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Part 13B — PROCESSES & PROCEDURES›Article 14 — GENERAL RULES

§ 14.1

Los Angeles Zoning Code — LAMC Chapter 1A · 2026-08 edition · updated 2026-09-09 · Los Angeles

Sec. 14.1.1. OPENING PROVISIONS

A. General

  1. this Article (General Rules) contains Div. 14.2. (General Standards & Measurements) which includes definitions, measurements, and standards related to rules in this chapter.

  2. this Article (General Rules) also contains Div. 14.3. (Glossary) , which contains all defined terms, abbreviations, and symbols used throughout this Zoning code (chapter 1A).

  3. Where a definition contains a list of examples, the examples listed are provided as illustrative examples to guide users, and not an exhaustive list.

  4. the provisions of Chapter I. (General Provisions and Zoning), Sec. 11.01.(b) (Grammatical Interpretation) and Sec. 11.01.(c) (Civil Code Provisions) shall apply to the interpretation of this Article (General Rules) .

B. Definitions & Standards

text in italics below a heading provides a definition of that heading. A definition may be supported by development standards and/or measurement instructions specific to that defined heading.

c. Illustrations & Graphics

illustrations and graphics are included in this Article (General Rules) only to assist users in understanding the intent and requirement of the text. in the event that a conflict occurs between the text of this Article (General Rules) and any illustrations or graphics, the text shall prevail.

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Sec. 14.1.1. (Opening Provisions) Established by Ord. 188,418, Eff. 01/20/2025, Oper. 01/27/2025

General Rules | Article 14 Div. 14.2. (General Standards & Measurement)

City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

Div. 14.2. GENERAL STANDARDS & MEASUREMENT

the following definitions and standards apply to this Zoning code (chapter 1A).

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▸Contents — Los Angeles Zoning Code — LAMC Chapter 1A
Los Angeles Zoning Code — LAMC Chapter 1A
  1. Article 1 — INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS
  2. Article 2 — FORM
  3. Part 2B — (Form Districts)
  4. Part 3B — (Frontage Districts) (Frontage Districts)
  5. Part 3C — (General Frontage Rules)
  6. Part 3B — (Frontage Districts)
  7. Part 3D — (Character Frontage Rules) (Character Frontage Rules)
  8. Part 3C — GENERAL FRONTAGE RULES
  9. Part 3D — CHARACTER FRONTAGE RULES
  10. Part 4B — DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS DISTRICTS
  11. Part 4c — DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS RULES
  12. Part 5B — (Use Districts)
  13. Part 6B — (Density Districts) (Density Districts)
  14. Part 6C — (Density Rules)
  15. Part 7c — ALTERNATE TYPOLOGY RULES
  16. ▸Part 13B — PROCESSES & PROCEDURES
    Overview
    1. ▸Article 14 — GENERAL RULES
      Overview
      1. § 14.1
      2. § 14.2
    2. Article 15 — FEES

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