Los Angeles Municipal Code Art. 7 Division of Land Regulations

(Amended by Ord. No. 187,712, Eff. 1/23/23, Oper. 1/22/24; Ord. No. 187,930, Eff. 7/7/23.)

Section 17.00 Title. 17.01 Tract Maps – General Provisions. 17.02 Definitions. 17.03 Advisory Agency. 17.04 Subdivision Committee. 17.05 Design Standards. 17.06 Tentative Map Standards and Appeals. 17.07 Final Map Standards. 17.07.1 Notification Regarding Street Lighting Maintenance Assessments. 17.07.2 Notification Regarding Sewer Pumping and/or Drainage Facilities and Maintenance Districts. 17.08 Improvements. 17.09 Private Streets. 17.10 Reversion to Acreage. 17.10.1 Merger and Resubdivision. 17.10.5 Maps – Local Drainage Districts – Exemption from Fees. 17.11 Modifications. 17.12 Park and Recreation Site Acquisition and Development Provisions. 17.13 Subdivision Requiring Import or Export of Earth. 17.14 Modification of Recorded Final Maps. 17.15 Vesting Tentative Maps. 17.50 Parcel Maps – General Provisions. 17.51 Filing of Preliminary Parcel Maps. 17.52 Parcel Map – Standards of Review Authority of Advisory Agency. 17.53 Approval of Preliminary Parcel Map Standards of Review. 17.54 Appeals. 17.55 Map Identification and Reproduction. 17.56 Parcel Map. 17.57 Approval of Map Shall Not Authorize Violation of Other Laws. 17.58 Park and Recreation Site Acquisition and Development. 17.59 Modification of Recorded Parcel Maps – Standards of Review. 17.60 Sales Contrary to Parcel Map Regulations Are Voidable.

This Article shall be known as the Division of Land Regulations of the City of Los Angeles, and contains the City’s regulations regarding Subdivision Maps for property subject to this Chapter.

A. Scope.

1. No person shall subdivide land in the City of Los Angeles into five or more parcels unless a Final Map has been recorded as provided in this Article and pursuant to Div. 13B.8. (Division of Land) of Chapter

1A of this Code.

2. No building or structure shall be constructed or enlarged on any land which has been subdivided in violation of the provisions of this Article and Div. 13B.8 (Division of Land) of Chapter 1A of this Code, nor shall any permit be issued therefor.

3. The provisions of this Article shall not be construed as preventing the recording of a final tract map containing less than five lots or creating fewer than five condominium units in accordance with the

procedures outlined in Div. 13B.8 (Division of Land) of Chapter 1A of this Code and in the Subdivision Map Act.

4. (a) General Rule. The provisions of this Article shall be applicable to a commercial / industrial, commercial / industrial to residential, residential, or residential to commercial / industrial conversion project as defined in Section 12.03 (Definitions) of the Municipal Code, except as follows.

   (b) Stock Cooperative Conversions. The provisions of this Article shall not apply to any conversion for stock cooperative purposes which satisfies either of the following criteria: (1) the application for

   stock cooperative (DRE Form 658 or its equivalent) was filed with the California Department of Real Estate prior to July 1, 1979, or (2) a subdivision public report for stock cooperative was issued pursuant to Business and Professions Code Section 11018 prior to November 10, 1979.

   (c) New Stock Cooperatives. The provisions of this Article shall not apply to any stock cooperative project, other than a commercial / industrial, commercial / industrial to residential, residential, or

   residential to commercial / industrial conversion project, where the application for stock cooperative (DRE Form 658 or its equivalent was filed with the California Department of Real Estate prior to March 21, 1980.

   (d) Subdivision of Air Space. The provisions of this Article shall apply to a division of the space above or below a lot with a definite width, length, and upper and lower elevation occupied or to be

occupied by a use, group of buildings or portions thereof, and accessory buildings or portions thereof, or accessory uses, (Air Space Lot, as defined in Section 12.03 (Definitions) of this Code).

B. Purpose. The purpose of this Article is to regulate and control the division of land, within the City of Los Angeles, to provide for the dedication of land, the payment of fees in lieu thereof, or a combination of both, for the acquisition and development of park and recreation sites and facilities to serve the future inhabitants of the subdivision, to supplement the provisions of the Subdivision Map Act concerning the design, improvement and survey data of subdivisions, the form and content of Tentative Maps and Final Maps. The establish procedure to be followed in securing the official approval of the City of Los Angeles on such maps must be done pursuant to Div. 13B.8 (Division of Land) of Chapter 1A of this Code, in a manner that is consistent with the applicable general and specific plans as well as the public health, safety and welfare.

It is also the intention of this Article that the subdividing of land in the City of Los Angeles be done in accordance with the grading regulations of the City contained and set forth in Article 1 (Building Code) of Chapter 9 (Building Regulations) of this Code and to establish when possible beauty and attractiveness in the hills consistent with watershed drainage, erosion and fire control requirements, and good engineering practices.

C. Interpretation. This Article and Div. 13B.8 (Division of Land) of Chapter 1A of this Code shall not be interpreted or construed to invalidate any previous act on the part of the City approving or authorizing private streets, or authorizing the issuance of building permits for structures on lots served by private streets.

For the purpose of this Article the following words and phrases are defined as follows; for any words or phrases not defined here, see Div. 13C.1. (Administration Definitions) of Chapter 1A of this Code:

Alley – A public way, other than a street or highway, providing a means of vehicular access to abutting property;

Average Natural Slope – The average of the ungraded slopes at selected contours within a given parcel of land divided by its area as computed from either the City’s Engineer’s topographic maps or a
topographic map prepared by a California registered civil engineer or California licensed land surveyor. Regardless of which map is used, calculations cannot be derived or interpolated from a map that originally
had contour intervals of greater than 25 feet for subdivisions or greater than five feet for parcel maps. Average natural slope shall be computed by the following formula:

C × L
S = × 100
A

Where: S = average natural slope in percent.
C = contour interval in feet, at no greater than 25-foot intervals for subdivisions or five-foot intervals for parcel maps, resulting in at least five contour lines.
L = total accumulated length of all contours of interval “C” in feet.
A = the area being considered in square feet.

Slopes may be computed only by the entire subdivision or parcel map area. The calculation “L” (contour lengths) and “A” (area in square feet) can be computed by 500-foot grid increments, as shown on the City
Engineer’s topographic maps. The “L” for each grid increment must be added to the “L” for every other grid increment and the “A” for each grid increment must be added to the “A” for every other grid increment
to determine the “L” and the “A” for the entire subdivision or parcel map, prior to calculating the average natural slope for that subdivision or parcel map. In any matter where the average natural slope is used to
calculate density pursuant to Sections 17.05 (Design Standards) or 17.50 (Parcel Maps – General Provisions) of this Chapter, the subdivision file shall contain copies of all maps and all calculations so that the
figures can be verified. All maps and all calculations are required to be submitted at the time of the filing of a subdivision application or the application is deemed incomplete.

Building Site – Any parcel of land which conforms to the definition of a lot as defined in this article.

City Engineer – The City Engineer.

Design – Design of a subdivision shall include:

(1) street alignments, grades and widths;

(2) drainage and sanitary facilities and utilities, including alignments and grades thereof;

(3) location and size of all required easements and rights-of-way;

(4) fire roads and firebreaks:

(5) lot and size configuration;

(6) traffic access;

(7) grading;

(8) land to be dedicated for park and recreation purposes, and

(9) such other specific requirements in the general plan and configuration of the entire subdivision as may be necessary or convenient to insure conformity to or implementation of the general plan or any

adopted specific plan.

Drip Line – A line which may be drawn on the ground around a tree directly under its outermost branch tips and which identifies that location where rainwater tends to drip from the tree.

Engineer – The Registered Civil Engineer employed by the owner or by the subdivider to prepare the Subdivision Maps and improvement plans.

Fire Protection – Such fire hydrants and other protective devices as required by the Chief Engineer of the Fire Department.

Flood Hazard – A hazard to land or improvements due to overflow water having sufficient velocity to transport or deposit debris, scour the surface soil, dislodge or damage buildings, or erode the banks of water courses.

Freeway – A highway in respect to which the owners of abutting land have no right or easement of access to or from their abutting lands or in respect to which such owners have only limited or restricted right or easement of access, and which is declared to be such in compliance with the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California.

Frontage Road – A street lying adjacent and approximately parallel to and separated from a freeway, and which affords access to abutting property.

Future Street or Alley – Any real property which the owner thereof has offered for dedication to the City for street or alley purposes but which has been rejected by the City Council of the City of Los Angeles, subject to the right of said Council to rescind its action and accept by resolution at any later date and without further action by the owner, all or part of said property as public street or alley.

Highway, Major – Any street designated as a major highway on the Highways and Freeways maps of the Transportation Element of the General Plan.

Highway, Secondary – Any street designated as a secondary highway on the Highways and Freeways maps of the Transportation Element of the General Plan.

Hillside Grading Areas – Hillside Grading Areas as defined in Section 91.7003 (Grading, Excavations and Fills; Definitions) of this Code.

Improvement – Such street work and utilities to be installed, or agreed to be installed by the subdivider on the land to be used for public or private streets, highways, ways, and easements as are necessary for the general use of the lot owners in the subdivision and local neighborhood traffic and drainage needs and required as a condition precedent to the approval and acceptance of the Final Map or Parcel Map. Such street work and utilities include necessary monuments, street name signs, guardrails, barricades, safety devices, fire hydrants, grading, retaining walls, storm drains and flood control channels and facilities, erosion control structures, sanitary sewers, street lights, street trees, traffic warning devices other than traffic signals and relocation of existing traffic signal systems directly affected by other subdivision improvements and other facilities as are required by the Bureau of Street Lighting or Bureau of Street Maintenance in conformance with other applicable provisions of this Code, or as are determined necessary by the Advisory Agency for the necessary and proper development of the proposed subdivision and to insure conformity to or the implementation of the general plan or any adopted specific plan.

Inundation – Ponded water or water in motion of sufficient depth to damage property due to the presence of the water or to deposit of silt.

Lot – A parcel of land conforming to the definition of Lot contained in Section 12.03 (Definitions) of this Chapter, which is identified on a final Map or a Parcel Map recorded in the Office of the County Recorder with a separate and distinct letter or number.

Model Dwelling – A one-family residential unit having all the following characteristics:

(a) Said unit is constructed upon a proposed lot or in a proposed building previously designated as a model dwelling site by the Advisory Agency in a subdivision or a multiple unit development for

which the Advisory Agency has approved or conditionally approved a tentative map, but for which a final map has not yet been recorded.

(b) The proposed lot upon which the unit is constructed is recognized as a legal building site for the duration of the model dwelling permit.

(c) No Certificate of Occupancy for such unit has been issued by the Superintendent of Building.

(d) Where applicable, temporary access thereto is permitted over future streets previously restricted to public access.

(e) Said unit is intended to be temporarily utilized as an example of the dwellings which have been built or which are proposed to be built in the same subdivision or multiple dwelling development.

Problem Areas – Those portions of the City of Los Angeles determined by resolution of the Board of Public Works to be actually or potentially dangerous by reason of geological conditions, being subject to inundation or overflow by storm water, or because of any other potentially dangerous condition, including but not limited to areas subject to rapid spread of fire.

Protected Tree – Any of the following Southern California native tree species, which measures four inches or more in cumulative diameter, four and one half feet above the ground level at the base of the tree:

(a) Oak tree including Valley Oak (Quercus lobata) and California Live Oak (Quercus agrifolia), or any other tree of the oak genus indigenous to California but excluding the Scrub Oak (Quercus

dumosa).

(b) Southern California Black Walnut (Juglans californica var. californica).

(c) Western Sycamore (Platanus racemosa).

(d) California Bay (Umbellularia californica).

This definition shall not include any tree grown or held for sale by a licensed nursery, or trees planted or grown as a part of a tree planting program.

Public Way – Any street, channel, viaduct, subway, tunnel, bridge, easement, right of way or other way in which a public agency has a right of use.

Residential Planned Development – A group of residential buildings and appurtenant structures located and arranged in accordance with the requirements of the RPD residential planned development district Sec. 13.04 (“PRD” Residential Planned Development Districts) of this Chapter in which the property is located. A residential planned development may include schools. It may also include churches, hospitals, infirmaries, recreational and commercial uses, as an integral part of the development and intended for use by its occupants, to an extent commensurate with the planned population of the RPD district.

Roadway – That portion of a right of way for a street or alley used or intended to accommodate the movement of vehicles.

Service Road – That part of a major or secondary highway, containing a roadway which affords access to abutting property and is adjacent and approximately parallel to and separated from the principal roadway.

Slope – The plane or incline of land usually expressed as a percentage where % slope =

vertical distance × 100 horizontal distance

Street, Collector – A street including the principal access streets of a subdivision which carries traffic from local streets either directly or via other existing or proposed collector streets to a major or secondary highway.

Street, Local – Any street other than a collector street, major or secondary highway, or freeway, providing access to abutting property and serving local as distinguished from through traffic.

Surveyor – A licensed land surveyor authorized to practice in California.

Tree Expert – A person with at least four years of experience in the business of transplanting, moving, caring for and maintaining trees and who is (a) a certified arborist with the International Society of Arboriculture and who holds a valid California license as an agricultural pest control advisor or (b) a landscape architect or (c) a registered consulting arborist with the American Society of Consulting Arborists.

Water Supply – Such water system supply and distribution facilities as are necessary to provide a reliable and adequate water supply for private use and public fire protection purposes.

Vehicular Access Rights – The right or easement for access of owners or occupants of abutting lands to a public way other than as pedestrians.

A. Authority and Duties. See Sec. 13B.7.1.C. (General Provisions; Advisory Agency) of Chapter 1A of this Code.

When the Advisory Agency approves or conditionally approves a tentative map, it may also designate certain lots or proposed buildings, whether existing or to be constructed on a lot shown on said map, as sites for the construction of model dwellings. The Advisory Agency is authorized to designate said sites only if it determines that they comply, or can be made to comply with the design standards for sites for model dwellings as hereinafter set forth in Section 17.05 of this article.

In addition to the authorities established in Div. 13B.7. (Division of Land) of Chapter 1A of this Code, the Advisory Agency, acting in the capacity of an Associate Zoning Administrator, shall also have the

authority to reduce the width of required passageways pursuant to Section 12.21 C.2.(b) (Spaces Between Buildings – Passageways) of this Chapter to no less than five feet between habitable buildings and detached condominiums, unless the Fire Department determines that the reduction would result in a safety hazard. And shall have the authority to grant deviations of no more than 20 percent from the applicable area, yard, and height requirements. The subdivider must ask for adjustments at the time of filing. In permitting adjustments, the Advisory Agency shall make the findings contained in Sec. 13B.5.2. (Adjustment) of Chapter 1A of this Code.

The reductions / deviations shall be included in the written decision of the Advisory Agency. Notification and appeal rights to such reductions / deviations shall conform to Sec. 13B.7.2. (Tentative Tract Map) of Chapter 1A of this Code.

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D. Subdivision of Air Space. Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, in any zone, the Advisory Agency is authorized to approve, conditionally approve or disapprove a preliminary parcel map or a tentative tract map showing one or more air space lots (as defined in Section 12.03 of this Code), provided that such air space lots are created in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 1, Article 7 of this Code.

The Advisory Agency shall require, as a condition of approval of any tentative tract map or preliminary parcel map showing one or more air space lots, that the final map or parcel map showing such air space lots be based upon a site plan which accurately describes the location of such lots. After recordation of such map and upon construction of the buildings or structures within the air space lots, if it is determined by the Department of Building and Safety that there are minor discrepancies between the site plan and the actual physical location of the air space lots in such buildings or structures, lot lines for the air space lots may be adjusted as necessary through the parcel map exemption procedure set forth in Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 17.50 B.3.c.

See Sec. 13B.7.1.D. (General Provisions; Subdivision Committee) of Chapter 1A of this Code.

A. Street Standards Committee. There is hereby created a Street Standards Committee (Committee) to be composed of the Director of Planning, as Chair, the City Engineer and the General Manager of the Department of Transportation, or their designees.

This Committee shall:

1. Recommend to the Commission minimum width and improvement standards for all classes of public and private streets and alleys. The Commission shall adopt such minimum width and improvement

standards as it determines are necessary for the safe and adequate movement of pedestrians, bicyclists, transit service and vehicular traffic, the increased retention and detention of stormwater, the installation of necessary utilities and for reasonable and proper access to abutting properties. Such standards shall not be applicable to any street or alley for which the City Council, by ordinance, adopts specific standards.

2. Modify the Complete Street Design Guide (CSDG) on an as-needed basis to align the CSDG with current and innovative street design practice.

B. Adoption of Standards. A public hearing shall be conducted by the Commission prior to the approval of any change in the standards, pursuant to the procedures in Sec. 13B.1.5. (Policy Action) of Chapter 1A of this Code.

C. Conformance to General Plan. Each Tentative Map shall be designed in compliance with the zoning applying to the property or approved by the City Council for change or shall be subject to a condition requiring compliance with such zoning prior to the recordation of the final map.

In addition, where a Tentative Map involves land for which a General Plan including dwelling unit densities has been adopted by the Council, and said land is also in an “H” Hillside or Mountainous Area established by Article 2 (Specific Planning – Zoning Comprehensive Zoning Plan) of this Chapter, the number of lots on said map shall be limited so that the number of dwelling units permitted by the applicable zoning regulations shall not substantially exceed the dwelling unit densities shown on said plan.

Each Tentative Map shall substantially conform to all other elements of the General Plan. In computing the number of dwelling units, only the area being designated for residential use and land that is being dedicated for public uses shall be considered, excepting, however, land set aside for street purposes, or land required to be dedicated for park and recreation purposes pursuant to Ordinance 141,422. However, in the Greater Downtown Housing Incentive Area, the area used for computing the allowable floor area of a residential (including Apartment Hotel or mixed-use) building shall be the lot area including any land to be set aside for street purposes.

In Hillside Grading Areas, as defined in Section 17.05 (Definitions) of this Article, which are designated in the Minimum Density housing category by the applicable element of the General Plan adopted by the City Council, the dwelling unit density shall not exceed that allowed by the following formula:

50 - S D = 35

Where: D = the maximum number of dwelling units per gross acre allowable, and S = the average natural slope of the land in percent.

Where the total allowable number of dwelling units per parcel map or tentative tract map calculated under the above formulas results in a number other than a whole number, it shall be rounded to the nearest whole number as follows: where the fractional portion of the total allowable number of dwelling units equals .5 or more, the total number of allowable dwelling units shall be rounded to the next larger whole number; where the fractional portion of the total allowable number of dwelling units equals less than .5, the total number of allowable dwelling units shall be rounded to the next smaller whole number.

In no case shall the permitted density be less than 0.05 dwelling units per gross acre. Where the total allowable number of dwelling units per tentative tract map calculated under the above formula results in a number less than one, it shall be rounded up to allow one dwelling unit per tentative tract map. Where previous grading on a site makes it difficult to determine average natural slope using the above formula, the Director of Planning shall determine the average natural slope in a manner to carry out the purpose and intent of this Subsection.

D. Streets.

1. Right-of-Way and Roadway Widths. All streets and alleys shall be designed to conform with the Commission’s adopted standards. The requirements and exceptions set forth in Section 12.37 (Highway and

Collector Street Dedication and Improvement), however, shall apply.

2. Street Grades. Grades of all streets shall be as flat as consistent with adequate surface drainage requirements and the approved development of the proposed subdivision. The minimum grade permitted shall

be four-tenths of one percent, except in extremely flat areas where a grade of two-tenths of one percent may be used. The maximum grade permitted for major and secondary highways shall be six percent, except where a grade not to exceed ten percent will eliminate excessive curvature, fill or excavation. The maximum grade permitted for collector streets shall be ten percent and for local streets shall be 15 percent. Variations from these requirements may be granted by the Advisory Agency upon recommendation by the City Engineer in individual cases in accordance with the provisions of Section 17.11.

Changes in grade greater than four-tenths of one percent shall be connected by vertical curves. The length of vertical curves shall conform to standards for sight distance and riding qualities established by the City Engineer.

3. Future Streets. In the event certain streets or alleys in a subdivision are to be reserved for future public use and they have been approved as to location and width, they shall be indicated on the Final Map and offered for dedication as future streets or future alleys. Certificates providing that the City may accept the offer to dedicate such easement at any time shall be shown on the Final Map.

   4. Corner Cut-Off. At all block corners the property line shall be rounded. On all major and secondary highways, the corner shall have a 20-foot radius curve and on all other streets, a 15-foot radius curve;

   provided, however, that where commercial development is permitted, a diagonal cutoff of 15-feet × 15-feet in lieu of a 20-foot radius curve and a 10-foot × 10-foot cutoff in lieu of a 15-foot radius curve may be used. In industrial zones the curves shall have a minimum radius of at least 40 feet.

   5. Curves – Horizontal. The center line radii of curves shall be as large as possible, consistent with conditions. All curves shall have sufficient length to avoid the appearance of an angle point. Reversing curves shall be connected by tangents of length approved by the City Engineer as sufficient to safely reverse the unbalanced centrifugal force. In any case, horizontal curves shall have the following minimum center line radii:

   Major and Secondary Highways 1,000 feet Collector Streets 500 feet Local Streets, Not Hillside 300 feet Local Streets, Hillside Area 125 feet

   6. Intersections. Street intersections shall be at as near to a right angle as possible. No jogs shall be allowed in the continuity of an arterial street. Jogs in a non-arterial street where crossing an arterial street shall

   be held to a minimum. Multiple intersections of more than four approaches should be avoided. In hillside areas special conditions may be required.

   7. Cul-de-sac Streets. Cul-de-sac streets should be avoided except in locations where physical constraints prohibit the continuation of the street (such as where a river or railroad infrastructure is present) or

   where made necessary by historical development patterns. Where cul-de-sac streets are approved, they shall be terminated by a turning area conforming to the latest standards approved by the Commission. Where feasible, existing cul-de-sacs should be modified and new cul-de-sacs should be designed to include a passageway for bicycles and pedestrians to access the surrounding area. 8. General. All streets within and/or immediately adjacent to the subdivision shall be improved with curbs and gutters, unless not required by the Advisory Agency upon recommendation of the City Engineer. Streets within and/or immediately adjacent to the subdivision shall be improved with sidewalks, except that in mountainous, hillside or rural areas, sidewalks may be omitted or may be provided on only one side of the street with the approval of the Advisory Agency.

E. Alleys.

1. Alleys shall be not less than 20 feet in width. Alleys serving industrial zones shall be 30 feet wide, unless otherwise approved by the Advisory Agency. All dead-end alleys shall be constructed with adequate turning areas. Whenever practicable, alleys shall be required at the rear of all lots that are in residential zones and that front an arterial street. Alleys may also be required at the rear of lots in commercial and industrial zones. 2. Alley Intersections. Where two alleys intersect, a triangular corner cut-off of not less than 10 feet along each alley line shall be provided.

F. Pedestrian Walks. If the Advisory Agency determines that inner-block pedestrian walks are necessary for the public health, safety or welfare, they shall be dedicated to a width of not less than 12 feet. The Advisory Agency, however, shall only impose such a dedication requirement after finding that the dedication bears an essential nexus and rough proportionality to a project impact.

G. Blocks. Blocks in residentially and industrially zoned areas shall not exceed 1,700 feet in length, except in hilly areas. Commercial blocks shall not exceed 800 feet in length except in locations where the prevailing block length (within 1/2 mile) is less than 800 feet. In such instance, the new block shall not exceed the average prevailing block length.

H. Lot Size. Every lot shall have a minimum width and area to comply with the requirements as specified in Article 2 (Specific Planning – Zoning Comprehensive Zoning Plan) of this Chapter for the zone in which the lot is located, provided, however, that every lot located in a “C” Commercial Zone and for which no minimum width is specified in said article shall have a minimum width of 40 feet. All lots in a residential planned development shall comply with the standard residential conditions of Sec. 13.04 (“RPD” Residential Planned Development Districts) of this Code, and the conditions of approval of the development.

1. When the Advisory Agency determines that traffic access, topography, and drainage conditions will safely allow lot averaging, and when the subdivider has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Advisory

Agency in a written report that such averaging is consistent with proper subdivision design, and in addition will produce, one or more of the following benefits: require less grading than would a subdivision of conventional design not utilizing lot averaging; result in improved lot design; or produce other environmental benefits; the Advisory agency may permit the width and area of not more than 20 percent of the lots in a subdivision located in the “H” Hillside or Mountainous Area to be reduced as specified below, provided that the average area of all lots in said subdivision is not less than the following requirements:

[LOT AREA IN SQUARE FEET]

Minimum to Which Minimum to Which [Zone] Lot Width May Be Average Requirement Area May Be Reduced Reduced RA-H 63 feet 14,000 17,500 RE40-H No Reduction 32,000 40,000 RE20-H 72 feet 16,000 20,000 RE15-H 72 feet 12,000 15,000 RE11-H 63 feet 8,800 11,000 RE9-H 60 feet 7,200 9,000

In computing such average, that portion of any lot exceeding 150 percent of the average requirement shall not be included, provided however, that in the RA Zone the maximum area of any lot that may be used in computing the average shall be 24,500 square feet.

In a tract wherein one or more lots have less than the average requirement for the zone, no lot shall be rearranged or divided unless: (1) the average requirement for the original Final Map is maintained, and (2) such rearrangement or division is accomplished by recording a new Final Map or a Parcel Map, or by securing determination that said proposed rearrangement or division is exempt from the Parcel Map procedure as provided for in Section 17.50 B.3.(c) (Parcel Maps General Provisions; Scope).

2. Where it finds it necessary in order to promote the general welfare, the Advisory Agency may require that lots which are contiguous or nearby to existing lots on the same street may be increased in size so as

to be compatible with the size of such existing lots. However, in no case may the Advisory Agency require such lots to contain an area of over 50 percent more than that required by the applicable provisions of Article 2 (Specific Planning – Zoning Comprehensive Zoning Plan) of this Chapter.

3. Property in commercial or industrial zones need not be divided into more than one lot where such property is to be operated as a unit.

4. Each portion of the lot which is platted so as to be divided by a City or County boundary line shall be given a separate letter or number on the recorded tract map.

5. The side lines of lots shall be approximately at right angles to the streets, or radial to the street on curved streets, except where topography or other conditions make this impracticable.

6. Where it finds that there will be no material increase in the dwelling unit density permitted by the zone, and that the public health, safety or welfare and good subdivision design would be promoted by the dedication of public streets to a width in excess of the approved standards provided for in this section, or the dedication of service roads, or the dedication or reservation of land for public parks, public uses or other open areas, the Advisory Agency may permit the required area of one or more of the lots in a subdivision in an RA, RE, or RS Zone to be reduced to the extent of such dedication or reservation. Provided however, that in no event shall such a reduction exceed 15%; and, no lot in a RA-H or RE-H Zone shall be permitted to be reduced below the minimum area specified therefor in Subdivision 1. of this Subsection. 7. Where the Advisory Agency finds the project is consistent with the dwelling unit density permitted by the General Plan, and that the public health, safety or welfare and good subdivision design will be promoted by the preservation of protected trees, the Advisory Agency may permit the required area of one or more of the lots in a subdivision in an “RA”, “RE”, “RS” or “R1" Zone to be reduced by an amount sufficient to provide for protected tree preservation in accordance with Subsection P. (Protected Tree Regulations) of this Section. Provided, however, that in no event shall the reduction exceed 50 percent of the required lot area; no “RA” or “RE” lot shall be reduced below 50 feet in width; no “RS” or “R1" lot shall be reduced below 40 feet in width; and no lot in a designated “K” Horsekeeping District shall be reduced below 17,500 square feet.

   8. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Chapter, where the Advisory Agency finds that there will be no increase in density and that the density provisions of the General Plan will not be exceeded, it may

   approve subdivisions in the R2, RD, R3, R4 and R5 zones, meeting the requirements of Section 12.22 C.25. (Exceptions; Area; Zero Side and Rear Yard Development in Multiple Residential Zones) of this Chapter. The minimum lot area of lots in any such subdivision shall be 2,500 square feet.

   9. In calculating the density of a subdivision proposed to be developed with residences permitted by Sections 12.08.3 B.1. (RZ Residential Zero Side Yard Zone; Use) and 12.22 C.25. (Exceptions; Area; Zero

   Side and Rear Yard Development in Multiple Residential Zones) of this Chapter, the area contained within public streets shall be deducted from the gross area of the subdivision; however, the area contained within private streets, public alleys and driveways shall not be deducted from the gross area of the subdivision. 10. In calculating the allowable floor area of a subdivision proposed to be developed as a residential (including Apartment Hotel or mixed use) building in the Greater Downtown Housing Incentive Area, any land required to be dedicated for street purposes shall be included as part of the lot area of the subdivision.

I. Easements. Easements for public utilities, water system, sewers, street lights, storm drains or flood control channels, and slope rights shall be provided wherever determined necessary by the Advisory Agency upon recommendations of the City Engineer.

Wherever it is determined that future easements are necessary, a certificate shall be placed on the Final Map indicating that the City may accept such easements at any time.

J. Hillside Grading Areas. Design requirements for subdivisions in Hillside Grading Areas shall meet the grading standards established by the Board of Public Work and the grading regulations established by Article 1 (Building Code) of Chapter 9 (Building Regulations) of this Code. Such requirements may also include providing soil reports prepared by a Registered Civil Engineer specializing in Soil Mechanics and/or reports on geological investigations.

K. Problem Areas. Areas designated by resolution of the Board of Public Works as problem areas shall not be subdivided except when approved by the Advisory Agency upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Building and the City Engineer.

L. Grading Plans. The Advisory Agency may require a proposed grading plan with the Tentative Map of any subdivision. Upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Building or the City Engineer, or where it appears that cuts and fills will occur in the grading of the property which may be contrary to the objectives of this Article, the Advisory Agency shall require the subdivider to submit grading plans for all or part of the tract before action on the Tentative Map will be taken. Any grading plan submitted shall contain thereon a statement of the quantities (in cubic yards) of cut and fill and quantities of export or import material involved. If the amount of earth material to be imported to or exported from a subdivision site is 1,000 cubic yards or more, statements of the following shall also be included: the proposed borrow or disposal site; the proposed haul route; the total gross weight with load of the proposed haul vehicles; as well as other pertinent data which the Advisory Agency may require.

Failure to furnish such a grading plan (where necessary to complete the investigation of the Tentative Map within the time specified in the written notice requesting its submission) shall be cause for the

disapproval of the Tentative Map unless an extension of the time for acting on said map is mutually agreed upon between the subdivider and the Advisory Agency.

If changes in the design of the lots or street system can be made to correct the conditions set forth in Subsection J. of this section, either by increased lot sizes or changes in grades, such modifications shall be

made.

M. Storm Drains. Storm drains shall be designed in conformance with standards approved by the City Engineer. Storm drain facilities to intercept and convey all runoff to a suitable point of disposal shall be required when runoff from the entire area tributary to and including the subdivision exceeds the limiting depth of street flow as determined by the City Engineer. These storm drain requirements shall also include the following:

1. In areas without sumps, storm drains shall be designed to remove all runoff from a storm of 10-year frequency.

2. In sump areas, storm drains shall be designed to remove all runoff from a storm of 50-year frequency.

3. Storm drains shall be of sufficient capacity in all cases to prevent flooding of building sites from a storm of 50-year frequency.

4. On sidehill streets, the maximum depth of water as determined by the City Engineer shall be based on a storm of 50-year frequency.

N. Installation of Utilities. Utility lines, including but not limited to those required for electricity, communication, street lighting and cable television services necessary for the general use of the lot owners in the subdivision, shall be installed or guaranteed to be installed in the same manner as other required improvements.

In all portions of a Tract Map area classified in the A, R or C zones, all such utility lines shall be installed underground, provided, however, that incidental, appurtenant equipment such as transformers, terminal boxes and meter cabinets may be placed above ground but shall conform with regard to placement and height with those standards adopted by the Commission as it determines are necessary to safeguard the public against hazards created by said equipment and to further the purposes of this article. The Subdivision Committee shall make its report and recommendation of the Commission prior to the adoption of said standards.

The subdivider shall make the necessary Cost and other arrangements for such underground installation and for relocation of existing facilities with each of the persons, firms, or corporations furnishing utility services involved.

O. Sites for Models. Not more than 15% of the lots and in no case more than 20 lots at any one time in a subdivision may be designated as sites for the construction of models, and, with respect to multiple unit structures, not more than 15% of the units and in no case more than 20 units at any one time in a proposed building designated as a model site, may be designated as models.

Each of the sites shall be located in a manner as to not adversely affect existing developed residential properties. Further, each of the sites shall be easily accessible and provision for the accessibility shall be assured at the time that the tentative map is conditionally approved.

P. Park and Recreation Sites. Park and recreation sites to serve the future inhabitants of each new subdivision shall be provided and located in conformance with the standards contained in the Recreation Element of the General Plan.

Q. Where Subdivision Includes Land Within Drainage District. Whenever a Subdivision or a portion thereof includes land which is within a Local Drainage District, the provisions and requirements of the ordinance establishing such District shall be complied with.

R. Protected Tree Regulations. No protected tree may be relocated or removed except as provided in this Article or Article 6 (Preservation of Protected Trees) of Chapter 4 (Public Welfare) of this Code. The term “removed” or “removal” shall include any act that will cause a protected tree to die, including but not limited to acts that inflict damage upon the root system or other parts of the tree by fire, application of toxic substances, operation of equipment or machinery, or by changing the natural grade of land by excavation or filling the drip line area around the trunk.

1. Required Determinations. Subject to historical preservation requirements set forth in Subdivision 3. of this Subsection, when a protected tree exists within a proposed subdivision, the tree may be relocated or removed if the Advisory Agency, in consultation with the City’s Chief Forester, determines the existence of either (a) or (b) below:

   (a) There has been prior applicable government action in which:

   (i) The removal of the tree had been approved by the Advisory Agency; or

   (ii) The property upon which the protected tree is located has been the subject of a determination by the City Planning Commission, the City Council, a Zoning Administrator, or an Area Planning

   Commission, the appeal period established by this Code with respect to the determination has expired, the determination is still in effect, and pursuant to the determination, the protected tree’s removal would be permissible; or

   (iii) A building permit has been issued for the property upon which the protected tree is located, the permit is still in effect, and the removal or relocation is not prohibited by the permit.

   (b) The removal of the protected tree would not result in an undesirable, irreversible soil erosion through diversion or increased flow of surface waters that cannot be mitigated to the satisfaction of the

   City’s Chief Forester, and the physical condition or location of the tree is such that:

   (i) Its continued presence in its existing location prevents the reasonable development of the property; or

   (ii) According to a report required pursuant to Section 17.06 C. (Protected Tree Report for Tentative Tract Maps), acceptable to the Advisory Agency and prepared by a tree expert, there is a

   substantial decline from a condition of normal health and vigor of the tree, and its restoration through appropriate and economically reasonable preservation procedures and practices is not advisable; or

   (iii) It is in danger of falling due to an existing and irreversible condition.

(iv) Its continued presence at its existing location interferes with proposed utility services or roadways within or without the subject property, and the only reasonable alternative to the interference is the removal of the tree; or

(v) It has no apparent aesthetic value, which will contribute to the appearance and design of the proposed subdivision; or it is not located with reference to other trees or monuments in such a way
as to acquire a distinctive significance at the location.

2. Supplemental Authority. In the event the Advisory Agency, in consultation with the City’s Chief Forester, determines pursuant to Subdivision 1.(b) above, that a protected tree may be removed or relocated,
the Advisory Agency may:

(a) Require relocation elsewhere on the same property where a protected tree has been approved for removal, and where the relocation is economically reasonable and favorable to the survival of the tree.
Relocation to a site other than upon the same property may be permitted where there is no available or appropriate location on the property and the owner of the proposed off-site relocation site consents to
the placement of a tree. In the event of relocation, the Advisory Agency may designate measures to be taken to mitigate adverse effects on the tree.

(b) Permit protected trees of a lesser size, or trees of a different species, to be planted as replacement trees for protected trees permitted by this Code to be removed or relocated, if replacement trees
required pursuant to this Code are not available. In that event, the Advisory Agency may require a greater number of replacement trees.

3. Historical Monuments. The Advisory Agency, except as to Subdivision 1.(b)(iii) above, shall require retention of a protected tree at its existing location, if the tree is officially designated as an Historical
Monument or as part of an Historic Preservation Overlay Zone.

4. Requirements. In the event the Advisory Agency, in consultation with the City’s Chief Forester, determines pursuant to Subdivision 1.(b) above that a protected tree may be removed or relocated, the
Advisory Agency shall require that:

(a) The protected tree is replaced within the property by at least two trees of a protected variety included within the definition set forth in Section 17.02 (Definitions) of this Article, except where the
protected tree is relocated pursuant to Subdivision 2.(a) above. The size of each replacement tree shall be a 15-gallon, or larger, specimen, measuring one inch or more in diameter at a point one foot above
the base, and not less than seven feet in height, measured from the base. The size and number of replacement trees shall approximate the value of the tree to be replaced.

(b) The subdivider record those covenants and agreements approved by the Advisory Agency necessary to assure compliance with conditions imposed by the Advisory Agency and to assure protected
tree preservation.

(c) The subdivider provide protected tree maintenance information to purchasers of lots within the proposed subdivision.

(d) The subdivider post a bond or other assurance acceptable to the City Engineer to guarantee the survival of trees required to be replaced or permitted or required to be relocated, in a manner to assure
the existence of continuously living trees at the approved replacement or relocation site for three years from the date that the trees are replaced or relocated. The City Engineer shall use the provisions of
Section 17.08 G. (Improvements; Guarantees) of this Article as its procedural guide in satisfaction of the bond requirements and processing. Any bond required shall be in a sum estimated by the City
Engineer to be equal to the dollar value of the replacement tree or of the tree that is to be relocated. In determining value for these purposes, the City Engineer shall consult with the Advisory Agency, the
City’s Chief Forester, the evaluation of trees guidelines approved and adopted for professional planters by the International Society of Arboriculture, the American Society of Consulting Arborists, the
National Arborists Association and the American Association of Nurserymen, and other available, local information or guidelines.

5. Grading. The Advisory Agency is authorized to prohibit grading or other construction activity within the drip line of a protected tree.

S. Mulholland Scenic Parkway. Notwithstanding the street standards adopted by the City Planning Commission pursuant to this section, the width and improvement standards for the Mulholland Scenic Parkway shall be substantially as follows: two travel lanes, one in each direction, each 15 feet wide; passing lane segments and turn pockets where necessary to facilitate movement of traffic; substantial conformance to existing roadway alignment; no median strip except to facilitate turning movements; hard surfaced shoulders but with a natural look, separated from the roadway by a painted line where the shoulder is utilized for bikeway purposes; minimum street and driveway access to the Parkway; reasonable protection of a scenic corridor 500 feet more or less, depending on topography, from each side of the existing right-of-way, to preserve the scenic quality and for the development of parks, vista points, parking facilities, and continuous bicycle, equestrian and hiking trails; all utilities to be underground; all necessary signs and road related fixtures to be of a special design to blend with the scenic character of the Parkway; grading to be kept to an absolute minimum; all necessary grading to be gently contoured and fully landscaped with fire-resistant plants to present a natural appearance.

It shall be the duty of the Advisory Agency to interpret and apply these standards in conformance with the spirit and intent of the Report of the Citizens’ Advisory Committee on the Mulholland Scenic Parkway

as adopted as City policy by the City Council on March 26, 1973, under Council File No. 70-5000, or with such Parkway plans as may subsequently be adopted.

Said standards are applicable to any subdivision or parcel map within 500 feet of the right-of-way of Mulholland Drive between the Hollywood Freeway on the west and Mulholland Highway on the west and along Mulholland Highway to the southerly city boundary, as shown on the City Engineer’s official cadastral or district maps.

T. Valley Circle Boulevard – Plummer Street Scenic Corridor. Notwithstanding the street standards adopted by the City Planning Commission pursuant to this section, the width and improvement standards for Valley Circle Boulevard from Roscoe Boulevard to Plummer Street and for Plummer Street from Valley Circle Boulevard to Topanga Canyon Boulevard shall be substantially as follows:

1. Two travel lanes, one in each direction;

2. Left turn pockets as needed;

3. 48 feet of paved roadway, including 2-foot wide concrete gutters and curbs;

4. No continuous raised median strip;

5. Wide shoulders to accommodate recreation trails;

6. Minimum street and driveway access to the roadway;

7. All utilities to be underground;

8. Lighting only at intersections and parking areas, and kept to a minimum useful Intensity;

9. Fire Hydrants and light standards located away from the roadway for increased safety;

10. Picnic areas, drinking fountains, restrooms facilities, watering troughs, hitching rails and simple shade structures provided at suitable locations;

    11. The general design and development of the roadway, trails, turnouts, and all appurtenant fixtures, facilities and amenities to be rustic, natural and in keeping with the scenic character of the corridor;

11. Reasonable protection of a scenic corridor, 1,500 feet more or less depending on topography, from each side of the existing rights-of-way, to preserve the scenic quality, protect long-distance views, and for the development of parks, vista points, parking facilities, and continuous trails;

    13. Specific dimension standards for a 100-foot- wide right-of-way, the preferred width, shall be a 14-foot-wide two-way bicycle path, a hiking trail meandering in a 10-foot-wide landscaped parkway, a 16-foot-

    wide equestrian trail bordered by bolted wood fences and a 12-foot-wide parkway on the opposite side of the roadway;

    14. The dimension standards for an 86-foot- wide right-of-way shall be a 12-foot-wide two-way bicycle path, hiking trail meandering in an 8-foot-wide landscaped parkway, a 12-foot-wide equestrian trail

    bordered by bolted wood fences and a 6-foot-wide parkway on the opposite side of the roadway;

    15. Trails to be built prior to or concurrently with the roadway, and to have suitable crossings and access to areas of interest;

    16. Attractively designed masonry walls and/or screening landscaping along the edges of private developments adjacent to the scenic corridor;

    17. Maximum preservation of natural terrain and vegetation;

    18. Grading to be kept to an absolute minimum; all necessary grading to be gently contoured and fully landscaped with native, low-water-need, fire-resistant plants to present a natural appearance;

    19. All buildings in the corridor to be placed so as to preserve a clear line of sight from the roadway to the visible mountain crest;

    20. Off-site advertising signs to be prohibited within the corridor;

    21. On-site advertising, traffic, informational and regulatory signs to be kept to a minimum number and size, and to be of special rustic design.

    It shall be the duty of the Advisory Agency to interpret and apply these standards in conformance with the spirit and intent of the Valley Circle Boulevard Plummer Street Scenic Corridor Study adopted as City

    policy by the City Council on March 28, 1977, under Council File No. 77-82, or with such parkway plans as may subsequently be adopted.

    The standards stated herein are applicable to any subdivision or parcel map within 1500 feet of the right-of- way of Valley Circle Boulevard from Roscoe Boulevard to Plummer Street and of Plummer Street from Valley Circle Boulevard to Topanga Canyon Boulevard as shown on the City Engineer’s official cadastral or district maps.

U. Preliminary Soils Report. A preliminary soils report, prepared by a civil engineer registered in California, and based upon adequate test borings is required with the Tentative Map of any subdivision. Provided that the Advisory Agency may waive the preliminary soils report upon its determination that no preliminary analysis is necessary due to its knowledge of the soils qualities of the soils of the subdivision.

If the preliminary soils report indicates the presence of critically expansive soils or other soils problems which, if not corrected, would lead to structural defects, a soils investigation of each lot in the subdivision may be required. Such soils investigation shall be done by a civil engineer registered in California, who shall recommend the corrective action which is likely to prevent structural damage to each structure proposed to be constructed in the area where such soils problem exists. The Advisory Agency may approve the subdivision or a portion thereof where such soils problems exist if it determines that the recommended corrective action is likely to prevent structural damage to each structure to be constructed, and as a condition to the issuance of any building permit may require that the approved recommended action be incorporated in the construction of each structure.

A. Procedure.

1. Filing Notice and Reports. The subdivider shall pay the necessary fees for and file with the City Planning Department at least 25 copies of the Tentative Map, two copies of an area map showing the location of ownerships which are located within the area covered by the Tentative Map and within a 500-foot radius of the proposed subdivision; and two copies of a certified list showing the names and addresses of owners of all property and the addresses of all residential, commercial, and industrial occupants of all property located within 500 feet of the proposed subdivision.

2. Action of Advisory Agency. The Advisory Agency shall approve, conditionally approve or disapprove the Tentative Map pursuant to Sec. 13B.7.3. (Tentative Tract Map) of Chapter 1A of this Code.

   (a) The Advisory Agency may disapprove a Tentative Map because of the flood hazard, inundation, lack of adequate access, lack of adequate water supply or fire protection, insufficient sewerage facilities, potentially hazardous geological conditions or non- compliance with the requirements of this Article, the Subdivision Map Act, or the standards, rules or regulations adopted by the Commission

   pursuant to the provisions of Section 17.05 (Design Standards) of this Article.

   (b) Whenever two or more lots are to be created on a common slope and the City Engineer or Superintendent of Building determines that conditions so dictate, the Advisory Agency may require as a

   condition of approval of the Tentative Map that appropriate deed covenants, on a form approved by the City Attorney, be recorded which provide to each owner of said common slope a joint right of entry for necessary access of persons and equipment, and a joint easement over the slope area to maintain and repair any portions of said common slope.

   (c) All streets on the Tentative Map shall be identified by their proposed names. All proposed street names shall be approved by the City Engineer. The Advisory Agency may withhold approval of the

map if the City Engineer has determined that a proposed street name would create confusion, be misleading, be unduly long or carry connotations offensive to good taste and decency.

(d) The Department of Building and Safety may issue a building permit for a small lot subdivision if the applicant for the permit has received a vesting Tentative Tract Map approval or Preliminary

Parcel Map approval for the project and has submitted proof to the satisfaction of the Department of Building and Safety that a covenant and agreement has been recorded. This covenant and agreement shall state that the applicant and the applicant’s successors and assignees agree that the building permit is issued on the condition that a certificate of occupancy (temporary or final) for the building cannot be issued until after the final map has been recorded. The Department of Building and Safety shall then issue the building permit based upon the approved Tentative or Preliminary Map and its conditions of approval. The dedication, improvement, and sewer requirements identified in the approved Tentative or Preliminary Map or its conditions of approval must be guaranteed to the satisfaction of the Bureau of Engineering at the time of building permit issuance. Projects with the following features are not eligible to receive building permits prior to the recordation of a final map: off-site common access or a street or alley vacation or merger.

B. Map Requirement. Tentative Maps filed with the City Planning Department shall be prepared by or under the direction of a licensed surveyor or registered civil engineer. Such maps shall clearly show all information required by this article, and shall be drawn to an engineer’s scale of not less than one inch equals 200 feet.

The Tentative Map shall contain all the following:

1. The tract number.

2. Sufficient legal description of the property to define its boundaries.

3. Names, addresses and telephone numbers of the record owner, subdivider, and person preparing the map.

4. North point, engineering scale, date and area.

5. The widths and approximate locations of all existing and proposed public easements or rights of way, or private street easements, within and adjacent to the property involved.

6. Locations, widths and approximate grades of existing and proposed highways, streets, alleys or ways, whether public or private within and adjacent to the property involved.

7. Existing street names, and names or designations for all proposed streets and highways.

8. Approximate radii of all center line curves for streets, highways, alleys or ways.

9. Lot layout, approximate dimensions of each lot and number of each lot.

10. The locations of potentially dangerous areas, including geologically hazardous areas and areas subject to inundation or flood hazard; the location, width and direction of flow of all watercourses, flood control channels, and mud or debris paths where ravines or swales will exist within and adjacent to the property involved; building setbacks from such hazards, the proposed method of providing flood, erosion and mud or debris control; and areas where access and emergency paths will be located in the event flood design capacity is exceeded. Lot lines shall be located so that the flow of watercourses and mud and debris paths, access and emergency paths, and setbacks shall be adjacent to lot lines or in areas or restrictions against construction.

    11. The existing contour of the land at intervals of not more than five feet, and of not more than two- foot intervals if the slope of the land is less than five percent.

    12. The approximate location of all buildings or structures on the property involved which are to be retained, notations concerning all buildings which are to be removed, and approximate locations of all existing
    wells.

    13. The approximate location and general description of any large or historically significant trees and of any protected trees and an indication as to the proposed retention or destruction of the trees.

    14. If any streets shown on the Tentative Map are proposed to be private streets, they shall be clearly indicated. Such streets shall conform to the requirements of Article 8 (Private Street Regulations) of this

    Chapter or shall have been previously approved in accordance with the then applicable provisions of the said article.

    15. The proposed method of providing sewage disposal and drainage for the property.

11. A statement regarding existing and proposed zoning.

C. Protected Tree Reports for Tentative Tract Maps. No application for a tentative tract map approval for a subdivision where a protected tree is located shall be considered complete unless it includes a report, in a form acceptable to the Advisory Agency and the City’s Chief Forester, which pertains to preserving the tree and evaluates the subdivider’s proposals for the preservation, removal, replacement or relocation of the tree. The report shall be prepared by a tree expert and shall include all protected trees identified pursuant to Subdivision 13. of Subsection B. (Map Requirements) of this Section.

In the event the subdivider proposes any grading, land movement, or other activity within the drip line of a protected tree referred to in the report, or proposes to relocate or remove any protected tree, the report shall also evaluate any mitigation measures proposed by the subdivider and their anticipated effectiveness in preserving the tree.

A. Requirements. The streets, alleys, lots and easements in all subdivisions subject to the provisions of this Article shall be laid out to provide for sewer and drainage facilities. All streets and alleys and other public ways and easements within and immediately adjoining the subdivision, together with any drainage and sanitary sewer easements, shall be graded and improved to a width and grade in accordance with plans approved by the City Engineer. Other improvements as authorized by the Subdivision Map Act may be required.

1. In addition to permanent improvements, temporary improvements may be required to be made prior to or concurrent with permanent improvements. In Hillside Grading Areas, temporary erosion control
devices shall be designed and installed in a manner approved by the Board of Public Works and the Department of Building and Safety.

2. If the subdivision has been submitted only for the purpose of clarifying records by consolidating existing lots and/or metes and bounds parcels, or for the purpose of absorbing vacated streets or alleys or for
the purpose of reversion to acreage, the Advisory Agency upon the recommendation of the City Engineer may waive all or a portion of the improvements which otherwise would be required.

B. Improvement Plans. Final plans, profiles and specifications for improvements shall be furnished to the City Engineer for approval and processing concurrently with the checking of the Final Tract or Parcel Map. Such plans, profiles and specifications shall show full details for such improvements, and shall be in accordance with the standards adopted by the City of Los Angeles.

In lieu of final plans, profiles and specifications, the subdivider may furnish preliminary plans for improvements in a form satisfactory to the City Engineer, provided the subdivider agrees to furnish final plans, profiles and specifications to the City Engineer not later than six months from the date the Final Map or Final Parcel Map is filed for recording with the County Recorder. Preliminary plans shall be of sufficient detail and extent so as to permit the City Engineer to determine the type, extent, quantity and estimated cost of the required improvements.

C. Street Lighting. Plans for a street lighting system shall be submitted to and be approved by the Bureau of Street Lighting. The time requirement for submittal shall be as prescribed in Subsection B. of this Section.

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F. Street Trees. Arrangements between the subdivider and the City shall be made whereby the subdivider either places street trees in subdivisions to the satisfaction of the Bureau of Street Maintenance of the

Department of Public Works, or makes a cash payment to the City. The amount of cash payment shall be in accordance with rates established by the Board of Public Works. When planted by the City, street trees may be planted under contract or by City forces.

Any street tree planted by a subdivider, or for which a payment is made to the City of Los Angeles to provide such tree, shall be subject to the street tree maintenance fee set forth in Section 62.176 (Street Maintenance Fee) of Article 2 (Streets and Sidewalks) of Chapter 6 (Public Works and Property) of this Code.

G. Guarantees.

1. No Final Tract or Final Parcel Map shall be presented to the Council for approval until the subdivider / owner has completed the improvements, or has guaranteed that all improvements will be constructed and

installed within a specified time. The requirement of guaranteeing the construction and installation of improvements shall not be waived under any condition except as provided herein. Final Parcel Maps, the preliminary maps for which have been approved by the Advisory Agency specifying that improvements are not required until such time as a building permit or other grant of approval for development is issued, are exempt from this provision. California non-profit corporations shall be exempt from these requirements to the extent provided in the Subdivision Map Act.

2. The guarantee shall be furnished in accordance with the provisions of this subsection:

   a. Improvement Agreement. The subdivider / owner shall execute an Improvement Agreement. Under the terms of this agreement, the subdivider / owner shall, among other things, agree to construct

   and install the improvements at the subdivider / owner’s expense; shall warrant all work performed against any defective work or labor done, or defective materials furnished for a period of one year following acceptance by the City Engineer of all improvements; and shall agree to reimburse the City for all costs and reasonable expenses and fees incurred by the City in enforcing the terms of the agreement including reasonable attorney’s fees.

   b. Improvement Security. Performance of the Improvement Agreement shall be guaranteed by one of the following, at the option of and subject to the approval of the City:

   (1) A surety bond or bonds payable to the City, executed by the subdivider / owner as principal and one or more corporate sureties authorized to act as surety under the laws of the State of

   California and having a certificate of authority as acceptable surety on Federal bonds; or

   (2) A deposit of cash; or

   (3) A deposit of negotiable United States Treasury bonds or notes, for which the faith and credit of the United States are pledged for the payment of principal and interest, payable to the bearer; or

(4) A deposit of fully insured certificates of deposit issued by a financial institution whose deposits are insured by an instrumentality of the Federal Government, together with a nonrevocable assignment to the City that pledges that the funds are on deposit and guaranteed for the performance of the Improvement Agreement. Such certificates of deposit may provide that interest shall be paid to the depositor. The assignment shall allow the City to withdraw the principal amount, or any portion thereof, upon declaration of default by the Board of Public Works without the necessity of any further consent by the depositor. The Improvement Security shall be on a form prepared by the City Engineer, shall be a joint and several obligation, and shall be in an amount estimated by the City Engineer to be reasonably necessary to complete the construction and installation of all of the improvements required to be done pursuant to the Improvement Agreement and to warrant the work against defective work or labor done, or defective materials furnished in the performance of the work.

The term of the Improvement Security shall begin on the day it is approved by the City Council and shall continue until the work is accepted by the City Engineer.

The Improvement Security shall contain the further conditions that in addition to the face amount, all parties executing the security shall be firmly bound under a continuing obligation for payment of all reasonable costs, expenses and fees, including reasonable attorney’s fees incurred by the City in enforcing the obligation secured thereby; that all parties agree to any extensions of time within which to construct and install the improvements; and that all parties further agree to such alterations of or additions to the work as may be deemed necessary by the City Engineer provided the cost increase does not exceed 10 percent of the value of the Improvement Security.

c. Improvement Warranty Guarantee. As a part of the Improvement Security there shall be included an amount to be determined by the City Engineer sufficient for the guarantee and warranty of the

work for a period of one year following the date of acceptance of the work by the City Engineer against any defective work or labor done, or defective materials furnished in the performance of the work.

d. Labor and Material Payment Security. Security shall be furnished for payment of labor and materials furnished in the construction and installation of the improvements. The security shall be

furnished in one of the forms described in Paragraph b. of Subdivision 2. of this Section, and shall be in an amount equal to not less than 50 percent of the Improvement Security as estimated by the City Engineer. The security shall inure to the benefit of all persons, and entities furnishing services, supplies or equipment for the improvements as referenced in Sections 3110, 3111 and 3112 of the California Civil Code. All claims under this labor and materials payment security must be filed with the City Clerk on or before the expiration of 90 days after the completion of the improvements.

e. Existing Security. Notwithstanding the foregoing requirements, if the subdivider / owner already has on file with the City Engineer an Improvement Security in one of the forms described in Paragraph

b of Subdivision 2. of this Section, posted pursuant to Section 62.111 (Class “B” Permits – Plans – Bonds – Insurance) of Article 2 (Streets and Sidewalks) of Chapter 6 (Public Works and Property) of this Code which guarantees completion of all of the improvements designated in the Improvement Agreement and in an amount at least equal to the amount determined by the City Engineer to be necessary to complete all of the improvements, no additional Improvement Security shall be required; however, improvement warranty guarantee and labor and material security may be required.

3. Extension of Time. If it appears that the improvements cannot be completed by the date specified in the Improvement Agreement, written application may be made to the City Engineer for an extension of

the completion date. One extension of time shall be granted to a time at which the City Engineer determines the work of improvement should reasonably be completed. Further extensions of time may be granted at the discretion of the City Engineer. If the subdivider disagrees with the determination of the City Engineer such decision may be appealed to the Board of Public Works. Any extension may be considered upon agreement by the surety and principal to:

a. Begin or resume construction of the improvements on a schedule to be specified by the City Engineer, and/or

b. Update the estimated cost of construction and installation of the improvements with an adjustment in the Improvement Security commensurate with the updated estimates, and/or

c. To the extent possible, construct and install the required improvements in accordance with the standards and specifications of the Board of Public Works in effect at the time such extension of time is granted; and/or

d. Comply with other conditions as may be deemed necessary by the City Engineer to insure diligent prosecution of the work.

4. Reduction of Improvement Security. When a portion of the improvements have been completed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer, the City Engineer may consent to a reduction in the amount of the

Improvement Security upon written request from the subdivider / owner. The City Engineer may consent to two reductions provided the original security for the improvements exceeds $200,000 and the work completed is identifiable, capable of being maintained by the City, and accepted by the City Engineer. In extreme hardship circumstances the City Engineer may consent to one reduction without regard to the preceding provisions. The remaining security shall be adequate to cover the estimated cost of completing the remaining improvements, the improvement warranty guarantee, and reasonable expenses and fees for enforcement of the terms of the Improvement Agreement. If a cash deposit or negotiable security is on deposit, that portion of the cash or negotiable security not required as a guarantee for the remaining improvements, improvement warranty guarantee and reasonable expenses and fees for enforcement of the terms of the Improvement Agreement, shall be returned to the depositor. If a certificate of deposit is on file, reduction in the Improvement Security will be accomplished by the City Engineer issuing a notice of reduction to the depositor and financial institution. If a surety bond is on file, reduction in the Improvement Security will be accomplished by the execution of a rider to the improvement surety bond by the principal and surety thereon and shall be effective upon approval by the City Engineer and the City Attorney.

5. Release of Improvement Security. When all of the requirements of the Improvement Agreement and the Improvement Security have been completed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and the

improvement warranty guarantee has expired, the City Engineer shall issue a Certificate of Acceptance and Termination of Improvement Warranty Bond to the subdivider / owner and a copy thereof shall be sent to the surety company if a surety bond is on file. However, if the improvement warranty guarantee has not expired, the City Engineer may issue a Certificate of Acceptance, which exonerates the portion of the Improvement Security guaranteeing completion of the construction and installation of the improvements, but not the improvement warranty guarantee. Said warranty guarantee shall thereafter be released in total by the City Engineer on or after one year from the date of the completion notice from the Bureau of Engineering, provided no claims against said guarantee have been made by the City.

6. Release of Labor and Material Payment Security. On or after ninety (90) days from the date of completion notices from both the Bureau of Contract Administration and the Bureau of Engineering, security

posted under Paragraph d. of Subdivision 2. of this Section to secure payment for labor and materials may be released by the City Engineer in whole if no claims are filed or reduced to an amount equal to one- hundred and fifty (150) percent of those claims filed with the City Clerk. If a cash, negotiable security, or certificate of deposit payment security is on file, the City Engineer shall:

a. Release the cash, negotiable security or certificate of deposit payment bond in total, if no claims have been filed; or

b. Reduce the cash or negotiable security or certificate of deposit payment bond to an amount equal to one hundred and fifty (150) percent total amount of the claims filed with the City Clerk.

H. Enforcement. If the subdivider / owner neglects, refuses or fails to construct the improvements with such diligence as to insure completion within the time specified, or within such extensions of said time as may have been granted by the City Engineer or the Board of Public Works or if the subdivider / owner neglects, refuses or fails to perform satisfactorily any act required under the Improvement Agreement, the Board of Public Works may declare the Improvement Agreement in default, and shall take whatever actions are necessary to enforce the terms and conditions of the Improvement Security. The Board is hereby empowered to order all or any part of the work to be done either by City forces or by separate contract, and the City shall be entitled to reimbursement for all costs and expenses as a result of such construction. If the Improvement Security is a cash deposit, negotiable security or certificate of deposit the Board is empowered to deduct therefrom, on behalf of the City, an amount sufficient to reimburse and to indemnity the City for any and all damages, costs and expenses sustained or incurred by the City in enforcing the terms and conditions of the Improvement Agreement.

A. Whenever a private street is proposed to be used or included in a subdivision, the private street shall conform in all respects with all the requirements contained and set forth in Article 8 (Private Street Regulations) of this Chapter. A Private Street Map need not be filed with the Advisory Agency in addition to the maps required by the provisions of this Article, however, provided that the maps filed in conformance with the provisions of this Article show such street and contain the information pertaining thereto which is required to be provided in such Private Street Maps.

B. If a private street located within the proposed subdivision has been approved in accordance with the then applicable regulations prior to filing the Tentative Map of the subdivision, such street shall be deemed to comply with the requirements of this Section and Article 8 (Private Street Regulations) of this Chapter and no further approval thereof shall be required.

See Sec. 13B.7.3.H. (Tentative Tract Map; Modification of Entitlement) of Chapter 1A of this Code.

See Sec. 13B.7.4.E. (Final Tract Map; Standards for Review and Required Findings) of Chapter 1A of this Code.

Upon the filing of a Tentative Map which requires for its implementation the import and/or export of more than 1,000 cubic yards of earth materials, the Advisory Agency shall request that the Superintendent of Building and the General Manager of the Department of Transportation investigate the circumstances of the proposed import or export of earth materials and the effect thereof upon the public health, safety, and welfare. The Advisory Agency shall request the City Engineer to determine the effect of any import and export on the structural integrity of the public streets and to determine the effect on public safety relative to street alignment, width, and grade.

In taking action on such Tentative Map, the Advisory Agency shall impose conditions of approval to mitigate any detrimental effects of the hauling operations necessary to import or export earth, including but not limited to: designating routes to be followed by trucks hauling earth materials; limiting truck weight, length and/or speed; and other conditions of approval as may be necessary to insure repair of damages to public streets along the hauling route that may reasonably be expected to be caused by hauling operations. Such additional conditions may include a condition that the developer shall file a bond for the benefit of the City. Any such bond shall be in a form approved by the City Attorney, executed by the developer and a corporate surety authorized to do business in the State in an amount sufficient to cover the repair of any damage to the public streets reasonably expected to be caused by the hauling operations. The conditions of the bond shall guarantee to indemnify the City for all costs and expense in repairing the damaged streets or other public facilities. In lieu of a surety bond, the developer may file a cash bond with the Department upon the same terms and conditions and in an amount equal to that which would be required in the surety bond. The deposit submitted may be in the form of cash or negotiable United States securities. The term of such bond shall begin on the date of filing and shall remain in effect until the completion of the hauling operations and subsequent inspection of the affected public streets by the Department of Public Works. The Advisory Agency may disapprove the Tentative Map as provided in Section 17.06 A.2.(a) (Tentative Map Standards; Tentative Map Requirements; Action of Advisory Agency) of this Article.

See Sec. 13B.7.4.H. (Final Tract Map; Modification of Recorded Final Tract Map) of Chapter 1A of this Code.

See Sec. 13B.7.3.I. (Tentative Tract Map; Vesting Tentative Map) of Chapter 1A of this Code.

A. Purpose. The following parcel map regulations are intended to assure compliance with the Subdivision Map Act, Article 2 (Specific Planning – Comprehensive Zoning Plan) of this Chapter, and the City’s General Plan, to assure lots of acceptable design and of a size compatible with the size of existing lots in the immediate neighborhood; to preserve property values; to assure compliance with the Design Standards for Streets and Alleys as specified in Section 17.05 (Design Standards) of this Chapter where street or alley dedication and/or improvement are required; and to prevent interference with the opening or extension of streets necessary for emergency vehicle access, proper traffic circulation and the future development of adjacent properties; and to provide that the dividing of land in the Hillside Grading Areas be done in a manner which will assure that the separate parcels can be safely graded and developed as building sites.

B. Scope.

1. See Sec. 13B.7.5.A. (Preliminary Parcel Map; Applicability) of Chapter 1A of this Code.

2. See Sec. 13B.7.5.F. (Preliminary Parcel Map; Scope of Decision) of Chapter 1A of this Code.

3. These regulations shall not apply to the leasing of apartments, offices, stores or similar space within an apartment building, industrial building, commercial building or mobilehome park, nor to mineral, oil or gas leases, nor shall they apply to the following divisions of land, except as may be required by Subsection C. of this Section.

   (a) Those made in compliance with the Subdivision Map Act and the subdivision regulations contained in this Article.

   (b) Those divisions of land made solely because of the sale, acquisition, lease or combining of lands by governmental agencies, including City of Los Angeles and any department thereof, or any further

   division of such lands by a lessee of such governmental agency.

   (c) Those where the Advisory Agency or the Appeal Board determines that all the following conditions exist:

   (1) A lot line adjustment is made between four or fewer existing adjoining lots or parcels and the land taken from one lot or parcel is added to an adjoining lot or parcel;

   (2) The resulting number of lots or parcels remains the same or is decreased;

   (3) The parcels or lots resulting from the lot line adjustment will conform to the General Plan, any applicable coastal plan, and zoning and building ordinances.

   (d) Those involving land dedicated for cemetery purposes under the applicable provisions contained in the Health and Safety Code of the State of California.

C. Parcel Maps – Divisions of Land of Five or More Parcels Not Subdivisions.

1. No parcel of land shall be separated in ownership or otherwise divided into five or more parcels, where such a division is not a subdivision by reason of the exceptions contained in Subdivisions (a), (b), (c) and (d) of Section 66426 of the Subdivision Map Act, and no such divided parcel shall be separately maintained unless a Tentative Map of such division has been approved by the Advisory Agency and a Parcel Map prepared in conformity therewith and has been recorded in the office of the county recorder.

   2. Where the Advisory Agency determines that a Tentative Map filed for the division of land described in Subdivision (b) and (c) of Section 66426 of the Subdivision Map Act complies with all the requirements of this Article, but that dedication for street opening or widening or easements is necessary, it shall require that an offer to dedicate such additional land as is necessary therefor to be made in a manner provided by Section 17.53 C.1. of this Chapter.

   3. Where the Advisory Agency determines that a Tentative Map filed for the division of land described in Subdivision (c) of Section 66426 of the Subdivision Map Act complies with all of the requirements of this Article, but that improvement of public or private streets, highways, ways or easements is necessary for local traffic, drainage or sanitary needs, such improvements shall be constructed, or their construction and completion guaranteed in the manner provided by Section 17.08 (Improvements) of this Code, as a condition of approval of the Tentative Map.

   4. No building permit shall be issued, and no building or structure shall be constructed, altered or maintained on any land which has been separated in ownership or otherwise divided into five or more parcels,

   where a final map is not required for such a division by reason of the exceptions contained in Subdivision (a), (b), (c) and (d) of Section 66426 of the Subdivision Map Act, in violation of the provisions of this Article. All conditions of approval shall be completed prior to submitting the parcel map to the City Engineer.

D. Waiver of Parcel Maps. See Sec. 13B.7.5.A.4. (Preliminary Parcel Map; Applicability; Waiver of Parcel Map) of Chapter 1A of this Code.

E. Slope Density. In Hillside Grading Areas, as defined in Section 17.02 (Definitions) of this Article, which are designated in the Minimum Density housing category by the applicable element of the General Plan adopted by the City Council, the dwelling unit density shall not exceed that allowed by the following formula:

50 - S

D = 35

Where: D = the maximum number of dwelling units per gross acre allowable, and S = the average natural slope of the land in percent.

Where the total allowable number of dwelling units per parcel map or tentative tract map calculated under the above formulas results in a number other than a whole number, it shall be rounded to the nearest whole number as follows: where the fractional portion of the total allowable number of dwelling units equals .5 or more, the total number of allowable dwelling units shall be rounded to the next larger whole number; where the fractional portion of the total allowable number of dwelling units equals less than .5, the total number of allowable dwelling units shall be rounded to the next smaller whole number.

In no case shall the permitted density be less than 0.05 dwelling units per gross acre. Where the total allowable number of dwelling units per parcel map calculated under the above formula results in a number less than one, it shall be rounded up to allow one dwelling unit per parcel map. Where previous grading on a site makes it difficult to determine average natural slope using the above formula, the Director of Planning shall determine the average natural slope in a manner to carry out the purpose and intent of this subsection.

F. Public Notice and Hearing. See Sec. 13B.7.5. (Preliminary Parcel Map) of Chapter 1A of this Code.

A. Forms and Map Requirements. Each person applying for approval of a parcel map required by reason of Subsection B. of this Section shall submit a reproducible preliminary Parcel Map to the City Planning Department showing the land to be divided and its proposed division. The map may be prepared by the applicant, except that the Advisory Agency may require the map to be prepared by a licensed land surveyor or registered civil engineer and that it be based upon a field survey when it determines that such is necessary to provide the information required by this section. The map shall be made on one or more sheets of tracing paper or cloth at least 8 1/2 inches by 11 inches but shall not exceed 18 × 26 inches. It shall be legibly drawn using a decimal or an engineer's scale and shall clearly show the following information:

1. The dimensions and record boundaries of the total parcel together with a legal description of the total parcel attached to the map.

2. The dimensions and boundaries of each proposed parcel.

3. The names, addresses and telephone number of the property owners, the person filing the map, and the registered civil engineer or licensed land surveyor, if any, who prepared the map.

4. The abutting streets and alleys and existing surface improvements and proposed dedications and improvements.

5. The location of other existing public easements and/or private street easements.

6. In Hillside Grading Areas, the existing contours of the land at intervals of not more than five feet.

7. The accurate location of any structures on the property.

8. Names or designations for all proposed streets.

9. Such other information as the Advisory Agency determines is necessary to properly consider the proposed division.

B. Incomplete Map. If at any time during the processing of the map it is discovered that the map has been improperly prepared or required pertinent information has not been submitted, the applicant shall be promptly notified in writing by mail of the defect and of further information or correction required. The time limits specified hereinafter shall not begin until the omitted or inaccurate information is furnished in a proper manner.

C. Additional Reports. In addition to the preliminary Parcel Map, and when determined by the Superintendent of Building or the City Engineer to be necessary, the following reports shall be submitted to the City Planning Department by the applicant when the property is located in a Hillside Grading Area, as defined in Article 1 (Building Code) of Chapter 9 (Building Regulations) of this Code.

1. A geologic report prepared by an engineering geologist, as defined in Article 1 (Building Code) of Chapter 9 (Building Regulations) of this Code, setting forth all relevant geologic data pertaining to the proposed separate parcels and including separately stated conclusions listing any potential hazards to public health, safety or welfare which may exist on the proposed parcels or which could result from grading or building upon the proposed separate parcels. 2. A report prepared by a soils engineer, as defined in Article 1 (Building Code) of Chapter 9 (Building Regulations) of this Code, setting forth sufficient engineering data to explain the proposed solutions to: (a) Any potential geologic hazards disclosed by the geologic report; and (b) Any potential geologic hazards that could be created by the proposed grading.

D. Protected Tree Reports for Parcel Maps. No application for a preliminary parcel map approval for a parcel where a protected tree is located shall be considered complete unless it includes a report pertaining to preserving the tree. The report shall be prepared by a tree expert and shall evaluate the subdivider’s proposals for protected tree preservation, removal, replacement and/or relocation. In the event the subdivider proposes any grading, land movement, or other activity within the drip line of any protected tree referred to in the report, or proposes to relocate or remove any tree, the report shall also evaluate any mitigation measures proposed by the subdivider and the anticipated effectiveness in preserving the tree.

A. Disapproval of Maps.

1. No preliminary Parcel Map shall be approved which violates or would result in a violation of, or fails to comply with, the Subdivision Map Act or any other applicable law of this City or State.

2. In addition the Advisory Agency may disapprove a preliminary Parcel Map if, after investigation, it determines that said map does not substantially comply with the various elements of the City’s General

Plan, or does not provide such street or alley dedication or improvements as are necessary to achieve the purposes of these regulations, or fails to provide acceptable lot design or lot sizes which closely conform to the size of the contiguous or nearby lots on the same street, or results in reorientation of a lot or parcel in such a manner as to be detrimental to adjoining properties or the surrounding neighborhood.

3. Where a Parcel Map involves land for which a General Plan, including dwelling unit densities, has been adopted by the Council, and said land is also in an “H” Hillside or Mountainous Area established by

Article 2 (Specific Planning – Zoning Comprehensive Zoning Plan) of this Chapter, the number of lots or parcels on said map shall be limited so that the number of dwelling units permitted by the applicable zoning regulations shall not substantially exceed the dwelling unit densities shown on said plan.

4. Where a Parcel Map includes land upon which either a combination of parking and commercial zones or a combination of parking and industrial zones has been established, the Parcel Map shall not be

approved unless each parcel being created substantially conforms to the established ratio of space for parking to space for commercial use or space for parking to space for industrial use as such ratio existed immediately prior to the land division.

5. The Advisory Agency shall disapprove a preliminary Parcel Map when the property is situated in a Hillside Grading Area as defined in Article 1 (Building Code) of Chapter 9 (Building Regulations) of this Code and the Department of Building and Safety or the Bureau of Engineering has submitted a report in writing to the Advisory Agency recommending disapproval of the preliminary Parcel Map because of any existing or potential geologic hazards lacking satisfactory engineering solutions. 6. The Advisory Agency may disapprove a preliminary Parcel Map unless the proposed name of each street thereon has been approved by the City Engineer. Advisory Agency approval shall be withheld if the City Engineer has determined that a proposed street name would create confusion, be misleading, be unduly long or carry connotations offensive to good taste and decency.

B. Lots May Be Increased in Size.

1. Where the Advisory Agency finds it necessary in order to promote the general welfare, to provide for a more consistent development for the area, and to preserve property values, it may require that lots or parcels described in a Parcel Map and located in an RA or R Zone be increased in size from that proposed so as to more closely conform to the size of existing contiguous lots or nearby parcels on the same street. However, in no case may the Advisory Agency require such parcels in the aforementioned zones other than RA, RE20 and RE40 to contain an area of more than 20,000 square feet.

   2. Where the Advisory Agency finds that a future public easement will be needed on a portion of such lots or parcels for street or other public uses, it may require that such lots or parcels be increased in size

   from the proposed so as to provide space for such easement; and in addition, it may impose conditions prohibiting or restricting the erection for buildings, or structures on that portion needed for such easement.

C. Maps Involving Private Road Easements. Whenever a proposed division of land involves one or more parcels which are contiguous or adjacent to a private road easement with the remaining parcel contiguous or adjacent to a dedicated street, only the Parcel Map need be filed, without requiring the payment of additional fees or the filing of a Private Street Map. The Advisory Agency may approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove the map subject to the applicable provisions of this Article or Article 8 (Private Street Regulations) of this Chapter.

D. Lots in the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone.

1. Advisory Agency may disapprove a preliminary Parcel Map for land located in the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, pursuant to Section 57.4908 of Chapter 5 (Fire Code) of this Code, because of

inadequate fire protection facilities unless:

(a) The designated area in which buildings are to be erected on each proposed parcel or lot, as shown on said map, are located not more than 1,000 feet from a fire hydrant, said distance to be measured

along a route providing reasonable access, as determined by the Fire Chief, for the laying of fire hoses in an emergency, or

(b) Said Fire Chief reports that adequate fire protection exists, or is in the process of being provided, for said parcels or lots.

2. Upon proper application to the City Council, and upon recommendation of the Chief Engineer of Waterworks of the Department of Water and Power, the City may provide for contribution toward the cost of installation of water mains and hydrants necessary to comply with this Subsection where said Chief Engineer determines that the cost of such installation is greatly in excess of normal charges for providing like facilities.

E. Maps Involving Future Streets. In the event that the Advisory Agency determines that certain streets or alleys in a proposed division of land must be reserved for future public use, they shall be indicated on the preliminary Parcel Map and offered for dedication as future streets or future alleys prior to recording the Parcel Map. The applicant shall furnish the Bureau of Right-of-Way and Land an offer of dedication therefor in accordance with the provisions of Section 17.53 of this Article.

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G. Maintenance of Accessory Structures. Where the Advisory Agency determines that a proposed Parcel Map complies with all provisions of these Parcel Map Regulations, but finds that the proposed division of land will result in an accessory building or structure being on a parcel separated from the main building or a residential building being on a parcel without the required off-street parking spaces and, in order to afford the applicant time to properly provide a main building on the same parcel with the accessory structure or building, or to remove same, or to provide the required off-street parking spaces with the residential building, the Advisory Agency may approve the proposed Parcel Map and the continued use and maintenance of said accessory structures or buildings separated from the main building for a period of time not to exceed one year and the residential building without the off-street parking spaces for a period of time not to exceed 90 days subject to the following conditions:

1. That as a prerequisite to the filing of the final Parcel Map with the City Engineer, the owner or owners of record of the subject property shall record in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles

County, California, a covenant running with the and in which such owner or owners agree to comply with an the conditions imposed by the Advisory Agency in approving the Parcel Map.

2. That upon approval of the proposed Parcel Map, in addition to the permanent copy placed on file in the City Planning Department, the Advisory Agency shall furnish a copy of said action to the applicant and to the Department of Building and Safety.

H. Lots Involving a Common Slope. Whenever two or more lots are to be created on a common slope and the City Engineer or Superintendent of Building determines that condition so dictate, the Advisory Agency may require as a condition of approval of the preliminary Parcel Map that appropriate deed covenants on a form approved by the City Attorney be recorded which provide to each owner of said common slope a joint right on entry for access of persons and equipment, and a joint easement over the slope area to maintain and repair said common slope.

I. When a protected tree exists on a proposed parcel, the preservation of the tree at its existing location, its relocation for preservation purposes, or the removal of the tree shall be regulated in the same manner as that provided under subdivision regulations set forth in this Article.

J. Greater Downtown Housing Incentive Area. In calculating the allowable floor area of a parcel map proposed to be developed as a residential (including Apartment Hotel or mixed use) building in the Greater

Downtown Housing Incentive Area, any land required to be dedicated for street purposes shall be included as part of the lot area of the parcel map.

A. Processing. See Sec. 13B.7.5.D. (Preliminary Parcel Map; Decision) of Chapter 1A of this Code.

B. Approval. See Sec. Sec. 13B.7.5.D.5. (Preliminary Parcel Map; Decision; Action of Advisory Agency) of Chapter 1A of this Code.

C. Conditional Approval. When the Advisory Agency determines that the preliminary Parcel Map complies with all of the provisions of these parcel map regulations, but that street or alley dedications or

improvements, storm drain easements, sanitary sewer easements or slope easements are necessary, or that grading or construction of an engineered retaining structure as specified in this Section is necessary. It may approve the proposed preliminary Parcel Map subject to the following conditions being complied with to the satisfaction of the City Engineer:

1. That an offer be made to dedicate such land as is necessary for street or alley purposes in compliance with the applicable street and alley design standards established in Section 17.05 (Design Standards) of

this Article and such storm drain easements, sanitary sewer easements and slope easements as are deemed necessary. The offer shall be properly executed by all parties having a record interest therein including beneficiaries under deeds of trust as shown by a current preliminary title report prepared by a title company approved by the City Engineer for that purpose. The trustee under said deed of trust shall not be required to execute the dedicatory instrument, unless, in the view of the City Engineer, such execution is necessary to satisfactorily dedicate the land. This report shall be on a form approved by the City Attorney and the City Engineer; be in such terms as to be binding on the owner, the owner’s heirs, assigns or successors in interest; and shall continue until the City Council accepts or rejects it. The offer shall provide that the dedication will be complete upon acceptance by the City Council. The City Engineer or a designated deputy shall approve or disapprove the offer for recordation within ten days after it is filed with the City Engineer. The offer shall be recorded by the City Engineer in the Office of the County Recorder upon its approval by the City Engineer or said deputy. If the streets, alleys and easements being offered for dedication are required for immediate public use as streets, alleys and easements, a resolution of acceptance shall thereafter be submitted to the City Council concurrently with the final Parcel Map in order to complete the dedication. Offers to dedicate which are not required for immediate public use will be retained by the City until such time as acceptance for public use occurs. If an offer is rejected by the City Council, the City Engineer shall issue a release from such offer which shall be recorded in the office of the County Recorder.

(a) When it is determined that additional street dedication for widening will be required from property adjoining that depicted in the preliminary Parcel Map in order to comply with the applicable street

standards provided for in Section 17.05 (Design Standards) of this Article, the offer of dedication provided for hereinabove shall include an agreement as a covenant running with the land that upon

completion of the dedication, a one-foot wide portion of the property included within the dedication and abutting such adjoining property shall not be used for access thereto. This agreement shall be in the form of a covenant running with the land and shall be recorded, but shall by its own terms become null and void upon the completion of the dedication of the additional land needed for street purposes from the adjoining property. The City Engineer shall show that portion of the dedication which is subject to the recorded covenant on the District Maps of the City of Los Angeles. As long as said agreement remains in effect, the aforesaid one-foot strip shall not be used as a means of access to said adjoining property, nor shall any permits be issued by any City Department permitting its use for access purposes.

2. That such improvements as are required be constructed and installed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer or that construction and installation of such improvements be guaranteed in accordance with the

provisions of Section 17.08 G. (Improvements; Guarantees) of this Article. Said improvements shall be limited to grading and the installation of local drainage and sewer facilities, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, street lights, street trees and roadway surfacing. In addition, the City Engineer may also require such other incidental improvements as are essential to the proper installation of the required public street or alley improvements. All such improvements shall be graded and improved in accordance with plans approved by the City Engineer. When the conditions of approval of the Preliminary Parcel Map specify that improvements are required to be constructed prior to the grant of any development right, no building permit shall be issued until the improvements have been constructed or suitably guaranteed in accordance with Section 17.08 G. (Improvements; Guarantees) of this Article.

That if grading or construction of an engineered retaining structure is required by the Advisory Agency to remove potential geologic hazards, such grading or construction shall be completed or guaranteed to

the satisfaction of the City Engineer and/or the Superintendent of Building.

3. When recommended by the Fire Department, the Advisory Agency may as a condition of approval of the preliminary Parcel Map, require the installation of fire hydrants to the satisfaction of the Fire

Department.

(a) Upon proper application to the City Council, and upon recommendation of the City Engineer of Waterworks of the Department of Water and Power, the City may provide for contribution toward the

costs of installation of water mains and hydrants necessary to comply with this subsection where said Chief Engineer determines that the cost of such installation is greatly in excess of normal charges for providing like facilities.

4. Failure to fulfill all conditions of a conditional approval within one year after the date of such approval shall automatically terminate and void the proceedings. Upon application, prior to the expiration of the original one-year period, an extension of time for a period not exceeding one year may be granted by the Advisory Agency. The Advisory Agency’s determination on an application for a time extension shall be subject to the appeal provision of Section 13B.7.8 (Subdivision Appeal) of Chapter 1A of this Code.

D. Modification of Requirements. See Sec. 13B.7.5.D. (Preliminary Parcel Map; Decision) of Chapter 1A of this Code.

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G. Where Parcel Map Includes Land Within Drainage District. Whenever a Parcel Map, or a portion thereof includes land which is within a Local Drainage District, the provisions and requirements of the ordinance establishing such District shall be complied with.

H. Modifications of Approved Preliminary Parcel Maps. See Sec. 13B.7.5.H. (Preliminary Parcel Map) of Chapter 1A of this Code.

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J. Further Authority. The Advisory Agency, acting in the capacity of an Associate Zoning Administrator, shall have the authority to reduce the width of required passageways pursuant to Section 12.21 C.2.(b) (Spaces Between Buildings – Passageways) of this Chapter to no less than five feet between habitable buildings and detached condominiums, unless the Fire Department determines that the reduction would result in a safety hazard. And shall have the authority to grant deviations of no more than 20 percent from the applicable area, yard, and height requirements. The subdivider must ask for adjustment(s) at the time of filing. In permitting adjustments, the Advisory Agency shall make the findings contained in Section 12.28 C.4.

The reductions / deviations shall be included in the written decision of the Advisory Agency. Notification and appeal rights to such reductions / deviations shall conform to Section 17.54 A.

See Sec. 13B.7.8. (Subdivision Appeal) of Chapter 1A of this Code.

Each preliminary Parcel Map shall be identified with a number assigned by the City Planning Department and the date of filing. Said number shall be shown on the recorded Parcel Map.

A. Time Limit. See Sec. 13B.7.5.F. (Preliminary Parcel Map; Scope of Decision) of Chapter 1A of this Code.

B. Procedure. See Sec. 13.B.7.6. (Final Parcel Map) of Chapter 1A of this Code.

C. Final Parcel Map Requirements.

1. The following information shall be submitted with the Parcel Map: names, address and telephone number of the record owners, and person preparing the Parcel Map. The general form and layout of the map, including size and type of lettering, drafting and location of acknowledgment, etc., shall be determined by the City Engineer. The map shall be prepared on high quality tracing cloth or other material approved by the City Engineer.

The location of any remainder of the original parcel shall be shown, but need not be shown as a matter of survey but

only by reference to the existing record boundaries of such remainder if such remainder has a gross area of five acres or more.

2. Each sheet of said Parcel Map shall be 18 × 26 inches. A marginal line shall be drawn around each sheet, leaving a blank margin of one inch. The scale of the map shall be such as to show all details clearly.

Each sheet shall be numbered, and its relation to other sheets clearly shown. The Parcel Map number, scale and north point shall be shown on each sheet. If more than three sheets are necessary to show the entire division of land, an index map shall be included on one of the sheets.

The exterior boundary of the land included within the subdivision shall be indicated by distinctive symbols and clearly so designated. Each parcel shall be identified by a letter.

3. Where the division of land creates four or less parcels, the Parcel Map may be compiled from recorded or filed data when sufficient survey information exists on filed maps to locate and retrace the exterior

boundary lines of the parcel map if the location of at least one of these boundary lines can be established from an existing monumented line.

4. All other Parcel Maps shall be based upon a field survey made in conformance with the Land Surveyor’s Act.

5. The Parcel Map shall be prepared by a registered civil engineer or licensed land surveyor. A signed Surveyor’s Certificate as required by the Subdivision Map Act shall appear on the Parcel Map.

recordation of the parcel map, shall be required.

See Sec. 13B.7.5.F. (Preliminary Parcel Map; Scope of Decision) of Chapter 1A of this Code.

See Sec. 13B.7.E. (Final Parcel Map; Standards for Review and Required Findings) of Chapter 1A of this Code.

See Section 13B.7.6.H (Final Parcel Map; Modification of Recorded Final Parcel Map) of Chapter 1A of this Code.

Any deed of conveyance, sale or contract to sell made contrary to the provisions of these Parcel Map regulations is voidable to the extent and in the same manner as is provided for violation of Section 66499.32 of the Subdivision Map Act.

ARTICLE 8

PRIVATE STREET REGULATIONS

Section 18.00 Scope. 18.01 Definitions. 18.02 Reserved. 18.03 Procedure. 18.04 Subdivisions. 18.05 Private Streets, Lot or Building Site Standards. 18.07 Posting of Private Streets. 18.08 Director Approval and Appeals. 18.09 Private Street Names. 18.10 Building Permits. 18.12 Modifications.

A. The purpose of this article is to prescribe rules and regulations governing the platting and division of land as lots or building sites which are contiguous or adjacent to private road easements; to provide for the filing and approval of Private Street Maps; to provide for the approval of private road easements as private streets, to provide for the naming of private streets, and to require that lots or building sites which are contiguous or adjacent to private streets conform to the minimum requirements of this chapter before permits may be issued. (Amended by Ord. No. 158,691, Eff. 3/12/84.)

B. When private streets have been laid out and designated as such to a recorded subdivision map or on a filed record of survey map, the provisions of this article shall not apply thereto.

C. When a developed residential lot or building site has its access driveway located within a private road easement that existed and was recorded prior to September 6, 1961, said private road easement shall be deemed to have been approved in accordance with the provisions of this article and may be continued. Further, on such lot or building site additions and alterations may be made to such dwelling, and accessory buildings may be erected on said lot if no additional dwelling units or guest rooms are created. (Amended by Ord. No. 187,712, Eff. 1/23/23, Oper. 1/22/24; Ord. No. 187,930, Eff. 7/7/23.)

An ordinance requiring a residence to be built upon a lot having a frontage on a street or private easement determined by the planning commission to be adequate for purposes of access is valid and is not an unlawful delegation of legislative power. Mitchell v. Morris, Cal. App. 2d 466.

For the purpose of this article, the following words and phrases are defined as follows:

“Approved” shall mean “Approved by the City Engineer of the City of Los Angeles,” unless otherwise specified.

“Board” shall mean the Area Planning Commission. (Amended by Ord. No. 173,268, Eff. 7/1/00, Oper. 7/1/00.)

“Building site” shall mean any parcel of land which conforms to the definition of a lot as defined herein.

“City” (Deleted by Ord. No. 173,106, Eff. 3/5/00.)

“Council” (Deleted by Ord. No. 173,106, Eff. 3/5/00.)

“Commission” (Deleted by Ord. No. 173,106, Eff. 3/5/00.)

“Director” (Deleted by Ord. No. 173,106, Eff. 3/5/00.)

“Highway, Major – Any street designated as a major highway on the Highways and Freeways maps of the Transportation Element of the General Plan. (Added by Ord. No. 172,840, Eff. 11/4/99.)

Highway, Secondary – Any street designated as a secondary highway on the Highways and Freeways maps of the Transportation Element of the General Plan. (Added by Ord. No. 172,840, Eff. 11/4/99.)

“Local street” shall mean a street providing access to abutting property and serving local, as distinguished from through traffic.

“Lot” shall mean a parcel of land conforming to the definition of LOT contained in Section 12.03 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code. (Amended by Ord. No. 128,289, Eff. 10/15/64.)

“Major Highway” (Deleted by Ord. No. 172,840, Eff. 11/4/99.)

“Person” shall mean natural person, joint venture, joint stock company, partnership, association, club, company, corporation, business trust, organization or the manager, lessee, agent, servant, officer or employee of any of them.

“Private road easement” See Div. 13C.1. (Administration Definitions) of Chapter 1A of this Code. (Amended by Ord. No. 187,712, Eff. 1/23/23, Oper. 1/22/24; Ord. No. 187,930, Eff. 7/7/23.)

“Private street” See Div. 13C.1. (Administration Definitions) of Chapter 1A of this Code. (Amended by Ord. No. 187,712, Eff. 1/23/23, Oper. 1/22/24; Ord. No. 187,930, Eff. 7/7/23.)

“Secondary Highway” (Deleted by Ord. No. 172,840, Eff. 11/4/99.)

“Shall” and “may”. “Shall” is mandatory. “May” is permissive.

(Repealed by Ord. No. 187,712, Eff. 1/23/23, Oper. 1/22/24; Ord. No. 187,930, Eff. 7/7/23.)

(Amended by Ord. No. 187,712, Eff. 1/23/23, Oper. 1/22/24; Ord. No. 187,930, Eff. 7/7/23.)

See Sec. 13B.7.7. (Private Street Map) of Chapter 1A of this Code.

The provisions of this article shall not be construed as authorizing the subdivision of land without fully complying with the provisions contained and set forth in Article 7 of this chapter. However, the provisions of this article may be complied with by complying with the provisions of Article 7 of this chapter relating to subdivisions without the necessity for filing a Private Street Map in addition to the subdivision maps required by said article. (Amended by Ord. No. 122,064, Eff. 6/14/62.)

All private streets, lots or building sites shall conform to the following regulations:

A. Major and Secondary Highways. (Amended by Ord. No. 172,840, Eff. 11/4/99.) The location, widths and alignment of all private streets shall conform to the location, widths and alignment of all major and secondary highways designated on the Highways and Freeways maps of the Transportation Element of the General Plan; and to any proceedings for any public improvement; and to any “subdivision map” which has been tentatively approved.

B. Local Street Alignment – All private streets as far as practical shall be in alignment with existing public or private streets and their proper projections or prolongations provided that where the property being divided into lots or building sites is large enough a modified curve street layout may be permitted;

C. Private Street Width – All private streets shall be designed to conform with private street standards adopted by the Commission as provided in Section 17.05 of the Code; (Amended by Ord. No. 122,064, Eff. 6/14/62.)

D. Street Grades – On hillside or mountain streets comprising a through route, a grade in excess of six percent (6%) shall not be permitted unless a grade not to exceed eight percent (8%) will obviate an excessive curvature or eliminate excessive cuts. Grades of all streets shall be as low as possible consistent with the advantageous development of the proposed platting and division of land;

The grade of any street of more than local traffic needs shall not exceed ten percent (10%). No local street grade shall exceed fifteen percent (15%);

E. Curves And Tangents – A minimum center line radius of at least seventy-five (75) feet shall be used on winding mountain streets, a minimum center line radius of at least five hundred (500) feet shall be used on all through traffic streets. In flat areas, curves on local streets shall have radii as long as possible consistent with local conditions. The tangent distance between reversed curves shall not be less than fifty (50) feet;

F. Intersections – Private street intersections shall be as nearly at right angles as practicable;

G. Effect on Adjoining Property – Private street layout shall be designed to provide access to and not impose undue hardship upon property adjoining the proposed division of lands;

H. Cul-De-Sacs (Dead-End Streets) – Cul-de- sacs shall be permitted only where through streets are not practical, or where good neighborhood design suggests their use. Adequate provisions for turning shall be made at the end of each such cul-de-sacs by providing a circle or other area within a minimum over all radius of 42 feet. In the case of unusual topographic conditions, a “T” or “Y” turn may be permitted. The legs of the “T” or “Y” turn shall have a minimum paved surface 12 feet in width and 20 feet in length, the minimum radius between each leg and the street shall be 20 feet.

I. Rounding Block Corner – At all block corners, the property line shall be rounded or cut back. Intersection corners on the private street prolongation of major and secondary highways shall be rounded with 20’ radius curves and all other corners shall be rounded with 15’ radius curves provided that where business development is indicated a diagonal cut-off substantially equivalent to rounding may be used in order to aid building construction, in which case at right angle intersections a substantial equivalent shall be a ten-foot by ten-foot cutoff.

J. Improvements, Drainage And Sewage –

1. All private streets and all lots and building sites laid out contiguous or adjacent to private streets shall have approved drainage facilities and the method for sewage disposal shall be approved by the Department of Health. All such private streets shall be graded and improved to an approved width and grade. The street grading and improvement shall include surface improvements, fire hydrants and water mains, catch basins, pipe culverts, sanitary sewers where reasonably available and storm drains where required. Drainage easements shall be improved to an approved manner. Major and secondary highways shall be graded to an approved width and improved to an approved width and grade necessary for the general use of lot owners adjoining said private street and local neighborhood traffic and drainage needs;

2. Where street improvements, drainage or sewers are required to be constructed in a private street, plans and profiles showing the grades and the nature and extent of the required improvements shall be filed with the City Engineer for the City Engineer’s approval, the checking of plans, inspections, supervision and other services rendered in connection with the construction of required improvements shall be accomplished under permits in accordance with the provisions of Section 62.105(b) of this Code.

3. Where improvements have been previously constructed in a private street, plans and profiles showing the grades and the nature and extent of the existing improvements shall be filed with the City Engineer for the approval and said plans shall be checked and where additional construction is required, the same shall be inspected and supervised, and all services rendered in connection with the existing or required improvements shall be accomplished under permit in accordance with the provisions of Section 62.105(b) of this Code.

4. Whenever a Private Street Map or a portion thereof includes land which is within a Local Drainage District, the provisions and requirements of the ordinance establishing such District shall be complied with. (Added by Ord. No. 142,862, Eff. 2/13/72.)

K. Conformance To General Plan. (Amended by Ord. No. 138,800, Operative 6/23/69.) Each Private Street Map shall be designed in compliance with the zoning applying to the property or approved by the City Council for change.

In addition, where a Private Street Map involves land for which a General Plan including dwelling unit densities has been adopted by the Council, and said land is also in an “H” Hillside or Mountainous Area established by Article 2 of this chapter, the number of lots or building sites on said map shall be limited so that the number of dwelling units permitted by the applicable zoning regulations shall not substantially exceed the dwelling unit densities shown on said plan. Provided, however, that the Council, upon determining that a different density would be more in accord with the public health, safety and welfare after considering the existing, proposed and ultimate traffic, sewage, drainage and other facilities in the area or any other pertinent information, and after report and recommendation from the City Planning Commission, may by resolution establish a different density than that shown on the adopted General Plan. In such instances the number of lots permitted on the Private Street Map may be based on the densities established by such resolution so long as the size of such lots is not less than that required by the applicable zoning provisions. Should the Commission fail to act upon a request for different density within 50 days of its submission such request shall be transferred to the Council for action thereon.

Each Private Street Map shall substantially conform to all other elements of the General Plan as adopted by the Commission.

At or near the entrance of each intersection of a private street with a dedicated public street or with another private street, there shall be erected and maintained by applicant a sign post to which is attached a sign having an area of at least 15 inches by 21 inches upon which is printed and clearly legible in at least 2-inch letters the name of the private street and the words “PRIVATE STREET,” in at least one-inch letters the words “NOT DEDICATED FOR PUBLIC USE OR MAINTAINED BY THE CITY OF L.A. (LAMC 18.07).” The words, letters and figures of the sign shall be arranged in substantially the following manner:

“(NAME OF STREET),

PRIVATE STREET

NOT DEDICATED FOR PUBLIC USE

OR MAINTAINED BY CITY OF L.A.

(LAMC 18.07)”

(Amended by Ord. No. 187,712, Eff. 1/23/23, Oper. 1/22/24; Ord. No. 187,930, Eff. 7/7/23.)

See Sec. 13B.7.7. (Private Street Map) of Chapter 1A of this Code.

(Amended by Ord. No. 158,691, Eff. 3/12/84.)

A. Private street names shall be established or changed pursuant to procedures set forth in this section in the event no Private Street Map is required under Section 18.03.

B. For purposes of this section only, “private street” shall mean only ingress and/or egress easement, roadway, walkway, or other right of way open to travel by pedestrians, non-motorized vehicles, or motor vehicles which is not a public street or way whether or not the instrument creating it has been recorded or filed in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County.

C. Applications to establish or change the name of a private street shall be filed with the City Engineer. They shall be signed by a majority of the owners of properties abutting the private street or that portion of the street to be named or renamed, and be accompanied by:

1. Payment of the required application processing fees;

2. A map, drawn to scale, delineating the location, extent, width, and alignment of the private street, the approximate location and frontage dimensions of said parcels on said street and the location of existing public streets which it may ingress or egress; and

3. Identity of the maker of the map and of the names and addresses of owners of record of property abutting the private street or that portion of the street to be named or renamed.

D. The Council may initiate proceedings to name or rename a private street. In such event the Council action shall be referred to the City Engineer. That office shall process said action in the manner set forth in Subdivision E. and, if necessary or appropriate under the circumstances, shall prepare a map in the manner which satisfies the requirements set forth in Subdivision 2. of Subsection C. of this section.

E. Where there is an application filed to name or rename a private street and no new Private Street Map is required pursuant to Section 18.03, or there is a Council- initiated request, a private street may be named or renamed to a requested new name and the necessary documents recorded by the City Engineer with respect thereto, pursuant to the following procedure:

1. The City Engineer shall determine whether the proposed new name or change of name of a street is in the public interest and will not create confusion, be misleading, or be unduly long or carry connotations offensive to good taste and decency;

2. The City Engineer shall give notice of the proposed new street name or name change to the record owners and occupants of all real property abutting such private street. The notice shall designate the location of the private street or portion thereof to which the proposed new name is to apply. The street, or the affected portion thereof, shall be described in the notice with reference to other streets, and by the name or names, if any, which it bears or by which it, or any portion thereof, may be or may have been known, and the notice shall also state the proposed new street name. The notice shall further set forth whether or not the City Engineer’s determination recommends disapproval of the proposed name for reasons provided in Subdivision 1. above, and shall state that any written objections with respect to the proposed new name or name change or the City Engineer’s recommendation, shall be filed with the City Engineer within 30 days after a date designated on the notice as applicable for said purpose, and that said objections shall be signed by each person so objecting.

   In the event any objections are filed within the 30–day time limit, or within said time period any objections are filed with respect to a City Engineer’s recommendation of disapproval, the City Engineer shall

   forward these, together with the City Engineer’s determination and recommendations and the applicable file to the City Council. The Council shall set the matter for hearing and the City Clerk shall thereupon notify by mail each person objecting to the proposed street name or to the City Engineer’s recommendation of disapproval and inform that person of the time and place for hearing. At the time specified, the Council shall hear all objections and shall thereafter approve or disapprove the proposed street name. The City Council’s decision shall be final and conclusive.

   In the event no objections are filed with the City Engineer within 30 days of the date prescribed on the notice and the City Engineer has not recommended disapproval of the proposed new name, the application for that name shall be deemed approved. In the event the City Engineer has recommended disapproval of the proposed name, and no objections to that recommendation have been filed, the application shall be

   deemed denied.

   If the new name is either approved by the Council, or in the event no Council hearing was required, and the application is deemed approved, the new private street name shall be effective and, the City Engineer

   shall cause any necessary indexing and/or recordation of documents to be accomplished and shall provide a copy of the determination to all City Departments rendering emergency service to the affected properties

   and to the United States Postal Service.

F. The approval or deemed approval of a private street name as provided for in this Chapter is not, and shall not be construed to be, an acceptance of a private street as a public street, nor shall it create any public warranty or liability or legal status as a public street or be so construed with respect thereto.

G. 1. Application processing fees shall be non-refundable.

2. Application fees shall be in the amount of the actual costs of services provided by the City Engineer pursuant to provisions set forth in Sections 11.12 and 61.15 of this Code. Applications under this section shall be accompanied by a deposit to be applied towards these fees before acceptance of the applications by the City Engineer. (Amended by Ord. No. 188,752, Eff. 12/7/25.)

(Amended by Ord. No. 187,712, Eff. 1/23/23, Oper. 1/22/24; Ord. No. 187,930, Eff. 7/7/23.)

See Sec. 13B.7.7.F. (Private Street Map; Scope of Decision) of Chapter 1A of this Code.

(Amended by Ord. No. 187,712, Eff. 1/23/23, Oper. 1/22/24; Ord. No. 187,930, Eff. 7/7/23.)

See Sec. 13B.7.7. H. (Private Street Map; Modification of Entitlement) of Chapter 1A of this Code.