Sec. 14.1.1. | Los Angeles City Law Search

n the event that a conflict occurs between the text of this Article (General Rules) and any illustrations or graphics, the text shall prevail. | 14-3 General Rules | Article 14 Div. 14.1. (Introduction) Sec. 14.1.1. (Opening Provisions) Established by Ord. 188,418, Eff. 01/20/2025, Oper. 01/27/2025 City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A Div. 14.2. GENERAL STANDARDS & MEASUREMENT the following definitions and standards apply to this Zoning code (chapter 1A). Sec. 14.2.1. BUILDING FOOTPRINT Building footprint is defined as the area of a lot occupied by a building, measured horizontally. Also referred to as "structure footprint". A. Definitions & Standards the following definitions and standards apply to building footprints: 1. Building footprint includes those portions of a lot covered by buildings or structures. Street Bldg 2 Bldg 1 Building Footprint Architectural Projection Porch Porte Coch/uni0450re Covered Patio 2. Building footprint does not include portions of a lot covered by architectural projections (including roof overhangs, and projecting balcony) that meet both of the following criteria: a. the architectural projection does not include floor area; and b. the architectural projection projects less than five feet from the nearest wall, column, spanning beam, or other structural element carrying gravity loads to the ground. Covered Area <5’ Projection BUILDING FOOTPRINT | 14-4 General Rules | Article 14 Div. 14.2. (General Standards & Measurement) Sec. 14.2.1. (Building Footprint) Established by Ord. 188,418, Eff. 01/20/2025, Oper. 01/27/2025 City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A Sec. 14.2.2. COVERED AREA (%) Covered area is defined as the measurement of how open an occupiable space is to the sky. A. Definitions & Standards the following definitions and standards apply to a covered area: 1. Covered A space or structure is considered covered if less than 25 percent of its area is open to the sky. 2. Uncovered A space or structure is considered uncove