Los Angeles Zoning Code — LAMC Chapter 1A Div. 2A.2 General Rules

this Article (Form) regulates the placement, scale, and intensity of buildings and structures on a lot in order to ensure building forms are compatible with their context and promote projects that support community goals.

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Sec. 2A.2.1. (Form) Established by Ord. 188,418, Eff. 01/20/2025, Oper. 01/27/2025

[ FORM - FrONtAGe - StANDArDS ] [ USe - DeNSitY ] Div. 2A.2. (General Rules)

City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

A. General

All projects filed after the effective date of this Zoning code (chapter 1A) shall comply with the Form District standards in this Article (Form) , as further specified in the applicability statement of each Section in Part 2C. (Form Rules) . Form District standards only apply to the project activities listed in each Section's applicability statement in Part 2C. (Form Rules) . For vested rights, see Sec. 1.4.5. (Vested Rights) , and for continuance of existing development, see Sec. 1.4.6. (Continuance of Existing Development) .

B. Applicable Components of Lots, Buildings, & Structures

Unless otherwise provided, Form District (Part 2B.) standards apply to all portions of a lot and all buildings and structures on a lot.

c. Nonconformities

Article 12. (Nonconformities) may provide relief from the requirements of this Article (Form) for existing lots, site improvements, buildings, structures, and uses that conformed to the zoning regulations, at the time they were established, but do not conform to current district standards or use permissions. All project activities shall conform with Form District (Part 2B.) standards unless otherwise specified by Div. 12.2. (Form Exceptions) .

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Sec. 2A.2.2. (Form Applicability) Established by Ord. 188,418, Eff. 01/20/2025, Oper. 01/27/2025

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City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A