Sec. 1.3.3. | Los Angeles City Law Search

ut this Zoning code (chapter 1A), relief statements specify the only relief options available for the standards or rules to which the statements apply. if a relief option is not specified for a particular standard or rule, that relief option is not available, unless otherwise stated by the City of Los Angeles Charter. | 1-8 Introductory Provisions | Article 1 Div. 1.3. (Orientation) Sec. 1.3.3. (Relief) Established by Ord. 188,418, Eff. 01/20/2025, Oper. 01/27/2025 City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A DiV. 1.4. INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS Sec. 1.4.1. GENERAL RULES A. 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 . B. Intent this Zoning code (chapter 1A) regulates the development and use of property to achieve the following objectives: 1. Preserve, protect, and promote the public health, safety, and general welfare of residents and businesses in the city of los Angeles. 2. implement the goals and policies of officially adopted plans and policy documents, including the city 's General Plan, community Plans, and any other policy documents pertaining to planning, land use, and urban design. 3. Provide zoning options that realize a wide variety of community visions established in plans throughout the city . 4. Provide clear standards and consistent procedures for appropriate and effective public involvement in land use and development decisions. 5. ensure transparency and fairness through consistent interpretation of development regulations. 6. Promote equitably, environmentally, and economically sustainable construction and land development practices. 7. ensure compatible transitions of use, building scale, and height between existing and new development. 8. Provide building form and site design standards that address the public aspects of private development and how building form, placement, and uses contribute t