zoning Districts) and Supplemental Districts in Sec. 1.5.2.A.3. (Specific Plans & Supplemental Districts)

established above. Special Zones respond to unique conditions and stipulate land use

and development requirements or incentives tailored to distinctive qualities that may not

lend themselves to the regulations established in this Zoning Code (Chapter 1A), except as

outlined within each Special Zone.

b. The Special Zones outlined in Div. 8.3. (Special Zoning) shall serve as the designated zone,

in lieu of zoning districts, Specifc Plani s, and Supplemental Districts, where applied.

c. Lots zoned with Special Zones shall have a maximum of two bracket sets [ ]. The first

bracket set shall state the name of the Special Zone. The second bracket set may include

multiple Specifc Plani s or Supplemental Districts separated by a hyphen (-). In instances in

which a lot is zoned only with a Special Zone, only one bracket set shall be included.

5. Zoning of Annexed or Unzoned Land

a. All land or territory annexed to the City after the effective date of this Zoning Code

(Chapter 1A), where applied, is automatically classified [LF2-WH1-5] [A1-1L] unless the City Council specifically determines otherwise.

b. The City Council may establish specific zoning by ordinance for land or territory to be

annexed. The zoning ordinance may be adopted concurrently with the annexation. Unless the specific zoning is established by ordinance, the Zoning Map shall be amended

to indicate the land or territory annexed as [LF2-WH1-5] [A1-1L] without additional

proceedings.

c. Any land or territory in the City not indicated on the Zoning Map as being in any zone

shall be construed as being classified in the same zone that exists on a lot on the opposite

side of the street or highway of the subject land or territory, and the Zoning Map shall be

amended to indicate that zone without additional proceedings.

B. Boundaries

1. Street, Alley or Lot Lines

Zone boundaries occur at street, alley, or lot lines unless otherwise shown on the Zoning

Map, using the land base dataset, and where the indicated boundaries on the Zoning Map are

approximately a street, alley or lot line, the street, alley or lot line are the boundaries of the

zone.

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2. Street or Public Right-of-Way

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a. A street, alley, railroad or railway right-of-way, watercourse, channel, or body of water

included on the Zoning Map shall, unless otherwise indicated, be included within the zone

boundaries of the adjoining property on either side of the street, alley, railroad or railway

right-of-way, watercourse, channel or body of water.

b. Where the street, alley, public right-of-way, watercourse, channel, or body of water serves

as a boundary between two or more different zones, a line midway in the street, alley,

public right-of-way, watercourse, channel, or body of water, and extending in the general

direction of its longest dimension is the boundary between zones.

3. Vacated Street or Alley

a. In the event a dedicated street or alley shown on the Zoning Map is vacated, the property

formerly in the street or alley shall be included within the zone of the adjoining property

on either side of the vacated street or alley.

b. In the event the street or alley was a zone boundary between two or more different zones,

the new zone boundary is the former centerline of the vacated street or alley.

C. Amendments

1. Zone Changes

a. Process

The Zoning Map shall only be revised pursuant to Sec. 13B.1.4. (Zone Change) . For zone

changes involving Specifc Plani s, the Zoning Map may only be revised pursuant to Sec. 13B.1.2. (Specific Plan Adoption/Amendment) .

2. Zone Boundary Adjustments

a. Process

Whenever public necessity, convenience, general welfare or good zoning practice justifies

the action, the Director may approve, conditionally approve, or deny a zone boundary

adjustment, pursuant to Sec. 13B.5.2. (Adjustment), and make minor adjustments to the

location of a zone boundary to carry out the intent of this Section (Zoning Map) when:

i. Property as shown on the Zoning Map has been divided or approved for division into

parcels or lots and blocks by a fnal mapi, and the parcel or lot and block arrangement

does not conform to that anticipated when the zone boundaries were established;

ii. Property was redivided or approved for subdivision by a fnal mapi action into a

different arrangement of lots and blocks than indicated on the Zoning Map; or

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iii. Where uncertainty exists in applying the provisions of this Subsection B. (Boundaries)

or where revision is necessary to correct dimensional or mapping errors, the Director

may determine the location of the zone boundary.

b. Limitation

Zone boundary adjustments permitted pursuant to this Subsection B. (Boundaries) are

limited to a distance of no more than 50 feet. When the adjustment is requested prior to recordation, the Director’s decision does not become effective until after the fnal mapi has

been recorded with the Los Angeles County Recorder.

c. Dedications

The Director may require that the abutting streets, alleys, or highways be dedicated and

improved in conformance with the standards for improvement of streets, alleys, and highways, if it is determined that traffic on the abutting streets, alleys or highways would be increased or impeded as a result of the zone boundary adjustment. An offer to dedicate or filing of a bond in conformance with Sec. 10.1.4. (Dedication Procedure) and Sec. 10.1.5.

(Improvement Procedure) may be construed as compliance with these requirements.

d. Zoning Map

The Zoning Map shall conform with the Director’s decision after the conditions are

imposed, if any.

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A. Purpose

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Each lot shall have at least one primary street lot line based on a set of criteria established in Sec.

14.2.12.C.1. (Primary Street Lot Line) . However, a side street lot line may be re-designated into a

primary street lot line when the adjacent public way has been established as a primary street on

the Primary Street Map.

B. Boundaries

The Primary Street Map is composed of street segments made up of a line midway in the public

way, and extending in the general direction of its longest dimension between each intersection.

C. Amendments

The Primary Street Map shall only be revised pursuant to Sec. 13B.1.3. (Zoning Code Amendment) .

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A. Purpose

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The Local Affordable Housing Incentive Map identifies lots that are eligible to participate in the Local Affordable Housing Incentive Program established in Sec. 9.3.2. (Local Affordable Housing

Incentive Program), as well as which Local Incentive Program Set the individual lots are required to

utilize.

B. Boundaries

Any lot designated, using the Department of Public Works, Bureau of Engineering land base dataset, as eligible for the Local Affordable Housing Incentive Program pursuant to Sec. 9.3.2. (Local Affordable Housing Incentive Program) by providing restricted afordable unitf s as required by the applied Local Incentive Program Set. The Local Affordable Housing Incentive Map shall

establish the automobile parking incentive for which a housing development project is eligible.

1. Local Incentive Program Set

An eligible lot shall be designated with one of the Local Incentive Program Sets established in

Sec. 9.3.2.B.1. (Local Incentive Program Sets) .

2. Automobile Parking Incentive

An eligible lot shall be designated with one of the Automobile Parking Incentives established in

Sec. 9.3.2.C.4. (Automobile Parking Incentives) .

C. Amendments

The Local Affordable Housing Incentive Map shall only be revised pursuant to Sec. 13B.1.3. (Zoning

Code Amendment) .

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A. Purpose

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Lots identified in an identified planting area, as established in Sec. 1.5.5.B. (Boundaries), on the

Targeted Planting Map shall comply with the corresponding planting requirements in a separate

regulatory document named "Department of City Planning - Targeted Planting Lists" (Targeted

Planting List) as established by the Director of Planning.

B. Boundaries

Any land designated, using the Department of Public Works, Bureau of Engineering land base

dataset, as any of the following planting area designations in the Targeted Planting Map.

1. River Planting Area

Plants in these areas, and outlined in this category in the Targeted Planting List, shall be limited

to:

a. Native plants that occur naturally in a given geographic area, which can be trees, flowers,

grasses, or any other plants, included in the California Native Plant Library.

b. Species included in the Watershed Wise Plant List published by the Council for Watershed

Health.

c. Species included in the Los Angeles County River Master Plan's Landscaping Guidelines

and plant palettes comprised primarily of native plants suitable for a riparian habitat.

2. Filtration Planting Area

Trees planted in these areas, and outlined in this category in the Targeted Planting List, shall be low in water use, low in biogenic emissions, high in carbon and particulate matter filtration

qualities and retain foliage for more than six months of the year.

C. Amendments

The Targeted Planting Map shall only be revised pursuant to Sec. 13B.1.3. (Zoning Code

Amendment) .

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A. Purpose

City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

The Hillside Area Map identifies lots with topographical features subject to additional regulations intended to address the specific nature of hillside development. These additional regulations are

outlined in this Zoning Code (Chapter 1A) and are applicable by reference to this Zoning Code

Map.

B. Boundaries

Any land designated, using the Department of Public Works, Bureau of Engineering land base

dataset, as Hillside Area as shown in the shaded portion of the Hillside Area Map.

C. Amendments

The Hillside Area Map shall only be revised pursuant to Sec. 13B.1.3. (Zoning Code Amendment) .

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A. Purpose

City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

The Special Lot Line Map identifies any lot lines subject to zoning district provisions that apply to special lot lines that require specific identification, as established in Sec. 14.2.12.C.3. (Special Lot

Line) .

B. Boundaries

The Special Lot Line Map is composed of line segments, based on lot lines established in the

Department of Public Works, Bureau of Engineering land base dataset, designated as any of the

following types of special lot lines.

1. River Special Lot Line

A lot line which is adjacent to, or in the general vicinity of, a river, where buildings need to

provide a strong and active presence along the river.

2. Alley Special Lot Line

An alley lot line where buildings need to provide a strong and active presence along the alley.

C. Amendments

The Special Lot Line Map shall only be revised pursuant to Sec. 13B.1.3. (Zoning Code

Amendment) .

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A. Purpose

City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

The Alcohol Permission Area Map identifies lots that are subject to Sec. 5C.3.3. (Alcohol Sales

Program), which establishes permission levels and standards for uses involving the sale or

dispensing of alcoholic beverages.

B. Boundaries

Any land designated, using the Department of Public Works, Bureau of Engineering land base

dataset, as any of the following Alcohol Permission Area designations in the Alcohol Permission

Area Map.

1. Alcohol Sensitive Sales Area

2. Restaurant Beverage Area

3. Limited Restaurant Beverage Area

4. Restaurant & Bar Nightlife Area

C. Amendments

The City Council shall have the ability to establish and subsequently modify the Alcohol Permission

Area Map, pursuant to an adopted City Council Resolution. In adopting the resolution, the City Council must find that the establishment or modification is in conformity with public necessity,

convenience, general welfare and good zoning practice. The Director is authorized to revise the

Alcohol Permission Area Map as established in the adopted resolution. The Alcohol Permission Area Map shall not be altered or modified by an unauthorized person.

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A. Purpose

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The Inclusionary Housing Map identifies lots that require inclusionary housing projects to provide

restricted afordable unitf s pursuant to Sec. 5C.3.1. (Inclusionary Housing Program) . Any lot not

included on this map shall not be subject to those provisions.

B. Boundaries

Any lot designated, using the Department of Public Works, Bureau of Engineering land base

dataset, with the following designations.

1. Inclusionary Housing Areas

Lots that are subject to the Inclusionary Housing Program (Sec. 5C.3.1.) shall be designated

with one of the following options.

a. Inclusionary Rental (IR)

An Inclusionary Rental (IR) designation shall mean that a project involving the construction

of an inclusionary housing project that includes dwelling units that are for-rent shall be

subject to the applicable provisions in Sec. 5C.3.1. (Inclusionary Housing Program) .

b. Inclusionary Rental & For-Sale (IRF)

An Inclusionary Rental & For-Sale (IRF) designation shall mean that a project involving

the construction of an inclusionary housing project that includes dwelling units which

are for-rent and/or for-sale shall be subject to the applicable provisions in Sec. 5C.3.1.

(Inclusionary Housing Program) .

c. Community Plan Implementation Overlay (CPIO)

A Community Plan Implementation Overlay (CPIO) designation shall mean that a project

involving the construction of an inclusionary housing project shall be subject to the provisions in Sec. 5C.3.1. (Inclusionary Housing Program) and as further modified by an

applied Community Plan Implementation Overlay.

2. Affordability Requirement Set

Lots shall also be designated with one of the Affordability Requirement Sets as established in

Sec. 5C.3.1.C.3. (Inclusionary Program Set Designations) .

C. Amendments

The Inclusionary Housing Map shall only be revised pursuant to Sec. 13B.1.3. (Zoning Code

Amendment) .

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A. Purpose

City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

The Public Access Easement Map identifies lots in the City that are affected by the public access

easement standards established in Sec. 14.2.17. (Public Access Easements) .

B. Boundaries

The Public Access Easement Map is composed of line segments, based on lot lines and easement

lines established in the Department of Public Works, Bureau of Engineering land base dataset,

designated as a public access easement.

C. Amendments

The Public Access Easement Map shall only be revised pursuant to Sec. 13B.1.3. (Zoning Code

Amendment) .

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The Public Benefits Incentive Map identifies lots that are eligible to utilize the Public Benefits Menu established in Sec. 9.3.4. (Public Benefits Menu), as well as which Public Benefits Incentive Set the

individual lots are eligible to utilize.

B. Boundaries

1. The Public Benefits Incentive Map identifies lots designated, using the Department of Public

Works, Bureau of Engineering land base dataset, as eligible for the Public Benefits Menu in Sec. 9.3.4. (Public Benefits Menu) if a project on an eligible lot utilizes an applicable incentive program in Article 9. (Public Benefit Systems) and meets all requirements of the incentive program and Sec. 9.3.4. (Public Benefits Menu) . An eligible lot shall be designated with one of the Public Benefits Incentive Sets established in Sec. 9.3.4.C.3. (Public Benefits Incentive Sets) .

2. Where the Public Benefits Incentive Map shows “CPIO” or “SP” on a lot, the applicable Public

Benefits Incentive Set for that lot shall be established by or otherwise modified or replaced by

the applicable CPIO or Specifc Plani .

3. A lot shall be eligible for any additional Public Benefits Incentive Sets other than the incentive

set designated on the Public Benefits Incentive Map if specified in an incentive program in Div.

9.2. (Citywide Housing Incentive Programs) .

C. Amendments

The Public Benefits Incentive Map shall only be revised pursuant to Sec. 13B.1.3. (Zoning Code

Amendment) .

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A. Purpose

City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

The Inventory of Housing Element Sites Map identifies lots listed in the inventory of land suitable

for residential development developed pursuant to California Government Code Sec.65583 .

B. Boundaries

Any lot designated, using the Department of Public Works, Bureau of Engineering land base

dataset, that is listed on the Inventory of Housing Element Sites established in Appendix 4.1,

Appendix 4.2, Appendix 4.3 of the current 2021-2029 Housing Element, any candidate sites for

rezoning to address a shortfall, until those candidate sites are replaced through adoption of a

rezoning program adopted by the City Council to implement the City’s program to rezone for

adequate sites pursuant to California Government Code Sec. 65583(c)(1), and any sites rezoned

through such program.

C. Amendments

The City Council shall establish and amend the Inventory of Housing Element Sites Map pursuant

to an adopted City Council Resolution.

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A. Purpose

City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

The Prior Housing Element Sites Map identifies sites that have been listed in a previous Housing

Element cycle as suitable for residential development and are included in the current 2021-2029

Housing Element. Sites listed in the Prior Housing Element Sites Map are eligible for streamlined

review established in Sec. 9.2.6. (Housing Element Sites Streamlining Program) .

B. Boundaries

Any lot designated, using the Department of Public Works, Bureau of Engineering land base

dataset, that is listed as a Prior Housing Element Site in Appendix 4.1 of the current 2021-2029

Housing Element.

C. Amendments

The City Council shall establish and amend the Prior Housing Element Sites Map pursuant to an

adopted City Council Resolution.

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City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

A. Purpose

1. The Lower Income Rezoning Housing Element Sites Map identifies lots that are eligible

for streamlined review in Sec. 9.2.6. (Housing Element Sites Streamlining Program) for the

application of the minimum density requirements established in Sec. 6C.2.1. (Minimum

Dwelling Units Per Lot Area) .

2. The Lower Income Rezoning Housing Element Sites Map identifies lots rezoned as part of a

rezoning program to meet the Housing Element need for very low income households and

low income households allocated pursuant to California Government Code Sec. 65584 . The

inventory of these sites established by City Council Resolution shall be submitted to the state

each year as part of the Housing Element Annual Progress Report.

3. Sites identified on the Lower Income Rezoning Housing Element Sites Map shall comply with

California Government Code Sec. 65583.2(h) .

B. Boundaries

Any lot designated, using the Department of Public Works, Bureau of Engineering land base

dataset, and established as Lower Income Rezoning Sites, pursuant to City Council Resolution.

C. Amendments

The City Council shall establish and amend the Lower Income Rezoning Housing Element Sites

Map, pursuant to an adopted City Council Resolution. The Director is authorized to revise the Lower Income Rezoning Housing Element Sites Map to correct technical errors and reflect any

action that renders a site ineligible as a Lower Income Rezoning Site.

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A. Purpose

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The Transit Oriented Incentive Map identifies lots that are eligible to participate in the Transit

Oriented Incentive Program established in Sec. 9.2.5. (Transit Oriented Incentive Program) .

B. Boundaries

1. General

The Transit Oriented Incentive Map identifies lots designated, using the Department of Public

Works, Bureau of Engineering land base dataset, as eligible for the Transit Oriented Incentive

Program (Sec. 9.2.5.), if the project on the lot using the program provides the number

of restricted afordable unitf s required by the applicable incentive set and meets all other

requirements of the incentive program. An eligible lot shall be designated with one of the

Transit Oriented Incentive Sets established in Paragraph 3. (Transit Oriented Incentive Sets)

below.

2. Exclusions

a. Transit Oriented Incentive Sets shall not be mapped on lots in the boundary of the

Downtown Community Plan, the Boyle Heights Community Plan, the Harbor Gateway Community Plan, the Wilmington-Harbor City Community Plan, or the Cornfield Arroyo Seco Specific Plan.

b. Transit Oriented Incentive Sets shall not be mapped on lots located within a Very High Fire

Hazard Severity Zone, the Coastal Zone, or a Sea Level Rise Area.

c. Transit Oriented Incentive Sets shall not be mapped for any lot with an applied Use District

(Part 5B. ) listed in Div. 5B.7. (Industrial Use Districts), or, an applied Density District (Part 6B.)

of N or 1L.

3. Transit Oriented Incentive Sets

a. T-1A

i. The T-1A Transit Oriented Incentive Sets shall be applied to all lots, that in whole or in

part, meet the following criteria:

a) Are located in a higher opportunity area, and

b) Meet the distance to major transit stop criteria as provided in the table below:

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b. T-1B

i. The T-1B Transit Oriented Incentive Sets shall be applied to all lots that, in whole or in

part, meet the following criteria:

a) Are located in a moderate opportunity area or lower opportunity area, and

b) Meet the distance to major transit stop criteria as provided in the table below:

c. T-2A

i. The T-2A Transit Oriented Incentive Sets shall be applied to all lots that, in whole or in

part, meet the following criteria:

a) Are located in a higher opportunity area, and

b) Meet the distance to major transit stop criteria as provided in the table below:

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i. Transit Oriented Incentive Sets shall be applied to all lots that, in whole or in part, meet

the following criteria:

a) Are located in a moderate opportunity area and lower opportunity area, and

b) Meet the distance to major transit stop criteria as provided in the table below:

e. T-3A

i. The T-3A Transit Oriented Incentive Sets shall be applied to all lots that, in whole or in

part, meet the following criteria:

a) Are located in a higher opportunity area, and

b) Meet the distance to major transit stop criteria as provided in the table below:

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i. The T-3B Transit Oriented Incentive Sets shall be applied to all lots that, in whole or in

part, meet the following criteria:

a) Are located in a moderate opportunity area and lower opportunity area, and

b) Meet the distance to major transit stop criteria as provided in the table below:

g. Major transit stop, major transit stop type, and applicable incentive set based on distance,

are verified and analyzed separately. Major transit stop types and incentive sets reliant on the presence of a Rapid Bus do not need to use the Rapid Bus as the basis for first

identifying the major transit stop. For example, the Regular Plus Rapid Bus major transit

stop type could be based on two regular buses that constitute the major transit stop, plus

a Rapid Bus that stops at the major transit stop.

C. Amendments

1. The Director shall prepare and publish the Transit Oriented Incentive Map upon the adoption

of this Section (Transit Oriented Incentive Map) pursuant to the terms of this Section

(Transit Oriented Incentive Map) . Thereafter, the Director shall be authorized to amend the

designations of the Transit Oriented Incentive Sets on the Transit Oriented Incentive Map on an

annual basis in order to align with updated zoning and geographic data, including updates to

higher opportunity areas, moderate opportunity areas, and lower opportunity areas; updates

to transit service and planned transit lines and headways, or updates to the Very High Fire

Hazard Severity Zone, Sea Level Rise Area, or the Coastal Zone, provided that any amendments

comply with the criteria established in Subsection B. (Boundaries), above. The Director shall

have authority at any time to amend the Transit Oriented Incentive Map to correct errors

provided all other requirements of this Section (Transit Oriented Incentive Map) are met. Any

other amendments to the Transit Oriented Incentive Map shall be pursuant to Sec. 13B.1.3.

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2. The Transit Oriented Incentive Program may be superseded by a Specifc Plani, a Supplemental

District, or a Special Zone, or a zone change ordinance, including as part of a Community

Plan Update or Transit Neighborhood Plan, if the Specifc Plani, the Supplemental District, or

the Special Zone, or zone change ordinance, exceeds the development incentives or set aside percentages set forth in the Transit Oriented Incentive Program. In such a case, the area

covered by the superseding Specifc Plani, Supplemental District, Special Zone, or other zoning

ordinance shall not be subject to the update frequency provisions of Paragraph 1., above.

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The Mixed Income Housing Incentive Map identifies lots that are eligible to participate in various

mixed-income housing incentive programs, including the Opportunity Corridors Housing

Incentive Program established in Sec. 9.2.3. (Opportunity Corridors Housing Incentive Program)

and the Corridor Transitions Incentive Program established in Sec. 9.2.4. (Corridor Transitions Incentive Program), and identifies the highest housing incentive set in any applicable housing

incentive program that the individual lots are eligible to utilize.

B. Boundaries

1. General

The Mixed Income Housing Incentive Map identifies lots designated, using the Department

of Public Works, Bureau of Engineering land base dataset, as eligible for the Opportunity

Corridors Housing Incentive Program (Sec. 9.2.3.) or the Corridor Transitions Incentive

Program (Sec. 9.2.4.), if the project on the lot using the program provides the number of

restricted afordable unitf s required by the applicable incentive set and meets all other

requirements of the incentive program. An eligible lot shall be designated with one of the

incentive sets as provided in Paragraph 2. (Opportunity Corridors Incentive Sets) or Paragraph

3. (Corridor Transitions Incentive Sets), below.

2. Opportunity Corridors Incentive Sets

A lot eligible for participation in the Opportunity Corridors Housing Incentive Program,

pursuant to Sec. 9.2.3. (Opportunity Corridors Housing Incentive Program), shall be designated

with one of the Opportunity Corridors Incentive Sets in Subparagraph b. (OC-1), Subparagraph

c. (OC-2), or Subparagraph d. (OC-3), below.

a. Exclusions

i. Opportunity Corridors Incentive Sets shall not be mapped on lots in the boundaries

of the Downtown Community Plan, the Boyle Heights Community Plan, the Harbor

Gateway Community Plan, the Wilmington-Harbor City Community Plan, or the Cornfield Arroyo Seco Specific Plan.

ii. Opportunity Corridors Incentive Sets shall not be mapped on lots located within a

Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, the Coastal Zone, or a Sea Level Rise Area. Except

that lots that are in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones or the Coastal Zone that are

abutting or adjoining a lot that otherwise meets the criteria for one of the Opportunity

Corridors Incentive Sets, may be mapped with the same Opportunity Corridors

Incentive Set as the applicable abutting or adjoining lot.

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iii. Opportunity Corridors Incentive Sets shall not be mapped on a lot with an applied Use

District (Part 5B.) in Div. 5B.7. (Industrial Use Districts), or an applied Density District

(Part 6B.) of N or 1L.

b. OC-1

The OC-1 Opportunity Corridors Incentive Set shall be applied to any lot that meets all of

the following criteria:

i. Is located, in whole or in part, on a corridor with a street designation of Local,

Collector, Avenue I, Avenue II, Avenue III, Boulevard I, or Boulevard II with a service

frequency of 30 minutes or less between 6:00 to 9:00 AM and 3:00 to 7:00 PM in at

least one direction, and

ii. Is located in, in whole or in part, in a higher opportunity area.

c. OC-2

The OC-2 Opportunity Corridors Incentive Set shall be applied to any lot that meets all of

the following criteria:

i. Is located, in whole or in part, on a corridor with a street designation of Local,

Collector, Avenue I, Avenue II, Avenue III, Boulevard I, or Boulevard II that has high

quality transit service, and

ii. Is located, in whole or in part, in a higher opportunity area.

d. OC-3

The OC-3 Opportunity Corridors Incentive Set shall be applied to any lot that meets all of

the following criteria:

i. Is located, in whole or in part, on a corridor with a street designation of Avenue I,

Avenue II, Avenue III, Boulevard I, or Boulevard II within one-half mile from a Metro Rail

Station or Bus Rapid Transit Stop, and

ii. Is located, in whole or in part, in a higher opportunity area.

3. Corridor Transitions Incentive Sets

A lot eligible for participation in the Corridor Transitions Incentive Program, pursuant to Sec.

9.2.4. (Corridor Transitions Incentive Program), shall be designated with one of the Corridor

Transitions Incentive Sets in Subparagraph b. (CT-1), Subparagraph c. (CT-2), or Subparagraph

d. (CT-3), below.

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i. Corridor Transitions Incentive Sets shall not be mapped on a lot in the boundary

of the Downtown Community Plan (previously Central City North and Central

City Community Plan), the Boyle Heights Community Plan, the Harbor Gateway Community Plan, the Wilmington-Harbor City Community Plan, or the Cornfield Arroyo Seco Specific Plan.

ii. Corridor Transitions Incentive Sets shall not be mapped on lots located within a Very

High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, the Coastal Zone, or a Sea Level Rise Area.

iii. Corridor Transitions Incentive Sets shall not be mapped on a lot with an applied

Density District (Part 6B.) of N or 1L.

b. CT-1

The CT-1 Corridor Transitions Incentive Sets shall be applied to any lot that meets all of the

following criteria:

i. Is located, in whole or in part, within 750 feet of a lot mapped with an Opportunity

Corridors Incentive Set, measured from the lot line furthest from the corridor,

ii. Is located, in whole or in part, in a higher opportunity area, and

iii. Has an applied Use District (Part 5B.) listed in Div. 5B.2. (Agricultural Use Districts), Div.

5B.3. (Residential Use Districts), Div. 5B.4. (Residential-Mixed Use Districts) or Div. 5B.8.

(Public Use Districts), and does not have an applied Density District (Part 6B.) of 2, 3, 4,

6, 8, or 10.

c. CT-2

The CT-2 Corridor Transitions Incentive Sets shall be applied to any lot that meets all of the

following criteria:

i. Is located, in whole or in part, within 500 feet of a lot mapped with an Opportunity

Corridors Incentive Set, measured from the lot line furthest from the from the corridor,

ii. Is located, in whole or in part, in a higher opportunity area, and

iii. Has an applied Use District (Part 5B.) listed in Div. 5B.2. (Agricultural Use Districts), Div.

5B.3. (Residential Use Districts), Div. 5B.4. (Residential-Mixed Use Districts) or Div. 5B.8.

(Public Use Districts), and does not have an applied Density District (Part 6B.) of 2, 3, 4,

6, 8, or 10.

d. CT-3

The CT-3 Corridor Transitions Incentive Sets shall be applied to any lot that meets all of the

following criteria:

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i. Is located, in whole or in part, within 250 feet of a lot mapped with an Opportunity

Corridors Incentive Set, measured from the lot line furthest from the from the corridor,

ii. Is located, in whole or in part, in a higher opportunity area,

iii. Has an applied Use District (Part 5B.) listed in Div. 5B.2. (Agricultural Use Districts), Div.

5B.3. (Residential Use Districts), Div. 5B.4. (Residential-Mixed Use Districts) or Div. 5B.8.

(Public Use Districts), and does not have an applied Density District (Part 6B.) of 2, 3, 4,

6, 8, or 10.

iv. Does not contain designated historic resources, or a non-contributor. A lot with a

designated historic resource or a non-nontributor that meets all other criteria listed in

Sub-subparagraphs i, ii., and iii., above, shall be mapped with the CT-2 Incentive Set.

C. Amendments

1. The Director shall prepare and publish the Mixed Income Incentive Map upon the adoption

of this Section (Mixed Income Housing Incentive Map) pursuant to the terms of this Section

(Mixed Income Housing Incentive Map) . Thereafter, the Director shall be authorized to amend

the designations of the Opportunity Corridor Incentive Sets and the Corridor Transitions

Incentive Sets on the Mixed Income Housing Incentive Map on an annual basis in order to

align with updated zoning and geographic data, including updates to higher opportunity

areas, moderate opportunity areas, and lower opportunity areas; updates to transit service and

planned transit lines and headways, or updates to the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone,

Sea Level Rise Area, or the Coastal Zone, provided that any amendments shall comply with

the criteria established in Paragraph 2. (Opportunity Corridors Incentive Sets) and Paragraph

3. (Corridor Transitions Incentives Sets) of Subsection B. (Boundaries), above. The Director

shall have authority at any time to amend the Mixed Income Housing Incentive Map to correct

errors provided all other requirements of this Section are met. Any other amendments to

the Mixed Income Housing Incentive Map shall be pursuant to Sec. 13B.1.3. (Zoning Code

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