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Article 12 — NONCONFORMITIES

Los Angeles Zoning Code — LAMC Chapter 1A Div. 12.6 Density Exceptions

Los Angeles Zoning Code — LAMC Chapter 1A · 2026-08 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Los Angeles

Cite as: Los Angeles Zoning Code — LAMC Chapter 1A § 12.6 · Text as of 2026-10-04

the expansion of floor area does not increase the degree of nonconformity as to any density standard. Only a change in the number of dwelling units impact the degree of nonconformity as to a density standard.

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Div. 12.6. (Density Exceptions) Established by Ord. 188,418, Eff. 01/20/2025, Oper. 01/27/2025

Nonconformities | Article 12 Div. 12.7. (Damaged or Earthquake Hazardous Buildings)

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