Part 7c — ALTERNATE TYPOLOGY RULES

Div. 7C.1. Alternate Typology Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . 7-66
Sec. 7c.1.1. Form rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-66
Sec. 7c.1.2. Frontage rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-66
Sec. 7c.1.3. Development rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-66
Sec. 7c.1.4. Use rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-66
Sec. 7c.1.5. Density rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-66
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Div. 7c.1. ALTERNATE TYPOLOGY RULES

Sec. 7c.1.1. FORM RULES¶

A. For Form District standards, see the applicable standard Sections in Part 2C. (Form Rules) .
B. For standards that apply when a district table specifies 'Set by Form District', see the applied Form District in Part 2B. (Form Districts) for the applicable standard specification.

Sec. 7c.1.2. FRONTAGE RULES¶

A. For Frontage District standards, see the applicable standard Sections in Part 3C. (General Frontage Rules) or Part 3D. (Character Frontage Rules) .
B. For standards that apply when a district table specifies 'Set by Frontage District', see the applied Frontage District in Part 3B. (Frontage Districts) for the applicable standard specification.

Sec. 7c.1.3. DEVELOPMENT RULES¶

A. For Development Standards District standards, see the applicable standard Sections in Part 4C. (Development Standards Rules) .
B. For standards that apply when a district table specifies 'Set by Development Standards District', see the applied Development Standards District in Part 4B. (Development Standards Districts) for the applicable standard specification.

Sec. 7c.1.4. USE RULES¶

A. For Use District standards, see the applicable standard Sections in Part 5C. (Use Rules) .
B. For use definitions, see Part 5D. (Use Definitions) .
C. For standards that apply when a district table specifies 'Set by Use District', see the applied Use District in Part 5B. (Use Districts) for the applicable standard specification.

Sec. 7c.1.5. DENSITY RULES¶

A. For Density District standards, see the applicable standard Sections in Part 6C. (Density Rules) .
B. For standards that apply when a district table specifies 'Set by Density District', see the applied Density District in Part 6B. (Density Districts) for the applicable standard specification.

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Article 8 — SUPPLEMENTAL & SPECIAL ZONING¶

Article Publication Update | August 20, 2026

Supplemental & Special Zoning | Article 8 Contents

City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

Div. 8.1. Sp	ecifc Plans (SP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Sec. 8.1.1.	General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Sec. 8.1.2.	Specifc Plan Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
Sec. 8.1.3.	Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Div. 8.2. Su	pplemental Districts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Sec. 8.2.1.	General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Sec. 8.2.2.	community Plan implementation Overlay (cPiO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
Sec. 8.2.3.	Sign Districts (SN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12
Sec. 8.2.4.	Oil Drilling Districts (O) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-14
Sec. 8.2.5.	community Design Overlay (cDO). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-29
Sec. 8.2.6.	Historic Preservation Overlay Zone (HPOZ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-32
Sec. 8.2.7.	conservation Districts (cD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-35
Sec. 8.2.8.	transportation communication Network District (tcN) . . . . . . . . . . 8-38
Div. 8.3. Sp	ecial Zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-40
Sec. 8.3.1.	General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-40
Sec. 8.3.2.	Freeway (FWY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-42
Sec. 8.3.3.	Ocean — Submerged land (Sl). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-44
Sec. 8.3.4.	[reserved]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-46
Sec. 8.3.5.	One San Pedro (OSP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-46
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Div. 8.1. SPECIFIC PLANS (SP) Sec. 8.1.1. GENERAL

A. Intent

the intent of a Specifc 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 Specifc 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 Specifc Plan regulations are established in each Specifc Plan.

2. Specific Plan Guidelines

A Specifc 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 Specifc Plan.

3. Reconciling Provisions

in the event that a Specifc Plan conflicts with any provisions of this Zoning code (chapter 1 A) or Supplemental Districts, the Specifc Plan shall prevail. in the event that a Specifc 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 Specifc 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 Specifc Plan.

4. Violations

the violation of any provision of an adopted Specifc 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 Specifc 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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Article 9 — PUBLIC BENEFIT SYSTEMS¶

Article Publication Update | August 20 2026

Public Benefit Systems | Article 9 Contents

City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

Div. 9.1. Ge	neral Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Sec. 9.1.1.	Purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Sec. 9.1.2.	General Provisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4
Div. 9.2. Ci	tywide Housing Incentive Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5
Sec. 9.2.1.	State Density Bonus Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5
Sec. 9.2.2.	Afordable Housing incentive Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-24
Sec. 9.2.3.	Opportunity corridors Housing incentive Program . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-46
Sec. 9.2.4.	corridor transitions incentive Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-60
Sec. 9.2.5.	transit Oriented incentive Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-68
Sec. 9.2.6.	Housing element Sites Streamlining Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-82
Sec. 9.2.7.	transit Oriented communities Afordable Housing incentive Program. . 9-86
Div. 9.3. Co	mmunity Benefts Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-87
Sec. 9.3.1.	community Benefts Program Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-87
Sec. 9.3.2.	local Afordable Housing incentive Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-89
Sec. 9.3.3.	[reserved]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-95
Sec. 9.3.4.	Public Benefts Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-96
Sec. 9.3.5.	transfer of Development rights Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-113
Div. 9.4. Ge	neral Incentive Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-114
Sec. 9.4.1.	Permanent Supportive Housing incentive Program . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-114
Sec. 9.4.2.	interim conversions of lodging Unit Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-122
Sec. 9.4.3.	Senior care Facilities incentive Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-126
Sec. 9.4.4.	Unpermitted Dwelling Units Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-128
Sec. 9.4.5.	Downtown Adaptive reuse Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-132
Sec. 9.4.6.	citywide Adaptive reuse Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-137
Sec. 9.4.7.	Public Nuisance Abatement Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-143
Sec. 9.4.8.	Afordable Housing Streamlining Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-150
Sec. 9.4.9.	legacy Small Business incentive Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-162
Div. 9.5. Ac	cessory Dwelling Unit Incentive Program . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-166

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Div. 9.1. GENERAL RULES

Article 10 — STREETS & PARKS¶

Article Publication Update | July 23, 2025

Streets & Parks | Article 10 Contents

City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

Div. 10.1. Street Dedication & Improvement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4
Sec. 10.1.1. Street Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4
Sec. 10.1.2. requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-5
Sec. 10.1.3. exceptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-7
Sec. 10.1.4. Dedication Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-8
Sec. 10.1.5. improvement Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-9
Sec. 10.1.6. issuance of Building Permits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-10
Sec. 10.1.7. Bureau of engineering Fees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11
Sec. 10.1.8. lots Afected by Street Widening. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-12
Sec. 10.1.9. improvement Standards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-13
Sec. 10.1.10. Waiver & Appeals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-14
Sec. 10.1.11. cost-Sharing for Unusual improvements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-17
Sec. 10.1.12. Use Of Future Streets & Alleys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-18
Sec. 10.1.13. city engineer to Determine Street Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-19
Sec. 10.1.14. Written Notifcation required. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-20
Div. 10.2. Dedication by Lease . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-21
Sec. 10.2.1. eligibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-21
Sec. 10.2.2. Dedication Document Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-22
Div. 10.3. Private Street Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-23
Sec. 10.3.1. intent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-23
Sec. 10.3.2. Applicability. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-24
Sec. 10.3.3. Subdivisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-25
Sec. 10.3.4. Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-26
Sec. 10.3.5. Private Street Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-27
Sec. 10.3.6. Private Street Signs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-30
Sec. 10.3.7. Director Approval & Appeals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-31
Sec. 10.3.8. Private Street Names. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-32
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Div. 10.4. Parks Fees & Dedications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-34
Sec. 10.4.1. intent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-34
Sec. 10.4.2. types of Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-35
Sec. 10.4.3. Applicability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-36
Sec. 10.4.4. residential Subdivision Projects With More than 50 Dwelling Units . . . 10-37
Sec. 10.4.5. All Other residential Projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-39
Sec. 10.4.6. Park Fee as Additional requirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-41
Sec. 10.4.7. Afordable Housing exemption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-42
Sec. 10.4.8. credits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-43
Sec. 10.4.9. Park Fee Account & Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-47
Sec. 10.4.10. Use of Park Fees or lands Dedicated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-48
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Article 11 — DIVISION OF LAND¶

Article Publication Update | May 27, 2026

Division of Land | Article 11 Contents

City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

Div. 11.1. General Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-3
Sec. 11.1.1. General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-3
Sec. 11.1.2. Advisory Agency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-5
Sec. 11.1.3. Subdivision Design Standards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-6
Div. 11.2. Tentative Tract Maps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-22
Sec. 11.2.1. tentative tract Map Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-22
Sec. 11.2.2. Vesting tentative tract Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-25
Div. 11.3. Final Tract Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-26
Sec. 11.3.1. Final tract Map Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-26
Sec. 11.3.2. Notifcations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-30
Sec. 11.3.3. Subdivision improvements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-31
Sec. 11.3.4. Private Streets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-37
Sec. 11.3.5. reversion to Acreage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-38
Sec. 11.3.6. Merger & resubdivision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-39
Sec. 11.3.7. Maps, local Drainage Districts, exemption From Fees . . . . . . . . . . . 11-40
Sec. 11.3.8. Modifcations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-41
Sec. 11.3.9. Subdivision requiring import or export of earth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-42
Sec. 11.3.10. Modifcation of recorded Final tract Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-43
Div. 11.4. Parcel Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-44
Sec. 11.4.1. General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-44
Sec. 11.4.2. Preliminary Parcel Map Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-49
Sec. 11.4.3. Vesting Parcel Map. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-52
Sec. 11.4.4. Preliminary Parcel Map review considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-53
Sec. 11.4.5. Final Parcel Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-56
Sec. 11.4.6. Approval of Map Does Not Authorize Violation of Other laws . . . . . . 11-58
Sec. 11.4.7. Modifcation of recorded Parcel Maps, review considerations. . . . . . 11-59
Sec. 11.4.8. Sales contrary to Parcel Map regulations are Voidable . . . . . . . . . . 11-60
Div. 11.5. Condominiums, Community Apartments, & Stock Cooperatives 11-61
Sec. 11.5.1. conversion: residential; residential to commercial/industrial . . . . . . 11-61
Sec. 11.5.2. conversion: commercial/industrial; commercial/industrial to residential 11-71
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DiV. 11.1. GENERAL RULES Sec. 11.1.1. GENERAL

A. Scope

No person may subdivide land in the city of los Angeles unless a fnal tract map (for subdivisions of five or more parcels) or parcel map (for subdivisions of four or less parcels) has been recorded as provided in this Article (Division of Land) and in accordance with Div. 13B.7. (Division of Land) .
No building or structure shall be constructed or enlarged on any land which has been subdivided in violation of the provisions of this Article (Division of Land) and Div. 13B.7. (Division of Land) , nor shall any permit be issued for such land.
the provisions of this Article (Division of Land) shall not be construed as preventing the recording of a fnal tract map containing less than five lots or creating fewer than five condominium units in accordance with the procedures outlined in Div. 13B.7. (Division of Land) and the Subdivision Map Act.

B. Applicability

the provisions of this Article (Division of Land) are applicable to a commercial/industrial conversion project, commercial/industrial to residential conversion project, residential conversion project, or residential to commercial/industrial conversion project, as defined in Div. 14.3. (Glossary) , except as follows:

1. Stock Cooperative Conversions

the provisions of this Article (Division of Land) do not apply to any conversion for stock cooperative purposes that satisfies either of the following criteria:

a. the application for stock cooperative (Dre Form 658 or its equivalent) was filed with the California Department of Real Estate prior to July 1, 1979; or
b. A subdivision public report for stock cooperative was issued in accordance with California Business and Professions Code, Sec. 11018. prior to November 10, 1979.

2. New Stock Cooperatives

the provisions of this Article (Division of Land) do not apply to any stock cooperative project for which the application for stock cooperative (Dre Form 658 or its equivalent) was filed with the California Department of Real Estate prior to March 21, 1980, with the exception of commercial/industrial conversion projects, commercial/industrial to residential conversion projects, residential conversion projects, or residential to commercial/industrial conversion projects, which must meet the criteria outlined in Paragraph 1. (Stock Cooperative Conversions) above in order to qualify for exemption.

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3. Subdivision of Air Space

the provisions of this Article (Division of Land) apply to any division of the space above or below a lot with a definite width, length, and upper and lower elevation occupied or to be occupied by a use, group of buildings or portions of buildings, and accessory buildings or portions of accessory buildings, or accessory uses. (Air space lot, as defined in Div. 14.3. (Glossary) ).

c. Intent

the intent of this Article (Division of Land) is to regulate and control the division of land within the city of los Angeles, to provide for the dedication of land, the payment of fees in lieu of dedication of land, or a combination of both, for the acquisition and development of park and recreation sites and facilities to serve the future inhabitants of the subdivision, to supplement the provisions of the Subdivision Map Act concerning the subdivision design, subdivision improvement and survey data of subdivisions, the form and content of preliminary parcel maps, tentative tract maps, fnal tract map, and parcel maps. the procedure to be followed in securing the official approval of the city of los Angeles on such maps shall be completed in accordance with Div. 13B.7. (Division of Land) , in a manner that is consistent with the applicable general and specific plans as well as the public health, safety, and welfare.
it is also the intention of this Article (Division of Land) that the subdividing of land in the city of los Angeles be done in accordance with the grading regulations of the city contained and set forth in Chapter IX. (Building Regulations), Article 1. (Building Code) of this code and to establish, when possible, beauty and attractiveness in the hills consistent with watershed drainage, erosion, and fire control requirements, and good engineering practices.

D. Interpretation

1. Private Streets

this Article (Division of Land) and Div. 13B.7. (Division of Land) is not to be interpreted or construed to invalidate any previous act on the part of the city approving or authorizing private streets, or authorizing the issuance of building permits for structures on lots served by private streets.

2. Planning Commission

Unless otherwise specified, further references in this Article (Division of Land) to “Planning commission” mean either the Area Planning commission or the city Planning commission, whichever has authority

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Article 12 — NONCONFORMITIES¶

Article Publication Update | August 20, 2026

Nonconformities | Article 12 Contents

City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

Div. 12.1. General Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-3
Sec. 12.1.1. intent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-3
Sec. 12.1.2. General Nonconforming rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-4
Sec. 12.1.3. Applicability. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-5
Sec. 12.1.4. Discontinuance of Nonconforming Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-6
Sec. 12.1.5. calculation of time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-7
Sec. 12.1.6. relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-8
Sec. 12.1.7. Orders to comply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-9
Sec. 12.1.8. compliance With Other laws. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-10
Div. 12.2. Form Exceptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-11
Sec. 12.2.1. coverage exceptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-11
Sec. 12.2.2. Floor Area ratio & Height exceptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-12
Div. 12.3. Frontage Exceptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13
Sec. 12.3.1. Build-to exceptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13
Sec. 12.3.2. character Frontage exceptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-18
Div. 12.4. Development Standards Exceptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-19
Sec. 12.4.1. retaining Walls exceptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-19
Sec. 12.4.2. Signs exceptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-19
Sec. 12.4.3. Parking exceptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-19
Div. 12.5. Use Exceptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-20
Sec. 12.5.1. Use Permission exceptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-20
Sec. 12.5.2. Use Standards exceptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-22
Sec. 12.5.3. equine Keeping exceptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-23
Sec. 12.5.4. Nonconforming Oil, Gas, or Hydrocarbon Well Use exceptions . . . . . 12-25
Div. 12.6. Density Exceptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-26
Div. 12.7. Damaged or Earthquake Hazardous Buildings . . . . . . . . . . . 12-27
Sec. 12.7.1. restoration of Damaged Nonconforming Buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-27
Sec. 12.7.2. replacement of earthquake Hazardous Buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-28
Div. 12.8. Lots Afected by Acquisition for Public Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-30
Sec. 12.8.1. Maintenance & repair of existing Buildings Acquired for Public Use . . .12-30
Sec. 12.8.2. lot Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-31
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Article 12. Nonconformities Article Publication Update | August 20, 2026

Nonconformities | Article 12 Div. 12.1. (General Rules)

City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

Part 7c — ALTERNATE TYPOLOGY RULES

Div. 7c.1. ALTERNATE TYPOLOGY RULES

Sec. 7c.1.1. FORM RULES¶

Sec. 7c.1.2. FRONTAGE RULES¶

Sec. 7c.1.3. DEVELOPMENT RULES¶

Sec. 7c.1.4. USE RULES¶

Sec. 7c.1.5. DENSITY RULES¶

Article 8 — SUPPLEMENTAL & SPECIAL ZONING¶

CONTENTS

Div. 8.1. SPECIFIC PLANS (SP) Sec. 8.1.1. GENERAL

A. Intent

B. Applicability

1. Definition of Project

2. Specific Plan Guidelines

3. Reconciling Provisions

4. Violations

Article 9 — PUBLIC BENEFIT SYSTEMS¶

CONTENTS

Div. 9.1. GENERAL RULES

Article 10 — STREETS & PARKS¶

CONTENTS

Div. 10.1. STREET DEDICATION & IMPROVEMENT

Article 11 — DIVISION OF LAND¶

CONTENTS

DiV. 11.1. GENERAL RULES Sec. 11.1.1. GENERAL

A. Scope

B. Applicability

1. Stock Cooperative Conversions

2. New Stock Cooperatives

3. Subdivision of Air Space

c. Intent

D. Interpretation

1. Private Streets

2. Planning Commission

Article 12 — NONCONFORMITIES¶

CONTENTS

Div. 12.1. GENERAL RULES