Division 9.4 — GENERAL INCENTIVE PROGRAMS

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A. Purpose

1. The purpose of this Section (Permanent Supportive Housing Incentive Program) is to facilitate

the expedient production of supportive housing: general units meeting the established definitions and regulations, or qualified permanent supportive housing projects, in order to provide high-quality, well-serviced and affordable housing units which are responsive to the

needs of the target population.

2. This Section (Permanent Supportive Housing Incentive Program) is intended to facilitate

construction or maintenance of supportive housing: general units pursuant to a ministerial

approval process in conformance with the State density bonus provisions in California

Government Code, Sec. 65915 . Qualified permanent supportive housing projects are those

that meet the following objectives:

a. Projects should be located at sites that are accessible by public transit, including

paratransit.

b. Individual dwelling units should be provided with basic amenities that are sufficient to

support independent living.

c. Sufficient non-residential foor areal, as determined in Paragraph 3. (Supportive Services)

below, should be made available on the subject property to provide the appropriate level

of supportive services to the resident target population.

3. The purpose of this Section (Permanent Supportive Housing Incentive Program) is also

intended to maintain the standards in Ordinance numbers 185,489 and 185,492 for purposes

of the exemption from CEQA in California Public Resources Code, Sec. 21080.2 .

B. Eligibility

In order for a qualified permanent supportive housing project to be eligible for this Permanent

Supportive Housing Incentive Program, it must comply with the following requirements:

1. Use of Other Residential Incentive Programs

A qualified permanent supportive housing project applying for another incentive program established in Div. 9.2. (Affordable Housing Incentive Programs), Sec. 9.3.2. (Local Affordable Housing Incentive Program), or affordable housing incentive provisions in any other Specifc i

Plan or Supplemental District at the same location, shall not be eligible for approval.

2. Affordable Housing Requirements

Rents or housing costs to the occupying residents do not exceed 30 percent of the maximum

gross income of extremely low income households, very low income households, or low

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income households, as those income ranges are defined by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), or any successor agency, as verified by the LAHD. A minimum

of 50 percent of the total combined dwelling units is occupied by the target population.

3. Supportive Services

Applicants shall provide documentation describing the supportive services that will be provided on-site and off-site. Prior to any approval of a qualifed permanent supportive i

housing project, the applicant shall submit information demonstrating that supportive services

will be provided to residents of the project. The applicant shall indicate the name of the entity

or entities that will provide the supportive services, the local public agency funding source(s) for those services, and proposed staffing levels. If a preliminary funding commitment is

needed, the applicant shall also submit a signed letter of intent from the local public agency

verifying that it is providing a preliminary funding commitment for the supportive services. If no

funding commitment is needed, the applicant shall demonstrate that the entity or entities that will provide the supportive services are service providers pre-qualified by the relevant a local

public agency. Any foor areal used for the delivery of supportive services shall be considered

incidental to the residential use.

4. Housing Replacement

Projects shall meet any applicable dwelling unit replacement requirements of Sec. 4C.15.1.

(Housing Projects that Result in the Demolition of Dwelling Units) or Sec. 4C.15.2. (Non-

Housing Projects that Result in the Demolition of Dwelling Units) . Consistent with Sec.

4C.15.1. (Housing Projects that Result in the Demolition of Dwelling Units) or Sec. 4C.15.2.

(Non-Housing Projects that Result in the Demolition of Dwelling Units), dwelling units that are

subject to Chapter XV. (Rent Stabilization) of this Code and Sec. 4C.15.1. (Housing Projects that

Result in the Demolition of Dwelling Units) or Sec. 4C.15.2. (Non-Housing Projects that Result

in the Demolition of Dwelling Units) and that are also deemed or presumed to be occupied

by persons or families above the lower income category shall be replaced pursuant to Sec.

4C.15.1. (Housing Projects that Result in the Demolition of Dwelling Units) or Sec. 4C.15.2.

(Non-Housing Projects that Result in the Demolition of Dwelling Units), as determined by the

LAHD, and all applicable monitoring fees in Article 15. (Fees) shall be paid by the applicant prior

to the issuance of any building permit.

5. Performance Standards

a. Location Requirement

The qualified permanent supportive housing project shall be located within a High Quality

Transit Area for the horizon year in the current Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable

Communities Strategy for the Southern California Association of Governments region.

b. Supportive Services

Non-residential foor areal shall be provided for on-site supportive services in the following

amounts:

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i. For qualified permanent supportive housing projects with 20 or fewer total combined dwelling units, no less than 90 square feet of dedicated office space shall be provided;

or

ii. For qualified permanent supportive housing projects with greater than 20 dwelling

units, a minimum of three percent of the total residential foor areal shall be dedicated

for on-site supportive services provided solely to on-site residents, including but not limited to community rooms, case management offices, computer rooms, or a

community kitchen.

c. Dwelling Unit Requirements

Each dwelling unit shall have a private bathroom and cooking facilities containing, at

minimum, a sink, refrigerator, counter space, and a hotplate or microwave.

d. Historical Resources

The qualified permanent supportive housing project shall not involve a historical resource.

C. Incentives

The grant of any incentives under this Section (Permanent Supportive Housing Incentive Program)

shall not be considered an increase in density or other change which requires any corresponding

zone change, General Plan amendment, project exception, or other discretionary action.

1. Base Incentives

A qualified permanent supportive housing project meeting the requirements in Subsection B.

(Eligibility) above is eligible for the following base incentives:

a. Minimum Lot Area per Dwelling Unit

In all Density Districts (Part 6B.), except for 1L and 15, the number of allowable dwelling

units shall not be subject to the otherwise maximum density under any applicable

ordinance or Specifc Plani . On any lot in Density District 15, the minimum lot area per

dwelling unit shall be 500 square feet.

b. Parking

The following requirements shall apply to all qualified permanent supportive housing

projects:

i. Up to 40 percent of the total required parking spaces may be provided by compact

stalls.

ii. No parking spaces shall be required for dwelling units restricted to the target

population.

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iii. For projects located within 1/2-mile of a transit stop, no more than 1/2 parking

spaces shall be required for each income-restricted dwelling unit not occupied by the

target population. Otherwise, no more than one parking space shall be required for

each restricted afordable unitf or efficiency dwelling unit not occupied by the target

population.

iv. For projects located within a 1/2-mile of a major transit stop, no parking shall be

required.

v. One parking space for every 20 dwelling units shall be required for the purpose of

accommodating guests, supportive services, and case management.

vi. Parking reductions offered for qualified permanent supportive housing projects shall

always be consistent or greater than those in California Government Code, Sec.

65915(p) .

vii. If the parking requirements applicable to the project site pursuant to Div. 4C.4.

(Automobile Parking) are less than the parking required in this Subparagraph (Parking),

an applicant may use the parking requirements of Div. 4C.4. (Automobile Parking) .

c. Floor Area

Areas designated exclusively for supportive services use or public areas accessible to

all residents, including those for residential or supportive services uses, shall not be

considered as foor areal of the building for the purposes of calculating the total allowable

foor areal . The foor areal shall be measured to the center line of wall partitions between

public and non-public areas.

d. Conversion or Replacement of Existing Residential Hotel Use

Despite the provisions of the applied Use District, a qualifed permanent supportive i

housing project developed pursuant to this Section (Permanent Supportive Housing

Incentive Program) shall be permitted when the project is converted from, or is a replacement of a Residential Hotel as defined in Chapter IV. (Public Welfare), Sec. 47.73.S. (Definitions) of this Code, and is a continuation of an existing residential use. The

replacement shall comply with the provisions of Chapter IV. (Public Welfare), Article 7.1.

(Residential Hotel Unit Conversion and Demolition) of this Code, as approved by the Los

Angeles Housing Department. The total number of dwelling units may be increased as

part of the conversion or replacement. This Subparagraph (Conversion or Replacement

of Existing Residential Hotel Use) shall not apply to a Residential Hotel located on a lot in

Density District 20 or more restrictive.

2. Additional Incentives

A qualified permanent supportive housing project meeting the requirements in Sec. 9.4.1.B. (Eligibility) is eligible for any combination of up to five additional incentives described below, as

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A qualified permanent supportive housing project may obtain up to a 20 percent decrease

in any required yard, and all adjustments to individual yards may be combined to count as

one incentive, except that:

i. The project must still provide landscaping sufficient in compliance with the landscape

requirements of the applied Frontage District (Part 3B.) per Sec. 3C.3.1. (Frontage

Planting Area) and any applicable standards from Div. 4C.6. (Plants) .

ii. No reduction is permitted along a property line abutting a property in Density District

1L or any Open Space Use District.

iii. In Residential Use Districts, the resulting primary street setback may not be less

than the average of the primary street setbacks, as measured to the main building,

of adjoining lots along the same street face. If located on a corner lot or adjacent

to a vacant lot, the primary street setback may align with the facade of the adjacent

building along the same primary street lot line, and may result in more or less than

a 20 percent decrease in the required yard. If there are no adjacent buildings, no

reduction is permitted.

b. Building Coverage

Up to a 20 percent increase in building coverage limits, provided that the landscaping for the qualified permanent supportive housing project is sufficient to provide 10 percent

more landscaping than otherwise required by the applied Frontage District (Part 3B.) per

Sec. 3C.3.1. (Frontage Planting Area) and any applicable standards from Div. 4C.6. (Plants) .

c. Floor Area Ratio

i. Up to a 35 percent increase in the base FAR.

ii. On lots in Density District 15, up to a 20 percent increase in the base FAR.

iii. Regardless of the FAR established by the applied Form District (Part 2B.), FAR not to

exceed 3:1, provided the lot is in a Commercial-Mixed Use District.

d. Height

Up to a 35 percent increase in the maximum allowable height in feet, applicable over

the entire lot regardless of any of the lower underlying height limits. In any Form District

(Part 2B.) in which the height in stories is limited, this provision shall permit a maximum

height increase of one additional story of up to eleven feet. For the purposes of this height

incentive, other transitional height requirements in this Zoning Code (Chapter 1A) shall not

apply. In their place, the following transitional height requirements shall be applied:

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i. When adjacent to or across an alley from lots within Density District 1L or 2L, the

building's height shall be stepped back within a 45-degree angle as measured from a

point 25 feet above-grade at the property line.

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ii. On lots in Density District 15, when adjacent to or across an alley from lots in Density

District 1L or 2L, the building's height shall be stepped back within a 45-degree angle

as measured from a point 20 feet above-grade at the property line.

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e. Lot Amenity Space & Residential Amenity Space

Up to a 20 percent decrease in the required lot amenity space and residential amenity

space, provided that the landscaping for the qualified permanent supportive housing project is sufficient to provide 10 percent more landscaping than otherwise required by

the applied Frontage District (Part 3B.) per Sec. 3C.3.1. (Frontage Planting Area) and any

applicable standards from Div. 4C.6. (Plants) .

f. Averaging of Floor Area Ratio, Parking

A qualified permanent supportive housing project that is located on two or more

contiguous parcels may average the foor areal, lot amenity space, residential amenity

space, and parking over the project site, provided that:

i. The proposed use is permitted by the applied zone for each lot; and

ii. No further lot line adjustment or any other action that may cause the qualifed i

permanent supportive housing project site to be subdivided subsequent to this grant

shall be permitted.

g. Ground Floor Use

Where non-residential foor areal is required by this Code, Specifc Plani, community plan, or other set of standards, that requirement may be satisfied by any active ground foorl use

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such as community rooms, resident amenities, supportive services areas, or lot amenity

space.

h. Other Development Standard

Up to 20 percent relief may be granted from one other "development standard" not

described in this Section (Permanent Supportive Housing Incentive Program), as that term is defined in California Government Code, Sec. 65915 .

D. Process

1. Qualified Permanent Supportive Housing Projects Meeting All Applicability

Requirements

To use an incentive, as outlined is Subsection C. (Incentives) above, an applicant must file

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

a. Application Material

All applications shall be reviewed for compliance with the provisions in this Section

(Permanent Supportive Housing Incentive Program), eligibility requirements in Subsection

B. (Eligibility) above, and compliance with the applicable incentive standards in Subsection

C. (Incentives) above. The application shall be approved by the Department if the standards

of this Section (Permanent Supportive Housing Incentive Program) are met.

b. Notification of Application

Despite the provisions of Sec. 13B.3.1. (Administrative Review), the following requirements

shall be completed at least 30 days prior to the Department approval of the qualifed i

permanent supportive housing project:

i. The Department shall send written notices of the qualifed permanent supportive i

housing project application by U.S. mail to the abutting property owners, applicable Neighborhood Council and the Council District Office of the site; and

ii. The applicant shall post, in a conspicuous place near the entrance of the property, a

public notice of the qualified permanent supportive housing project application. The

applicant shall submit proof of posting to the Department, which includes submission

of a completed public notice form provided by the Department and photographs of

the posted notice.

c. Additional Incentives

The City may not apply a development standard that will physically preclude the

construction of the qualified permanent supportive housing project. Applicants may

request additional incentives pursuant to the procedures described in Sec. 9.2.1.F.3. (Projects with Requests for Waiver or Modification) .

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2. Deviations from Performance Standards

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The Zoning Administrator may modify the requirements of Sec. 9.4.1.B.5. (Performance

Standards) for qualified permanent supportive housing projects, pursuant to Sec. 13B.2.2.

(Class 2 Conditional Use Permit), when the applicant can demonstrate that the project remains

consistent with the purpose of those standards.

E. Records & Agreements

Prior to the issuance of any building permit for a qualifed permanent supportivei housing project,

the applicant shall record a covenant acceptable to the Los Angeles Housing Department that

reserves and maintains the total combined number of dwelling units designated as restricted affordable for at least 55 or 99 years pursuant to Sec. 4C.15.3. (Restricted Affordable Units) from

the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy.

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A. Purpose

The purpose of this Section (Interim Conversions of Lodging Unit Program) is to facilitate the

interim use of existing lodging uses as supportive housing or transitional housing for persons

experiencing homelessness or those at risk of homelessness. Under this Section (Interim

Conversions of Lodging Unit Program), the structure may return to its previous use, or any use

consistent with the zoning of the lot, upon termination of the interim supportive housing or

transitional housing use.

B. Eligibility

An interim lodging unit housing project is eligible for conversion to supportive housing or

transitional housing for persons experiencing homelessness or those at risk of homelessness, as

determined by the local public agency, if they meet the following requirements:

1. Certificate of Occupancy

The structure has a Certificate of Occupancy as a lodging structure.

2. Use of Dwelling Units

All household dwelling units and efficiency dwelling units, or a combination of both, in the

structure must be used for supportive housing or transitional housing.

3. No Additions

The interim lodging unit housing project does not increase or add foor areal or expand the

building footprint or height.

4. No Expansion of Use

The interim lodging unit housing project does not increase the total combined number of

household dwelling units or efficiency dwelling units shall not exceed the existing number of

lodging units.

5. Permitted Use

Any foor areal used for on-site supportive services shall be considered accessory to the

residential use.

6. Supportive Service Area

For every 20 dwelling units, a minimum of one dedicated office space shall be provided for

the provision of on-site supportive services, including case management. A minimum of one dedicated office space shall be provided for interim lodging unit housing projects with fewer

than 20 total dwelling units. Any foor areal dedicated to supportive services may be provided

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on-site within an existing building, but shall not exceed 10 percent of the total foor areal of the

building.

7. Supportive Services Contract

a. The applicant shall provide a copy of an executed contract agreement between the local

public agency, the provider of the supportive housing, or transitional housing, and the

interim lodging unit housing project applicant for the provision of on-site supportive

housing, or transitional housing, or a combination of both.

b. The applicant shall provide proof that the applicant has received funding from a local

public agency.

c. The applicant shall provide proof that the supportive housing, or transitional housing

contract is in effect.

8. Residential Hotel Ordinance

If structures or units are subject to the provisions of Chapter IV., Article 7.1. (Residential Hotel

Unit Conversion and Demolition) of this Code on the date of the interim lodging unit housing

project application, they shall remain subject to all requirements and restrictions of that Article

during the supportive housing, or transitional housing contract.

9. Historic Resource

An interim lodging unit housing project shall not involve alteration of a historic-characterdefining feature of a designated historic resource or surveyed historic resource, unless the Director, in consultation with the Office of Historic Resources, determines the proposed

alteration will not adversely impact the property's historic eligibility.

C. Incentives

Interim lodging unit housing projects shall not be subject to any otherwise applicable zoning,

Specifc Plani, or Supplemental District regulations, including, but not limited to, the following:

1. Minimum Area per Household Dwelling Unit or Efficiency Dwelling Unit

Interim lodging unit housing projects shall not be considered an increase in density or other

change which requires any corresponding discretionary action. A structure, regardless of any

nonconforming status as to the regulations of the applied Form District (Part 2B.) and Density

District (Part 6B.), may be used for an interim lodging unit housing project.

2. Off-Street Automobile Parking

Interim lodging unit housing projects shall be exempt from the provisions of Div. 4C.4.

(Automobile Parking) during the supportive housing or transitional housing contract, however,

the interim lodging unit housing project shall maintain and not reduce the number of on-site

parking spaces existing on the date of the interim lodging unit housing project application.

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Despite the provisions of the applied Use District or any nonconforming use provision to the

contrary, an interim lodging unit housing project shall be permitted and not considered a

change of use.

4. Minor Interior Alterations for Cooking Facilities

Approved interim lodging unit housing project applicants may make minor interior alterations

adding cooking facilities, including a sink, a refrigerator not exceeding 10 cubic feet, counter

space not exceeding 10 square feet, and a hotplate or microwave. In the event a structure

is returned to the motel or hotel use in accordance with Sec. 9.4.2.D.3. (Termination of

Supportive Housing or Transitional Housing Contract), the lodging may maintain any added

cooking facilities.

5. Preservation of Nonconforming Rights

Upon termination of the supportive housing or transitional housing use, in accordance with

Sec. 9.4.2.D.3. (Termination of Supportive Housing or Transitional Housing Contract), any

structure that is nonconforming as to area or use regulations or any other requirements in

this Zoning Code (Chapter 1A) may return to the use and condition authorized by a Certifcate i

of Occupancy existing on the date of the interim lodging unit housing project application,

despite any physical alterations to the subject property. Any foor areal used for supportive

services may be returned to use as lodging units, or may be converted to accessory amenity

spaces, so long as the total number of lodging units do not exceed the number approved on

the Certificate of Occupancy existing at the time of the application for interim lodging unit

housing project.

D. Process

1. Department of Building and Safety Review

Interim lodging unit housing projects shall be approved and the incentives described above

in Subsection C. (Incentives) shall be granted by the Department of Building and Safety if

the eligibility requirements of Subsection B. (Eligibility) above and the applicable standards

described above in Subsection C. (Incentives) are met.

2. Residential Hotel Ordinance

Interim lodging unit housing project applicants seeking to convert structures subject to the

Residential Hotel Ordinance pursuant to Chapter IV. (Public Welfare), Article 7.1. (Residential

Hotel Unit Conversion and Demolition) of this Code must also submit an application using the

process described in Chapter IV. (Public Welfare), Sec. 47.78. (Application for Clearance) of this

Code.

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Upon any termination of the supportive housing or transitional housing contract, the following

shall apply:

a. The interim lodging unit housing project applicant shall be required, within 90 days, to

notify the Department of Building and Safety and to complete one of the following:

i. Submit an application to the Department of Building and Safety to return to the use,

authorized by a Certificate of Occupancy, existing on the date of the interim lodging

unit housing project application, or to any use permitted by the current zoning

regulations; or

ii. Provide a copy of a new executed contract agreement to the Department of Building

and Safety in accordance with the requirements in Sec. 9.4.2.B.7. (Supportive Services

Contract) to begin a new contract term for provision of supportive housing or

transitional housing.

b. The number of dwelling units, as defined in Chapter IV. (Public Welfare), Sec. 47.73.T.

(Definitions) of this Code, at each participating structure of an interim lodging unit

housing project which has been converted to structures subject to Chapter IV. (Public

Welfare), Article 7.1. (Residential Hotel Unit Conversion and Demolition) of this Code shall

be identical to the number of units originally determined by the Los Angeles Housing

Department to be dwelling units pursuant to Chapter IV. (Public Welfare), Sec. 47.76.

(Residential Unit Status Determination) of this Code or any subsequent number approved

as part of an application using the process described in Chapter IV. (Public Welfare), Sec.

47.78. (Application for Clearance) of this Code.

4. Modifications to Interim Lodging Unit Housing Project Applicability Requirements

The Zoning Administrator may modify or exempt the applicability requirements for interim

lodging unit housing projects in Sec. 9.4.2.B.6. (Supportive Service Area) and Sec. 9.4.2.B.9.

(Historic Resource), pursuant to Sec. 13B.2.2. (Class 2 Conditional Use Permit), when the

applicant can demonstrate that the project remains consistent with the purpose of those

standards.

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The purpose of this Section (Senior Care Facilities Incentive Program) is to provide development

standards for senior care facility or supportive housing for senior citizens, including for the

provisions of medical care, and create a single process for approvals and facilitate the processing

of applications for an senior care facility. These facilities provide much needed services and

housing for the growing senior population of the City of Los Angeles.

B. Applicability

This Section applies to a senior care facility project located on a lot or lots in any Agricultural,

Residential, Residential-Mixed, or Commercial-Mixed Use District.

C. Incentives

1. Zoning District Requirements

The Zoning Administrator may permit a senior care facility project under this Section (Senior

Care Facilities Incentive Program) that does not meet the requirements of the applied Use

District or Density District (Part 6B.), or height provisions of the applied Form District (Part

2B.), or the requirements of any Specifc Plani, Supplemental District, or Chapter 1A regulation

adopted or imposed by City action pursuant to Subsection D. (Procedures) below.

2. Development of Site

New buildings or structures may be erected, enlargements may be made to existing buildings,

and the existing housing types within the senior care facility project may be extended on the

approved site, provided that development plans are submitted to and approved by the Zoning

Administrator. The Zoning Administrator may disapprove the plans where it is found that the use does not conform to the purpose and intent of the findings required for senior care facility

under this Section (Senior Care Facilities Incentive Program), and may specify the conditions

under which the plans may be approved.

D. Procedures

1. Review

The Zoning Administrator may permit a senior care facility project under this Section (Senior

Care Facilities Incentive Program) pursuant to Sec. 13B.2.2. (Class 2 Conditional Use Permit) .

a. Supplemental Findings

In addition to the findings set forth in Sec. 13B.2.2. (Class 2 Conditional Use Permit), the

Zoning Administrator shall not grant the approval unless it is also found that:

i. The senior care facility project shall provide services to senior citizens to meet citywide

demand;

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ii. The senior care facility project shall not create an adverse impact on street access or

circulation in the surrounding neighborhood; and

iii. The senior care facility project provides for an arrangement of uses, buildings,

structures, open spaces, and other improvements that are compatible with the scale

and character of the adjacent properties and surrounding neighborhood.

2. Subsequent Change of Use

Residential uses, as established in Div. 5D.2. (Residential Uses), within a senior care facility project may not be changed to a different residential use unless it has been subsequently

approved. The Zoning Administrator may approve changes to the number of household

dwelling units, efficiency dwelling units, beds, or foor areal provided that a minimum of 75

percent of the foor areal, exclusive of common areas, shall consist of supportive housing:

medical care or supportive housing for senior citizens.

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A. Purpose

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The purpose of this Section (Unpermitted Dwelling Units Program) is to further health and safety standards in multi-unit buildings and preserve and create affordable housing units by establishing

procedures to legalize certain pre-existing unpermitted dwelling units in conformance with the

State Density Bonus provisions in California Government Code, Sec. 65915 .

B. Eligibility

A structure with a unpermitted dwelling unit located in any Density District (Part 6B.), except

for Density District 1L, is eligible for the provisions of this Section (Unpermitted Dwelling Units

Program) when the following criteria are met:

1. Pre-Existing Units

The units to be legalized have been occupied as a dwelling unit at any time between

December 11, 2010 and December 10, 2015. Examples of the types of evidence to establish

occupancy include, but are not limited to:

a. Apartment lease;

b. Utility bill;

c. Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO) Rent Registration Certificate;

d. Code enforcement case documentation (e.g., Orders to Comply); or

e. Other evidence identified on the application form and made available for public inspection

in the case file.

2. Restricted Affordable Units

At least one additional restricted afordable unitf is being provided on the project site. A restricted afordable unitf . Affordable means that rents or housing expenses cannot exceed 30

percent of the maximum gross income of each respective household income group. Moderate

income units may be used, provided the project is not located in a Low-Moderate Census

Tract pursuant to the Community Reinvestment Act.

3. Performance Standards

The property shall meet the following performance standards:

a. Front Yard Landscaping

All portions of the required front yard not used for necessary driveways and walkways,

including decorative walkways, are landscaped and maintained, and not otherwise paved.

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Security night lighting is shielded so that the light source cannot be seen from adjacent

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c. Parking Area

Any surface parking areas are landscaped pursuant to the requirements of Div. 4C.4.4.C.2.

(Parking Lot Landscaping) .

d. Signs

Any illegal signs shall have been removed.

e. Code Violations

The project site must not have any outstanding code violations other than those being

addressed by the application under this Section (Unpermitted Dwelling Units Program) .

f. Unpermitted Building Footprint Expansion

The dwelling units to be legalized shall not result or have resulted in an unpermitted

expansion of the building footprint or height, except that additions of less than 250 square

feet, not resulting in any additional height, may be permitted, provided it is not located

on the building frontage adjoining the front yard. The purpose of this standard is to limit exterior alterations to those that are minor and do not have a significant impact on the

visual character of the building or neighborhood.

C. Incentives

A property meeting the eligibility criteria above must comply with all applicable zoning regulations,

except:

1. The grant of permitted status to pre-existing unpermitted units under this Section

(Unpermitted Dwelling Units Program) shall not be considered an increase in density or other

change which requires any corresponding Zone Change (Sec. 13B.1.4.), General Plan Adoption/

Amendment (Sec. 13B.1.1.), Project Exception (Sec. 13.B.4.5.), or other discretionary action

pursuant to Article 13. (Administration) .

2. The number of allowable dwelling units can be increased up to 35 percent over the otherwise

maximum allowable density of the applied Density District (Part 6B.) or applicable Specifc Plani,

depending on the percentage of restricted afordable unitf s provided in the building, pursuant

to the density bonus charts in California Government Code, Sec. 65915(f) . These charts can be extended proportionally to permit both a density increase and an affordable set-aside less than

what is shown on the charts.

3. For properties which have more permitted dwelling units than are allowed under current

maximum allowable density, an increase in current maximum allowable density beyond 35 percent may be authorized as long as the project offers sufficient restricted afordable unitf s to

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achieve at least a 35 percent density bonus pursuant to the density bonus charts in California

Government Code, Sec. 65915(f) and the increase in number of dwelling units does not

exceed 35 percent of the number of permitted dwelling units on the property. Regardless of

the actual number of permitted dwelling units on the property, the base number of dwelling

units for calculating the percentage of restricted afordable unitf s shall be the dwelling units

allowed by the current maximum residential density.

4. A property containing one structure with two permitted dwelling units in any Density District

(Part 6B.) except for Density District 1L may legalize a third unit as long as one of the dwelling

units is a restricted afordable unitf, even if the third dwelling unit increases the density by more

than 35 percent.

5. An applicant may choose any one of the following methods of calculating required parking,

if applicable, in conjunction with the bicycle parking provisions in Div. 4C.3. (Bicycle Parking) .

If the net new number of required parking spaces is other than a whole number, it shall be

rounded up to the next whole number.

a. Parking may be recalculated for all units in the project (not just the restricted units) using

Parking Option 1 in Sec. 9.2.1.C.2. (Automobile Parking) .

b. Parking may be calculated by maintaining all existing parking and providing additional

parking just for the newly legalized units in accordance with Parking Option 2 in Sec.

9.2.1.C.2. (Automobile Parking), as long as one restricted afordable unitf or dwelling unit

for low income individuals who are senior citizens, or who have a physical or mental

impairment that limits one or more major life activities, is provided for each legalized unit.

c. Parking may be calculated by maintaining all existing parking and providing additional

parking at a ratio of 0.5 parking spaces per bedroom for the newly legalized dwelling units

for a project located within 1/2 mile of a major transit stop.

6. The applicant shall be eligible for up to three concessions or incentives in accordance with

California Government Code, Sec. 65915(d)(2), depending on the percentage of restricted

afordable unitf s provided. For the purposes of this Section (Unpermitted Dwelling Units

Program), a concession or incentive means a reduction in a site development standard or a modification of zoning code requirements or architectural design requirements that exceed

the minimum building standards approved by the California Building Standards Commission,

including, but not limited to, a reduction in lot amenity space requirements and in the ratio of

vehicular parking spaces that would otherwise be required.

7. The City may not apply a development standard that will physically preclude the legalization

of a project which meets the eligibility criteria of Sec. 9.4.4.B. (Eligibility) at the densities or with

the concessions or incentives permitted by this Section (Unpermitted Dwelling Units Program) .

Development standards include, but are not limited to: a site condition; a height limitation; a

yard requirement; a foor area ratiol ; an lot amenity space requirement; or a parking ratio that

applies to a residential development pursuant to any ordinance, general plan element, Specifc i

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Plan, charter, or other local condition, law, policy, resolution, or regulation. Development

standards do not include conditions imposed through discretionary approvals. Incentives shall

not be used to exempt compliance with performance standards.

8. The street dedication provisions of Article 10. (Streets & Parks) shall not apply when dwelling

units are legalized under this Section (Unpermitted Dwelling Units Program) .

9. The City's Afordable Housing Incentives Guidelinesf shall not apply to projects under this

Section (Unpermitted Dwelling Units Program) .

D. Process

1. Administrative Review

The applicant shall submit an application on a form developed by the Department that

contains basic information about the project, the owner or applicant, and conformance with

this Section (Unpermitted Dwelling Units Program) . The Director shall review all applications

for compliance with the eligibility criteria in Subsection B. (Eligibility), above . The application

shall be approved by the Director of Planning if the eligibility criteria and performance

standards of this Section are met pursuant to Sec. 13B.3.1. (Administrative Review) .

2. Relief

The Zoning Administrator may modify or exempt the performance standards in Paragraph 3.

(Performance Standards) of Subsection B (Eligibility), above, pursuant to Sec. 13B.2.2. (Class

2 Conditional Use Permit), when the applicant can demonstrate that the project remains

consistent with the purpose of those standards.

E. Records & Agreements

Prior to the issuance of any building permit, a covenant acceptable to the Los Angeles Housing

Department shall be recorded with the Los Angeles County Recorder, guaranteeing that each

required restricted afordable unitf shall be reserved and maintained for at least 55 years or 99 years pursuant to Sec. 4C.15.3. (Restricted Affordable Units) from the issuance of the Certifcate of i

Occupancy.

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The purpose of this Section (Downtown Adaptive Reuse Program) is to facilitate the preservation

and reuse of existing buildings in the Downtown Community Plan Area, and implement the

General Plan by facilitating the conversion of older, economically distressed, or historically significant buildings to apartments, live/work units, ofcefi s, or visitor-serving facilities. This will

help to reduce vacant space as well as preserve Downtown’s architectural and cultural past and

encourage the development of a live/work and residential community Downtown, thus creating

a more balanced ratio between housing and jobs in the region’s primary employment center.

This revitalization will also facilitate the development of a “24-hour city” and encourage mixed

commercial and residential uses in order to improve air quality and reduce motor vehicle trips and

motor vehicle miles traveled by locating residents, jobs, hotels and transit services near each other.

B. Eligibility

The provisions of this Section (Downtown Adaptive Reuse Program) shall apply to an adaptive

reuse project in the Downtown Community Plan area in all or any portion of a building or

structures meeting the criteria below (as evidenced by a Certificate of Occupancy, building permit

or other suitable document.

1. Buildings That Are At Least 15 Years Old

Buildings constructed in accordance with building and zoning codes in effect at the time

they were built and for which at least 15 years have elapsed since the date of permitted and

completed construction.

2. Buildings That Are At Least 10 Years Old

Buildings constructed in accordance with building and zoning codes in effect at the time

they were built and for which at least 10 years have elapsed since the date of permitted and

completed construction.

3. Historic Buildings

Designated historic resources and surveyed historic resources are also eligible buildings.

4. Parking Structures

Any parking structure, or parking area, within an existing building constructed in accordance with building and zoning codes in effect at the time they were built, for which at least 10 years

have elapsed since the date of permitted and completed construction.

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C. Standards

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The linkage fee, as established in Sec. 15.4.3. (Affordable Housing Linkage Fee), shall continue

to apply, as applicable, to any new foor areal in the project devoted to the uses described in

the linkage fee schedule, regardless of the exemptions in Subsection D. (Incentives) below.

D. Incentives

Despite any other provisions of this Zoning Code (Chapter 1A) to the contrary, adaptive reuse

projects eligible under Subsection B. (Eligibility) above shall be entitled to the incentives set forth

below. These incentives shall not apply to any new construction or additions located on the same

lot as an adaptive reuse project unless otherwise stated below.

1. Floor Area

a. Existing Floor Area

Existing foor areal which exceeds the maximum foor area ratiol of the applied Form

District (Part 2B.) shall be allowed.

b. New Floor Area Within Existing Building Envelope

Any additional foor areal, including mezzanines, as defined by Chapter IX. (Building

Regulations) of this Code, created within an existing building shall not be counted towards

the maximum foor areal limit for the lot.

c. Use Modification in Previously Exempted Floor Area

The following actions shall not be considered as adding new foor areal that enlarges an

existing building or structure:

i. The use modifcationi of any area of an existing building that is exempt from foor areal

limitations to any use permitted in the applied Use District, including the renovation of

any interior portion of an existing building for a permitted use. However, this shall not

include new construction, and must be located within the building’s existing exterior

walls and below the existing roof.

ii. The use modifcationi of any area of an existing building which is exempt from foor l

area to lot amenity spaces or residential amenity spaces.

iii. The use modifcationi of any area of an existing basement or portions of an eligible

building that are below grade.

iv. The conversion of existing parking areas or structures as long as the conversion

remains within the exterior walls of the existing building.

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i. Do not exceed one story; and

ii. Comply with the height requirements of the applied Form District (Part 2B.) .

e. Unified Development

i. For buildings listed as designated historic resources or surveyed historic resources that

are incorporated as part of a unifed developmenti composed of two or more buildings,

the existing foor areal, up to a maximum of 50,000 square feet, shall be exempted

from the maximum foor areal limit for the lot. This incentive shall not be utilized if the

unifed developmenti involves the demolition or facade modifcationi of any portion

of a designated historic resource or surveyed historic resource which has not been approved by the Office of Historic Resources.

ii. The averaging of foor area ratiol s may be permitted even if buildings on each individual

lot would exceed the permitted foor area ratiol . However, the total foor areal for the

unifed developmenti, when calculated as a whole, may not exceed the maximum

permitted foor areal by the applied Form Districts (Part 2B.) .

2. Height

a. Existing Height

An existing building which is a part of an adaptive reuse project shall be allowed to

maintain its existing height, regardless of whether it complies with the height requirements

of the applied Form District (Part 2B.), including but not limited to height in stories or

height in feet.

b. New Stories Within Existing Building Envelope

Any additional story created within an existing building which is a part of an adaptive reuse

project shall not be counted as an additional story towards any height in stories limit.

3. Yards

Existing observed yards which do not meet the building setback requirements of the applied

Form District (Part 2B) shall be allowed.

4. Lot Amenity Space & Residential Amenity Space Requirements

An adaptive reuse project shall not be required to provide any additional lot amenity space or

residential amenity space as a result of a use modifcationi .

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An existing building which is a part of an adaptive reuse project shall not be required to comply

with any applicable upper story provisions in Div. 2C.6. (Upper-Story Bulk) .

6. Building Mass

An existing building which is a part of an adaptive reuse project shall not be required to comply

with any applicable building mass provisions in Div. 2C.5. (Building Mass) .

7. Frontage District Standards

Adaptive reuse projects shall not be required to bring eligible buildings or structures into

conformance with the applied Frontage District (Part 3B.) . Where an eligible building or

structure is nonconforming as to the applied Frontage District (Part 3B.) an adaptive reuse

project shall not further reduce compliance.

8. Project Review

Adaptive reuse projects shall be exempt from any requirements to go through the Project

Review process in the applied Development Standards District (Part 4B.) and set forth in Div.

4C.14. (Development Review) .

9. Loading Space

a. Where an existing loading space is provided, it shall be allowed to maintain its current,

existing dimensions, regardless of whether it complies with the provisions of Sec.

4C.2.2.C.2. (Freight Loading Areas) .

b. If no loading spaces exist, then a loading space shall not be required in conjunction with

the development of an adaptive reuse project.

10. Density

Dwelling units and household business: joint living & work quarters shall not be subject to the

lot area per dwelling unit or dwelling units per lot requirements of the applied Density District

(Part 6B.) .

11. Inclusionary Housing Program

Adaptive reuse projects shall not be required to provide restricted afordable unitf s pursuant to

Sec. 5C.3.1. (Inclusionary Housing Program) .

E. Process

1. Department of Building and Safety Review

The following types of adaptive reuse projects shall be approved (including all incentives in

Subsection D. (Incentives) above) by the Department of Building and Safety if the requirements

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of Subsection B. (Eligibility) above and the criteria described above in Subsection C. (Standards)

and Subsection D. (Incentives) are met:

a. Adaptive reuse projects involving buildings constructed in accordance with building and

zoning codes in effect at the time they were built for which at least 15 years have elapsed

since the date of permitted and completed construction, and

b. Adaptive reuse projects involving parking structures or parking areas within an existing

building for which at least 10 years have elapsed since the date of permitted and

completed construction.

2. Zoning Administrator Review

a. Adaptive reuse projects involving buildings constructed in accordance with building and

zoning codes in effect at the time they were built for which at least 10 but less than 15

years have elapsed since the date of permitted and completed construction, may be

approved by the Zoning Administrator, pursuant to Sec. 13B.2.1. (Class 1 Conditional Use

Permit), if the adaptive reuse project complies with the requirements of Subsection B.

(Eligibility) above and any criteria and requirement described in Subsection C. (Standards)

above and Subsection D. (Incentives), above are met. The incentives described in Subsection D. (Incentives) for which the project qualifies shall be granted for any approved

adaptive reuse project.

b. Furthermore, pursuant to the processes and procedures of Sec. 13B.2.1. (Class 1

Conditional Use Permit), the Zoning Administrator shall have the authority to grant any

other zoning incentives or exceptions from this Zoning Code (Chapter 1A) required to

permit adaptive reuse projects proposed pursuant to this Section (Downtown Adaptive

Reuse Program), including but not limited to the authority to permit dwelling units and

household business: joint living & work quarters in adaptive reuse projects.

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The purpose of this Section (Citywide Adaptive Reuse Program) is to encourage and facilitate the conversion and retention of existing, or historically significant buildings, and conversion between

uses permitted or conditionally permitted by the designated Use District of the property. The

goal is to reduce vacant space, as well as preserve the City’s architectural and cultural past, and

encourage the sustainable practice of retaining the inherent energy that goes into the construction of existing buildings. This practice has demonstrated its effectiveness as a revitalization tool that

encourages the use of underutilized buildings and the creation of new dwelling units.

B. Eligibility

The provisions of this Section (Citywide Adaptive Reuse Program) shall apply to adaptive reuse

projects outside the Downtown Community Plan Area, in any Commercial-Mixed Use District,

or on any lot in Density District 2 or FA, regardless of Use District, in the buildings and structures.

Meeting the following criteria (evidenced by a Certificate of Occupancy, building permit, or

suitable document):

1. Buildings That Are At Least 25 Years Old

Buildings constructed in accordance with building and zoning codes in effect at the time

they were built and for which at least 25 years have elapsed since the date of permitted and

completed construction.

2. Buildings That Are At Least 10 Years Old

Buildings constructed in accordance with building and zoning codes in effect at the time

they were built and for which at least 10 years have elapsed since the date of permitted and

completed construction.

3. Historic Buildings

Designated historic resources and surveyed historic resources.

4. Parking Structures

Any parking structure, or parking area, provided in excess of the minimum parking required

by this Zoning Code (Chapter 1A), within an existing building constructed in accordance with building and zoning codes in effect at the time they were built, for which at least 10 years have

elapsed since the date of permitted and completed construction.

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The linkage fee, as established in Sec. 15.4.3. (Affordable Housing Linkage Fee), shall continue

to apply, as applicable, to any new foor areal in the project devoted to the uses described in

the linkage fee schedule, regardless of the exemptions in Subsection D. (Incentives) below.

D. Incentives

Despite any other provisions of this Zoning Code (Chapter 1A) to the contrary, adaptive reuse

projects shall be entitled to the incentives set forth below. These incentives shall not apply to

any new construction or additions located on the same lot as an adaptive reuse project unless

otherwise stated below.

1. Floor Area

a. Existing Floor Area

Existing foor areal which exceeds the maximum foor area ratiol of the applied Form

District (Part 2B.) shall be considered allowed.

b. New Floor Area Within Existing Building Envelope

Any additional foor areal, including mezzanines, as defined by Chapter IX. (Building

Regulations) of this Code, created within an existing building shall not be counted towards

the maximum foor areal limit for the lot.

c. Use Modification in Previously Exempted Floor Area

The following actions shall not be considered as adding new foor areal that enlarges an

existing building or structure:

i. The use modifcationi of any area of an existing building that is exempt from foor areal

limitations, to any use permitted in the applied Use District, including the renovation of

any interior portion of an existing building for a permitted use. However, this shall not

include new construction, and must be located within the building’s existing exterior

walls and below the existing roof.

ii. The use modifcationi of any area of an existing building which is exempt from foor l

area limitations to lot amenity spaces or residential amenity spaces.

iii. The use modifcationi of any area of an existing basement or portions of an eligible

building that are below grade.

iv. The conversion of existing parking areas or structures as long as the conversion

remains within the exterior walls of the existing building.

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i. Do not exceed one story; and

ii. Comply with the height requirements of the applied Form District (Part 2B.) .

e. Unified Development

i. For buildings listed as designated historic resources or surveyed historic resources that

are incorporated as part of a unifed developmenti composed of two or more buildings,

the existing foor areal, up to a maximum of 50,000 square feet, shall be exempted

from the maximum foor areal limit for the lot. This incentive shall not be utilized if the

unifed developmenti involves the demolition or facade modifcationi of any portion

of a designated historic resource or surveyed historic resource which has not been approved by the Office of Historic Resources.

ii. The averaging of foor area ratiol s may be permitted even if buildings on each individual

lot would exceed the permitted foor area ratiol . However, the total foor areal for the

unifed developmenti, when calculated as a whole, may not exceed the maximum

permitted foor areal by the applied Form Districts (Part 2B.) .

2. Height

a. Existing Height

An existing building which is a part of an adaptive reuse project shall be allowed to

maintain its existing height, regardless of whether it complies with the height requirements

of the applied Form District (Part 2B.), including but not limited to height in stories or

height in feet.

b. New Stories Within Existing Building Envelope

Any additional story created within an existing building which is a part of an adaptive reuse

project shall not be counted as an additional story towards any height in stories limit.

3. Yards

Existing observed yards which do not meet the building setback requirements of the applied

Form District (Part 2B.) shall be allowed.

4. Lot Amenity Space & Residential Amenity Space Requirements

An adaptive reuse project shall not be required to provide any additional lot amenity space or

residential amenity space as a result of a use modifcationi .

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with any applicable upper story provisions in Div. 2C.6. (Upper-Story Bulk) .

6. Building Mass

An existing building which is a part of an adaptive reuse project shall not be required to comply

with any applicable building mass provisions in Div. 2C.5. (Building Mass) .

7. Frontage District Standards

Adaptive reuse projects shall not be required to bring eligible buildings or structures into

conformance with the applied Frontage District (Part 3B.) . Where an eligible building or

structure is nonconforming as to the applied Frontage District (Part 3B.) an adaptive reuse

project shall not further reduce compliance.

8. Off-Street Automobile Parking

The required number of parking spaces shall be the same as the number of spaces that exist

on the lot, and shall be maintained and not reduced. However, if the total parking required by

Div. 4C.4. (Automobile Parking) for the new use is less than the number of parking spaces that

exist on the lot, then the number of parking spaces may be reduced to the number of required

parking spaces.

9. Loading Space

a. Where an existing loading space is provided, it shall be allowed to maintain its current,

existing dimensions, regardless of whether it complies with the provisions of Sec.

4C.2.2.C.2. (Freight Loading Areas) .

b. If no loading spaces exist, then a loading space shall not be required in conjunction with

the development of an adaptive reuse project.

10. Project Review

Adaptive reuse projects shall be exempt from any requirements to go through the Project

Review process in by the applied Development Standards District (Part 4B.) and set forth in Div.

4C.14. (Development Review) .

11. Density

Dwelling units and household business: joint living & work quarters shall not be subject to the

lot area per dwelling unit or dwelling unit per lot requirements of the applied Density District

(Part 6B.) .

12. Inclusionary Housing Program

Adaptive reuse projects shall not be required to provide restricted afordable unitf s pursuant to

Sec. 5C.3.1. (Inclusionary Housing Program) .

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1. Department of Building and Safety Review

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The following types of adaptive reuse projects that meet the requirements of Subsection B.

(Eligibility), and meet the criteria described above in Subsection C. (Standards) and Subsection

D. (Incentives) shall be approved by the Department of Building and Safety:

a. Adaptive reuse projects involving buildings constructed in accordance with building and

zoning codes in effect at the time they were built for which at least 25 years have elapsed

since the date of permitted and completed construction, and

b. Adaptive reuse projects involving parking structures or parking areas within an existing

building for which at least 10 years have elapsed since the date of permitted and

completed construction.

2. Zoning Administrator Review

a. Adaptive reuse projects involving buildings constructed in accordance with building

and zoning codes in effect at the time they were built for which at least 10 years have

elapsed since the date of permitted and completed construction may be approved by

the Zoning Administrator, pursuant to Sec. 13B.2.1. (Class 1 Conditional Use Permit), if the

adaptive reuse project complies with the requirements of Subsection B. (Eligibility), and the

criteria described in Subsection C. (Standards) and Subsection D. (Incentives), above, are

met. If the adaptive reuse project is approved, the incentives described in Subsection D. (Incentives) above for which the project qualifies may be granted.

b. Furthermore, pursuant to the processes and procedures of Sec. 13B.2.1. (Class 1

Conditional Use Permit), the Zoning Administrator shall have the authority to grant any

other zoning incentives or exceptions from this Zoning Code (Chapter 1A) required to

permit adaptive reuse projects proposed pursuant to this Section (Citywide Adaptive Reuse

Program), including but not limited to the authority to permit dwelling units and household

business: joint living & work quarters in adaptive reuse projects.

c. Supplemental Findings.

In addition to the findings in Sec. 13B.2.1. (Class 1 Conditional Use Permit), the Zoning Administrator shall also find that:

i. The eligible building is no longer economically viable in its current use or uses. In making this finding, the Zoning Administrator shall consider the building’s past and

current vacancy rate, existing and previous uses, and real estate market information. The Zoning Administrator may require the applicant to submit independently verified

documentation.

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ii. In approving a reduced parking incentive pursuant to Sec. 9.4.6.D.8. (Off-Street

Automobile Parking), the Zoning Administrator shall find that the surrounding area will not be adversely affected by overflow parking or traffic congestion originating or

terminating at the site of the adaptive reuse project.

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A. Purpose

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The purpose of this Section (Public Nuisance Abatement Program) is to facilitate the removal of graffiti, posters/handbills and any other illegal postings, as well as trash, debris, rubbish, and weeds

on public property in exchange for the temporary placement of signs at construction sites and

vacant lots.

B. Eligibility

Construction sites and vacant lots are eligible for the placement of temporary signs, including off-site signs, on temporary construction walls, and/or solid wood fences, if the lot has an applied

Residential-Mixed, Commercial-Mixed, Industrial-Mixed, or Industrial Use District and the project

complies with the requirements of the public nuisance abatement program as outlined in this

Section (Public Nuisance Abatement Program) .

C. Program Requirements

Upon issuance of a building permit for a sign and installation of any signs on temporary

construction walls, and/or solid wood or similar material fences surrounding vacant lots it

shall be the sign company and property owner's responsibility to comply with the provisions

of this Subsection (Program Requirements), and as established in Sec. 9.4.7.F.4. (Authorized Representative) it shall be the responsibility of the Department of Public Works — Office of Community Beautification (Office of Community Beautification) to enforce them.

1. Notification

a. Within 10 days after the issuance of the building permit for a sign, provide written

notification to the Office of Community Beautification and the Council District Office of

the council district in which the construction site or vacant lot is located.

b. The notification shall contain the name and address of the sign company or property

owner and the property address where the signs will be placed.

c. The notification to the Office of Community Beautification shall include a copy of the sign

company's contract with the property owner to post signs at the specified location.

2. Reporting

a. Report the amount, type, and location of clean-ups within the abatement radius to the

Office of Community Beautification every 30 days for the duration of the building permit

for the sign.

b. Reporting shall be thorough and include before and after photo documentation, City of

Los Angeles MyLA311 App request confirmation and/or other documentation stating date

and time of clean up, as well as receipts for where materials were disposed.

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3. Public Nuisance Abatement

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a. Clean and maintain free from graffiti, posters/handbills and any other illegal postings, as

well as trash, debris, rubbish, and weeds from public property and public ways within the abatement radius. The removal of graffiti shall include, but not be limited to, spray paint on

walls, poles, and fences on public property.

b. Remove any posters/handbills on light poles, utility poles, bus stops, and any other illegal

postings on public property.

c. Patrol the abatement radius every 24 hours to search for and remove any graffiti within 24

hours of its discovery.

d. Report, through the City of Los Angeles MyLA311 program, bulky items within the

abatement radius around the permitted lot.

e. Comply with the administrative policies and procedures set by the Office of Community

Beautification.

4. Abatement Radius Calculation

The abatement radius will be measured as a horizontal extension of the perimeter of the entire lot at a distance determined by the Office of Community Beautification.

a. Initially, a 750-foot radius around the permitted lot, or

b. A radius around the permitted lot expanded in 250-foot increments, up to a maximum of

1,500 feet per Sec. 9.4.7.E.3.d. (Review) .

D. Incentives

Regardless of the provisions of Sec. 4C.11.2. (Temporary Signs), signs placed on temporary

construction walls, and/or solid wood fences surrounding vacant lots shall comply with the

following:

1. Placard

Install an 18 inch x 24 inch placard in a conspicuous location on the wall or fence. The placard

shall be made of a durable laminated paper, vinyl or other weather resistant material with

contrasting black letters on white background at least one inch in height and display the

following information:

a. “This is an Official Notice of the City of Los Angeles and shall not be defaced.”

b. Signs have been placed on this wall or fence pursuant to Chapter 1A of the Los Angeles

Municipal Code Sec. 9.4.7. (Public Nuisance Abatement Program).

c. Building permit number:___________ and expiration date:____________

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d. Phone number of the Department of Public Works’ Office of Community

Beautification:_______________

e. Name and phone number of the sign operator’s representative for public

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reporting of graffiti, posters/handbills and any other illegal postings, as well as

trash, debris, rubbish, and weeds for removal within the required abatement

radius:_____________________________________________

2. Individual Sign Area

Individual signs shall not exceed a sign area of 250 square feet.

3. Grouped Sign Area

Signs shall not be grouped to form a maximum sign area that exceeds 250 square feet.

4. Separation of Signs

Individual signs or groups of signs having an area of 250 square feet shall be separated from

any other sign on temporary construction walls and/or solid wood fences surrounding vacant

lots by at least 10 feet measured horizontally.

5. Combined Area

The combined sign area of temporary signs shall not exceed eight square feet for each linear

foot of street frontage.

6. Maximum Height

Signs may only be placed to a maximum height of eight feet and shall not extend above the

top of the wall or fence.

7. Time Limits

A building permit for a temporary sign is time limited by the following:

a. Temporary Construction Wall

i. A building permit for a temporary sign placed on a temporary construction wall shall

remain valid for two years, or during the duration of the construction work, under a

separate valid building permit, requiring a barrier, pursuant to Chapter IX. (Building

Regulations), Sec. 91.3306. (Protection of Pedestrians) of this Code, whichever is less.

ii. The building permit for the temporary sign permitted pursuant to Subsection E.

(Process) below shall be expired if: the construction work authorized by the separate

building permit has not commenced by the 180th day following the permit issuance

date, or by the 90th day when an operating business exists on a lot; or work has been

suspended, discontinued or abandoned for a continuous period of 180 days, or for a

continuous period of 90 days when an operating business exists on the lot.

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iii. If the separate building permit is revoked or expired, the building permit for the

temporary sign permitted pursuant to Subsection E. (Process) below, shall be expired.

iv. Subsequent building permits for a temporary sign at the same lot, issued in

conjunction with the original separate construction permit, shall not be authorized.

b. Fence Around a Vacant Lot

i. A building permit for a temporary sign placed on a fence of solid wood or similar

material surrounding a vacant lot shall remain valid for one year, or for as long as the

lot remains vacant, whichever is less.

ii. Any subsequent building permits for temporary signs on a fence of solid wood or

similar material surrounding a vacant lot shall be issued pursuant to Subsection E.

(Process) below, not to exceed two additional permits, for a total of three years.

8. Sign Materials

Regardless of the provisions of Sec. 4C.11.2.C.3.c. (Construction), temporary signs authorized

by this Section (Public Nuisance Abatement Program) shall be made of paper, vinyl, or other

similar material.

9. Operating Business

When a business is operating on a construction site, temporary signs must also comply with

the following:

a. Display Location

Temporary signs are limited to the portion of the temporary construction wall that is

required pursuant to Chapter IX (Building Regulations), Sec. 91.3306. (Protection of

Pedestrians) of this Code; and

b. Wall Minimum

A minimum 40 linear feet of required temporary construction wall, not exceeding the

boundaries of the lot, may be installed and used for temporary signs; and

c. Sign Maximum

The total area of temporary signs on a lot authorized by this Section (Public Nuisance

Abatement Program) shall not exceed a maximum of 250 square feet.

E. Process

The Department of Building and Safety shall issue a building permit for a temporary sign, pursuant

to this Section (Public Nuisance Abatement Program), after verifying that the plans comply with

all applicable LAMC provisions, all permit clearances have been approved and the following

requirements have been met.

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1. Initial Permit Application — Temporary Construction Wall

a. Valid Building Permit

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There is a separate valid building permit issued by the Department of Building and Safety

authorizing construction work on the lot(s).

b. Required Wall

At least a portion of the temporary construction wall is required pursuant to Chapter IX

(Building Regulations), Sec. 91.3306. (Protection of Pedestrians) of this Code.

c. Previous Permit

A previous building permit for a temporary sign was not issued in conjunction with the

same building permit referenced in Subparagraph a. (Valid Building Permit) above.

d. Expiration and Revocation

A previous building permit for a temporary sign on the lot was not expired or revoked

within the preceding 12 months pursuant to Sec. 9.4.7.D.7.a. (Temporary Construction Wall)

or Sec. 9.4.7.F.2. (Revocation) .

e. Operating Business

When a business is operating on the lot, temporary signs must comply with Sec. 9.4.7.D.9.

(Operating Business) .

2. Initial Permit Application — Fence Surrounding a Vacant Lot

a. Existing Use

There are no buildings or uses of land on the lot.

b. Expiration & Revocation

A previous building permit for a temporary sign on the lot was not expired or revoked

within the preceding 12 months pursuant to Sec. 9.4.7.D.7.a. (Temporary Construction Wall)

or Sec. 9.4.7.F.2. (Revocation) .

3. Subsequent Permit Application - Fence Surrounding a Vacant Lot

If Department of Building and Safety records indicate that a building permit for a temporary

sign on a fence of solid wood or similar material surrounding a vacant lot was previously

issued on the lot, the following must be met.

a. Use

The sign complies with Sec. 9.4.7.E.2. (Initial Permit Application — Fence Surrounding a

Vacant Lot) as applicable.

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b. Expiration & Revocation

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A previous building permit for a temporary sign on the lot was not expired or revoked

within the preceding 12 months pursuant to Sec. 9.4.7.F.2. (Revocation) .

c. Previous Permit

No more than one initial building permit for a temporary sign and one subsequent building

permit for a temporary sign, for a total of two years, have been issued at the same lot.

d. Review

The Director of the Office of Community Beautification reviews and consents to the

subsequent building permit in a written statement and determines an abatement radius

pursuant to the following:

i. Response for consent shall be provided within 10 days of written request and based

solely on the assessment as to whether a public nuisance exists within the abatement

radius.

ii. Investigation and determination of the existence of a public nuisance within the

abatement radius may occur for the purpose of determining whether to consent to

a subsequent permit or at any time after the issuance of a building permit for a sign

under Sec. 9.4.7.E. (Process) .

iii. Expansion of the abatement radius for the purpose of a subsequent building permit

for a sign when a public nuisance cannot be found to exist within the initial abatement

radius per Sec. 9.4.7.D.7.b. (Fence Around a Vacant Lot) and requiring the sign company

or property owner to abate the public nuisance in the expanded abatement radius in

accordance with Sec. 9.4.7.C.4. (Abatement Radius Calculation) .

F. Permit Termination

Permits that become invalid or are terminated by the Department of Building and Safety are

subject to the following provisions.

1. Expiration

For all building permits for a sign which expired due to failure to meet the notification

and reporting requirements pursuant to Sec. 9.4.7.C. (Program Requirements), above, the Department of Building and Safety shall issue a notification to the permit holder upon

expiration of the permit, including information about the appeals process.

2. Revocation

Any building permit for a sign issued pursuant to this Section may be revoked by the

Department of Building and Safety for any of the following reasons. However, for all building permits for a sign revoked for the reasons stated specifically in Subparagraphs (c), (d), (e), (f) or (g) of this Paragraph (Revocation) a written and signed notification of the sign company or

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property owner's failure shall be sent to the Department of Building and Safety by the Director of the Office of Community Beautification prior to the revocation.

a. Failure by the sign company or property owner to comply with the terms of the permit.

b. Failure by the sign company or property owner to maintain the bond required in Chapter

IX. (Building Regulations), Sec. 91.6201.2.2. (General Provisions) of this Code.

c. Failure by the sign company or property owner to maintain the temporary construction

wall and/or solid wood fences surrounding vacant lots free from graffiti.

d. Failure by the sign company or property owner to eliminate graffiti within an abatement

radius within 24 hours of receiving notification of the presence of graffiti from the Office of Community Beautification or the City Council district office of the district in which the

construction site or vacant lot is located.

e. Failure by the sign company or property owner to remove posters/handbills placed

on light poles, utility poles, bus stops and any other illegal postings on public property within an abatement radius within 24 hours of receiving notification from the Office of Community Beautification or the City Council district office of the district in which the

construction site or vacant lot is located.

f. Failure by the sign company or property owner, at the time of graffiti removal, to report

bulky items and/or remove trash, debris, rubbish and weeds from public property

within the abatement radius established pursuant to Sec. 9.4.7.C.4. (Abatement Radius

Calculation) .

g. The Office of Community Beautification sends three or more notifications of failure to

comply with Subparagraphs (c), (d), (e), or (f) of this Subdivision to the sign company or

property owner within a three-month period.

3. Removal of Signs

a. The sign company or property owner must remove the temporary signs authorized by this

Section (Public Nuisance Abatement Program) by the date the sign permit becomes invalid

due to its time limit or no later than the permit expiration or revocation date.

b. Any signs remaining on temporary construction walls, and/or solid wood or similar

material fences surrounding vacant lots after the building permit has expired or is revoked

are deemed to be a public nuisance that can be abated by utilizing the procedure

contained in Chapter IX. (Building Regulations), Sec. 91.8904., et seq., (Special Provisions for Vacant Property Graffiti Removal) of this Code.

4. Authorized Representative

The Office of Community Beautification is hereby designated the authorized representative of

the City for the purpose of enforcing and implementing the provisions of Chapter IX. (Building Regulations), Sec. 91.89041.2., et seq., (Special Provisions for Vacant Property Graffiti Removal)

of this Code for compelling the removal of a sign which is a public nuisance under Sec.

9.4.7.F.3.b. (Removal of Signs) .

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