Division 5C.3 — SPECIAL USE PROGRAMS

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Special use programs are established for uses that require a detailed and prescriptive set of performance standards for safe, orderly, and efficient operation, in addition to any general use standards and supplemental standards or findings that may be included in the Use District table.

A. Intent

The Inclusionary Housing Program is intended to ensure the development of housing that is affordable to a range of households at all income levels by requiring that a portion of all projects

involving the construction of dwelling units, referred to in this Section (Inclusionary Housing

Program) as an inclusionary housing project, pursuant to this program includes restricted

afordable unitf s. When implemented, this program will help to increase the availability of dwelling

units at all income levels, and help the City meet its share of regional housing needs in a manner

that is consistent with the General Plan and other City policies related to housing.

B. Applicability

1. The requirements of this Section (Inclusionary Housing Program) apply to a project involving

new construction, a major remodel, a use modifcationi, or a renovation, that will result in 10 or

more dwelling units on a lot included on the Inclusionary Housing Map, as established in Sec.

1.5.10. (Inclusionary Housing Map), and as outlined in the Subsections below.

2. The requirements of this Section (Inclusionary Housing Program) do not apply to a project

involving new construction, a major remodel, a use modifcationi, or a renovation, that will

result in 9 or fewer dwelling units. These projects are considered permitted if the applied Use District specifies the use permission level of “S” or “S*” for the dwelling use, but may be subject

to additional use standards as established in the applied Use District (Part 5B.) .

3. Lots that have not been designated on the Inclusionary Housing Map shall not be subject to

the requirements of this Section (Inclusionary Housing Program) .

4. An adaptive reuse project in accordance with Sec. 9.4.5. (Downtown Adaptive Reuse Program)

or Sec. 9.4.6. (Citywide Adaptive Reuse Program) shall not be subject to the requirements of

this Section (Inclusionary Housing Program) .

5. A project subject to this Section (Inclusionary Housing Program) shall be referred to as an

inclusionary housing project.

C. Inclusionary Standards

An inclusionary housing project shall comply with the following requirements in this Subsection

(Inclusionary Standards), or the requirements of an applicable Community Plan Implementation

Overlay, unless a project otherwise complies with the alternatives established in Subsection D.

(Inclusionary Alternatives) below.

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1. Inclusionary Rental (IR)

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An inclusionary housing project providing dwelling units which are for rent shall set aside the

minimum required restricted afordable unitf s for rent provided in the applicable Inclusionary

Program Set Designation. Dwelling units within the project which are for sale shall not be

subject to the minimum required restricted afordable unitf s.

2. Inclusionary Rental & For-Sale (IRF)

An inclusionary housing project providing dwelling units which are either rental, for-sale,

or a combination of both, shall set aside the minimum required restricted afordable unitf s as required by the designated Affordability Requirement Set. The designated Affordability

Requirement Set shall be determined for a lot by referring to the Inclusionary Housing Map.

3. Inclusionary Program Set Designations

An inclusionary housing project shall provide, at minimum, the percentage of restricted afordable unitf s specified in at least one of the income ranges listed in the applicable Affordability Requirement Set, as established below. The applicable Affordability Requirement

Set for an inclusionary housing project shall be based on the Inclusionary Housing Set the

project is located within on the Inclusionary Housing Map.

AFFORDABILITY REQUIREMENT SETS

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a. Calculating Required Units

The minimum percentage of required restricted afordable unitf s shall be calculated based

on the total number of dwelling units in the inclusionary housing project. Any number

resulting in a fraction shall be rounded up to the next whole number, and not calculated as specified in Sec. 6C.1.2. (Lot Area Per Household Dwelling Unit) or Sec. 6C.1.3. (Lot Area Per Efficiency Dwelling Unit) . Restricted afordable unitf s provided pursuant to this program may also count towards the affordable housing incentive programs established in Sec. 9.2.1. (Density Bonus) or Sec. 9.3.2. (Local Affordable Housing Incentive Program), provided

they comply with the requirements in those Sections.

b. For-Sale Units

Restricted afordable unitf s which are offered on a for-sale bases shall be subject to an

applicant agreement with the Los Angeles Housing Department that ensures that a for-sale unit that qualified the applicant for the Inclusionary Housing Program meets either of the

following conditions:

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i. The unit is initially occupied by a moderate income household, low income household,

very low income household, or extremely low income household, as required, and it is offered at an affordable housing cost, as that cost is defined in California Health and Safety Code, Sec. 50052.5. (Definitions) and is subject to an equity sharing agreement;

or

ii. The unit is purchased by a qualifed nonprofi it housing corporation pursuant to a

recorded contract that satisfies all of the requirements specified in the California

Revenue and Taxation Code, Sec. 402.1. (General Requirements), Paragraph (10). and

that includes all of the following:

a) A repurchase option that requires a subsequent purchaser of the property that

desires to resell or convey the property to offer the qualifed nonprofi it housing

corporation the right to repurchase the property prior to selling or conveying that

property to any other purchaser;

b) An equity sharing agreement, as specified in Paragraph 4. (Equity Sharing

Agreement) of Subsection E. (Records & Agreements) below; and

c) Affordability restrictions on the sale and conveyance of the property that ensure

that the property will be preserved for lower income housing for at least 45 years

for owner-occupied housing units and will be sold or resold only to moderate

income households, low income households, very low income households, or extremely low income households, as defined in California Health and Safety Code, Sec. 50052.5. (Definitions) .

c. Restricted Affordable Unit Size & Distribution

The size, construction finishes, and distribution of all required restricted afordable unitf s

shall be provided in accordance with any guidelines established by the Los Angeles

Housing Department.

4. Non Designated Lots

Lots that have not been designated on the Inclusionary Housing Map are not be subject to

the requirements of this Section (Inclusionary Housing Program) . Residential uses on non designated lots with an applied Use District assigning an S (Special Use Program) permission

level shall be permitted in accordance with Sec. 5A.3.2. (Permitted (P)), in addition to any

applicable general or supplemental use standards as indicated by an asterisk (*) in accordance

with Sec. 5A.3.3. (Use Standard Applies) .

D. Inclusionary Alternatives

In lieu of compliance with the requirements in Subsection C. (Inclusionary Standards) above, the requirements of this Section (Inclusionary Housing Program) may be satisfied by implementing

one of the following alternatives if approved pursuant to the applicable process in Subsection F.

(Procedures) below.

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1. In-Lieu Fee

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The affordability provisions of this program may be satisfied by the payment of an in lieu fee to

the City in lieu of constructing the restricted afordable unitf s within the inclusionary housing project. The fee is due and payable to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, established in Chapter 122. (Affordable Housing Trust Fund), Div. 5. (Finance) of the LAAC at the time of and in no event later than issuance of the first building permit, concurrent with and proportional to

project phases. The developer may defer payment of all or a portion of the in lieu fee until, but

no later than issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy, by payment of a deferral surcharge, as

established in Paragraph d. (Deferral Surcharge), below, with the in lieu fee. The in lieu fee shall

be determined by the City based on the following:

a. Fee

The amount of the in lieu fee shall be determined by the number of dwelling units

equivalent to 1.1 times the required number of on-site restricted afordable unitf s for the inclusionary housing project, in the same proportion of affordability, multiplied by the applicable affordability gap, as established in Paragraph b. (Affordability Gap) below.

b. Affordability Gap

The City shall identify the affordability gap for rental and ownership units of each

bedroom size (studio, one bedroom, two bedroom and three bedroom) for each required affordability level supported by a study (affordability gap study) that considers the

following:

i. Rental Units

For rental dwelling units, the study shall collect and determine, by unit type and affordability level, the following information from recently completed affordable housing projects funded by the City’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund: total

development costs and operating expenses. The study shall also determine the amount of permanent financing available based on restricted rents and prevailing interest rates. The difference between the total development cost and permanent financing amount shall be the affordability gaps per unit by unit type and affordability

level.

ii. For-Sale Units

For for-sale dwelling units, the study shall identify the market median sales prices by

unit type in the 34 Community Plan areas. It shall determine the restricted sales prices of for-sale units by unit type and affordability level. The difference between the market median sales price and the restricted sales price shall be the affordability gaps per unit by unit type and affordability level.

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c. Bi-Annual Fee Adjustment

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The City shall adjust the in lieu fee every two years, based on the results of a new affordability gap study. An affordability gap study, the proposed adjusted affordability gaps,

and the adjusted fees shall be published within two years of the date that the original affordability gaps study is released, and consecutively thereafter by the date that is two years after the release of the previous affordability gaps study. If the City does not meet

the deadline in this paragraph, the in lieu fee will remain set at the existing level until the

provisions of this paragraph are met.

d. Deferral Surcharge

The deferral surcharge will be assessed at the Wall Street Journal Prime Rate plus 200 basis

points at the time such fee is due, (at the issuance of the building permit). The deferral surcharge fee shall be deposited into the Affordable Housing Trust Fund established in Chapter 122. (Affordable Housing Trust Fund), Div. 5. (Finance) of the LAAC.

E. Records & Agreements

Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the following requirements shall be met.

1. Restricted Affordable Unit Covenants

For any inclusionary housing project that contains restricted afordable unitf s, a covenant

acceptable to the Los Angeles Housing Department must be recorded with the Los Angeles County Recorder, guaranteeing that the affordability criteria will be observed for at least 99

years, except as established in Subparagraph a., Subparagraph b., and Subparagraph c. below,

from the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy or a longer period of time if required by the construction or mortgage financing assistance program, mortgage assistance program, or

rental subsidy program. The following are exempt from the 99 year covenant length:

a. An inclusionary housing project in which 100 percent of all dwelling units, exclusive of

a manager unit or units, are restricted afordable unitf s, which are subject to a recorded affordability restriction of at least 55 years or utilize public subsidies that are tied to a specified covenant period. At minimum, all restricted afordable unitf s in the inclusionary

housing project shall be covenanted for at least 55 years; or

b. A mixed-income inclusionary housing project utilizing public subsidies that are tied to a

specified covenant period. At minimum, all restricted afordable unitf s in the inclusionary

housing project shall be covenanted for at least 55 years; or

c. Inclusionary housing projects financed by low-income housing tax credits. At minimum,

all restricted afordable unitf s in the inclusionary housing project shall be covenanted for at

least 55 years.

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2. Conflicts of Duration of Affordability Covenants

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If the duration of affordability covenants established in Paragraph 1. (Restricted Affordable Unit Covenants) above conflicts with the duration for any other government requirement, the

longest duration controls.

3. Right of Enforcement

Any covenant described in this Section (Inclusionary Housing Program) must provide for

a right of enforcement by the City, any tenant, and the owner of any building to which a

covenant and agreement applies.

4. Equity Sharing Agreement

An inclusionary housing project that has opted to an equity sharing agreement for for-sale

restricted afordable unitf s shall be required to enter into an agreement with the Los Angeles Housing Department as outlined below, unless it is in conflict with the requirements of another

public funding source or law.

a. Upon resale, the seller of the unit shall retain the value of any improvements, the down

payment, and the seller’s proportionate share of appreciation.

b. Except as provided in Subparagraph e. below, the local government shall recapture

any initial subsidy, as defined in Subparagraph c. below, and its proportionate share of appreciation, as defined in Subparagraph d. below, which amount shall be used within five years for any of the purposes described in the California Health and Safety Code Sec.

33334.2., Subdivision (e). that promote home ownership.

c. For purposes of the equity sharing agreement, the Los Angeles Housing Department’s

initial subsidy shall be equal to the fair market value of the home at the time of initial sale

minus the initial sale price to the moderate income household, plus the amount of any

down payment assistance or mortgage assistance. If upon resale the market value is lower

than the initial market value, then the value at the time of the resale shall be used as the

initial market value.

d. For purposes of the equity sharing agreement, the Los Angeles Housing Department’s

proportionate share of appreciation shall be equal to the ratio of the Los Angeles Housing

Department’s initial subsidy to the fair market value of the home at the time of initial sale.

e. If the unit is purchased or developed by a qualifed nonprofi it housing corporation the

Los Angeles Housing Department may enter into a contract with the qualifed nonprofi t i

housing corporation under which the qualifed nonprofi it housing corporation would

recapture any initial subsidy and its proportionate share of appreciation if the qualifed i

nonprofit housing corporation is required to use 100 percent of the proceeds to promote homeownership for lower income households as defined by California Health and Safety

Code, Sec. 50079.5. within the jurisdiction of the Los Angeles Housing Department.

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F. Procedures

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The Department of Building and Safety shall issue a building permit for any inclusionary housing

project that meets the requirements of this Section (Inclusionary Housing Program) .

1. Administrative Guidelines

An inclusionary housing project utilizing an alternative in Subsection D. (Inclusionary

Alternatives) above, shall also require approval from the Department of City Planning pursuant

to Sec. 13B.3.1. (Administrative Review) .

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A. Intent

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To allow for the efficient use and sharing of a residential structure which is a host’s primary

residence, without detracting from the surrounding residential character or the City’s available

housing stock.

B. Definitions

The following definitions shall apply to this Section (Home-Sharing Program) :

1. Administrative Guidelines

The Department of City Planning or Office of Finance may promulgate regulations, which may

include, but are not limited to, application requirements, interpretations, conditions, reporting

requirements, enforcement procedures, and disclosure requirements, to implement the

provisions, and consistent with the intent, of this Section (Home-Sharing Program).

2. Booking Service

A booking service is defined as any reservation or payment service provided by a person

that facilitates a short-term rental transaction between a person and a prospective guest or

transient user, and for which the person collects or receives, directly or indirectly through

an agent or intermediary, a fee in connection with the reservation or payment of services

provided for the transaction.

3. Citation

Citation includes any enforcement citation, order, ticket or similar notice of violation, relating

to the condition of or activities at a person’s primary residence or property, issued by the

Department of Building and Safety, Los Angeles Housing Department, Los Angeles Police

Department, or Los Angeles Fire Department, including an Administrative Citation issued

pursuant to Chapter I. (General Provisions and Zoning), Article 1.2. (Administrative Citations) of

this Code.

4. Extended Home-Sharing

Extended home-sharing is defined as home-sharing that is permitted for an unlimited number

of days in a calendar year.

5. Host

Host is defined as an individual who is registered for home-sharing pursuant to this Section

(Home-Sharing Program).

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6. Hosting Platform

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Hosting platform is defined as a person that participates in short-term rental business by

collecting or receiving a fee, directly or indirectly through an agent or intermediary, for

conducting a booking service transaction using any medium of facilitation.

7. Person

Person shall have the same meaning as that term is defined in Chapter II. (Licenses, Permits, Business Regulations), Sec. 21.7.2. (Definitions) of this Code.

8. Platform Agreement

Platform agreement is defined as a signed agreement between a hosting platform and the City,

which, among other things, provides that the platform will collect and submit the Transient

Occupancy Tax to the City on behalf of hosts and persons listed for short-term rentals.

9. Primary Residence

Primary residence is defined as the sole residence from which the host conducts home-

sharing and in which the host resides for more than six months of the calendar year.

10. Rental Unit

Rental unit is defined as a dwelling unit or residential structure, or portion thereof.

11. Short-Term Rental

Short-term rental is defined as a rental unit, rented in whole or in part, to any person(s) for use

of 30 consecutive days or less. Rental units within City-approved lodging uses shall not be

considered a short-term rental.

12. Transient

Transient shall have the same meaning as that term is defined in Chapter II. (Licenses, Permits, Business Regulations), Sec. 21.7.2. (Definitions) of this Code.

C. Home-Sharing Registration

To register a home-sharing, home-based business, the applicant shall provide the material below to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning within 45 days of when the application is first

submitted:

1. Information verifying the host’s identification and primary residence;

2. Identification of a local responsible contact person;

3. A list of all hosting platforms to be used;

4. Whether home-sharing is for an entire rental unit or a portion thereof;

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5. Any other information required by the instructions on the application or by the guidelines

promulgated by the Director of Planning; and

6. Payment of any filing fee required under Article 15. (Fees) .

D. Eligibility Requirements

The following requirements shall be met at the time of submitting an application for home-sharing

registration:

1. The applicant has obtained a Transient Occupancy Registration Certificate from the Office

of Finance pursuant to Chapter II. (Licenses, Permits, Business Regulations), Sec. 21.7.6.

(Registration) of this Code, unless the applicant exclusively lists their primary residence on

hosting platforms that have a platform agreement with the City of Los Angeles.

2. The proposed home-sharing is consistent with the provisions of this Subsection (Eligibility

Requirements) and is limited to the host’s primary residence.

a. A renter or lessee shall not engage in home-sharing without prior written approval of the

landlord. A renter or lessee shall provide copies of the landlord’s written approval to the City at the time of filing the application for registration. A landlord may proactively prohibit home-sharing by tenants at any or all of the owner’s properties by submitting a notification

in writing to the Department of City Planning.

b. A primary residence that is subject to affordable housing covenants, or Chapter XV. (Rent

Stabilization Ordinance) of this Code, or are income-restricted under city, state, or federal

law, is not eligible for home-sharing.

c. No primary residence which is the subject of any pending citation may be registered for

home-sharing.

d. No person may apply for or obtain more than one home-sharing registration or otherwise

operate more than one home-sharing rental unit at a time in the City of Los Angeles.

E. Expiration & Renewal

1. A home-sharing registration is valid for one year from the date of issuance. It may not be

transferred or assigned and is valid only at the host’s primary residence. A home-sharing

registration may be renewed annually if the host:

a. Pays the renewal fee;

b. Has complied with the provisions of this Section (Home-Sharing Program) for the past

year;

c. Provides information concerning any changes to the previous application for, or renewal

of, the home-sharing registration; and

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d. Submits home-sharing records described in Sec. 5C.3.2.H. (Host Requirements) below for

the last year to demonstrate compliance with this Section (Home-Sharing Program), unless

the host lists exclusively on a hosting platform with a platform agreement that includes a

provision for pass-through registration for applicants for a home-sharing registration.

2. The records described in Sec. 5C.3.2.H. (Host Requirements) below shall be made public to the

extent required by law.

F. Suspensions & Revocations

Notwithstanding any other provision to the contrary, the Director of Planning may require the suspension, modification, discontinuance or revocation of any home-sharing registration if it is

found that the host has violated this Section (Home-Sharing Program) or any other city, state, or

federal regulation, ordinance or statute.

1. Suspension

If a host receives two citations, the host’s home-sharing registration shall be suspended for

30 days, or as long as at least one citation is open, whichever is longer. The suspension shall become effective 15 days after the mailing of a Notice of Intent to Suspend the host. If a host initiates an appeal of either citation, the suspension will take effect only if the appeal is not

resolved entirely in the host’s favor.

a. A host may challenge a citation by submitting an appeal to the City department that issued

the citation and providing notice to the Department of City Planning as described in the

Administrative Guidelines.

b. Where no process is described in the citation, a host may challenge a citation by

submitting an appeal to the Director of Planning in accordance with the process in Sec.

13B.6.1. (Evaluation of Non-Compliance), with no further appeal to a commission or City

Council.

2. Revocation

If three citations have been issued to the host and have been sustained (after exhaustion of

any related remedies, including appeals) within a registration year, the host’s home-sharing

registration shall be revoked. The revocation of a host’s home-sharing registration shall become effective 15 days after the mailing of a Notice of Intent to Revoke to the host.

a. A host may challenge a Notice of Intent to Revoke by submitting an appeal to the

Director of Planning in accordance with the process in Sec. 13B.6.1. (Evaluation of Non-

Compliance), with no further appeal to a commission or City Council.

b. Pursuant to the revocation, the host shall be prohibited from participating in home-sharing

for one year from the effective date of the Notice of Intent to Revoke.

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3. Modification

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The Zoning Administrator may modify, discontinue or revoke any home-sharing registration

based upon an order to show cause, pursuant to Sec. 13B.6.2.A.1. (Zoning Administrator Authority), why any proposed modifications, discontinuances or revocations of any home sharing registration should not be issued. The Zoning Administrator shall provide notice to

the host or recorded owner and lessees of the host’s primary residence to appear at a public hearing at a time and place fixed by the Zoning Administrator to respond to the Zoning

Administrator's order to show cause.

G. Prohibitions

1. No person shall offer, advertise, book, facilitate or engage in home-sharing or short-term

rental activity in a manner that does not comply with this Section (Home-Sharing Program) .

2. No person or host may advertise a rental unit for short term rental or home sharing unless all

advertisements clearly list a City-issued home sharing registration number for that rental unit.

3. No host shall engage in home-sharing for more than 120 days in any calendar year unless

the City has issued the host an extended home-sharing registration pursuant to Subsection K.

(Extended Home-Sharing) below.

4. Accessory dwelling units for which a complete building permit application was submitted

on or after January 1, 2017, to the Department of Building and Safety pursuant to Sec.

13B.10.1.B.2(a) (General Provisions; Permits and Vesting of Development Plan) may not be

used for home-sharing, unless an applicant demonstrates the accessory dwelling unit is the

applicant’s primary residence.

5. No host shall offer, advertise, or engage in home-sharing in a non-residential building,

including but not limited to, a vehicle parked on the property, a storage shed, trailer or any

temporary structure, including, but not limited to, a tent.

6. If a host lists a primary residence on multiple listings on multiple hosting platforms, only one

listing shall be booked at any given time.

7. A host shall not rent all or a portion of their primary residence for the purposes of home sharing to more than one group of guests or under more than one booking, at any given time.

8. Home-sharing is not permitted in buildings that have been converted from units subject to

Chapter XV. (Rent Stabilization Ordinance) of this Code to single-unit dwellings until five years

after the date of conversion.

9. Except for allowable household business: home occupation uses, non-residential uses

including, but not limited to, sales or exchange of products, events that charge a fee, or the

promotion, display or servicing of any product shall not be permitted during home-sharing

activity.

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10. A host shall only advertise on a hosting platform that was listed on the host’s home-sharing

application form, unless the host has submitted a written request and received written

approval from the Department of City Planning to use another hosting platform.

11. No more than two overnight guests (not including children) are allowed per habitable room,

not including kitchens, during home-sharing activities.

12. There shall be no use of sound amplifying equipment, as that term is defined in Chapter XI.

(Noise Regulation), Sec. 111.01. (j). (Definitions) of this Code after 10:00 pm and no evening

outdoor congregations of more than eight people (excluding children) during home-sharing

activities. Home-sharing activities are subject to the noise regulations in Chapter XI. (Noise

Regulation) of this Code.

13. A host whose home-sharing registration has been suspended is prohibited from participating

in home-sharing for the duration of the suspension.

14. A host whose home-sharing registration has been revoked may not participate in home

sharing unless and until a new registration is authorized.

H. Host Requirements

1. A host, or owner of the host’s primary residence if the host does not own it, may be

responsible for any nuisance violations, as described in Sec. 13B.6.2. (Nuisance Abatement/

Revocation), arising at the host’s primary residence during home-sharing activities. Either the

host, or owner of the host’s primary residence if the host does not own it, may be assessed a minimum inspection fee, as specified in Chapter IX. (Building Regulations), Sec. 98.0412.

(Inspection Fees) of this Code for each site inspection.

2. The host shall keep and preserve, for a minimum period of three years, all records regarding

each home-sharing stay, including the length of stay and the price paid for each stay, and any

other records required by Administrative Guidelines promulgated by the Director of Planning.

3. On the home-sharing registration application, a host shall acknowledge and consent to Office

of Finance and other City agencies’ inspection of records at all reasonable times and places for

purposes of enforcement of this Section (Home-Sharing Program) .

4. The host shall fully comply with all the requirements of Chapter II. (Licenses, Permits, Business

Regulations), Article 1.7. (Transient Occupancy Tax) of this Code.

5. The host shall pay a per-night fee for each night of home-sharing, which will be deposited

into the Short Term Rental Enforcement Fund per the requirements in Sec. 5.576. (Creation

and Administration of the Short-Term Rental Enforcement Trust Fund) of the LAAC. The

City Council shall adopt, by resolution, a per-night fee based on an analysis of the cost of

implementing, maintaining, and enforcing this Section (Home-Sharing Program) .

6. Every host shall provide and maintain working fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and carbon

monoxide detectors, in compliance with fire, life and safety codes; information related

to emergency exit routes on the property and contact information, including the contact

information of the host or a designated responsible agent of the host.

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7. Every host that lists a primary residence located in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone

designated pursuant to California Government Code Sec. 51178. (Moderate, High, and Very

High Fire Hazard Severity Zones) shall include in all host listings and post written notices on

any patio or deck that smoking is not permitted in any exterior of the property.

8. Every host shall provide a code of conduct to guests that includes the relevant provisions of

this Section (Home-Sharing Program) and other information to address behavioral, safety,

security, and other matters, as required in the Department of City Planning Administrative

Guidelines.

9. Every host shall authorize any hosting platform on which their primary residence is listed

to provide to the City the host listing and other information described in Paragraph 4. of

Subsection I. (Hosting Platform Responsibilities) below.

10. Every host shall consent to receive all City notices and citations regarding their home-sharing

registration by U.S. mail.

I. Hosting Platform Responsibilities

1. Hosting platforms shall not process or complete any booking service transaction for any

person, unless the person has a valid home-sharing registration number issued by the City.

2. Hosting platforms shall not process or complete any booking service transaction for any host

listing that has exceeded the authorized 120-day limit in one calendar year, unless the host has

obtained an extended home-sharing approval.

3. Within 45 days of the effective date of this Section (Home-Sharing Program), hosting platforms

with listings located in the City shall provide to the Department of City Planning the contact

information for an employee or representative responsible for responding to requests for

information, including requests related to possible violations of this Section (Home-Sharing Program) . Hosting platforms that commence listings in the City after the effective date shall

provide this information prior to facilitating home-sharing activity or providing booking

services within the City.

4. Subject to applicable laws, a hosting platform with listings in the City shall provide to the

Department of City Planning, on at least a monthly basis, in a format as specified by the City,

the home-sharing registration number of each listing, the name of the person responsible for

each listing, the street address of each listing and, for each booking that occurs within the

reporting period, the number of days booked.

5. In the event a hosting platform has entered into an agreement with the Office of Finance to

collect and remit transient Occupancy Tax pursuant to Chapter II. (Licenses, Permits, Business

Regulations), Article 1.7. (Transient Occupancy Tax) of this Code, and a host has assigned the

responsibilities for the collection and remittance of the transient Occupancy Tax to the hosting

platform, then the hosting platform and the host shall have the same duties and liabilities,

including but not limited to the collection and remittance of the tax to the City on a monthly

basis.

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6. Exception

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The provisions of this Subsection I. (Hosting Platform Responsibilities) shall not apply to a

hosting platform whenever it,

a. Complies with the Administrative Guidelines, issued by the Department of City Planning

and approved by resolution of the City Council, that describe how the hosting platform

shall satisfy the hosting platform responsibilities in this Subsection I. (Hosting Platform

Responsibilities), or

b. Enters into a platform agreement, the terms of which shall be set forth in a master platform

agreement approved by the City Council, that establishes the manner in which the hosting

platform supports the City's enforcement of this Section (Home-Sharing Program) and

meets the purposes of the hosting platform responsibilities in this Subsection I. (Hosting

Platform Responsibilities) . Each individual platform agreement shall be approved by the

City Council.

J. Enforcement of Violations

1. The provisions in this Subsection (Enforcement of Violations) shall be in addition to any

criminal, civil, or other legal remedy established by law that may be pursued to address

violations of this Section (Home-Sharing Program) .

2. Any person who has failed to comply with the provisions of this Section (Home-Sharing

Program) may be subject to the provisions of Chapter I. (General Provisions and Zoning), Sec.

11.00. (Provisions Applicable to Code) of this Code. The owner or operator of any property

used for home-sharing, including the host or owner of any host's primary residence, may be assessed a minimum inspection fee, as specified in Chapter IX. (Building Regulations), Sec.

98.0412. (Inspection Fees) of this Code for each site inspection.

3. The Director of Planning may, at any time, require the modification, discontinuance, or

revocation of any home-sharing registration in the manner prescribed in Subsection F.

(Suspensions & Revocations) above.

4. The Administrative Citation Enforcement (ACE) program in Chapter I. (General Provisions

and Zoning), Article 1.2. (Administrative Citations) of this Code may be utilized to issue Administrative Citations and impose fines pursuant to this Section (Home-Sharing Program) .

The citation shall be served by personal service or by depositing in the mail for delivery by the

United States Postal Service, in a sealed envelope, postage prepaid, addressed to the operator of the short-term rental, the host, or the property owner, if different than the operator or host,

shown on the County’s last equalized property tax assessment roll. Fines for violations of this

Section (Home-Sharing Program) shall be as follows:

a. Hosting platform: a $1,000 fine per day shall be imposed for any of the following

violations:

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i. Completing a booking service transaction for each listing without a valid City home sharing registration number or pending registration status number.

ii. Completing a booking service transaction for each listing where more than one

property is affiliated with a single host, or each listing where the host’s home address

does not match the listing location.

iii. Completing a booking service transaction for any listing for a rental unit where the

host’s home-sharing or extended home-sharing registration has been revoked or

suspended by the City.

iv. Completing a booking service transaction for any rental unit lacking extended home

sharing approval that has exceeded the authorized 120-day limit for hosting short term rentals in one calendar year.

b. Owner of primary residence or host or person:

i. A daily fine of $500, or two times the nightly rate charged, whichever is greater,

for advertising a rental unit for the purposes of short-term rental in violation of this

Section (Home-Sharing Program) .

ii. A daily fine of $2,000, or two times the nightly rent charged, whichever is greater, for

each day of home-sharing activity beyond the 120 day limit in a calendar year, unless

the host has a valid extended home-sharing registration.

iii. For all other violations of this Section (Home-Sharing Program), the administrative fine

shall be levied according to the amounts described in Chapter I. (General Provisions

and Zoning), Sec. 11.2.04. (a)(2) (Administrative Fines) of this Code. The square footage for the use in calculating the fine shall be the amount of indoor space to which the

transient guest has access. If the square footage is unable to be ascertained, it shall be

deemed to be between 500 and 2,499 square feet.

c. The fine amounts listed above shall be updated annually, from the date of effective date of

this ordinance, according to the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U).

K. Extended Home-Sharing

For hosts who participate in extended home-sharing, the following shall apply:

1. Application & Eligibility Requirements

a. Ministerial Approval

Extended home-sharing may be approved by the Director of Planning if, in addition to the

eligibility requirements for home-sharing, all of the following requirements are met:

i. The host maintains a current home-sharing registration and has maintained a home sharing registration for at least six months or has hosted for at least 60 days based on

substantial evidence provided by the host or hosting platform.

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ii. No more than one citation was issued within the prior three years.

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iii. The host provides proof of mailing of a notification concerning commencement of

extended home-sharing, which includes a Director of Planning-issued publication

outlining the complaint process, to abutting owners and occupants on a form

provided by the Department of City Planning.

b. Discretionary Approval

A discretionary review of an extended home-sharing application is required if the host

complies with Sub-subparagraph i. of Subparagraph a. (Ministerial Approval) above, but

two citations have been issued within the prior three years.

c. If the Director of Planning finds that the matter may have a significant effect on

neighboring properties, the Director may set the matter for public hearing. Written

notice of the hearing shall be sent by First Class Mail at least 21 days prior to the

hearing to the applicant, owners, and tenants of the property involved, owners and

tenants of all properties abutting the proposed extended home-sharing activity, the

City Councilmember representing the area in which the property is located, and the

applicable Neighborhood Council. If the Director determines that the matter will not have a significant effect on neighboring properties, no hearing shall be held.

d. The extended home-sharing application may only be approved if, in addition to the

eligibility requirements for home-sharing, all of the following requirements are met, to the

satisfaction of the Director:

i. The host provides proof of mailing of a notification, which includes a Director of

Planning-issued publication outlining the complaint process, to abutting owners and

occupants on a form provided by the Department of City Planning.

ii. In consideration of any comments received by the public on the application, the

Director finds the use is in substantial conformance with the following findings:

a) That the extended home-sharing will enhance the built environment in the

surrounding neighborhood or will perform a function or provide a service that is essential or beneficial to the community, City, or region;

b) That the extended home-sharing operations and other significant features will

be compatible with and will not adversely affect or further degrade adjacent

properties, the surrounding neighborhood, the availability of housing, or the public

health, welfare, and safety;

c) That the extended home-sharing substantially conforms with the purpose, intent,

and provisions of the General Plan, the applicable community plan, and any

applicable Specifc Plani ; and

d) That there is no substantial evidence of continued nuisance behavior from the

location.

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e. If no appeal is filed within 15 days from the date of the Director’s determination approving

or denying an extended home-sharing application, the Director’s decision is final. An appeal to the Area Planning Commission may be filed by the applicant or any abutting owner and occupant. An appeal shall be filed at the public counter of the Department of

City Planning within 15 days of the date of the Director’s decision. The appeal shall set forth specifically how the appellant believes the Director’s findings and decision are in

error. The Area Planning Commission may grant, conditionally grant, or deny the appeal.

The failure of the Area Planning Commission to act upon an appeal within 75 days after

the expiration of the appeal period, or within an additional period as may be agreed upon

by the applicant and the Director, shall be deemed a denial of the appeal and the original action on the matter shall become final.

i. Ineligibility

If the host’s home-sharing registration has been suspended or revoked, the host is not eligible to apply for extended home-sharing for two years from the effective date

of the revocation or suspension or as long as a citation remains open or unresolved,

whichever is later.

ii. Expiration & Renewal

An extended home-sharing registration is valid for one year from the date of issuance.

An extended home-sharing registration is subject to the same expiration and renewal

terms described in Subsection E. (Expiration & Renewal) above and may be renewed

annually if the host meets the same renewal requirements in that Subsection.

iii. Revocations

An extended home-sharing approval shall be revoked if there are two citations within a

registration year in accordance with the process set forth in Subsection F. (Suspensions

& Revocations) above. Pursuant to the revocation, the host shall be prohibited from participating in home-sharing for two years from the effective date of the Notice of

Revocation or as long as a citation remains open or unresolved, whichever is later.

L. Administration & Regulations

No person shall fail to comply with the Administrative Guidelines.

M. Effective Date

This effective date of this Section (Home-Sharing Program) is July 1, 2019.

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A. Intent

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To enable regulations for alcohol sales to be applied through an opt-in program that serves as an

alternative to traditional conditional use permit in compliance with the California Constitution.

Alternative permission areas allow for the sale or dispensing of alcoholic beverages to be tailored

to local neighborhoods and districts in accordance with the needs of the surrounding economic

and social context, while protecting public health, safety, and welfare.

B. Applicability

1. For establishments on lots identified as being within an Alcohol Permission Area, as established

in Sec. 1.5.9. (Alcohol Permission Area Map), all uses involving the sale or dispensing of

alcoholic beverages (eating & drinking: alcohol service, and retail: alcohol uses) shall be

subject to the use permission levels and performance standards as established in Subsection C. (Alcohol Permission Area Standards) below that correspond to the specified Alcohol

Permission Area designation.

2. Establishments on lots not designated as being within a specific Alcohol Permission Area as

established in Sec. 1.5.9. (Alcohol Permission Area Map) shall require review and approval

by the Zoning Administrator for the permission to sell or dispense of alcoholic beverages in

accordance with Paragraph 5. (Unmapped/Noncompliant Establishments) of Subsection G.

(Process) below.

3. If the establishment or property has been the subject of Nuisance Abatement/Revocation

pursuant to Sec. 13B.6.2. (Nuisance Abatement/Revocation) resulting in the revocation of any

permit or imposition of any corrective conditions, all uses involving the sale or dispensing

of alcoholic beverages shall require review and approval by the Zoning Administrator in

accordance with Paragraph 5. (Unmapped/Noncompliant Establishments) of Subsection G.

(Process) below.

4. If the establishment is proposing to modify or expand existing alcohol service to an

outdoor dining area, the operator may be permitted pursuant to the Outdoor Dining

Area Administrative Alcohol Authorization Process in Paragraph 6. (Outdoor Dining Area

Administrative Alcohol Authorization) of Subsection G. (Process), below.

C. Alcohol Permission Area Standards

The allowance of eating & drinking: alcohol service and retail: alcohol uses shall be subject to the

permission levels, performance standards, security standards, and supplemental procedures, which

are applicable based on the designated Alcohol Permission Area as established in the table below.

The standards are described fully in Subsection D. (Performance Standards), Subsection E. (Security

Standards), and Subsection F. (Supplemental Procedures) below. Proposed uses shall be reviewed

and permitted by their corresponding procedures as established in Subsection G. (Process) below.

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Performance Standards (see Subsection D. )

Security Standards (see Subsection E. )

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D. Performance Standards

The following standards apply if "Applicable" is provided for the Alcohol Permission Area for that

performance standard type.

1. In Conjunction With Restaurant

Eating & drinking: alcohol service uses shall only be permitted in conjunction with a restaurant

which complies with all of the following provisions:

a. The establishment is a restaurant, which shall include an operational kitchen where food is

prepared on-site and with a full menu containing an assortment of foods. Food service is

available at all times during operating hours.

b. The restaurant shall not include drive-through facilities.

c. All food and beverages, except for takeout or delivery orders, shall be delivered to tables by

an employee.

d. The restaurant has a business tax registration certificate issued by the City of Los Angeles.

e. Outdoor food and beverage service shall be limited to seated patrons.

2. Lodging Establishments

The restaurant providing alcohol service shall not be located in a lodging establishment.

3. Food Halls/Courts

There shall be no shared seating between the restaurant providing alcohol service uses and

other restaurants.

4. Amount of Patron Seating

The restaurant providing alcohol service shall have between a minimum of 10 patron seats and

a maximum of 150 patron seats. Any patron seating provided in an outdoor dining area that

has less than 75 percent enclosure (regardless of covered area percentage), or less than 25

percent covered area (regardless of enclosure percentage), shall not be counted toward the

maximum number of patron seats allowed.

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5. Booth/Group Seating

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Where booth or group seating is provided, no walls or partitions separating the booth or

seating area from the main dining room shall be installed which exceed 48 inches in height

above the surface on which occupants’ feet are intended to rest. This requirement shall not

apply to any booth or group seating provided in an outdoor dining area that has less than 75

percent enclosure (regardless of covered area percentage), or less than 25 percent covered

area (regardless of enclosure percentage).

6. Private Dining & Banquet Rooms

Where a private dining or banquet room is provided, a minimum of 50 percent of the vertical surface area of that portion, extending up to six feet above the floor, of any wall or partition

separating the private dining or banquet room from the main dining room shall be composed

of a transparent surface and ensure the occupants are visible to persons looking into the

private dining or banquet room. Hours of operation may be further limited by a use standard

listed in the Use District table for the applied Use District (Part 5B.) .

7. Hours of Operation

Daily hours of operation shall be limited to the hours between 7:00 am and 11:00 pm for both

indoor and outdoor areas. There shall be no after-hours use of the restaurant, other than for

routine clean-up and maintenance.

8. Alcohol License Type

The restaurant shall operate under a valid Type 41 or Type 47 license as issued by the California

Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.

9. Gross Sales Limit

The establishment shall operate with gross annual sales of alcohol not in excess of 45 percent

of the establishment’s total sales.

10. Serving of Alcohol

The serving of alcoholic beverages shall be subject to the following requirements:

a. All service of alcoholic beverages shall be conducted by an employee.

b. The establishment shall not sell distilled spirits by the bottle, or wine or champagne bottles

that exceed 750 milliliters.

11. Fixed Bar Areas

The establishment shall only use fixed bars that are depicted on floor plans submitted to the

Department of City Planning. Portable bars are prohibited.

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12. Live Entertainment

Live entertainment, karaoke, or disc jockeys on the premises are prohibited.

13. Dance Floors

Dance floors or other designated dance areas on the premises are prohibited.

14. Pool/Billiard Tables

Pool tables and billiard tables are prohibited.

15. Patron Access Requirements

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The establishment shall not impose any of the following patron restrictions or requirements:

a. Minimum drink purchase required of patrons.

b. Charge for admission.

c. Age limitation restricting access to any portion of the restaurant.

d. No more than 50 percent of the entire restaurant may be closed to the public for private

events at a given time. Any portion of the restaurant used for private events shall be subject

to all the same applicable standards.

16. Adult-Oriented Activities

The establishment shall not engage in any of the following adult-oriented activities:

a. Activities established in Sec. 5D.6.13. (Sexually Oriented Business) .

b. Solicitation or acceptance of any alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverage from any customer

by any employee while working.

c. Engage any employee for the specific purpose of sitting with or otherwise spending time

with customers while on the premises.

17. Alcohol-Oriented Events

The establishment shall not organize or participate in organized events where participants

or customers pre-purchase tickets or tokens to be exchanged for alcoholic beverages at the

restaurant.

18. Proximity to Agricultural or Residential Use Districts

For establishments on lots abutting or across an alley from a lot with an applied Agricultural

Use District (Div. 5B.2.) or Residential Use District (Div. 5B.3.) :

a. Outdoor seating shall be limited to the ground story and surrounding grade only; and

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b. A wholly enclosed building, at least eight feet in height above-grade and extending the full

length of the outdoor dining area, shall be located between the outdoor dining area and a

lot with an applied Agricultural Use District (Div. 5B.2.) or Residential Use District (Div. 5B.3.)

that may or may not be separated by an alley. The wholly enclosed building shall extend at

minimum along the full length of the outdoor dining area. This requirement shall not apply

to outdoor dining areas that comply with Sec. 5C.2.4.B. (Eating & Drinking: All) or outdoor

dining permitted on a public sidewalk by a revocable permit issued by the Department of

Public Works, Bureau of Engineering.

19. “Good Neighbor” Standards

All participating establishments shall be responsible for maintaining conformance with the

following “good neighbor” standards:

a. Debris & Litter

The establishment shall maintain the premises and adjoining rights-of-way free of debris

and litter.

b. Graffiti Abatement

Within 24 hours of its occurrence, all graffiti on the property under the restaurant’s control

shall be removed or painted over to match the color of the surface to which it is applied.

c. Waste Receptacles

All trash and recycling bins under control of the restaurant shall be kept closed and locked

at all times when they are not in use, and shall be maintained such that they do not overflow.

d. Entertainment Equipment

Entertainment equipment, including televisions monitors/screens, music/speakers shall be

prohibited outdoors, and shall be limited to indoor ambient sound at a low volume that is

not audible outside of the building.

20. On-Site Notices & Information

All participating establishments shall provide the following on-site notices and information on

the premises:

a. City-Issued Placard

A placard pursuant to this Section (Alcohol Sales Program) issued by the Department

of City Planning shall be posted by the establishment in an area clearly visible to the

public, indicating that it is subject to the requirements and restrictions applicable to the

designated Alcohol Permission Area.

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b. Copy of Alcohol Sales Program

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A copy of this Section (Alcohol Sales Program) shall be retained on the premises at all

times and produced upon request by the Los Angeles Police Department, the Department

of Building and Safety, the Department of City Planning, or the California Department of

Alcoholic Beverage Control.

c. Complaint Number

A telephone number and email address shall be maintained for complaints or concerns

regarding the operation of the establishment. The phone number and email address shall

be provided on the establishment's website or, if there is no website, on its social media

pages. The phone number and email address also shall be posted on a sign at least 8.5 × 11 inches in size, which shall be updated to reflect any changes, at the following locations:

i. Entry, visible to pedestrians; and

ii. Customer service desk, front desk or near the reception area, and visible to patrons.

d. Complaint Response Time

The establishment shall respond to complaints within 24 hours. The establishment shall

maintain a log of all calls and emails, detailing the date the complaint was received, the

nature of the complaint, and the manner in which the complaint was resolved. This log

shall be made available to the Department of Building and Safety upon request.

E. Security Standards

The following standards apply if "Applicable" is provided for the Alcohol Permission Area for that

security standard type.

1. Interior Illumination

Within the establishment, the interior shall be adequately illuminated so as to make discernible

all objects and persons, or have a minimum average surface illumination of 2.0 footcandles

(21.5 lx).

2. Exterior Illumination

In addition to the requirements in Sec. 4C.10.1.C.2. (Lighting Quantity), all exterior portions of

the site shall be adequately illuminated in the evening so as to make discernible the faces and

clothing of persons utilizing the space, or have a minimum average surface illumination of 0.2

footcandles (2.15 lx). Lighting shall be installed in conformance with Sec. 4C.10.1.C.1. (Light

Trespass) .

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3. Surveillance System

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A camera surveillance system shall be installed and in operation at all times to monitor the

interior, entrance, exits and exterior areas, in front of and around the premises. Recordings

shall be maintained for a minimum period of 30 days.

4. Loitering

Loitering is prohibited in all areas under the control of the establishment. A "No Loitering or

Public Drinking" sign that is a minimum of 4 × 6 inches shall be posted outside next to every

exit.

5. Electronic Age Verification

An electronic age verification device shall be retained on the premises available for use during

operational hours. This device shall be maintained in operational condition and all employees

shall be instructed in its use.

6. Patron & Employee Conduct

The establishment shall monitor both patron and employee conduct on the premises, and take

all reasonable steps to ensure that the conditions and activities on the premises and within the parking areas under its control do not adversely affect or detract from the quality of life for the

adjoining residents, property owners, and businesses. Reasonable steps include, but are not

limited to:

a. Requesting that those persons engaging in conduct that constitutes a nuisance cease such

conduct, unless the owner or operator has reasonable cause to believe such request may

jeopardize personal safety;

b. Contacting the Los Angeles Police Department or other law enforcement agency if the

owner or operator’s attempts to abate the nuisance conduct have been unsuccessful, or

if the owner or operator has reasonable cause to believe such attempts may jeopardize

personal safety; and

c. Taking timely preventive actions to address conditions that facilitate loitering and other

nuisance activity on the premises, such as removing furniture from areas adjacent to the

entry of the restaurant, or prohibiting persons from using any portion of the premises for

the installation or operation of a temporary business or other use.

7. On-Duty Authority

A minimum of one on-duty manager with authority over the activities within the establishment

shall be on the premises at all times that the establishment is open for business. The on-duty

manager’s responsibilities shall include the monitoring of the premises to ensure compliance

with all applicable state laws, LAMC requirements and the conditions imposed by the California

Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. The establishment shall be responsible for

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discouraging illegal and criminal activity on the subject premises and any exterior area under

its control.

8. “Responsible Beverage Service” (RBS) Training

Within the first six months of the date of approval in accordance with the applicable

process established in Subsection G. (Process) below, all employees involved with the sale

of alcohol shall enroll in a training program as required by the California Department of

Alcoholic Beverage Control and/or the Los Angeles Police Department, such as the California

Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control “Responsible Beverage Service” (RBS) training

program. Upon completion of such training, the establishment shall request the California

Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control or Los Angeles Police Department to issue a letter

identifying which employees completed the training. Said letter shall be maintained on the

premises and shall be made available to the City upon request. All required training shall be

conducted for each new hire within three months of the start of employment.

F. Supplemental Procedures

In addition to the procedures established in Sec. 13B.3.1. (Administrative Review) or pursuant to

Sec. 13B.2.2. (Class 2 Conditional Use Permit), whichever is applicable, the following supplemental

procedures shall be carried out when "Applicable" to is provided for the Alcohol Permission Area:

1. Notice of Application

The City Council District office, the Los Angeles Police Department, and the Certified Neighborhood Council within which the establishment is located shall be notified by the Department of City Planning at the time an application is filed. If the establishment is not within the boundaries of a Neighborhood Council, then notification to only the applicable City Council District office shall be sufficient.

2. Preliminary Outreach

Prior to filing the application, the applicant shall conduct outreach by presenting information about the establishment at one or more Certified Neighborhood Council meetings,

Business Improvement District meetings, or other meetings of such established community organization if the establishment is not within either a Certified Neighborhood Council or Business Improvement District boundary. Presentations shall include a flyer or other summary

including the establishment name, contact information, projected opening date, menu and

alcohol to be sold (beer, wine, and/or distilled spirits).

3. Provisional Approval

The sale of beer and wine within the establishment shall be limited to a one year provisional

period that begins the day following the date of approval by the Department of City Planning

and ends after 365 days. Upon completion of the one year provisional period, the Department

shall conduct a review of the establishment's compliance with this section and any validated

complaint received by the City and take actions consistent with the following:

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a. Validated Complaints

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Validated complaints are complaints that were either submitted by the public through

a City complaint portal or initiated as a result of City-initiated inspections regarding

violations of the provisions applicable to the designated alcohol permission area, and

which result in an Order to Comply issued by the Department of Building and Safety, or

citations issued by the Los Angeles Police Department, or any other City enforcement related action.

b. Four or Fewer Validated Complaints

If an establishment receives four or fewer validated complaints upon completion of the

one year provisional period, the establishment shall be allowed to continue participating in

the Alcohol Sales Program pursuant to this Section (Alcohol Sales Program) . The restaurant

shall continue to be subject to the provisions applicable to the designated Alcohol

Permission Area.

c. Five or More Validated Complaints

If an establishment receives five or more validated complaints upon the completion of the

one year provisional period, the provisional approval by the Department of City Planning

shall be terminated. If the establishment wishes to continue the sale or dispensing of

alcoholic beverages, it shall only be permitted with approval by the Zoning Administrator,

pursuant to Sec. 13B.2.2. (Class 2 Conditional Use Permit) .

G. Process

1. Alcohol Sensitive Sales Area

a. For establishments on lots identified as being within an Alcohol Sensitive Sales Area, retail:

alcohol uses are not permitted.

b. Eating & drinking: alcohol service uses shall be provided in conjunction with a

restaurant which complies with all of the performance standards provided in Subsection

D. (Performance Standards) and shall require review and approval by the Zoning

Administrator, pursuant to Sec. 13B.2.2. (Class 2 Conditional Use Permit) for permission

to sell or dispense alcoholic beverages in accordance with Paragraph 5. (Unmapped/

Noncompliant Establishments) below.

2. Limited Restaurant Beverage Area

a. For establishments on lots identified as being within a Limited Restaurant Beverage Area,

eating & drinking: alcohol service uses shall be permitted by the Department of City

Planning, pursuant to Sec. 13B.3.1. (Administrative Review), when in compliance with the

applicable provisions established for the Limited Restaurant Beverage Area in Sec. 5C.3.3.C.

(Alcohol Permission Area Standards) .

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b. For establishments that do not seek administrative review pursuant to Sec. 13B.3.1.

(Administrative Review), permission to sell or dispense alcoholic beverages shall require

review and approval by the Zoning Administrator, pursuant to Sec. 13B.2.2. (Class 2

Conditional Use Permit) in accordance with Paragraph 5. (Unmapped/Noncompliant

Establishments) below.

3. Restaurant Beverage Area

a. For establishments on lots identified as being within a Restaurant Beverage Area, eating

& drinking: alcohol service uses may be permitted by the Department of City Planning,

pursuant to Sec. 13B.3.1. (Administrative Review), when in compliance with the applicable

provisions established for the Restaurant Beverage Area in Sec. 5C.3.3.C. (Alcohol

Permission Area Standards) .

b. For establishments that do not seek administrative review pursuant to Sec. 13B.3.1.

(Administrative Review), permission to sell or dispense alcoholic beverages shall require

review and approval by the Zoning Administrator, pursuant to Sec. 13B.2.2. (Class 2

Conditional Use Permit) in accordance with Paragraph 5. (Unmapped/Noncompliant

Establishments) below.

4. Restaurant & Bar Nightlife Area

a. For establishments on lots identified as being within a Restaurant & Bar Nightlife

Area, alcohol service may be permitted to sell or dispense alcoholic beverages by the

Department of City Planning, pursuant to Sec. 13B.3.1. (Administrative Review), when in

compliance with the applicable provisions established for the Restaurant & Bar Nightlife

Area in Sec. 5C.3.3.C. (Alcohol Permission Area Standards) .

b. For establishments that do not seek administrative review pursuant to Sec. 13B.3.1.

(Administrative Review), permission to sell or dispense alcoholic beverages shall require

review and approval by the Zoning Administrator, pursuant to Sec. 13B.2.2. (Class 2

Conditional Use Permit) in accordance with Paragraph 5. (Unmapped/Noncompliant

Establishments) below.

5. Unmapped/Noncompliant Establishments

For establishments on lots that do not have an Alcohol Use Permission Area designation, or establishments on lots identified as being within Alcohol Sales Area but do not seek

compliance with the provisions applicable to the designated Alcohol Permission Area, or

that have had a permit revoked or had corrective conditions applied as a result of Nuisance

Abatement/Revocation pursuant to Sec. 13B.6.2. (Nuisance Abatement/Revocation), eating

& drinking: alcohol service and retail: alcohol uses shall require review and approval by the

Zoning Administrator, pursuant to Sec. 13B.2.2. (Class 2 Conditional Use Permit) for the sale or

dispensing of alcoholic beverages and be subject to the following:

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a. Supplemental Findings

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In addition to the findings otherwise required by Sec. 13B.2.2. (Class 2 Conditional Use

Permit), the Zoning Administrator shall also consider:

i. Whether the granting of the application will result in an undue concentration of uses

that dispense alcoholic beverages within a 1,000-foot radius of the lot according

to the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control’s guidelines for undue

concentration.

ii. The existing crime rate nearby, especially those crimes involving public drunkenness,

the illegal sale or use of narcotics, drugs or alcohol, disturbing the peace, and

disorderly conduct, and whether revocation or nuisance proceedings have been

initiated for any similar use in the area.

iii. Whether the proposed use will not detrimentally affect nearby Residential Use Districts

(Div. 5B.3.) or sensitive uses.

b. Multiple Approvals

With the exception of retail: alcohol, permission for multiple approvals to allow alcohol

service for three or more tenant spaces may be applied for under a single conditional use

permit entitlement, subject to the following:

i. Tenant spaces are maintained under a single ownership within a unified complex

comprising a combined foor areal of 10,000 square feet or greater on the same site.

ii. The entitlement application for multiple conditional use permits shall be subject to

processes and procedures required by Sec. 13B.2.2. (Class 2 Conditional Use Permit) .

iii. Project review, as established in Sec. 13B.2.2.H. (Modification of Entitlement), shall be

completed for each individual tenant space resulting in approval for each individual

tenant space prior to the establishment of the proposed use within the subject tenant

space.

iv. Applications shall detail the square footage of each tenant space, suite or unit number,

hours of operation, and specific nature of proposed use for each tenant-operator

space.

v. Each individual tenant space shall be separately addressed with applicable site-specific

conditions. Any change in tenant-operator shall be required to apply for approval of plans as established in Sec. 13B.2.2.H. (Modification of Entitlement), in order to

evaluate the applicability of existing conditions and review any potential changes in

site operations and conditions.

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c. Process Exemption

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Establishments that have outdoor dining areas that comply with Sec. 5C.2.4.B. (Eating &

Drinking: All) shall be exempt from conditional use approval or a plan approval for the

purposes of providing an outdoor dining area.

6. Outdoor Dining Area Administrative Alcohol Authorization

a. Eligibility Criteria & Standards

On-site alcohol service provided in conjunction with an eating & drinking use involving the

sale of food for on-site consumption may be provided in an outdoor dining area on private

property and/or in the public right-of-way through an administrative alcohol authorization,

pursuant to Sec. 13B.3.1. (Administrative Review), provided the establishment meets all of

the following eligibility criteria and standards:

i. The establishment is not located on a lot identified as being within an Alcohol Sensitive

Sales Area.

ii. The outdoor dining area complies with Sec. 5C.2.4.B. (Eating & Drinking: All) or is

permitted on a public sidewalk by a revocable permit issued by the Department of

Public Works, Bureau of Engineering

iii. The eating & drinking establishment has a valid approval for the alcohol service use

they wish to expand from the Department of City Planning or have existing alcohol

sales with no conditional use approval prior to March 1, 1977;

iv. The eating & drinking establishment has a license to sell alcohol from the California

Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control;

v. The eating & drinking establishment is not subject to any enforcement mechanisms set

forth in Sec. 5C.2.4.B. (Eating & Drinking: All) that upon further investigation by the City, result in citation, the imposition of fines or penalties, or revocation;

vi. The eating & drinking establishment has not been the subject of a wage claim, on or

after January 31, 2024, under Chapter XVIII. (Employee Wages and Protections), Article 8. (Los Angeles Office of Wage Standards Ordinance) of this Code.

b. Performance Standards

i. Any fixed or portable bars located in an outdoor dining area shall not used as a point of

sale;

ii. All alcohol shall be delivered to and served at tables by employees;

iii. All patrons shall be seated.

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c. Deemed Approved with LA Al Fresco Authorization

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i. Establishments that have a valid LA Al Fresco Authorization issued or renewed as

of January 31, 2024 and have not been previously revoked for violations shall be

considered deemed approved and authorized to continue alcohol service operations

of the outdoor dining area in compliance with the eligibility criteria and standards set

forth in Subparagraph a. (Eligibility Criteria & Standards), above.

ii. No fee shall be charged for administrative verification of Al Fresco deemed approved

status. Deemed approved status must be obtained within six months of the

expiration of the previously-issued temporary authorization (LA Al Fresco Temporary

Authorization).

d. Expanded Outdoor Dining Area Clearance

i. Establishments that did not receive deemed approved status through the LA Al

Fresco Temporary Authorization shall be authorized to serve in outdoor dining areas

pursuant to an Expanded Outdoor Dining Area Clearance issued in compliance with

the eligibility criteria and standards set forth in Subparagraph a. (Eligibility Criteria &

Standards), above.

ii. The “Building Permit Clearance - Minor” fee pursuant to Sec. 15.3.2. (Ministerial Action

Fees) of this Code shall be charged for an Expanded Outdoor Dining Area Clearance.

H. Records & Agreements

1. Case File Material

Upon submission of an application for the Alcohol Sales Program, the applicant shall submit the following with the application, which shall be kept as part of the case file:

a. A floor plan and site plan to the Department of City Planning demonstrating compliance

with the requirements and standards as established for the Alcohol Use Permission Area

designation;

b. When the establishment is in a Limited Restaurant Beverage Area, a flyer or other summary

including the establishment name, contact information, projected opening date, menu and

alcohol to be sold (beer, wine, and/or distilled spirits) prepared and presented for outreach

purposes;

c. When the establishment is in a Limited Restaurant Beverage Area, proof of outreach

conducted pursuant to Paragraph 2. (Preliminary Outreach) of Subsection F. (Supplemental Procedures) above which shall include an official agenda listing the establishment as

intending to apply for the Alcohol Sales Program or a letter on organization letterhead

attesting to the appearance or presence of the applicant before the Board of the local Certified Neighborhood Council, Business Improvement District, or established

community organization pursuant to Paragraph 2. (Preliminary Outreach) of Subsection F.

(Supplemental Procedures) above; and

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d. A revocable permit from the Department of Public Works, Bureau of Engineering, is

required for any outdoor dining area located in the public right-of-way. A copy of the

approved revocable permit, including a plan and any conditions thereto, shall be provided

to the Department of City Planning prior to placing any seating in the public right-of-way.

e. Establishments seeking to expand an existing alcohol approval to an outdoor dining area

and that are eligible for approval through an Outdoor Dining Area Administrative Alcohol

Authorization shall submit materials required pursuant to Paragraph 6. (Outdoor Dining

Area Administrative Alcohol Authorization) of Subsection G. (Process) above.

2. Covenant & Agreement

a. Prior to approval by the Department of City Planning pursuant to Sec. 13.B.3.1.

(Administrative Review), or by the Zoning Administrator pursuant to Sec. 13B.2.2. (Class

2 Conditional Use Permit), a Covenant and Agreement acknowledging and agreeing to

comply with all applicable performance and security standards or conditions of approval

shall be recorded with the Los Angeles County Recorder. The Covenant and Agreement

shall run with the land and shall be binding for any subsequent owners, heirs or assigns. After recordation, a certified copy bearing the recorder’s number and date shall be

provided to the Department of City Planning.

b. This Paragraph (Covenant & Agreement) does not apply to projects authorized pursuant to

Sec. 5C.3.3.G.6. (Outdoor Dining Area Administrative Alcohol Authorization) .

3. Mandated Inspections

The City shall have the authority to conduct inspections to verify compliance with any and all

of the requirements and standards as established in this Section (Alcohol Sales Program) . Upon

payment of fees pursuant to Chapter I. (General Provisions and Zoning), Sec. 19.04. (Fees for Sign Off or Clearance Requests) of this Code, the applicant is subject to the following:

a. Within the first 24 months of the approval by the Department of City Planning, pursuant

to Sec. 13B.3.1. (Administrative Review), or by the Zoning Administrator, pursuant to

Sec. 13B.2.2. (Class 2 Conditional Use Permit), an inspector shall conduct a site visit to

assess compliance with, or violations of, any of the applicable provisions of this Section (Alcohol Sales Program) . A second inspection shall take place within 36 months of the first

inspection.

b. The owner and operator shall be notified in writing of the deficiency or violation and

required to correct or eliminate the deficiency or violation. Multiple or continued

documented violations or Orders to Comply issued by the Department of Building

and Safety which are not addressed within the time prescribed may result in additional

corrective actions taken by the City.

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If an establishment is issued three citations for violating the provisions applicable to the

designated Alcohol Permission Area in any two-year period, the approval by the Department of

City Planning shall be terminated and the establishment shall be made ineligible to participate in the Alcohol Service Program for a period of five years commencing on the date of the third

citation. If the establishment wishes to continue the sale or dispensing of alcoholic beverages,

it shall only be permitted with approval by the Zoning Administrator, pursuant to Sec. 13B.2.2.

(Class 2 Conditional Use Permit) .

a. A citation shall include citations issued by the Los Angeles Police Department or Orders to

Comply issued by the Department of Building and Safety.

b. The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control shall be notified by the Los

Angeles Police Department or other enforcement agency of the issued citations.

5. Modification of Establishment

The owner or the operator of the establishment shall reapply for approval by the Department

of City Planning, pursuant to Sec. 13B.3.1. (Administrative Review), if there is:

a. A change in State alcohol license type;

b. A change in the ownership or the operator of the establishment; or,

c. A modification to the floor plan, including, but not limited to, foor areal or number of

seats, or a modification to outdoor seating. However, establishments that are eligible for

an Outdoor Dining Area Administrative Alcohol Authorization pursuant to Paragraph 6.

(Outdoor Dining Area Administrative Alcohol Authorization) of Subsection G. (Process)

above shall not be required to reapply for approval pursuant to Sec. 13B.3.1. (Administrative

Review) and may request approval through Outdoor Dining Area Administrative Alcohol

Authorization instead.

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A. Intent

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To increase access to healthy food in neighborhoods and expand opportunities for small-scale entrepreneurs through a set of performance standards that ensure the safe, orderly, and efficient

operation of farmer's markets.

B. Performance Standards

1. Retail: farmers' market, certifedi activities are limited to two days per week, and limited to the

hours of operation specified by the applied Use District (Part 5B.) .

2. Operator shall be limited to certified producers, non-profit organizations, and local

government agencies.

3. If selling fruits, nuts, or vegetables, the producer is authorized by the County Agricultural

Commissioner to sell directly to consumers these products that are produced upon the land which the certified producer farms and owns, rents, leases or sharecrops.

4. If selling eggs, honey, fish and other seafood and freshwater products, live plants, and other

agricultural products, the market operator and producer secure all necessary licenses, certificates and health permits which are required to sell these products directly to consumers,

provided these products are raised, grown, caught, and processed, if necessary, in California.

5. Safety barricades shall be provided to separate and protect vendors and their customers from

moving vehicles wherever active motor vehicle use areas and farmer's market activities are not

separated by a permanent curb.

6. Trash containers shall be provided during the hours of operation.

7. Any portion of the lot used for market activities shall be cleaned at the close of hours of operation. For purposes of this Section (Certified Farmers' Market) only, “cleaned” shall include,

but not be limited to, the removal of stalls, materials, debris and trash, etc., used in conjunction

with market activities.

8. (EBT) card payments shall be accepted by all vendors for all hours of operation. A Food and

Nutrition Service (FNS) Number issued by the United States Department of Agricultural shall be available at the public’s request as proof of Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card acceptance.

9. Certification of the Certified Farmers’ Market and contact information for the operator shall

be posted at the main entry, and otherwise available at the public’s request. The contact

person shall be available during the hours of operation and shall respond to any complaints.

The operator shall keep a log of complaints received, the date and time received, and their

disposition.

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A. Intent

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To accommodate the seasonal retail sale of ornamental pumpkins and Christmas trees through a set of performance standards that ensure the safe, orderly, and efficient operation of temporary

market activities on a lot.

B. Performance Standards

1. The operator of such sale of pumpkins and/or Christmas trees shall pay a business tax and post

a $200 clean-up deposit with the City’s Office of Finance prior to any lot preparation or sales.

2. Pumpkin Sales

This use, including construction or preparation of the lot, fencing, trailers, tents, storage,

equipment, installations, and sales is permitted between October 15th and October 31st

inclusive. The lot must be cleaned and restored to its original condition by November 14th.

Failure to do so will result in forfeiture of the clean-up deposit.

3. Christmas Tree Sales

This use, including construction or preparation of the lot, fencing, trailers, tents with aggregate

area up to 600 sq. ft., storage, equipment, installations, and sales is permitted between

December 1st and December 25th inclusive. The lot must be cleaned and restored to its

original condition by January 8th. Failure to do so will result in forfeiture of the clean-up

deposit.

4. Pumpkin & Christmas Tree Sales

This use, including construction or preparation of the lot, fencing, trailers, tents, storage,

equipment, installations, and sales of pumpkins is permitted between October 15th and

October 31st inclusive. The lot must be cleaned of pumpkins and accessory materials by

November 7th. Thereafter, the lot must be maintained secure, clean, and not utilized. Existing

fencing, trailers, and equipment may be maintained on the lot until the sale of Christmas trees

commencing on December 1st through December 25th inclusive. The lot must be cleaned

and restored to its original condition by January 8th. Failure to do so will result in forfeiture of

the clean-up deposit.

5. Any lights to illuminate the site shall be arranged to reflect the light away from any lots zoned

with a Residential Use District (Div. 5B.3.) or Residential-Mixed Use District (Div. 5B.4.), except

that this restriction does not apply to frosted light bulbs of 100 watts or less.

6. There shall be no use of any sound equipment in any Residential Use District (Div. 5B.3.) or

Residential-Mixed Use District (Div. 5B.4.) in conjunction with the retail sale of pumpkins and

Christmas trees.

7. A Los Angeles County Health Department approved chemical toilet shall be provided on the

premises.

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Part 5D. USE DEFINITIONS

City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

Div. 5D.1. Use Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-208

Sec. 5D.1.1. Intent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-208

Sec. 5D.1.2. Qualitative Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-208

Sec. 5D.1.3. Numeric Thresholds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-208

Sec. 5D.1.4. Specified Uses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-208

Div. 5D.2. Residential Uses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-209

Sec. 5D.2.1. Dwelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-209

Sec. 5D.2.2. Household Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-209

Sec. 5D.2.3. Mobile Home Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-210

Sec. 5D.2.4. Supportive Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-210

Div. 5D.3. Public & Institutional Uses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-212

Sec. 5D.3.1. Cemetery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-212

Sec. 5D.3.2. Civic Facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-212

Sec. 5D.3.3. Civic Fleet Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-212

Sec. 5D.3.4. Detention Facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-212

Sec. 5D.3.5. Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-213

Sec. 5D.3.6. Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-213

Sec. 5D.3.7. Public Safety Facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-213

Sec. 5D.3.8. Community Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-213

Sec. 5D.3.9. School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-214

Sec. 5D.3.10. Social Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-214

Sec. 5D.3.11. Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-214

Div. 5D.4. Open Space & Recreation Uses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-216

Sec. 5D.4.1. Amphitheater or Stadium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-216

Sec. 5D.4.2. Indoor Recreation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-216

Sec. 5D.4.3. Nature Reserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-217

Sec. 5D.4.4. Open Space, Public . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-217

Sec. 5D.4.5. Outdoor Recreation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-217

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Div. 5D.5. Transportation Uses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-218

Sec. 5D.5.1. Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-218

Sec. 5D.5.2. Freight Railway Facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-218

Sec. 5D.5.3. Freight Transfer Facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-218

Sec. 5D.5.4. Heliport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-218

Sec. 5D.5.5. Passenger Transit Facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-218

Div. 5D.6. General Commercial Uses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-219

Sec. 5D.6.1. Animal Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-219

Sec. 5D.6.2. Commissary Kitchen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-219

Sec. 5D.6.3. Eating & Drinking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-219

Sec. 5D.6.4. Entertainment Venue, Indoor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-220

Sec. 5D.6.5. Financial Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-221

Sec. 5D.6.6. Instructional Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-221

Sec. 5D.6.7. Lodging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-221

Sec. 5D.6.8. Medical Clinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-221

Sec. 5D.6.9. Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-222

Sec. 5D.6.10. Personal Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-222

Sec. 5D.6.11. Postmortem Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-222

Sec. 5D.6.12. Retail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-222

Sec. 5D.6.13. Sexually Oriented Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-224

Div. 5D.7. Heavy Commercial Uses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-225

Sec. 5D.7.1. Motor Vehicle Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-225

Sec. 5D.7.2. Fueling Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-225

Sec. 5D.7.3. Motor Vehicle Sales & Rental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-226

Sec. 5D.7.4. Storage, Indoor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-226

Sec. 5D.7.5. Storage, Outdoor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-227

Div. 5D.8. Light Industrial Uses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-229

Sec. 5D.8.1. Machine Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-229

Sec. 5D.8.2. Manufacturing, Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-229

Sec. 5D.8.3. Research & Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-231

Sec. 5D.8.4. Soundstages & Backlots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-231

Sec. 5D.8.5. Wholesale & Warehousing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-231

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City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

Div. 5D.9. Heavy Industrial Uses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-232

Sec. 5D.9.1. Animal Products Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-232

Sec. 5D.9.2. Manufacturing, Heavy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-232

Sec. 5D.9.3. Salvage Yard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-233

Sec. 5D.9.4. Recycling Facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-233

Sec. 5D.9.5. Waste Facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-233

Sec. 5D.9.6. Mineral & Ore Extraction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-234

Sec. 5D.9.7. Oil, Gas, or Hydrocarbon Well . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-234

Div. 5D.10. Agricultural Uses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-235

Sec. 5D.10.1. Animal Keeping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-235

Sec. 5D.10.2. Plant Cultivation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-236

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