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Does the density calculation described in LAMC Section 12.22 A.33(h)(2) only apply to dwelling unit calculations?

No, this provision applies if either additional dwelling units or guest rooms are added to a lot after the creation of the ADU or JADU.

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30-Day Notification of Intent to Excavate
IB/P/BC 2023-060
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How are "prevailing setbacks" determined?

Prevailing setbacks apply to areas with developed lots (where some homes burned down, and with some homes still standing) of varying front yard setbacks.  See

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Operation of Elevators in Existing Buildings
IB/P/MC 2023-003
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How can I tell if a product is approved to be used in the City of Los Angeles?

A product (or equipment) is considered approved if it bares either the approval label of the City of Los Angeles Electrical Test Lab, or listing or certification label, symbol or other identifying mark of a recognized testing agency.

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Solar PV Central Inverter Standard Plan - Simplified (2017 LAEC)
       
Non-Residential Mandatory Measures for New Construction
PC/GRN/Corr.Lst.02-2016
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Does the building footprint need to maintain the original shape?

The building footprint expansion and shape can be modified provided it is within 110% of the existing building footprint and is substantially in the same location.

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Supplemental Plan Check Correction Sheet for Structural Design - General (2017 LABC)
PC/STR/Corr.Lst.104-2017
       
Do I need plan check for a gas system?

Low pressure gas systems (2 psi or less) with more than 10 gas outlets require plan check. Medium and high pressure gas systems (more than 2 psi) require plan check regardless of the number of gas outlets.

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What is required to develop in a seismic hazard zone?

Please refer to Information Bulletins P/BC 2014-044 and

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MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST NEWLY CONSTRUCTED RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
GRN 4-2014
       
How many DA parking spaces are required for tenants?

2% of the dwelling units. If parking is assigned, then 2% of the assigned parking spaces must be accessible. If unassigned, then a minimum of 5% of parking spaces must be accessible.

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Information about Lead Hazards
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EBEWE RFM EOT-blank
       
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS TO NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
GRN 10-2020
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Financial Services Demand Request for Outstanding Fees
       
Accessibility Details for Curbs, Blended Transitions, Islands and Detectable Warnings
IB/P/BC 2020-090
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LA Soft-story Retrofit Program: Tenant Habitability Plan and Cost Recovery Guide
       
Benchmarking 2022
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