Residential conversion project is defined as an existing apartment house, apartment hotel, hotel, or multiple dwellings used exclusively for residential purposes, proposed for conversion to a condominium, stock cooperative, or community…

Surcharge There shall be added to each fee imposed for any permit, license, or application provided for in this Article (Fees) , a surcharge in an amount equal to the greater of three percent of the fee or $1.00. BuildLA Increase The previous surcharge amount of two…

Intent This Section (Community Design Overlay (CDO)) provides a method for maintaining guidelines and standards in existing Community Design Overlays (CDOs) that were established prior to January 1, 2020. The intent of the CDO is a Supplemental District, to…

Intent The land use and development regulations outlined in this Zoning Code (Chapter 1A) provide responsive zoning solutions to many planning policy objectives. Typically, these provisions apply in a geographically-specific manner through mapped zoning districts, […

Build-to depth is defined as the depth of the build-to zone starting at the minimum building setback and continuing inward for the maximum build-to depth for the full width of the lot. Intent The intent of the standards of this Section (…

Average Natural Slope Average natural slope is defined as 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 Engineer’s topographic maps or a topographic map prepared by a [glossary…

Roof form is defined as the shape of the external upper covering of a building, including the frame for supporting the roofing. Intent The intent of the standards of this Section (Roof Design) is to ensure that building forms contribute to the established architectural…

Intent The intent of a Specific Plan is to provide additional regulatory controls or incentives beyond, or in-lieu of, those provided in this Zoning Code (Chapter 1A) for the systematic implementation of the General Plan. This Division (Specific Plans…

Intent The Transit Oriented Incentive Program aims to: establish specific incentives and procedures for the local implementation of State Density Bonus requirements, pursuant to California Government Code, Chapter 4.3. (Density Bonuses and Other Incentives), Sec. 65915(n) ;…

For the purposes of Sec. 9.2.1. (State Density Bonus Program) , Sec. 9.2.2. (Affordable Housing Incentive Program) , Sec. 9.2.3. (Opportunity Corridors Incentive Program) , Sec. 9.2.4. (Corridor Transitions Incentive Program) , and Sec. 9.2.5. (Transit Oriented Incentive Program) development…