The Interactive Web-Based Zoning Code has a property report function that streamlines how to find the zoning regulations that apply to a specific property.
You can also find the zoning regulations for a property by using the Zoning Information and Map Access System (ZIMAS):
You can find the zoning for a property by using the Zoning Information and Map Access System (ZIMAS):
Understanding the Zoning Information
The Zoning Code that applies to a property depends on whether the property is located within a Community Plan that has been updated to use the New Zoning Code (Chapter 1A of the LAMC).
When a complete plan check application is submitted to the Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) with the required fees, the project gains vested rights. This means the project can proceed according to the zoning rules and regulations in effect at the time of fee payment. However, vested rights do not exempt the project from other approvals (e.g., subdivisions, variances) or future citywide safety regulation changes. They also do not protect against state or federal mandate implementations.
Vested rights have limitations:
The New Zoning Code (Chapter 1A of the Los Angeles Municipal Code) provides a comprehensive framework for determining permitted uses. Here's a breakdown of the process:
1. Identify the Use District