Article 4 — DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS›Part 4A — INTRODUCTION
Los Angeles Zoning Code — LAMC Chapter 1A Div. 4A.1 Orientation
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 § 4A.1 · Text as of 2026-10-04
Sec. 4A.1.1. RELATIONSHIP TO ZONE STRING¶
A zone string is composed of the following districts:
[ FORM- FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ]
Standards District
the Development Standards District is a separate and independent component of each zone.
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Sec. 4A.1.1. (Relationship to Zone String) Established by Ord. 188,418, Eff. 01/20/2025, Oper. 01/27/2025
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Sec. 4A.1.2. HOW TO USE ARTICLE 4. (DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS)¶
A. Identify the Applicable Development Standards District
the third component in a zone string is the Development Standards District applied to a property.
B. Development Standards District Regulations
Development Standards District regulations are located in Part 4B. (Development Standards Districts) . each Development Standards District page identifies the requirements specific to that Development Standards District.
each standard or standards package on a Development Standards District page in Part 4B. (Development Standards Districts) provides a reference to Part 4C. (Development Standards Rules) where the standard or standards package is explained in detail. Additionally, Part 4C. (Development Standards Rules) includes general standards that apply across all Development Standards Districts. text in italics below a heading provides a definition of that heading
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Sec. 4A.1.2. (How to Use Article 4. (Development Standards)) Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
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Sec. 4A.1.3. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS DISTRICT NAMING CONVENTION¶
All Development Standards District names are identified as a number. All Development Standards Districts are numbered in the order they fall within this Article (Development Standards) .
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Sec. 4A.1.3. (Development Standards District Naming Convention) Established by Ord. 188,418, Eff. 01/20/2025, Oper. 01/27/2025
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