Division 12.2 — FORM EXCEPTIONS

A. Building Setbacks

City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

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.

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

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

A. Rural, Estate, & House Form Districts

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City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

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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 foor areal 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

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