Los Angeles Municipal Code

SEC. 12.03. DEFINITIONS.

Garage and/or yard sales shall be considered accessory to a residential use, if the sale is only incidental to the individual’s residential occupancy of the premises; and 1. The sales are confined to the sale of used items which were originally received or purchased for use in the household; and 2. The sales are restricted to a maximum of five sales events per calendar year as a means of disposing of used items originally received or purchased for use in the household; and 3. The sales are limited to not more than two consecutive days per event; and 4. The sales are limited to not more than ten days per calendar year total; and 5. The sales are limited to the hours between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. For purposes of this section, the term accessory use shall not apply to any garage and/or yard sales where new goods or merchandise, or items that were not intended to be used in the household are offered or displayed for sale or exchange. (“Department of Animal Regulation” renamed “Department of Animal Services” by Ord. No. 174,735, Eff. 9/13/02.) ACUTELY LOW INCOME. The income level defined in Section 50063.5 of the California Health and Safety Code. (Added by Ord. No. 188,477, Eff. 2/11/25, Oper. 2/11/25.) ADDITION, GROUND FLOOR. An expansion of the exterior perimeter of a building measured at five feet or more above adjacent grade at any point. (Added by Ord. No. 169,775, Eff. 6/2/94.) ADJACENT GROUND ELEVATION. Same as grade. (Amended by Ord. No. 131,309, Eff. 4/24/66.) ADMINISTRATOR – See “ Zoning Administrator ”. AGRICULTURAL WASTE. All plant materials generated from the growing and harvesting of agricultural crops, vegetables and fruits. (Added by Ord. No. 170,054, 11/13/94.) AIRPORT OR AIRCRAFT LANDING FIELD. Any runway landing area or other facility designed, used, or intended to be used either publicly or privately by any person for the landing and taking off of aircraft including all necessary taxiways, aircraft storage and tiedown areas, hangars and other necessary buildings and open spaces. ALZHEIMER’S/DEMENTIA CARE HOUSING. Residential housing that is licensed by the California Department of Social Services and provides 24-hour care for people suffering from Alzheimer’s disease or other disorders resulting in dementia. The residential units shall be guest rooms only. The housing may be a component of an Eldercare Facility. (Added by Ord. No. 178,063, Eff.