Los Angeles Zoning Code — LAMC Chapter 1A Div. 7A.1 Orientation

Alternative typologies may be used on lots where all districts in the applied zone string are listed as eligible districts in the eligibility table of an Alternate typology. An Alternate typology either supersedes or defers to the standards of the underlying applied zoning districts as specified by the Alternate typology.

Sec. 7A.1.1. (Relationship to Zone String) Established by Ord. 188,418, Eff. 01/20/2025, Oper. 01/27/2025

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A. Determine Eligibility

review each component in a zone string against the eligible districts for an Alternate typology.

B. Identify Standards

1. Form Standards

Outlined in Subsection D. (Form Standards) of each Alternate Typology (Part 7B.) .

2. Frontage Standards

Outlined in Subsection E. (Frontage Standards) of each Alternate Typology (Part 7B.) .

3. Development Standards

Outlined in Subsection F. (Development Standards) of each Alternate Typology (Part 7B.) .

4. Use Standards

Outlined in Subsection G. (Use Standards) of each Alternate Typology (Part 7B.) .

5. Density Standards

Outlined in Subsection H. (Density Standards) of each Alternate Typology (Part 7B.) .

c. Interpret Standards

each standard in an Alternate typology in Part 7B. (Alternate Typologies) provides a reference to Part 7C. (Alternate Typology Rules) where each standard is explained in detail.

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Sec. 7A.1.2. (How to Use Article 7. (Alternate Typologies)) Established by Ord. 188,418, Eff. 01/20/2025, Oper. 01/27/2025

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Sec. 7A.1.2. (How to Use Article 7. (Alternate Typologies)) Established by Ord. 188,418, Eff. 01/20/2025, Oper. 01/27/2025

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A. General

1. illustrations and graphics are included in Article 7. (Alternate Typologies) only to assist users in understanding the intent and requirements of the text. in the event a conflict occurs between the text of Article 7. (Alternate Typologies) and any illustration or graphic, the text prevails.

2. to interpret the Form standard graphics in Article 7. (Alternate Typologies) see Sec. 2A.1.3. (Form District Diagrams) .

3. to interpret the Frontage standard graphics in Article 7. (Alternate Typologies) see Sec. 3A.1.3. (Frontage District Diagrams) .

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Sec. 7A.1.3. (Alternate Typology Graphics) Established by Ord. 188,418, Eff. 01/20/2025, Oper. 01/27/2025

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Alternate typology names are composed of two components: a typology category and a variation number.

A. Typology Category

the first component of each Alternate typology name is a typology category. typology categories group all typologies with similar allowed uses, characteristics, and intent. typology categories are organized as follows:

1. civic institution

2. corner Store

3. Small lot Subdivision

4. Drive-through

5. Fueling Station

6. Opportunity corridors

7. corridor transitions

B. Variation Number

the last component of each Alternate typology name is a variation number. Alternate typologies are numbered based on the order in which they were incorporated into this Zoning code (chapter 1A).

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Sec. 7A.1.4. (Alternate Typology Naming Convention) Last amended by Ord. 188,478 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025

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