Chapter 10.63 — NONCONFORMING PARCELS

Any lawfully created parcel, described in the official record on file in the office of Los Angeles County Recorder as a parcel of record, which becomes nonconforming with regard to parcel area, street frontage, parcel width, parcel depth, or accessibility may continue indefinitely with such nonconformity. A nonconforming parcel may be developed and used as if it were a conforming parcel, provided that any development or use complies with all applicable provisions of this Zoning Code. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

Any lawful nonconforming parcel may not be modified in any manner, including but not limited to subdivision or parcel line adjustment, where the modification increases the degree of nonconformity. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

A. In any zone in which single-unit dwellings are permitted, notwithstanding limitations imposed by other provisions of this Zoning Code, a single-unit dwelling and allowed accessory buildings may be erected on any single legal nonconforming parcel of record. This provision shall apply even though such parcel may fail to meet the requirements for area or width, or both, that are generally applicable in the underlying zone. However, the required setback and yard dimensions and other requirements not involving area or width, or both, of the parcel shall conform to the regulations for the zone in which such parcel is located.

B. Notwithstanding paragraph A above, when two or more of such nonconforming parcels or any combinations of such nonconforming parcels and/or portions of parcels which are nonconforming are contiguous and under the same ownership, the combination of parcels or portions of the parcels shall be considered a single, individual parcel for the purposes of this Zoning Code, and no portions of that parcel shall be used, occupied, divided, or sold in any manner which would diminish compliance with the regulations of this Zoning Code or which would leave remaining any parcels that do not comply with the minimum parcel width, minimum area, or any other requirements of this Zoning Code. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)