Article 12

Division 12.4 — DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS EXCEPTIONS

Los Angeles Zoning Code — LAMC Chapter 1A · 2025 edition · ingested 2026-07-08 · Los Angeles

Sec. 12.4.1. RETAINING WALLS EXCEPTIONS

The retaining wall standards in Sec. 4C.9.2. (Retaining Walls) do not apply to a retaining wall that received a final discretionary approval from the City under another provision of this Zoning Code (Chapter 1A) prior to March 9, 2005, the effective date of Ord. No. 176,445, pursuant to Sec. 13B.3.1.

(Administrative Review) .

Sec. 12.4.1. (Retaining Walls Exceptions) Established by Ord. 188,418, Eff. 01/20/2025, Oper. 01/27/2025

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Nonconformities | ARTICLE 12 Div. 12.4. (Development Standards Exceptions)

Sec. 12.4.2. SIGNS EXCEPTIONS

City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

Any existing nonconforming sign, as defined in Chapter IX. (Building Regulations), Sec. 91.6216. (Existing Signs) of this Code, may be continued. Structural, electrical, or mechanical modifications may

be made to a sign only as permitted in Chapter IX. (Building Regulations), Sec. 91.6216.4. (Alterations,

Repairs or Rehabilitation) of this Code.

Sec. 12.4.2. (Signs Exceptions) Established by Ord. 188,418, Eff. 01/20/2025, Oper. 01/27/2025

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Nonconformities | ARTICLE 12 Div. 12.5. (Use Exceptions)

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