Title This Chapter of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) is the City of Los Angeles Zoning Code, and is referred to or cited as "this Zoning Code (Chapter 1A)" or "this Chapter" throughout the LAMC. Intent This Zoning Code (Chapter 1A) regulates the development and […

Intent A Community Plan Implementation Overlay (CPIO) is a Supplemental District intended to provide supplemental regulations tailored to a community plan area. A CPIO is intended to: Ensure that development enhances the unique architectural,…

The purpose of this Article (Public Benefit Systems) is to establish procedures for implementing State Density Bonus provisions, as set forth in California Government Code, Sec. 65915-65918 , local incentives to increase the production of affordable housing, as well…

General This Article (Administration) applies to any application for: An amendment to any part of the Zoning Code (Chapters I. and 1A of the LAMC), including the text or Zoning Map; Any other activity that is subject to the provisions of this Article (Administration) . […

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.

Applicability This Section only applies where any provision of this Code specifically authorizes or requires a policy action the City Planning Commission to adopt or amend certain guidelines or standards. Initiation The enactment of an ordinance authorizing the […

In addition to the zoning district articles, other articles in the Zoning Code (Chapter 1A) include: Article 7. (Alternate Typologies) , governs instances where the desired physical form for development on a lot is prohibited by the applied zoning. The …

Applicability This Section establishes a formal procedure for an individual with a disability seeking equal access to housing to request a Reasonable Accommodation as provided by the Federal Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 and California’s Fair…

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…

Applicability This Section applies to the adoption of Preservation Plans. A Preservation Plan clarifies and elaborates upon the “HP” Historic Preservation Overlay Zone regulations as they apply to individual HPOZs. A Preservation Plan is used by the …