Los Angeles Zoning Code — LAMC Chapter 1A Div. 13B.3 Ministe

Sec. 13B.3.1. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW¶

A. Applicability

An Administrative review is a ministerial approval for applications that comply with all applicable regulations and standards of this code.
this Section applies where any provision of this code requires an Administrative review.

B. Initiation

An application for an Administrative review is filed with the Department.
An Administrative review is initiated as required in order to obtain a building permit.

c. Notice

1. Notice of Public Hearing

there is no public hearing required for an Administrative review, and therefore no notice of a public hearing is required.

D. Review

1. Review

the Department shall determine compliance with the applicable regulations and standards for projects requiring an Administrative review.

2. Clearance

clearance shall be issued as required pursuant to the applicable ordinance or building permit requirement.

e. Criteria for Compliance Review

the Department shall review the application for compliance with the applicable regulations and standards of this code or the applicable Specific Plan, including the zone standards, established development standards, and any supplemental use regulations.

F. Scope of Action

After the Administrative review determines that the application is in compliance with the applicable regulations and standards, the following actions must comply with the approved plans:

the erection, enlargement or maintenance of buildings;
Any development or construction work; or
issuance of a grading, building, demolition, or change of use permit.

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G. Appeals

there is no appeal.

H. Modification of Action

No modification is available.

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Sec. 13B.3.2. EXPANDED ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW¶

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A. Applicability

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B. Initiation

c. Notice

the following notice is required for the public informational

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D. Review

the Department shall determine compliance with the applicable regulations and standards for projects requiring an expanded Administrative review.

2. Clearance

A clearance shall be issued as required pursuant to the applicable ordinance or building permit requirement.

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3. Public Hearing

a. if the matter has a significant effect on neighboring properties, or if required where any provision of this code requires an expanded Administrative review and a public hearing, the Department may require an informational public hearing subject to giving notice in the manner specified in Subsection C. (Notice) .
b. For a one hundred percent affordable housing project participating in the Affordable Housing Streamlining Program, pursuant to Sec. 9.4.8. (Affordable Housing Streamlining Program) , no public hearing shall be held.

e. Criteria for Compliance Review

the Department shall review the application for compliance with the applicable regulations and standards of this code, any applicable Specific Plan, Supplemental District, or Special Zone, including the zoning standards, established development standards, and any supplemental use regulations.

F. Scope of Action

After the expanded Administrative review determines that the application complies with the applicable regulations and standards, the following actions must comply with the approved plans:

the erection, enlargement or maintenance of buildings;
Any development or construction work; or
issuance of a grading, building, demolition, or change of use permit.

G. Appeals

there is no appeal.

H. Modification Procedures

Modifications Equal to or Less than 10%
- a. A project approved pursuant to this Section (Expanded Administrative Review) may seek a modification to modify conditions of approval for the original action prior to the issuance of the certificate of Occupancy.
- b. For purposes of this Section (Expanded Administrative Review) , a “modification” means any changes in the proposed physical development or related conditions of approval that were approved in the original action by no more than 10 percent.
- c. A modification does not include the granting of any new rights or increased or additional incentives, nor does it include the granting of any new deviation from zoning regulations in this chapter or Chapter I. (General Provisions and Zoning) of this code.

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d. An application for a modification pursuant to this Section (Expanded Administrative Review) shall be filed with the Department before the original action expires and include development plans showing the requested modifications.
e. in approving a modification pursuant to this Section (Expanded Administrative Review) , the Department shall review the application for compliance with the applicable regulations and standards of this code or any applicable Specific Plan, Supplemental District, or Special Zone, including the zoning standards, established development standards, and any supplemental use regulations

2. Modifications Greater than 10%

Any request for a modification that exceeds the ten percent limitation will not be processed as a modification of the original action under this Subsection (Modification Procedures) and shall instead require a filing of a new expanded Administrative review Application pursuant to this Section (Expanded Administrative Review) .

Modifications for Projects Participating the Affordable Housing Streamlining Program

regardless of the modification rules established in Paragraph 1. (Modifications Equal to or Less than 10%) and Paragraph 2. (Modifications Greater than 10%) , above, a one hundred percent affordable housing project participating in the Affordable Housing Streamlining Program, pursuant to Sec. 9.4.8. (Affordable Housing Streamlining Program) , may request a modification of action only as provided in Sec. 13B.3.2. (Expanded Administrative Review) .

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