Los Angeles Zoning Code — LAMC Chapter 1A Div. 12.2 Form Exceptions

A. Building Setbacks

Where a building is nonconforming as to building setbacks, an addition to the existing building is allowed as new construction, provided that:

1. Additions located in the nonconforming setback do not encroach to a greater extent than the existing encroachment or reduce the nonconforming setback to less than 50 percent of that required by the dimensional requirements of the applied zone.

2. the total of all additions made since the building became nonconforming do not exceed, in height or length, the height or length of that portion of the adjoining nonconforming building that extends into the same setback.

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Sec. 12.2.1. (Coverage Exceptions) Established by Ord. 188,418, Eff. 01/20/2025, Oper. 01/27/2025

Nonconformities | Article 12 Div. 12.2. (Form Exceptions)

City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

A. Rural, Estate, & House Form Districts

in the Rural Form Districts (Div. 2B.1.) , Estate Form Districts (Div. 2B.2.) , and House Form Districts

(Div. 2B.3.) , an addition to a building or structure that is nonconforming as to floor area is allowed, provided that the addition conforms to all individual standards in this Zoning code (chapter 1A), except as may be approved or permitted pursuant to a discretionary approval. this exception is not available for lots in the coastal Zone, that are not located in a hillside area.

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Sec. 12.2.2. (Floor Area Ratio & Height Exceptions) Established by Ord. 188,418, Eff. 01/20/2025, Oper. 01/27/2025

Nonconformities | Article 12 Div. 12.3. (Frontage Exceptions)

City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A