Los Angeles Zoning Code — LAMC Chapter 1A Div. 8.1 Specific Plans (sp)

A. Intent

the intent of a Specific Plan is to provide additional regulatory controls or incentives beyond, or in-lieu of, those provided in this Zoning code (chapter 1A) for the systematic implementation of the General Plan. this Division (Specific Plans (SP)) is intended to supplement any rules on the adoption or amendment of Specific Plans in Sec. 13B.1.2. (Specific Plan Adoption/Amendment) and implementation of Specific Plans in Div. 13B.4. (Specific Plan Implementation) .

B. Applicability

1. Definition of Project

the definition of a project and the applicability of Specific Plan regulations are established in each Specific Plan.

2. Specific Plan Guidelines

A Specific Plan may establish, or authorize the adoption of, guidelines in order to provide guidance for the implementation of the plan or for the review of projects seeking relief from the standards outlined in each Specific Plan.

3. Reconciling Provisions

in the event that a Specific Plan conflicts with any provisions of this Zoning code (chapter 1 A) or Supplemental Districts, the Specific Plan shall prevail. in the event that a Specific Plan is silent regarding any provisions of this Zoning code (chapter 1 A) or Supplemental Districts, the provisions of the Zoning code shall apply, except that:

Wherever the provisions of a Specific Plan conflict with process streamlining incentives and other incentives and provisions of Sec. 9.4.8. (Affordable Housing Streamlining Program) , the Affordable Housing Streamlining Program provisions shall prevail. Projects participating in the affordable housing streamlining program established in Sec. 9.4.8. (Affordable Housing Streamlining Program) are exempt from design review procedures, pursuant to Sec. 13B.4.3. (Project Compliance (Design Review Board)) , that would otherwise be required under any Specific Plan.

4. Violations

the violation of any provision of an adopted Specific Plan or condition imposed by a decisionmaking body in approving the site requirements, methods of operation, development plans or other actions taken in accordance with the authority contained in each Specific Plan and this Division (Specific Plans (SP)) shall constitute a violation of this Zoning code (chapter 1A), in accordance with Sec. 13B.4.E. (Violations of Specific Plans) .

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Sec. 8.1.1. (General) Last amended by Ord. 188,789, Eff. 12/19/2025

Supplemental & Special Zoning | Article 8 Div. 8.1. (Specific Plans (SP))

City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

A. Specific Plan Regulations

regulations are established in each Specific Plan as a regulatory document outside of this Zoning code (chapter 1A).

1. Project Exception

An applicant for a project that cannot comply with the requirements of a Specific Plan may be granted relief, in accordance with Sec. 13B.4.5. (Project Exception) , subject to any limitations in the Specific Plan.

2. Specific Plan Interpretation

the Director shall interpret Specific Plans in accordance with Sec. 13B.4.6. (Specific Plan Interpretation) .

Sec. 8.1.2. (Specific Plan Standards) Established by Ord. 188,418, Eff. 01/20/2025, Oper. 01/27/2025

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Supplemental & Special Zoning | Article 8 Div. 8.1. (Specific Plans (SP))

City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

A. Establishing & Amending Specific Plans

Specific Plans are established and amended by the city council in accordance with Sec. 13B.1.2. (Specific Plan Adoption/Amendment) , and are represented as part of the zone for any lot subject to a Specific Plan as provided in Sec. 1.5.2.A.3. (Specific Plans & Supplemental Districts) .

B. Issuance of Building Permits

For any project subject to review under a Specific Plan, the Department of Building and Safety shall not issue a building permit for a project unless approved by the Department of city Planning in accordance with the applicable procedures below:

1. Administrative Review

if administrative review is permitted by the applicable Specific Plan, the project that complies with the applicable regulations in a Specific Plan shall be approved in accordance with Sec. 13B.3.1. (Administrative Review) .

2. Project Compliance

if review and consideration by the Director for compliance with the applicable regulations and guidelines in a Specific Plan is required by the applicable Specific Plan, the project shall be approved in accordance with Sec. 13B.4.2. (Project Compliance) .

3. Project Compliance (Design Review Board)

if review and consideration by the Director, with recommendation from a Design review Board, for compliance with the applicable regulations and guidelines in a Specific Plan is required by the applicable Specific Plan, the project shall be approved in accordance with Sec. 13B.4.3. (Project Compliance (Design Review Board)) .

4. Project Adjustment

An applicant for a project that cannot comply with the requirements of a Specific Plan may be granted relief, in accordance with Sec. 13B.4.4. (Project Adjustment) , subject to any limitations in the Specific Plan.

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Sec. 8.1.3. (Procedures) Established by Ord. 188,418, Eff. 01/20/2025, Oper. 01/27/2025

Supplemental & Special Zoning | Article 8 Div. 8.2. (Supplemental Districts)

City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A