Chapter 1A Zoning Code

Sec. 4C.9.2.

he retaining wall standards in Sec. 4C.9.2. (Retaining Walls) do not apply to a retaining wall that received a final discretionary approval from the city under another provision of this Zoning code (chapter 1A) prior to March 9, 2005, the effective date of Ord. No. 176,445, pursuant to Sec. 13B.3.1. (Administrative Review). | 12-19 Nonconformities | Article 12 Div. 12.4. (Development Standards Exceptions) Sec. 12.4.1. (Retaining Walls Exceptions) Established by Ord. 188,418, Eff. 01/20/2025, Oper. 01/27/2025 City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A Sec. 12.4.2. SIGNS EXCEPTIONS Any existing nonconforming sign, as defined in Chapter IX. (Building Regulations), Sec. 91.6216. (Existing Signs) of this code, may be continued. Structural, electrical, or mechanical modifications may be made to a sign only as permitted in Chapter IX. (Building Regulations), Sec. 91.6216.4. (Alterations, Repairs or Rehabilitation) of this code. | 12-20 Nonconformities | Article 12 Div. 12.4. (Development Standards Exceptions) Sec. 12.4.2. (Signs Exceptions) Established by Ord. 188,418, Eff. 01/20/2025, Oper. 01/27/2025 City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A Div. 12.5. USE EXCEPTIONS Sec. 12.5.1. USE PERMISSION EXCEPTIONS A. Where a building in any Open Space Use District (Div. 5B.1.), Agricultural Use District (Div. 5B.2.), Residential Use District (Div. 5B.3.), Residential-Mixed Use District (Div. 5B.4.), Commercial-Mixed Use District (Div. 5B.5.) or Public Use District (Div. 5B.8.) includes an existing nonconforming use, any residential portion of the building may be enlarged, provided that the addition does not create any additional dwelling units or lodging units, and the addition or expansion meets all other requirements for the applied zone. B. An establishment dispensing, for sale or other consideration, alcoholic beverages, including beer and wine, for on-site or off-site consumption shall not be continued or re-established after September 13, 1997 without conditional use appro