165,403, Eff. No. Height: Determines how tall a building can be. . WebFLOOR AREA RATIO, RESIDENTIAL (RFAR). No. 127,777, Eff. No. One or more persons living together in a dwelling unit, with common access to, and common use of all living, kitchen, and eating areas within the dwelling unit. No. In addition, a height suffix will be attached to designate a height district (which govern how tall and large building in that zone can be). {Ey~^Z%~jO/_>)^yQ7wq8,onW_wW~^~Zo)o '~B.vO> %+\xFfBKg| w=lY4nfz8?k'~/pdB/tsuLE=zuM>Y-x%.Re/_4C_d}"afrp '@p~lu? No. 181,128, Eff. No. No. 6/10/59.). (Added by Ord. The 20% RFA bonus is eliminated. This website is hosted, maintained and paid for by Abundant Housing LA, a 501c4 social welfare organization. In his spare time, Isaac likes to write on his, An interview with Nolan Gray on the history of zoning for exclusion and how a new approach to land use regulation could make our cities better. But how exactly do we know about how supply should be designated for new housing development? 12/19/19.). None for apartment buildings < 30 units, in accordance with Section 12.21 C.6 of the LAMC. endstream endobj startxref Processing of such materials is achieved by chipping and screening to attain a uniform particle size and may include limited aging of the material to achieve a desired appearance. (Added by Ord. A ratio establishing the relationship between a property and the amount of development permitted for that property, expressed as a percentage or a ratio of the Lot size (example: "0.45 of the Lot size"). An accessory building or portion of a main building designed or used for parking or storage of motor vehicles of the occupants of a residential use. No. 5/2/05.). This process allows for accelerated decomposition. Far The Significance Of Floor Area Ratio Propertyshark Real Estate Blog Floor Area Ratio Far Zoning Calculations Fontan Architecture RHNA, also known as the Regional Housing Needs Allocation and the Housing Element is a California state mandate that governs how cities in the state must plan for the housing needs of residents no matter what their income level is. No. A yard more than six (6) inches in width between a main building and the side lot line, extending from the front yard or the front lot line where no front yard is required, to the rear yard. No. Anything constructed or erected which is supported directly or indirectly on the earth, but not including any vehicle which conforms to the California State Vehicle Act. 3/17/17. An existing apartment house, apartment hotel, hotel, multiple dwelling or group dwelling used exclusively for residential purposes proposed for conversion to a condominium, stock cooperative, or community apartment project to be used exclusively for residential purposes through approval of a tract or parcel map. No. 4/24/66.). . 12/3/82.). Abundant Housing LA is dedicated to making Los Angeles County a more affordable, diverse, and vibrant region where everyone can afford a place to live. These districts are typically restricted to places like Downtown and Hollywood. No. A building or portion thereof which is used as a temporary lodging place for fewer than thirty consecutive days and which does not contain more than five guest rooms and one kitchen. 9/23/56. For all Lots, the following shall not disqualify said Basement from this exemption: (a)A maximum of one (1), 20-foot wide depressed driveway with direct access to the required covered parking spaces; and. A facility which accepts Recyclable Materials for sorting and processing on the site. R4 and R5 vary from 30 in 1XL to unlimited in 1. (Deleted by Ord. means that the building was constructed prior to 1945 or, if it was built after 1945, a certificate of occupancy has been issued for the building prior to the time of map application. 2/9/72.). . (Added by Ord. . Any street designated as a secondary highway on the Highways and Freeways maps of the Transportation Element of the General Plan. 3/2/74.). 12/6/15. To illustrate, a neighborhood coded as R1-2 would signify that the lot is in the R1 zone and height district 2. 142,306, Oper. 2019-0004 1, 2019.) No. (Added by Ord. This alternative definition shall also not apply to any lot for which a Q or D limitation setting forth a floor area limitation had been imposed before July 1, 1997. Registered net weight or a commercial vehicle is the unladen weight, as that term is defined by State Vehicle Code Section 660 and evidenced on the registration card kept within a commercial vehicle pursuant to State Vehicle Code Section 4454 or 4455 as the registration weight of a commercial vehicle pursuant to State Vehicle Code Section 9400. For the single-family zones, RD, and R3, these areas allow heights varying from 30 in height district 1XL to 45 in height district 1. 184,802, Eff. . High schools include Junior and Senior. This was a fantastic way to permit denser residential development along commercial boulevards, which usually pair up as good transit corridors. . ), HOUSEHOLD, LOW INCOME. . This definition shall not include any mulching of green waste and/or wood waste conducted for noncommercial, nonprofit purpose. 174,735, Eff. 149,517. . 5/9/11.). But see 21.24.240 of L.A. County Code - Subdivisions Maximum Height Limit: 35 feet, or as provided in community standards district (22.20.040.B, 22.110.060) Minimum Required Parking: General commercial - 1 parking space for each 250 sq. The next place to focus on is multi-family zones in Los Angeles, signified by the color orange. 2 0 obj The fallout from this has split a chasm between two ideological opposites, those who support more housing development and those who work to keep the status quo. The RA zones mandates 17,500 SF lots and permits limited agriculture. (Added by Ord. Floor-area ratio: Governs how much of a subdivision can be used by the building. No. 1216 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<2DA9D35838AFD749B1453DD1D9AFB67F>]/Index[1193 44]/Info 1192 0 R/Length 104/Prev 218055/Root 1194 0 R/Size 1237/Type/XRef/W[1 2 1]>>stream 158,503, Eff. 1/18/23.). No. No. 7/18/10. ), BOARD. No. Far The Significance Of Floor Area Ratio Propertyshark Real Estate Blog Floor Area Ratio Far Zoning Calculations Fontan Architecture 109,714, Eff. An air space lot shall have such access to a street (as defined in this section) or private street (as defined in. ADJACENT GROUND ELEVATION. . No. ), COMMISSION. No. These can be found in strips along the major boulevards and business districts of the city such as Downtown, Hollywood, Century City, Playa Vista, and Miracle Mile. 178,382, Eff. The level of the established curb in front of the building measured at the center of such front. 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. A residential building designed or used for three or more dwelling units or a combination of three or more dwelling units and not more than five guest rooms or suites of rooms. ), FLOOR AREA, RESIDENTIAL. None for apartment buildings < 30 units, in accordance with Section 12.21 C.6 of the LAMC. Through the Housing Element. 182,386, Eff. No. 12/7/08. No. 9/17/94.). Ninth Street on the north, Crocker Street on the east, Twelfth Street on the south, and Main Street on the west. 151,717, Eff. An expansion of the exterior perimeter of a building measured at five feet or more above adjacent grade at any point. However, if the Department of Animal Services determines that the keeping of birds or the keeping of a particular number of birds at a particular location constitutes a nuisance or a health or safety hazard, then the keeping of birds under those circumstance shall not be an accessory use. (Amended by Ord. 113,548, Eff. . 177,325, Eff. 185,023, Eff. . 138,685. No. (Deleted by Ord. (2)On a Through Lot with no Rear Lot Line, said parking is set back from both Front Lot Lines a distance of at least 40 feet. 107,884, Eff. A mobilehome, or a travel trailer containing a minimum of two hundred and twenty (220) square feet of superficial floor area exclusive of bath, closet and water closet areas, as defined by the California Health and Safety Code Sections 18211 and 18219. For example, the C2 Zone in Height District 1 would allow a 75 foot-tall building and a 1.5 to 1 floor area ratio (FAR). For the purpose of applying the automobile parking space requirements of this article, any kitchen as defined herein shall be considered a habitable room and, if it is a part of a room designed for other than food preparation or eating purposes, such remaining portion shall also be considered a habitable room. 173,374, Eff. The new Mixed Use (MU) land use designation allows a maximum density of 150 units per net acre and a maximum floor area ratio of 3.0. 8/21/69.). 10/31/76.). He is currently working on a research paper analyzing the effects of the Bay Area housing crisis on regional wildfire vulnerability. <>>> A storage building for household goods does not include the storage of commercial inventory to be sold, displayed, rented or otherwise relocated for sale. 111,049, Eff. Floor-area ratio: Governs how much of a subdivision can be used by the building. 2/17/86, Oper. A use of building or land which does not conform to the regulations of this chapter and which lawfully existed at the time the regulations with which it does not conform became effective. No. 173,268, Eff. (Deleted by Ord. 186,481, Eff. 153,144, Eff. This can be done both in terms of the number of floors as well as in feet. 3/2/87.). No. . U.S. Highway 101 on the north, Alameda Street on the east, Second Street on the south, and Harbor Freeway (110 Freeway) on the west; Fourth and Fifth Streets on the north, the alley easterly of Hill Street (Lindley Place), Grand Avenue, and Olive Street on the east, Olympic Boulevard and James M. Wood Boulevard on the south, and Harbor Freeway (110 Freeway) on the west; Olympic Boulevard and Eleventh Street on the north, Figueroa Street on the east, Santa Monica Freeway (Interstate 10) on the south, and the Harbor Freeway (110 Freeway) on the west; and. Foster care children may be in addition to those permitted under the definition of . 183,920, Eff. A building or portion thereof designed or used for human habitation. No. ), . A building, structure or portion thereof, which does not conform to the regulations of this chapter and which lawfully existed at the time the regulations, with which it does not conform, became effective. Retaining walls shall not be used for the purpose of raising the effective elevation of the finished grade for purposes of measuring the height of a building or structure. . And the most common type of this is R1 zoning, which specifies a minimum lot size of 5,000 square feet (SF). VkY-]q97V 7z`gK=3Zofs1g8>r{mfOf"o]@Jgd[NnC0L=r} #1 Under the LABDS code we can find three ways to calculate the floor area of a new house: 1)RFA (BMO or Hillside depending on the ZI) 2)Zoning Code Area (Sec 12.03) 3)Building Code Area Can somebody tell me where can I find the code section for 3)? 11/22/82. (Added by Ord. 166,168, Eff. A half a century of encouraging sprawling development has led to a housing shortage near coastal job centers and some of the highest costs of living in the world. No. 8/6/81.). It also shares information about the activities or events of our affiliated 501c3 educational nonprofit, the Abundant Housing LA Education Fund. Copyright 2021. The other frequent single-family zone types in LA are RA (residential agriculture) and RE (residential estate). American Legal Publishing provides these documents for informational purposes only. 173,268, Eff. WebDel Aire East Pasadena-East San Gabriel West Carson Willowbrook The MXD zone includes development and design standards to implement the MU land use category. Hopefully, this post has painted a clear picture of the overview of the main zoning regulations in LA. Yt% Tn-X]Bu{bQpEIV+-UL8CX&i%$h3a:~-7$~dY2 L7(ucw 8+vlVD3N5jz=w6 ~pQrV\_oW[(.Mo,qx .7p`gR >p%'zM7ko ~&RfKH*HUFL33>lGNvlSb Most multi-family zones are classified as RD, R3, R4, and R5, in order of increasing density. 9/28/10.). . (Added by Ord. 184,802, Eff. With the decline of heavy industry in the city, these zones have become home to light industrial and commercial uses. If the lot were 50 wide by 120 deep, the building footprint available after removing setbacks would be only about 3,000 SF. Since the lot is Zoned ( ) and the lot area is ( ) sq. (Added by Ord. No. An open area located on the same lot with a dwelling, apartment house, hotel or apartment hotel, for the parking of automobiles of the occupants of such building. ), DAY-CARE HOME, LARGE FAMILY. 12/10/19.). 4 0 obj WebResidential Floor Area calculations when the floor or roof above exceeds 2 ft. in height above the finished or natural grade whichever is lower. By Jacob Pierce Few situations look more complicated than Californias housing crisis. No. The same as defined by Section 783 of the California Civil Code. The existence of M zones does not mean that industrial will be present. ), (Added by Ord. 184,802, Eff. 107,884, Eff. No. 5/11/10. A yard extending across the full width of the lot, the depth of which is the minimum horizontal distance between the rear lot line and a line parallel thereto on the lot. . (4)employs fewer than five persons (exclusive of performers). WebHow To Calculate Floor Area Ratio Los Angeles County. Governs how much of a subdivision can be used by the building. A woody vegetative material used as a nonnutritive ground cover to control erosion, improve water retention and retard weed growth. The only new policy introduced is the Floor Area Ratio (FAR), which is 1.0 in all For example, the C2 Zone in Height District 1 would allow a 75 foot-tall building and a 1.5 to 1 floor area ratio (FAR). . . No. . . No. The rental, storage, or storage for rental purposes of a commercial vehicle which exceeds a registered net weight of 5,600 pounds shall not be considered an accessory use in any zone more restrictive than the MR-1 Zone, except as approved by conditional use. 10/30/76.). Development Standards and Requirements ADUs, JADUs, and MTHs are allowed in any zone that allows for residential use by right. WebNo minimum required area. (Amended by Ord. 1 0 obj 186,372, Eff. Any motor vehicle which is displayed, stored or offered for rental without a driver, used and maintained solely for the transportation of property, primarily used for the do-it-yourself movement of personal or household goods by private individuals on a short-term basis, having only two axles, and equipped with a body of no more than 22 feet in length measured at the vehicle chassis nor more than 12 feet in height measured from the surface upon which the involved truck rests. The main zoning use types in the city are classified as R, C, and M, which correspond to residential, commercial, and industrial (with the M standing for manufacturing). Skip to code content (skip section selection), Los Angeles Charter and Administrative Code, MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER I (PLANNING AND ZONING CODE). It was written in a time before the rise of the YIMBY movement and its effects on California State Housing Policy. No. Most changes are technical changes for clarification and consistency purposes. 157,144, Eff. 185,489, Eff. It was written in a time before the rise of the YIMBY movement and its effects on California State Housing Policy. ADMINISTRATOR See Zoning Administrator. No. Los Angeles has created two new zones, RAS3 and RAS4, that can be applied on commercial boulevards and help solve the problems caused by Prop U. Sign up to receive weekly updates on key housing issues and the latest housing news. Is the vertical distance above grade measured to the highest point of the roof, structure, or the parapet wall, whichever is highest. (Amended by Ord No. No. WebIs no smaller than 150 and larger than 430 square feet as measured within the exterior faces of the exterior walls. No. How many units can be built on a given space. 4/18/18. ), COMMERCIAL CORNER DEVELOPMENT. 7/10/69. (a)Is licensed and registered with the California Department of Motor Vehicles; (b)Meets the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) 119.5 requirements or the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1192 standards, and is certified for ANSI or NFPA compliance; (c)Cannot move under its own power; (d)Is no larger than allowed by California State Law for movement on public highways; and. 186,372, Eff. 184,802, Eff. 184,802, Eff. This, process is what to the creation of the suburban parts of Los Angeles and the term. (Added by Ord. Within designated Hillside Areas, a new RFAR of 0.45 is established for the lowest slope band (0-15%), reduced from the previous 0.50. 161,716, Eff. 171,753, Eff. Today the TFAR program is mainly a revenue generating program for the City, with the Convention Center and Staples Center selling the most floor area rights to developers. WebIs no smaller than 150 and larger than 430 square feet as measured within the exterior faces of the exterior walls. 181,272, Eff. 184,802, Eff. from 2013 to 2021 but only stamped 7,283 units! . 7/6/89. ), DIRECTOR OF PLANNING (DIRECTOR). . 173,455, Eff. 148,910, Eff. An off street space or berth on the same lot with a building, or contiguous to a group of buildings, for the temporary parking of a commercial vehicle while loading or unloading merchandise or materials, and which abuts upon a street, alley or other appropriate means of access. . 3/19/00. . . No. All that portion of a lot located within the proper zone for the proposed main building, excluding those portions of the lot which must be reserved for yard spaces, building line setback space, or which may only be used for accessory buildings or uses. (Added by Ord. 1/1/56. ), (Added by Ord. 3/17/17.) . . WebProportional Stories Option The total Residential Floor Area of each story other than the Base Floor in a multi-story building does not exceed 75% of the Base Floor area; this option in only available for buildings on a natural/existing flat (less than 15% slope) pad. . Disclaimer: This Code of Ordinances and/or any other documents that appear on this site may not reflect the most current legislation adopted by the Municipality. ( Ord. 159,714, Eff. endobj The material produced by the above described processes may be used as ground cover, biofuel, wood chips, animal bedding, worm food or other similar uses. (Added by Ord. That being said, a 6,000 SF lot in the RD2-1 zone can have an FAR of 3.0, which would allow up to 18,000 SF of building space. 181,624, Eff. (Amended by Ord. For the purpose of this definition, processing shall mean the process of changing the physical characteristics of a Recyclable Material, including the shredding, smelting, grinding and crushing of cans, bottles, and other materials, for other than temporary storage purposes. 180,308, Eff. 11/4/99.). 169,961, Eff. On occasion, concern has been expressed that allowing commercial development in M zones would result in the destruction of the citys industrial job base. . No. ), (Amended by Ord. WebProportional Stories Option The total Residential Floor Area of each story other than the Base Floor in a multi-story building does not exceed 75% of the Base Floor area; this option in only available for buildings on a natural/existing flat (less than 15% slope) pad. A parking stall having its length parallel with its access aisle. The new Mixed Use (MU) land use designation allows a maximum density of 150 units per net acre and a maximum floor area ratio of 3.0. 2021-0010 3, 2021 ; Ord. . means that the building was constructed prior to 1945 or, if it was built after 1945, a certificate of occupancy was issued for the building prior to the time of map application. The fallout from this has, between two ideological opposites, those who support more housing development and those who work to keep the status quo. yJ!-$`u@cwbn!E9OvoH;n-wo'LO,9;Nxhbox{n1)as~_NbBa4EQa}ppNU x%_L:1B5A} ), MOVABLE TINY HOUSE. 3/17/17.). ), CONVERSION PROJECT, RESIDENTIAL TO COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL, . (Amended by Ord. (Added by Ord. Is the lowest point of elevation of the finished surface of the ground, paving or sidewalk within the area between the building and the property line, or when the property line is more than 5 feet from the building, between the building and a line 5 feet from the building. (Added by Ord. Items that are governed by zoning include: What category should a development belong to. A business which dispenses automotive fuel to the public and may provide the following incidental services: tube and tire repairing, battery servicing, automotive lubrication, mechanical adjustments, changing of spark plugs and other similar maintenance activities. 131,309, Eff. . 6/2/94. 181,133, Eff. 141,474, Eff. American Legal Publishing and the jurisdiction whose laws are being translated do not vouch for the accuracy of any translated versions of such laws. Y ;8@C-f30 iQ 13m> VaOxJHjt`mA C984ufd`] 1?0 No. Space within a building or a private or public parking area, exclusive of driveways, ramps, columns, office and work areas, for the parking of one (1) automobile. A building with guest rooms and/or dwelling units in which 90 percent or more of the occupants are age 62 or older and for which a covenant running with the land is recorded limiting the use as such for as long as the building contains any guest rooms. No. 3/15/11.). Development Standards and Requirements ADUs, JADUs, and MTHs are allowed in any zone that allows for residential use by right. No. Provided, however, that common roofing, flashing, and siding are permitted so as to enclose the airspace resulting from said structural separation. All multi-family zones require parking at a rate of 1 space per studio, 1.5 spaces per 1 bedroom unit, and 2 spaces per 2+ bedroom unit. ), ONVERSION PROJECT, COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL TO RESIDENTIAL, . A group of residential buildings and appurtenant structures located and arranged in accordance with the requirement of the RPD - residential planned development district (Sec. ), HIVE. The process in which compostable material is placed in elongated piles or windrows which are mechanically turned or aerated to encourage decomposition and to reduce odors. ), HOUSING DIRECTOR. RD zones are the most common multi-family zones in LA, followed by R3. Notwithstanding the above, the City Planning Commission shall make decisions on any matter that would otherwise be heard by an Area Planning Commission if the matter involves a project which crosses the boundaries of the area served by more than one Area Planning Commission. In these areas, density is mandated by what is the minimum lot area per apartment. 1 Los Angeles City Planning 2 Understanding Zoning 2.1 Understanding the Zoning of a Property 2.2 Factors that Control Zoning 2.3 Types of Zoning 3 Reading the Zoning Code in Los Angeles 4 Using The Zone Information and Map Access System (ZIMAS) LA City Planning is involved with administering zoning for all of the land 5/7/12. Any public thoroughfare other than an alley or walk, except that in those cases where a subdivision has been recorded containing lots which abut only on an alley or walk, said alley or walk may be considered to be a street. This is accomplished by taking in the projected household growth, future vacancy need, and replacement need to determine the existing housing need and share of housing growth. The Board of Commissioners of the City Planning Department shall be known as the City Planning Commission and shall consist of nine members. No. A ratio establishing the relationship between a property and the amount of development permitted for that property, expressed as a percentage or a ratio of the Lot size (example: "0.45 of the Lot size"). 4/20/18.). No. endstream endobj 1194 0 obj <. To get an 18,000 SF building, youd have to build 6 stories tall, but the maximum height allowed is 45 only enough for about 4 stories. No. 137,210, Eff. - A family day care home for 9 to 14 children, including children under the age of 10 years who reside at the home, as set forth in Health and Safety Code Section 1597.465. No. A lot whose width, area or other dimensions does not conform to the regulations of this chapter and which lawfully existed at the time the regulations with which it does not conform became effective. Damaged so as to not be habitable as determined by the Department of Building and Safety. 8/17/97.). To illustrate, the Warner Center is in an M zone. These areas are where the battle over development and displacement are ongoing. . No. To illustrate, a 1,000 square foot house on a 2,000 square foot lot will have a FAR of 0.50 (1,000 divided by 2,000). This definition shall not include any curing of green waste and/or wood waste conducted for noncommercial, nonprofit purpose. means that the building was constructed prior to 1945, or if it was built after 1945, a certificate of occupancy was issued for the building prior to the time of map application. 7,6:00 pm - 7:00 pm 180,308, Eff. Going forward, RHNA methodology should be updated to increase zone capacity for exclusionary areas and rely less on local inputs. 152,770, Eff. Fire, flood, wind, earthquake, or other calamity, act of God or the public enemy. Same as grade. No. 131,925, Eff. No. 4/1/94.). 3 0 obj (Added by Ord. 1/13/79. WebThe height district specifies the maximum building height and permitted floor area allowed on a property. Additionally, the formatting and pagination of the posted documents varies from the formatting and pagination of the official copy. Composting may be conducted in an in-vessel system or in the open, such as windrow composting or aerated static pile composting. https://nylife.zoom.us/j/97394899246?pwd=WFhqL1gxWTlhMm41OTk4dk9, Mar. A one-family dwelling, boarding or rooming house, dormitory, apartment hotel or apartment house which is advertised as a hostel or which is listed with any recognized national or international hostel organization. Such zones correspond to the same exact density permitted by R3 and R4, and have maximum FAR 3.0, but permit for mixes-use development through permitting commercial uses on the first floor. WebFloor area ratio (FAR) is the measurement of a buildings floor area in relation to the size of the lot/parcel that the building is located on. 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. 180,308, Eff. No. Any property or place where the business of an automobile dismantler, as defined by California Vehicle Code Section 220, is conducted. However, in a multiple residential use or in an accessory building appurtenant thereto, a recreation room which is for the common use of all the dwelling units therein may contain the facilities for the cooking and preparing of food. ft./lot (22.52.100, 22.52.250) Maximum Height Limit: 35 feet from existing or excavated grade (22.20.110) (unless modified by a special standards district such as a community standards district.) 131,309, Eff. 6/21/82.). (Amended by Ord. 173,085, Eff. Any untreated and/or unpainted wood material such as pallets, plywood and other construction related scrap lumber, stumps and tree trimming. Usually applied to residential use types. (Added by Ord. (e)Is no smaller than 150 and no larger than 430 square feet as measured within the exterior faces of the exterior walls. 7/10/69.). No. Members shall be appointed and removed in the same manner as members of the City Planning Commission, except that residency in the area served by the Area Planning Commission shall be a qualification for appointment. A detached subordinate building, the use of which is customarily incidental to that of the main building or to the main use of the land and which is located in the same or a less restrictive zone and on the same lot with the main building or use. No. PDF documents are not translated. 3/2/87. (Added by Ord. 3,5:00 pm - 6:00 pm . Their fusion point of disagreement comes down to something known as zoning. A facility in which non-residential care is provided for children, 16 years of age or under, when licensed as a day care facility for children by the State of California or other agency designated by the State, under the categories defined in Section 30019 of Title 22 of the State of California Administrative Code. No. No. 10/30/76.). No. As was mentioned before, Los Angeles is near completely dominated by single-family housing, particularly on the Westside, in the Valley, and in Northeast LA. (c)make reports and recommendations to the Council and to other governmental officers or agencies as may be necessary to implement and secure compliance with the General Plan; (d)perform other functions prescribed by the Charter or ordinance; (e)make decisions on any matter that would otherwise be heard by an Area Planning Commission if the matter involves a project which crosses the boundaries of the area served by more than one Area Planning Commission; and.