§ 9.4

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 qualifed 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 . Qualifed 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 area, 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 qualifed 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 qualifed 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 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 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 area 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. (NonHousing 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 qualifed 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 area shall be provided for on-site supportive services in the following amounts:

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• i. For qualifed 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 qualifed permanent supportive housing projects with greater than 20 dwelling units, a minimum of three percent of the total residential foor area 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 qualifed 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 qualifed 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 Plan. 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 qualifed 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 unit or efciency 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 qualifed 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 area of the building for the purposes of calculating the total allowable foor area. the foor area 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 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 qualifed 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 applicable.

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a. Yard

A qualifed 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 qualifed 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 qualifed 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 qualifed permanent supportive housing project that is located on two or more contiguous parcels may average the foor area, 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 permanent supportive housing project site to be subdivided subsequent to this grant shall be permitted.

• g. Ground Floor Use

Where non-residential foor area is required by this code, Specifc Plan, community plan, or other set of standards, that requirement may be satisfied by any active ground foor 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 permanent supportive housing project:

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

the Zoning Administrator may modify the requirements of Sec. 9.4.1.B.5. (Performance Standards) for qualifed 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 supportive 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 certifcate 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 certifcate of Occupancy as a lodging structure.

2. Use of Dwelling Units

All household dwelling units and efciency 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 area 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 efciency dwelling units shall not exceed the existing number of lodging units.

5. Permitted Use

Any foor area 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 area 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 area 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 Plan, 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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3. Use Permission

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 of Occupancy existing on the date of the interim lodging unit housing project application, despite any physical alterations to the subject property. Any foor area 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 certifcate 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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3. Termination of Supportive Housing or Transitional Housing Contract

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 certifcate 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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A. Purpose

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 Plan, 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, efciency dwelling units, beds, or foor area provided that a minimum of 75 percent of the foor area, exclusive of common areas, shall consist of supportive housing: medical care or supportive housing for senior citizens.

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A. Purpose

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 unit is being provided on the project site. A restricted afordable unit. 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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b. Lighting

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

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 Plan, depending on the percentage of restricted afordable units 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 units 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 units 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 unit, 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 unit 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 units 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 ratio; an lot amenity space requirement; or a parking ratio that applies to a residential development pursuant to any ordinance, general plan element, Specifc

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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 Guidelines 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 unit 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 Occupancy.

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A. Purpose

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, ofces, 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 certifcate 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

1. Affordable Housing Linkage Fee

the linkage fee, as established in Sec. 15.4.3. (Affordable Housing Linkage Fee) , shall continue to apply, as applicable, to any new foor area 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 area which exceeds the maximum foor area ratio of the applied Form District (Part 2B.) shall be allowed.

b. New Floor Area Within Existing Building Envelope

Any additional foor area, 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 area limit for the lot.

c. Use Modification in Previously Exempted Floor Area

the following actions shall not be considered as adding new foor area that enlarges an existing building or structure:

• i. the use modifcation of any area of an existing building that is exempt from foor area 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 modifcation of any area of an existing building which is exempt from foor area to lot amenity spaces or residential amenity spaces.

• iii. the use modifcation 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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d. New Rooftop Structures

the construction of new structures on the existing roof shall not be considered new foor area, as long as the new rooftop structures:

• 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 development composed of two or more buildings, the existing foor area, up to a maximum of 50,000 square feet, shall be exempted from the maximum foor area limit for the lot. this incentive shall not be utilized if the unifed development involves the demolition or facade modifcation of any portion of a designated historic resource or surveyed historic resource which has not been approved by the Office of Historic resources.

e buildings, the existing foor area, up to a maximum of 50,000 square feet, shall be exempted from the maximum foor area limit for the lot. this incentive shall not be utilized if the unifed development involves the demolition or facade modifcation 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 ratios may be permitted even if buildings on each individual lot would exceed the permitted foor area ratio. However, the total foor area for the unifed development, when calculated as a whole, may not exceed the maximum permitted foor area 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 modifcation.

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5. Upper-Story Bulk

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 units 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.

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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A. Purpose

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 certifcate 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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c. Standards

1. Affordable Housing Linkage Fee

the linkage fee, as established in Sec. 15.4.3. (Affordable Housing Linkage Fee) , shall continue to apply, as applicable, to any new foor area 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 area which exceeds the maximum foor area ratio of the applied Form District (Part 2B.) shall be considered allowed.

• b. New Floor Area Within Existing Building Envelope

Any additional foor area, 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 area limit for the lot.

• c. Use Modification in Previously Exempted Floor Area

the following actions shall not be considered as adding new foor area that enlarges an existing building or structure:

• i. the use modifcation of any area of an existing building that is exempt from foor area 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 modifcation of any area of an existing building which is exempt from foor area limitations to lot amenity spaces or residential amenity spaces.

• iii. the use modifcation 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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d. New Rooftop Structures

the construction of new structures on the existing roof shall not be considered new foor area, as long as the new rooftop structures:

• 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 development composed of two or more buildings, the existing foor area, up to a maximum of 50,000 square feet, shall be exempted from the maximum foor area limit for the lot. this incentive shall not be utilized if the unifed development involves the demolition or facade modifcation 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 ratios may be permitted even if buildings on each individual lot would exceed the permitted foor area ratio. However, the total foor area for the unifed development, when calculated as a whole, may not exceed the maximum permitted foor area 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 modifcation.

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5. Upper-Story Bulk

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. 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 units pursuant to Sec. 5C.3.1. (Inclusionary Housing Program) .

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e. Process

1. Department of Building and Safety Review

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

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

• 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 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

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

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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A. Purpose

the Affordable Housing Streamlining Program facilitates and incentivizes the construction of housing projects with very high levels of affordability by establishing procedures, objective review criteria, and allowances for ministerial review. the program encourages increased, more rapid, and cost-effective production of 100 percent affordable housing. the additional purpose of this Sec. 9.4.8. (Affordable Housing Streamlining Program) , is to establish procedures for implementing the State Density Bonus provisions in California Government Code, Chapter 4.3. (Density Bonuses and Other Incentives), Sec. 65915-65918 , relative to the administrative approval of the one hundred percent afordable housing projects specified in this Section (Affordable Housing Streamlining Program) .

B. Applicability

1. Project Activities

the incentives of the affordable housing streamlining program may be applied to one hundred percent afordable housing projects involving the following project activities:

• a. New construction for which all new foor area meets the eligibility criteria outlined in Paragraph 1. (Eligibility) of Subsection C. (Program Rules) , below.

• b. A use modifcation, major remodel, or renovation, including retrofitting for accessibility purposes, for which all resulting new dwelling units and all renovated dwelling units meet the eligibility criteria outlined in Paragraph 1. (Eligibility) of Subsection C. (Program Rules) , below.

2. Reconciling Provisions

   • a. Relationship to other Incentive Programs

A project that meets both the eligibility requirements for the Affordable Housing Streamlining Program and any other incentive program established in Article 9 (Public Benefit Systems) , may participate in both incentive programs and receive incentives pursuant to both programs.

• b. Relationship to Specific Plans, Supplemental Districts, and Special Zones

Wherever the provisions and requirements of the Affordable Housing Streamlining Program (Sec. 9.4.8.) conflict with any Supplemental Districts (Div. 8.2.) , Special Zones (Div. 8.3.) , or Specific Plans (Div. 8.1.) , the Affordable Housing Streamlining Program provisions and incentives shall prevail.

• c. Relationship to other Zoning Provisions

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restricted afordable units required by the inclusionary Housing Program, pursuant to Sec. 5C.3.1. (Inclusionary Housing Program) , where applicable.

3. Rights Under Executive Directive No. 1 (ED1) or Prior To Effective Date

A one hundred percent afordable housing project meeting the eligibility criteria for executive Directive No. 1 as applicable, and that submits either a preliminary application as authorized by California Government Code Sec. 65941.1 , a vesting development plan per Sec. 13B.10.1.B.2. (Vesting of Development Plan) of chapter 1A of this code, or a city Planning application for an executive Directive No. 1 project to the Department of city Planning, along with any associated submittal fees, prior to November 18, 2025, is not required to meet the provisions of Paragraph 1. (Eligibility) of Subsection C. (Program Rules) , Paragraph 2. (Standards) of Subsection C. (Program Rules) , or Paragraph 3. (Determination of Protected Units) of Subsection D. (Administration) , to be eligible for approval in accordance with this Section (Affordable Housing Streamlining Program) . A one hundred percent afordable housing project that meets all the criteria of this Section (Affordable Housing Streamlining Program) , submits an applicable preliminary application, vesting of development plan, or city Planning application, and pays all submittal fees, on or after November 18, 2025 but before the effective date of this Section (Affordable Housing Streamlining Program) , may amend its application and make a written election to be converted to processing through the Affordable Housing Streamlining Program upon the effective date of this Section (Affordable Housing Streamlining Program) ; but such a project must comply with all provisions of this Section (Affordable Housing Streamlining Program) to be eligible for approval in accordance with this Section (Affordable Housing Streamlining Program) , and will have timelines calculated from the date the application is converted and any associated fees are paid for the conversion.

c. Program Rules

1. Eligibility

One hundred percent afordable housing projects meeting all the following eligibility criteria qualify for participation in the Affordable Housing Streamlining Program, including the streamlining incentives outlined in Paragraph 3. (Incentives) , below.

a. Affordability Levels

• i. All dwelling units used to qualify for the program and meet program requirements shall meet the criteria of a one hundred percent afordable housing project. these requirements also apply to any new accessory dwelling units on the lot, or any dwelling units resulting from the conversion of existing foor area in a previously approved one hundred percent afordable housing project, from any other use to a dwelling use.

• ii. the affordable rents must either all be set to be affordable to lower income households with rents or housing costs that are affordable to lower income households, or at least 20 percent of all restricted afordable units in the project shall

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be set per California Health and Safety Code, Sec. 50053 and affordable rents for the remaining units shall be set at an amount consistent with the maximum rent levels for lower income households as determined by the california tax credit Allocation committee. For for-sale units, the affordable housing costs are defined by California Health and Safety Code, Sec. 50052.5 .

b. Zoning

• i. the one hundred percent afordable housing project is located on a lot that does not have an applied 1l Density District, or N Density District on any portion of the lot. if the one hundred percent afordable housing project is located on a lot that is in whole or in part limited by an applicable Specifc Plan or Special Zone, each parcel included in the project lot allows for more than one household dwelling unit.

• ii. the one hundred percent afordable housing project is located on a lot that has an applied Density District (Part 6B.) that allows for the construction of five or more total dwelling units on the project lot, prior to the grant of any density bonus or the application of a bonus statute or ordinance provision through participation in an incentive program established in Article 9. (Public Benefit Systems) .

• iii. the one hundred percent afordable housing project is not located in the coastal Zone, as established in Sec. 1.5.7. (Coastal Zone Map) , and is not subject to a coastal development permit, pursuant to Div. 13B.9. (Coastal Development) of chapter 1A of this code.

c. Exceptions

• i. A one hundred percent afordable housing project that is located on any parcel included in a project lot within a Historic Preservation Overlay Zone, or is located on a project lot with a designated historic resource, is not eligible for participation in the Affordable Housing Streamlining Program.

• ii. A one hundred percent afordable housing project that is located on a parcel included in a project lot with a surveyed historic resource identified for protection or special consideration or review by an applicable cPiO, cDO, or Specifc Plan is not eligible for participation in the Affordable Housing Streamlining Program.

• iii. A one hundred percent afordable housing project on a lot located both within the very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone and on the Hillside Area Map, pursuant to Sec. 1.5.6. (Hillside Area Map) is not eligible for participation in the Affordable Housing Streamlining Program.

• iv. A one hundred percent afordable housing project on a lot that is subject to Chapter XV., Article 1. (Rent Stabilization Ordinance) of this code, and that contains a total of 12 or more dwelling units that were occupied by tenants in the five year period preceding the project application is not eligible for participation in the Affordable Housing Streamlining Program.

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• v. A one hundred percent afordable housing project for which the applicant requests relief from a standard or requirement via a quasi-judicial relief process established in Div. 13B.5. (Quasi-Judicial Relief) is not eligible for participation in the Affordable Housing Streamlining Program. relief from a standard or requirement that is requested as an allowable density bonus, incentive, or waiver, pursuant to Sec. 9.4.8.C.3.b. (Development Incentives) below, does not affect eligibility for participation in the Affordable Housing Streamlining Program.

• vi. A one hundred percent afordable housing project for which the applicant requests relief from a use standard required for a residential use by the applied Use District (Part 5B.) via a conditional use permit, pursuant to Sec. 13B.2.1. (Class 1 Conditional Use Permit) , Sec. 13B.2.2. (Class 2 Conditional Use Permit) , or Sec. 13B.2.3. (Class 3 Conditional Use Permit) is not eligible for the Affordable Housing Streamlining Program. relief from a use standard required for residential uses that is requested as an allowable density bonus, incentive, or waiver, pursuant to Sec. 9.4.8.C.3.b. (Development Incentives) , below, does not affect eligibility for participation in the Affordable Housing Streamlining Program.

• vii. A one hundred percent afordable housing project for which the applicant requests a waiver or appeal of a dedication and improvement requirement under Div. 10.1. (Street Dedication and Improvement) pursuant to Sec. 10.1.10. (Waiver and Appeals) is not eligible for the Affordable Housing Streamlining Program.

• viii. A one hundred percent afordable housing project seeking a deviation from a development standard applied through a Specifc Plan or cPiO pursuant to Sec. 13B.4.5. (Project Exception) or Sec. 13B.4.4. (Project Adjustment) , is not eligible for the Affordable Housing Streamlining Program.

• ix. A one hundred percent afordable housing project that requires any form of legislative action pursuant to Div. 13B.1. (Legislative Action) is not eligible for the Affordable Housing Streamlining Program.

• x. A one hundred percent afordable housing project on a lot located on a hazardous waste site that is listed pursuant to California Health and Safety Code, Sec. 65962.5 or a hazardous waste site designated by the Department of toxic Substances control pursuant to California Health and Safety Code, Sec. 25356 , is not eligible for participation in the Affordable Housing Streamlining Program unless either of the following apply:

  • a) the site has an underground storage tank site that received a uniform closure letter issued pursuant to California Health and Safety Code, Sec. 25296.10 subdivision (g) based on closure criteria established by the State Water resources control Board for residential use or residential mixed uses. this Section does not alter or change the conditions to remove a site from the list of hazardous waste sites listed pursuant to California Government Code, Sec. 65962.5 .

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• b) the State Department of Public Health, State Water resources control Board, Department of toxic Substances control, or a local agency making a determination pursuant to California Health and Safety Code, Sec. 25296.10 subdivision (c) , has otherwise determined that the site is suitable for residential use or residential mixed uses.

• xi. A one hundred percent afordable housing project on a lot located where a gas or oil well is or was previously identified by the california Geologic energy Management Division is not eligible for participation in the Affordable Housing Streamlining Program unless:

  • a) A Phase i environmental assessment is completed, and a Phase ii environmental assessment is completed if warranted, as defined in California Health and Safety Code, Sec. 25403 .

  • b) A “No Further Action” letter, or some other comparable documentation issued by the appropriate regulatory agency is provided to establish eligibility for this program.

2. Standards

A one hundred percent afordable housing project participating in the Affordable Housing Streamlining Program must meet all the following standards in order to be granted the incentives outlined in Paragraph 3. (Incentives) , below.

a. Step-Backs

A one hundred percent afordable housing project located on a lot for which the applied Form District (Part 2B.) does not specify a street step-back requirement, that is seeking to use an incentive to receive a height increase of more than three stories or 22 feet beyond the base height allowed by the applied Form District (2B.) , and that would result in a project that would exceed the greatest height allowed by the applied Form District (Part 2B.) , shall be subject to the following step-back requirements. Where the applied Form District (Part 2B.) does specify a street step-back requirement, the street step-back requirement of the applied Form District (Part 2B.) shall apply.

i. Street Step-Back

the top story of a project shall have a street step-back with a street step-back depth of 10 feet along all street-facing facades, pursuant to Sec. 2C.6.1. (Street Step-Back) . Any portion of a building that is already set back 10 feet or more from a required primary street setback or side street setback shall be exempt from these requirements.

ii. 10-foot Perimeter Step-Back

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Sec. 2C.6.1. (Street Step-Back) . A project with a primary street lot line or side street lot line abutting a street designated as a boulevard or avenue, shall be exempt from this 10-foot perimeter step-back requirement. Any portion of a building that is already set back 10 feet or more from a required setback shall be exempt from these requirements.

b. Height Transition

• i. A one hundred percent afordable housing project that is located on a lot for which the applied Form District (Part 2B.) does not specify a district boundary height transition requirement and that would result in a project that would exceed the greatest height allowed by the applied Form District (Part 2B.) shall provide a height transition meeting all of the following setback and step-back requirements for all facades facing any lot line that abuts or adjoins a lot with an applied Density District (Part 6B.) of 1l.

  • a) the building height limit shall be stepped-back at a 45 degree angle as measured from a horizontal

• ii. For a one hundred percent afordable housing project located on a lot for which the applied Form District (Part 2B.) does specify a street step-back requirement, the street step-back requirement of the applied Form District (Part 2B.) shall apply.

c. Occupant Protections

i. Security Deposit

returning tenants shall not be required to pay a security deposit greater than 1/2 of their initial monthly rent and shall be permitted to pay any required security deposit up to 90 days after moving into their replacement unit.

d. Labor Provisions

the project complies with both the following certification and notification requirements below as applicable.

i. Labor Certification

the project applicant certifies that one of the following is true for the project, as applicable:

• a) the entirety of the project is a public work for purposes of California Labor Code, Sec. 1720. et seq .

• b) the project has a project labor agreement. However the labor provisions shall not apply: (1) to a contractor or subcontractor that is subject to a bona fide collective bargaining agreement that covers all construction workers and that provides for the use of apprentices, wage and benefit contributions equal to or greater than the prevailing wage, and a grievance procedure; and (2) where the developer has

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entered into a prehire multi-trade collective bargaining agreement with one or more labor organizations that establishes the terms and conditions of employment for a specific construction project.

• c) the project is over 85 feet in building height, as “building height” is defined Chapter IX. (Building Regulations), Sec. 91.202 of this code and its definitions adopted by reference, and is not in its entirety a public work, and therefore shall be subject to the following: (1) the project sponsor certifies to the lead agency that the work will be subject to a project labor agreement, as the term “project labor agreement” is defined in California Public Contract Code, Sec. 2500(b)(1) ; and (2) the labor provisions and requirements of this Section (Affordable Housing Streamlining Program) may be enforced by a civil action against an employer brought by a joint labor management committee, and a joint labor management committee may refer ongoing investigations to the Bureau of contract Administration (BcA) for local enforcement purposes under the purview of the BcA.

• d) the project is no more than 85 feet in building height, as "building height” is defined in Chapter IX. (Building Regulations), Sec. 91.202 of this code and its definitions adopted by reference, and therefore shall not be subject to the additional labor provisions in this Section (Affordable Housing Streamlining Program) .

ii. Labor Notification

enforcement will include the Planning Department notifying the Bureau of contract Administration's Office of Wage Standard of the successful issuance of a project approval through this Section (Affordable Housing Streamlining Program) . the Office of Wage Standard will post on its website a list of all one hundred percent afordable housing projects subject to the requirements of this Section (Affordable Housing Streamlining Program) and expeditiously respond to any complaints associated with labor standards. this will include Bureau of contract Administration inspectors dedicated to these projects.

3. Incentives

a. Streamlined Review

• i. Administrative Review Process

A one hundred percent afordable housing project meeting the eligibility criteria outlined in Paragraph 1. (Eligibility) , above, shall be approved pursuant to Sec. 13B.3.2. (Expanded Administrative Review) without a public hearing. However, regardless of otherwise applicable limitations on modifications of action, a project participating in the Affordable Housing Streamlining Program may request modification as provided in Sec. 13B.3.2. (Expanded Administrative Review) .

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ii. Exceptions

• a) Any subdivision request for a lot or parcel included in a project shall not be streamlined and shall be subject to all applicable review procedures and laws, including those outlined in Article 11. (Division of Land) and Div. 13B.7. (Division of Land) of chapter 1A of this code.

• b) A non-residential use that is not permitted by-right by the applied Use District (Part 5B.) , including a non-residential use requiring a class 1 conditional Use Permit, class 2 conditional use Permit, or class 3 conditional Use Permit, and including a non-residential use that requires discretionary review pursuant to an applicable Special Use Program outlined in Div. 5C.3. (Special Use Programs) , shall not be streamlined and shall be subject to the otherwise applicable review procedures.

iii. Discretionary Review Exemptions

A one hundred percent afordable housing project meeting the eligibility criteria outlined in Paragraph 1. (Eligibility) of Subsection C. (Program Rules) and Paragraph 2. (Standards) of Subsection C. (Program Rules) , above, shall be ministerially approved pursuant to Sub-subparagraph i. (Administrative Review Process) , above, as a “use by right” as this term is defined in California Government Code Sec. 65583.2(i) . No city agency shall require a discretionary permit process, but objective standards will be applied. the city shall not exercise any subjective judgment in deciding whether and how to carry out or approve the project. the project shall not be subject to review or approval that would constitute a “project” for purposes of California Public Resources Code, Sec. 21000. et seq. Where an applicable standard requires discretionary review or discretionary action pursuant to Div. 13B.2. (Quasi-Judicial Review) or Div. 13B.4. (Specific Plan Implementation) , the standard shall instead be reviewed pursuant to Sub-subparagraph i. (Administrative Review Process) , above. this exemption from discretionary review includes project review, pursuant to Sec. 13B.2.4. (Project Review) ; discretionary review requirements for waivers under an applicable incentive program in Div. 9.2. (Citywide Housing Incentive Programs) or Sec. 9.3.2. (Local Affordable Housing Incentive Program) ; and discretionary review requirements and procedures required by any Supplemental Districts (Div. 8.2.) , Special Zones (Div. 8.3.) , or Specific Plans (Div. 8.1.) , including any design review procedures, pursuant to Sec. 13B.4.3. (Project Compliance (Design Review Board)) . As outlined in Paragraph 1. (Eligibility) above, projects requesting a Specifc Plan project exception pursuant to Sec. 13B.4.5. (Project Exception) or Sec. 13B.4.4. (Project Adjustment) , are not eligible for the Affordable Housing Streamlining Program and are not exempt from discretionary approval of the project exception or project adjustment.

iv. Noticing, Hearing, & Appeal Exemptions

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to the los Angeles Municipal code, those procedures shall be superseded by the procedures granted by participation in the Affordable Housing Streamlining Program. All city departments are directed to process all plans for such one hundred percent afordable housing projects using the streamlined ministerial review process currently used for projects eligible under California Government Code, Sec. 65913.4 .

b. Development Incentives

A one hundred percent afordable housing project seeking approval pursuant to the Affordable Housing Streamlining Program may request any otherwise applicable density bonus, incentives, or waivers for which they are eligible, pursuant to State Density Bonus, as established in Sec. 9.2.1. (State Density Bonus Program) or pursuant to any other applicable incentive program established in Article 9. (Public Benefit Systems) that provide such bonuses, incentives, or waivers in exchange for the provision of affordable housing. Notwithstanding the approval processes normally required by State Density Bonus or other incentive programs established in Article 9. (Public Benefit Systems) , such requests for additional waivers, incentives, or bonuses shall be reviewed pursuant to Sec. 13B.3.2. (Expanded Administrative Review) , subject to the following limitations:

• i. A one hundred percent afordable housing project seeking approval pursuant to the Affordable Housing Streamlining Program may apply up to five additional incentives beyond the base incentives provided by the incentive program that the project is pursuing. the five allowable incentives may be selected from incentives listed on the menu of additional incentives (“on-menu incentive”) in any applicable incentive program established in Div. 9.2. (Citywide Housing Incentive Programs) , Sec. 9.3.2. (Local Affordable Housing Incentive Program) , and from the additional incentives listed on the menu in an applicable community Plan implementation Overlay (cPiO); in addition, incentives not listed on an applicable menu of additional incentives may be obtained as an off-menu request (“off-menu incentive”). For the purpose of requesting an incentive to reduce required setbacks, all adjustments to setbacks may be combined to count as one incentive.

• ii. A one hundred percent afordable housing project seeking approval pursuant to the Affordable Housing Streamlining Program that is also pursuing incentives pursuant to and Sec. 9.3.2. (Local Affordable Housing Incentive Program) shall also be eligible for one waiver of standards in addition to the five additional incentives allowed by Subsubparagraph i. , above. A one hundred percent afordable housing project requesting more than one waiver of a development standard shall not be eligible for streamlining and shall be reviewed and processed pursuant to the standard State Density Bonus procedures outlined in Sec. 9.2.1.D.1.c. (Projects Requesting Waivers) . For the purpose of requesting a waiver to reduce required setbacks, all adjustments to setbacks may be combined to count as one waiver.

ng project requesting more than one waiver of a development standard shall not be eligible for streamlining and shall be reviewed and processed pursuant to the standard State Density Bonus procedures outlined in Sec. 9.2.1.D.1.c. (Projects Requesting Waivers) . For the purpose of requesting a waiver to reduce required setbacks, all adjustments to setbacks may be combined to count as one waiver.

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iii. A one hundred percent afordable housing project seeking approval pursuant to the Affordable Housing Streamlining Program shall be subject to additional limitations when also pursuing incentives not on an applicable menu of additional incentives, pursuant to, Div. 9.2. (Citywide Housing Incentive Programs) , and Sec. 9.3.2. (Local Affordable Housing Incentive Program) . For such projects, incentives or waivers or modifications of development standards not on the menu of incentives for the applicable incentive program shall be limited as follows:

a) Increase in Floor Area Ratio (FAR)

A one hundred percent affordable housing project on a lot with an applied Residential Use District (Div. 5B.3.) shall be eligible to request as an incentive not on an applicable menu of additional incentives or as a waiver, no more than either: a 100 percent increase in the total project base floor area ratio identified in the applied Form District (Part 2B.) ; an increase up to the maximum bonus floor area ratio identified in the applied Form District (Part 2B.) ; or an increase up to a 3.5:1 FAr, whichever is greater.

b) Increase in Height

A one hundred percent afordable housing project on a lot with an applied Residential Use District (Div. 5B.3.) shall be eligible to request as an incentive not on an applicable menu of additional incentives or as a waiver, no more than a total project height increase of either three stories from the Base Height identified in the applied Form District (Part 2B.) , 33 feet from the Base Height identified in the applied Form District, or an increase up to the maximum bonus height identified in the applied Form District (Part 2B.) , whichever is greatest.

c) Reduction of Setbacks

A one hundred percent afordable housing project on a lot for which the applied Form District (Part 2B.) specifies a side and rear setback requirement, shall be eligible to request as an off-menu incentive or as a waiver, no less than a side setback of five feet and a rear setback of eight feet. Side street setbacks, special setbacks, and alley setbacks may not be reduced beyond the minimum setbacks allowed by the applied Form District (Part 2B.) . A project seeking an off-menu incentive or waiver for a reduction of primary street setbacks shall be limited to no more than the average of the primary street setbacks of buildings on abutting lots that are facing the same street. if located on a corner lot or abutting a vacant lot, the primary street setback may align with the facade of the nearest building facing the same primary street lot line. if there are no buildings facing the same primary street lot line on abutting lots, no reduction in the primary street setback is permitted. if requesting an incentive or waiver to reduce required setbacks all adjustments to individual setbacks may be combined to count as one incentive or waiver.

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d) Amenity Reduction

A one hundred percent afordable housing project shall be eligible to request an incentive or waiver for no more than a 50 percent reduction in lot amenity space or residential amenity space otherwise required, pursuant to Sec. 2C.3.1. (Lot Amenity Space) and Sec. 2C.3.2. (Residential Amenity Space) . A reduction in both lot amenity space and residential amenity space shall not be combined and counted as a single waiver or incentive request.

e) Bicycle Parking Reduction

A one hundred percent afordable housing project shall be eligible to request as an off-menu incentive or a waiver, no more than a 50 percent reduction in bicycle parking otherwise required pursuant to Sec. 4C.3.1. (Bicycle Parking Spaces) .

• f) Tree Planting Reduction

A one hundred percent afordable housing project shall be eligible to request as an off-menu incentive or waiver, no more than a 25 percent reduction in tree planting otherwise required pursuant to Sec. 4C.6.2. (Required Trees) .

g) Ground Story Standards Reduction

A one hundred percent afordable housing project shall be eligible to request as an off-menu incentive or waiver, no more than a 30 percent reduction in any of the following ground story requirements: ground story height; ground story transparency, pursuant to Sec. 3C.4.1. (Transparent Area) ; or ground story entrance spacing, pursuant to Sec. 3C.5.1. (Street Facing Entrance) . if requesting multiple modifications to ground story requirements, they may be combined to count as one incentive or waiver, but each individual request shall not exceed a 30 percent reduction.

h) Height Increase

A request for an off-menu incentive or waiver to exceed the otherwise allowable height of a one hundred percent afordable housing project shall be limited by the step-back and height transition requirements outlined in Subparagraph a. (StepBacks) and Subparagraph b. (Height Transition) of Paragraph 2. (Standards) , above.

D. Administration

1. Procedures

Projects participating in the Affordable Housing Streamlining Program shall be reviewed and approved via the streamlined process established in Paragraph 3. (Incentives) of Subsection C. (Program Rules) , above.

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2. Records & Agreements

Prior to the issuance of a building permit for a one hundred percent afordable housing project, a covenant acceptable to the los Angeles Housing Department shall be recorded with the los Angeles county recorder, guaranteeing the affordability of project units consistent with the affordability criteria described in Sec. 9.4.8.C.1.a. (Affordability Levels) , and the requirements set forth in Sec. 4C.15.3. (Restricted Affordable Units) . if the duration of these affordability covenant requirements conflict with the duration of any other government requirement, the longest duration shall prevail. covenants required by the Affordable Housing Streamlining Program must provide for a private right of enforcement by the city, any tenant, or owner of any building to which a covenant and agreement applies.

3. Determination of Protected Units

in determining the number of protected units contained on the site of a project proposed for approval through the Affordable Housing Streamlining Program, as a part of any replacement Unit Determination (rUD), lAHD shall allow a minimum rental Unit Determination response period of 30 days to ensure that low-income tenants are able to successfully and accurately demonstrate their true household income. lAHD's outreach to tenants shall consider tenants' internet, computer access, and language needs. lAHD shall also consider whether in-person outreach is appropriate.

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A. Purpose

the purpose of this Section (Legacy Small Business Incentive Program) is to create long-lasting opportunities for existing commercial tenants to remain in the communities they serve.

B. Eligibility

1. When an existing on-site building possesses one or more legacy small businesses and involves new construction, or when a new development is proposing to incorporate a legacy small business from an off-site location as a part of its development, such a development may qualify for this incentive program, as long as it abides by the eligibility requirements and standards of this Subsection (Eligibility) .

2. in order for a legacy small business to be eligible for this incentive program, it shall have been within continuous operations for at least 20 years with no break in its operation exceeding two years, and within a two-mile radius of the project site in the city boundaries, and meet at least two of the following four standards:

   • a. the business has no more than 50 full-time equivalent employees;

   • b. Posts a placard stating that non-english languages are spoken in the establishment, written in the respective language offered. the placard shall be located within five feet of the entrance along the primary street lot line, and shall be a minimum of 8.5 inches by 11 inches in at least a 12-point font;

   • c. Accepts government issued assistance such as electronics Benefits transfer (eBt) and posts a placard stating acceptance of government issued assistance such as electronic Benefit transfer (eBt) within five feet of the entrance along the primary street lot line, which is a minimum of 8.5 inches by 11 inches in a font size of at least a 12-point font;

   • d. Pays employees wages equivalent to or greater than those specified in Article 11. (Living Wage), Sec. 10.37.2. (Payment of Minimum Compensation to Employees) of the lAAc.

3. Projects receiving a foor area exemption for preserving or accommodating a legacy small business in accordance with this Section (Legacy Small Business Program) shall not be eligible for the foor area bonus incentive granted pursuant to Sec. 9.3.4.C.4.m. (Legacy Small Business Incentive Area) .

c. Legacy Small Business Options

1. Preserving or Retaining a Legacy Small Business On-Site

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at the same site prior to the construction, the foor area of those legacy small businesses may be exempted from the total foor area calculation of the new construction. Proof of retention may be provided by way of lease agreement, recorded covenant, and written confirmation and consent of the legacy small business owner.

2. Accommodating a Legacy Small Business On-Site From Another Location

When a new development can accommodate a legacy small business from another location, a developer may show proof of the accommodation of that legacy small business as a part of the new development by way of lease agreement, recorded covenant, and written confirmation and consent of the legacy small business owner.

D. Incentives

1. Floor Area Exemption

a. Preserving

When preserving a legacy small business or businesses on-site, two times (2x) the total foor area of those tenant spaces may be exempted from the new construction’s foor area calculation.

• i. A legacy small business is considered preserved when its tenant space is not physically diminished nor demolished as a part of new construction.

• ii. if an addition to a legacy small business’ tenant space is proposed, only the existing foor area of the tenant space shall be used for the purpose of calculating this incentive.

b. Retaining

When leasing new tenant space to an existing legacy small business or businesses, two times (2x) the total floor area of those proposed tenant spaces may be exempted from the new construction’s foor area calculation.

• i. A legacy small business is considered retained when its tenant space existed at the address or site of the new construction.

c. Accommodating

When accommodating a legacy small business or businesses on-site from an off-site location, two times (2x) the total foor area of the new, accommodated legacy small business may be exempted from the new construction’s foor area calculation.

e. Measurement

1. Floor Area Exemption

For purposes of determining the total exempted foor area granted when preserving, retaining, or accommodating a legacy small business(s), the total foor area dedicated to the legacy small

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business(s), shall be multiplied by two. this amount shall then be added to the total allowed foor area, based on the applied Form District foor area ratio. this amount then becomes the total allowable foor area the project is entitled to.

F. Process

1. Administrative Review

A foor area exemption for a legacy small business pursuant to this Section (Legacy Small Business Incentive Program) may be requested in accordance with Sec. 13B.3.1. (Administrative Review) .

2. Annual Reporting

A project receiving a foor area exemption pursuant to this Section (Legacy Small Business Program) shall demonstrate compliance by submitting an annual report to the Department (Annual legacy Small Business report).

a. Annual Legacy Small Business Report

the Annual legacy Small Business report shall be provided by the property owner that delineates the following:

• i. Occupancy status of the development.

• ii. Occupancy status of the legacy small business.

• iii. evidence as to compliance with any requirements of this Section (Legacy Small Business Incentive Program) .

b. Non-Compliance

Non-compliance with the requirements of this Section (Legacy Small Business Program) shall be a violation of the lAMc, subject to all administrative, civil and criminal remedies available for a violation of the lAMc, as well as contractual remedies for a violation of the covenant.

c. Review

the Department shall review the Annual legacy Small Business report pursuant to Sec. 13B.3.1. (Administrative Review) .

G. Records and Agreements

1. Lease

• a. Prior to the issuance of a certifcate of Occupancy, the applicant shall provide proof of a signed lease with a legacy small business that includes a minimum duration of 10 years with a five-year renewal option, and a provision limiting rent increases to five percent or less per year for the term of the lease, including the mandated renewal option.

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• b. if the lease is terminated early for any reason, the property owner or their representative shall within 12 months obtain a new lease with a new legacy small business to complete the 10-year term. For the purposes of this provision, the time in which the legacy small business space is vacant does not count towards the required minimum.

2. Covenant

A covenant acceptable to the Department must be recorded with the los Angeles county recorder, guaranteeing that the tenant, or property owner will dedicate foor area within the development for a legacy small business for the periods outlined in this Section (Legacy Small Business Program) , and will submit annual reporting to the Department in a manner consistent with Paragraph 2. (Annual Reporting) of Subsection F. (Process), above.

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Div. 9.5. ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT INCENTIVE PROGRAM

See Chapter I. (General Provisions and Zoning), Sec. 12.22. A.33. (Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADU)) of this code for applicable accessory dwelling unit regulations.

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