Article 2 — FORM›Part 2C — FORM RULES
Los Angeles Zoning Code — LAMC Chapter 1A Div. 2C.1 Lot Size
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 § 2C.1 · Text as of 2026-10-04
Sec. 2C.1.1. LOT AREA¶
Lot area is defined as the total area within the boundaries of a lot.
A. Intent
the intent of the standards of this Section (Lot Area) is to ensure that newly established lots are consistent in size with surrounding lots.
B. Applicability
lot area standards apply to any lot modification. When lot area standards apply, they apply to all lots subject to the lot modification.
c. Standards
No lot may have an area less than the minimum specified in the applied Form District (Part 2B.) .
D. Measurement
lot area is measured as the total area within the boundary of a lot.
lot area includes all portions of a lot allocated for required easements.
For measurement on portions of a lot required for land dedication, see Sec. 14.2.11. (Lot) .
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e. Relief
A reduction in required lot area of 20 percent or less may be granted in accordance with Sec. 13B.5.2. (Adjustment) .
A reduction in required lot area may be granted as a variance in accordance with Sec. 13B.5.3. (Variance) .
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Sec. 2C.1.1. (Lot Area) Established by Ord. 188,418, Eff. 01/20/2025, Oper. 01/27/2025
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Sec. 2C.1.2. LOT WIDTH¶
Lot width is defined as the length of primary street lot lines bounding a lot.
A. Intent
the intent of the standards of this Section (Lot Width) is to ensure that newly established lots are consistent in width with surrounding lots.
B. Applicability
lot width standards apply to any lot modification. When lot width standards apply, they apply to all lots subject to the lot modification.
c. Standards
No lot shall have a width less than the minimum specified by the applied Form District (Part 2B.) .
For the purpose of meeting minimum lot width standards, multiple lots may be grouped together as a lot when a lot tie affidavit is filed and approved by the Department of Building and Safety.
D. Measurement
lot width is measured following the geometry of all primary street lot lines that bound the lot.
Where a lot has two or more primary street lot lines facing different streets, both primary street lot lines shall meet the minimum lot width standard.
For measurement on portions of a lot required for dedication of land, see Sec. 14.2.11. (Lot) .
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Sec. 2C.1.2. (Lot Width) Established by Ord. 188,418, Eff. 01/20/2025, Oper. 01/27/2025
[ FORM - FrONtAGe - StANDArDS ] [ USe - DeNSitY ] Div. 2C.1. (Lot Size)
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e. Relief
A reduction in required lot width of 20 percent or less may be granted in accordance with Sec. 13B.5.2. (Adjustment) .
A reduction in required lot width may be granted as a variance in accordance with Sec. 13B.5.3. (Variance) .
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Sec. 2C.1.2. (Lot Width) Established by Ord. 188,418, Eff. 01/20/2025, Oper. 01/27/2025
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