Article 4 — DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS›Part 4A — INTRODUCTION
Los Angeles Zoning Code — LAMC Chapter 1A Div. 4A.2 General Rules
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.2 · Text as of 2026-10-04
Sec. 4A.2.1. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS¶
this Article (Development Standards) regulates site design including location and site characteristics, such as access, parking, landscape, environmental features and other site features. Development Standards Districts consist of a combination of regulations that are appropriate to a variety of contexts ranging from auto-oriented to pedestrian-oriented.
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Sec. 4A.2.1. (Development Standards) Established by Ord. 188,418, Eff. 01/20/2025, Oper. 01/27/2025
[ FOrM - FrONtAGe - STANDARDS ] [ USe - DeNSitY ] Div. 4A.2. (General Rules)
City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Sec. 4A.2.2. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS APPLICABILITY¶
A. General
All projects filed after the effective date of this Zoning code (chapter 1A) shall comply with the Development Standards Districts and rules in this Article (Development Standards) , as further specified in the applicability statement of each Section in Part 4C. (Development Standards 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 and Structures
Unless otherwise provided, Development Standards Districts (Part 4B.) 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 (Development Standards) 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 Development Standards District regulations unless otherwise specified by Div. 12.4. (Development Standards Exceptions) .
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Sec. 4A.2.2. (Development Standards Applicability) Established by Ord. 188,418, Eff. 01/20/2025, Oper. 01/27/2025
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