Use of Land Permit Regardless of any other provision of this Zoning Code (Chapter 1A) to the contrary, the Department of Building and Safety may issue a use of land permit to any resident-owner of a single-unit dwelling destroyed by disaster to…

Building coverage is defined as the percentage of lot area covered by buildings or structures. Intent The intent of the standards of this Section (Building Coverage) is to preserve open area on a lot by limiting the amount of [glossary:140…

Lot amenity space is defined as an area on a lot designated to be used for active or passive recreation, including common outdoor amenity space, pedestrian amenity space, and public amenity space. Intent The intent of the…

Intent The purpose of this Section (Public Benefits Menu) , the “Public Benefits Menu,” is to encourage the development of facilities and services that are necessary to or are of benefit to the public and the community in which the facility or service is located. The Public Benefits Menu provides a…

The New Zoning Code (Chapter 1A of the Los Angeles Municipal Code) provides mechanisms for increased Floor Area Ratio (FAR) and Height beyond the base regulations when a project provides specified public benefits., What are FAR and Height?, FAR, is the measurement of the total Floor Area of all buildings on a lot in relation to the size of the lot., Height, is the vertical dimension of a building., Base FAR and Height, The base FAR and height are the maximum amounts allowed in a given Form District without providing public benefits. A lot cannot exceed these base maximums without meeting the requirements of an incentive program., Bonus FAR and Height, Bonus FAR and height represent the maximum additional amounts permitted beyond the base regulations in exchange for providing public benefits. , Division 2C.4 (Floor Area Ratio & Height), establishes a tiered bonus structure:, Tier 1 Bonus:, A project may exceed the base FAR or height up to the maximum Tier 1 bonus by fulfilling the requirements of an applicable incentive program (such as providing required restricted affordable housing units)., Tier 2 Bonus:, A project may exceed the base FAR or height up to the maximum Tier 2 bonus by providing required restricted affordable units AND additional public benefits from the Public Benefits Menu., Public Benefits that May Grant Bonus FAR and Height, Bonus FAR and Height may be granted for the provision of various public benefits, including, but not limited to: Affordable Housing Specific Community and Civic Facilities (e.g., Childcare Facilities, Full-Service Grocery Stores, Health Centers, Social Service Centers, Schools, and Libraries)…, How to Determine and Obtain Bonus FAR and Height, The , maximum bonus FAR and bonus height, allowed for a specific lot are determined by the applied Form District (, Part 2B., ) as detailed in , Division 2C.4 (Floor Area Ratio & Height), . The , specific requirements and procedures for earning bonus FAR and height, are established in , Article 9 (Public Benefit Systems), or an applicable Community Plan Implementation Overlay (CPIO) or Specific Plan. Article 9 outlines various incentive programs, such as: Citywide Housing Incentive Programs (, Div. 9.2., ) Community Benefits Program (, Div. 9.3., ) General Incentive Programs (, Div. 9.4., ) Accessory Dwelling Unit Incentive Program (, Div. 9.5., ), Important Notes:, Bonus FAR and height are , not automatically granted, . A project must meet the specific requirements of the applicable incentive program within , Article 9, or other relevant overlays/plans to qualify for the bonus. Bonus FAR and height may be granted in addition to other incentives, such as density bonuses and parking reductions. For further details on Floor Area Ratio and Height regulations, please refer to  , Division 2C.4. (Floor Area Ratio & Height), . For comprehensive information on public benefit systems and incentive programs, consult  , Article 9. (Public Benefit Systems), on the official New Zoning Code website.

Scope No person may subdivide land in the City of Los Angeles unless a final tract map (for subdivisions of five or more parcels) or parcel map (for subdivisions of four or less parcels) has…

Applicability This Section (Building Permit Revocation) applies where this Code expressly authorizes building permit revocation, including when a use or structure with a valid Certificate of Occupancy and/or a valid permit that violates…

Applicability The provisions of this Section shall apply to every recycling center or yard operating pursuant to a valid Certificate of Occupancy and to every collection bin operating pursuant to a valid building permit. In addition, these…

Intent The intent of the standards of this Section (Automobile Access Packages) is to ensure automobile access to sites is designed to support the safety of all users by minimizing conflicts with pedestrians, cyclists, transit vehicles, micro-mobility…

Vertical band articulation is a continuous band of material running vertically up a facade. Intent The intent of the standards of this Section (Vertical Band Articulation) is to separate and align windows on a building facade in a way that contributes to…