Frequently Asked Questions

The Zoning Code that applies to a property depends on whether the property is located within a Community Plan that has been updated to use the New Zoning Code (Chapter 1A of the LAMC).

• New Zoning Code (Chapter 1A): Applies to properties within Community Plans that have been updated as part of the City's ongoing Community Plan Update Program. The New Zoning Code features a streamlined and user-friendly structure, with a focus on clarity and flexibility.
• Original Zoning Code (Chapter 1): Applies to properties in areas where Community Plans have not yet been updated.

You can determine which Zoning Code applies to a property by:

• Using the Zoning Information and Map Access System (ZIMAS): Utilizing ZIMAS and entering the subject property’s address, then selecting the “Planning and Zoning” drop-down and checking the “Zoning” field. Clicking on the zone will either send you to the Original Zoning Code or the New Zoning Code. The New Zoning Code’s new zoning string (ex: [MB3-SH1-1] [CX3-4]) is distinct from the Original Zoning Code’s zone string (ex: [Q]C2-2D-CDO), and is also a good indication as to which Zoning Code applies.
• Using the Interactive Web-Based Zoning Code: This Interactive Web-Based Zoning Code has a property report function that allows you to enter the property's address, and generate a report that provides a summary of the relevant regulations. If the property address is not subject to the New Zoning Code, it will inform you of that fact and refer you to the Original Zoning Code and ZIMAS.

Important Notes:

• The New Zoning Code is being implemented gradually, starting with the Downtown Community Plan. Other Community Plans will be updated over time, expanding the areas subject to the New Zoning Code.
• During this transition period, both the New Zoning Code and the Original Zoning Code will be in effect in different parts of the City.