§ 8.3

A. Intent

in order to achieve specific planning objectives in designated areas having unique characteristics, Special Zones may replace the zoning districts and Supplemental Districts as established in Sec. 1.5.2.A.4. (Special Zones) . Special Zones respond to unique conditions and set land use and development requirements and incentives tailored to distinctive qualities that may not lend themselves to the regulations established elsewhere in this Zoning code (chapter 1A), except as outlined within each Special Zone.

B. Applicability

1. Establishing Special Zones

New Special Zones are established, and the enabling provisions are amended by the city council in accordance with Sec. 13B.1.3. (Zoning Code Amendment) . Special Zones are applied to lots as outlined in each district, and are the zone of a lot, as outlined in Sec. 1.5.2.A.4. (Special Zones) , with the acronym established for each district. Special Zones may utilize the provisions of this Zoning code (chapter 1A) or a Specifc Plan as the vehicle for regulatory measures necessary to achieve the planning objectives that necessitate their creation.

2. Limitations on Special Zones

the Special Zones established in this Division (Special Zones) supersede all conflicting provisions in this Zoning code (chapter 1A), and shall only be limited by state, local, and federal law.

3. Reconciling Provisions

Special Zones shall contain self-contained zoning regulations, within this Division (Special Zones) or through a Specifc Plan, which may include references to apply other provisions of this Zoning code (chapter 1 A). Special Zones shall utilize the defined terms and regulations within this Zoning code (chapter 1A), but may replace them as needed. in the event that the provisions of a Special Zone or its corresponding Specifc Plan conflict with any other provision of this Zoning code (chapter 1A), the provisions of the Special Zone or its corresponding Specifc Plan shall prevail.

Wherever the provisions of a Special Zone 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 additional discretionary review that would otherwise be required under any Special Zone.

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Sec. 8.3.1. (General) Last amended by Ord. 188,789, Eff. 12/19/2025

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4. Issuance of Building Permits

Unless otherwise stated in this Division (Special Zones) , for any project within a Special Zone, the Department of Building and Safety shall not issue a building permit unless the project complies with the provisions of the Special Zone or its corresponding Specifc Plan.

5. Violations

the violation of any provision of a Special Zone or condition imposed by a decision-making body in approving the site requirements, methods of operation, development plans or other actions taken in accordance with the authority contained in this Division shall constitute a violation of this Zoning code (chapter 1A).

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Sec. 8.3.1. (General) Last amended by Ord. 188,789, Eff. 12/19/2025

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A. Intent

the Freeway Special Zone (FWY) is intended to regulate parcels above, under or immediately adjacent to freeways, including but not limited to, property owned by the california Department of transportation (caltrans).

B. Applicability

the standards in this Section (Freeway (FWY)) are subject to state or federal preemption.

c. Standards

1. Floor Area

Development of land is limited to a maximum foor area of 50 percent of the lot area.

2. Use

the use of FWY zoned land for non-highway purposes shall be limited to those uses listed below, defined in Article 5. (Use) , and only permitted by approval of a conditional use permit as outlined below.

Sec. 8.3.2. (Freeway (FWY)) Last amended by Ord. 189,007, Eff. 08/20/2026

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a. CU2 Permission Level

A permission level of cU2 indicates that the use may be permitted only after approval by the Zoning Administrator, in accordance with Sec. 13B.2.2. (Class 2 Conditional Use Permit) .

b. CU3 Permission Level

A permission level of cU3 indicates that the use may be permitted only after approval by the city Planning commission, in accordance with Sec. 13B.2.3. (Class 3 Conditional Use Permit) . in addition to the findings outlined in Sec. 13B.2.3. (Class 3 Conditional Use Permit) , the city Planning commission shall also determine that in approving the proposed use, the project shall not expose the general public to prolonged or sustained health and safety impacts.

3. Freeway Screening

Projects approved for one of the permissible non-highway uses must provide a type t-3 transition screen as established in Sec. 4C.8.2.C.3.c. (T-Screen 3) for the entire length of any lot line abutting a highway. On lots where tree planting is infeasible, such as lots located beneath above-grade highways, or on lots with no highway adjacency, such as lots on capped highways, applicants may apply for relief as outlined in Sec. 4C.8.2.F. (Relief) .

D. Sale of Caltrans Land

in the event caltrans property is sold to another party, the limitations established in Subsection B. (Standards) above shall continue to apply unless the Freeway Special Zone (FWY) designation has been changed to a different zone in accordance with Sec. 13.B.1.4. (Zone Change) .

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Sec. 8.3.2. (Freeway (FWY)) Last amended by Ord. 189,007, Eff. 08/20/2026

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A. Intent

1. the Ocean — Submerged land (Sl) Special Zone is intended to regulate the city of los Angeles seacoast and off-shore water and underwater areas. these areas constitute a unique and important geographical and scenic resource, utilized for shipping, industry, commerce, residence, and recreation.

2. Off-shore zoning is a related and appropriate extension of planning and zoning principles and practices on land. its basic intent is to protect all users of affected land from the recognized problems and depreciation brought about by unregulated development. Particular intent in the city of los Angeles includes:

   • a. Protection of the recreational, residential, and scenic uses of coast areas, now much in demand for these uses and with greater demand forecast for the future;

   • b. Preservation of the near seaward prospect of residential zones along the coast, where this outlook constitutes part of the environment and value of overlooking on-shore properties; and

   • c. Provision for such other uses as benefit the public and city without significant impairment of these recreational and residential uses.

3. this Section (Ocean — Submerged Land (SL)) also intends to regulate new coastline or off-shore developments with proper consideration of existing recreational and residential uses, public necessity and interest, convenience, general welfare, and good zoning practice.

B. General Provisions

to realize the purposes enumerated in Subsection A. (Intent) above, in accordance with established planning principles, practice, and supportive zoning, the following requirements shall be met for the constructive control of off-shore activities, regardless of whether a project involves a zone change, variance, Supplemental District, or otherwise:

1. there shall be no chemical and biological contamination, visual clouding or soiling of urban coastline, beaches or off-shore waters by industrial or commercial uses.

2. installations on-shore, temporary or relatively permanent, shall be of such size, nature, location, and spacing that they do not significantly interfere with or adversely affect the residential and recreational use, operation, environment or enjoyment of coastline and off-shore areas.

3. the preservation of urban coastline and off-shore areas, above and below water level, in the natural state or for recreation and residence, should take precedence if their function and enjoyment are threatened by additional potentially conflicting off-shore uses which are not clearly of greater public necessity and interest.

4. Any shoreline industrial or commercial uses should be of limited and designated duration, with provision for complete removal of installations and restoration of the prior or natural state after

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Sec. 8.3.3. (Ocean — Submerged Land (SL)) Established by Ord. 188,418, Eff. 01/20/2025, Oper. 01/27/2025

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expiration of the permissible time period, unless such removal and restoration are unnecessary to maintain desirable recreational and residential environment.

5. No industrial or commercial operations should be undertaken where or when they may significantly alter the underlying geologic stability of other areas, off-shore and on-shore, or otherwise bring about undesirable changes of basic topographical condition.

6. Piers, jetties, causeways, human-made islands, bridges or other connective structures should be prohibited, except when they enhance the recreational and residential environment.

7. emission of smoke, steam, chemical, odor, sound, artificial light or other form of atmospheric pollutant or environmental impairment from any seaside industrial or commercial installation or facility should be controlled to fulfill the purposes of this zoning.

8. No provision of off-shore urban zoning in this Section (Ocean — Submerged Land (SL)) is intended, or should be interpreted to, conflict with state, federal or international rights or control established by law within the same geographical areas. to the extent there is a conflict, the conflicting provision in this Section (Ocean — Submerged Land (SL)) shall be found by the city to have no force or effect.

c. Development of Ocean — Submerged Land (SL)

For all projects within an Ocean — Submerged land (Sl) Special Zone, the Department of Building and Safety shall not issue any permit unless approved as established below:

1. Any development on property of any kind within an Ocean — Submerged land (Sl) Special Zone shall be permitted only by approval of the city Planning commission, in accordance with Sec. 13B.2.3. (Class 3 Conditional Use Permit) .

2. No piers, jetties, man-made islands, floating installations or the like are permitted in connection with any permitted uses unless authorized under the provisions of Sec. 13B.2.3. (Class 3 Conditional Use Permit) .

D. Use of Ocean — Submerged Land (SL)

No property of any kind within the Ocean — Submerged land (Sl) Special Zone shall be used except for the following uses, or when a Supplemental District is created in accordance with the provisions of this Article (Supplemental & Special Zoning) , provided, however, that in no event shall any property be used for surface-type operations (either above or below water level) relating to oil drilling and production of oil, gas, or hydrocarbons.

1. Navigation.

2. commercial Shipping.

3. Fishing.

4. recreation.

5. Any use required by any trust or legislative grant to the city of los Angeles.

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Sec. 8.3.3. (Ocean — Submerged Land (SL)) Established by Ord. 188,418, Eff. 01/20/2025, Oper. 01/27/2025

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City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

A. Intent

the One San Pedro (OSP) Special Zone is intended to allow for the phased redevelopment of the existing rancho San Pedro public housing development by establishing standards to regulate land use, development, and design for the development of new dwelling units, including restricted afordable units, commercial space, publicly accessible open space, and circulation and public right-of-way improvements.

B. General Provisions

All properties within the One San Pedro Special Zone shall utilize the provisions of the adopted One San Pedro Specific Plan as the vehicle for regulatory measures.

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Sec. 8.3.5. (One San Pedro (OSP)) Established by Ord. 188,885, Eff. 04/29/2026