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Article 12

Division 12.4 — DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS EXCEPTIONS

Los Angeles Zoning Code — LAMC Chapter 1A · 2025 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Los Angeles

Sec. 12.4.1. RETAINING WALLS EXCEPTIONS

The 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) .

Sec. 12.4.1. (Retaining Walls Exceptions) Established by Ord. 188,418, Eff. 01/20/2025, Oper. 01/27/2025

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Nonconformities | ARTICLE 12 Div. 12.4. (Development Standards Exceptions)

Sec. 12.4.2. SIGNS EXCEPTIONS

City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

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.

Sec. 12.4.2. (Signs Exceptions) Established by Ord. 188,418, Eff. 01/20/2025, Oper. 01/27/2025

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Nonconformities | ARTICLE 12 Div. 12.5. (Use Exceptions)

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▸ Contents — Los Angeles Zoning Code — LAMC Chapter 1A
Los Angeles Zoning Code — LAMC Chapter 1A
  1. Article 1
  2. Article 2 — FORM
  3. Article 3 — FRONTAGE
  4. Article 4
  5. Article 5 — USE
  6. Article 6 — DENSITY
  7. Article 7
  8. Article 8
  9. Article 9
  10. Article 10
  11. Article 11
  12. ▸ Article 12
    Overview
    1. Division 12.1 — GENERAL RULES
    2. Division 12.2 — FORM EXCEPTIONS
    3. Division 12.3 — FRONTAGE EXCEPTIONS
    4. Division 12.4 — DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS EXCEPTIONS
    5. Division 12.5 — USE EXCEPTIONS
    6. Division 12.6 — DENSITY EXCEPTIONS
    7. Division 12.7 — DAMAGED OR EARTHQUAKE HAZARDOUS
    8. Division 12.8 — LOTS AFFECTED BY ACQUISITION FOR
  13. Article 13
  14. Article 14
  15. Article 15 — FEES

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