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Part 7c — ALTERNATE TYPOLOGY RULES›Article 9 — PUBLIC BENEFIT SYSTEMS

§ 9.1

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

Sec. 9.1.1. PURPOSE

the purpose of this Article (Public Benefit Systems) is to establish procedures for implementing State Density Bonus provisions, as set forth in California Government Code, Sec. 65915-65918 , local incentives to increase the production of affordable housing, as well as other programs to facilitate the provision of public benefits to communities in the vicinity of new development in the city consistent with the General Plan and other housing-related city policies. incentives include, but are not limited to, relief from a variety of regulations and requirements, or the granting of additional allowances beyond what would normally be allowed. in addition, it is also the purpose of this Article (Public Benefit Systems) to provide mechanisms to use the maximum bonus FAr and bonus height as allowed in the applied Form District (Part 2B.)

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Sec. 9.1.1. (Purpose) Established by Ord. 188,418, Eff. 01/20/2025, Oper. 01/27/2025

Public Benefit Systems | Article 9 Div. 9.1. (General Rules)

City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

Sec. 9.1.2. GENERAL PROVISIONS

A. Summary

this Article (Public Benefit Systems) consists of afordable housing incentive programs established in Div. 9.2. (Citywide Housing Incentive Programs) , the community benefits program established in Div. 9.3. (Community Benefits Program) , a variety of other incentive programs established in Div. 9.4. (General Incentive Programs) , and accessory dwelling unit incentive programs established in Div. 9.5. (Accessory Dwelling Unit Incentive Program) .

B. Eligibility

A project providing dwelling units, including a project with subdivisions of land, may use an affordable housing program as provided in Div. 9.2. (Citywide Housing Incentive Programs) or Div. 9.3. (Community Benefits Program) , pursuant to the eligibility requirements for the specific program being used. the programs provided in Div. 9.4. (General Incentive Programs) and Div. 9.5. (Accessory Dwelling Unit Incentive Program) , can be used, as applicable, and in conjunction with any other incentive program established in this Article (Public Benefit Systems) , unless otherwise specified.

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Sec. 9.1.2. (General Provisions) Last amended by Ord. 188,478 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025

Public Benefit Systems | Article 9 Div. 9.2. (Citywide Housing Incentive Programs)

City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

Div. 9.2. CITYWIDE HOUSING INCENTIVE PROGRAMS

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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
    Overview
    1. Article 8 — SUPPLEMENTAL & SPECIAL ZONING
    2. ▸Article 9 — PUBLIC BENEFIT SYSTEMS
      Overview
      1. § 9.1
      2. § 9.2
      3. § 9.3
      4. § 9.4
    3. Article 10 — STREETS & PARKS
    4. Article 11 — DIVISION OF LAND
    5. Article 12 — NONCONFORMITIES
    6. Article 13 — ADMINISTRATION
  16. Part 13B — PROCESSES & PROCEDURES

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