Zoning

It’s the designated identification of a property or lot that determines the allowed use, maximum height, allowable area, required yards, and any other requirements specific to the property or lot.

Zoning Online Research

General zoning information regarding zone, height district, lot size, ordinances, easements, etc. and copies of the zoning map for a requested property are available for the public by visiting the sites below or any of our LADBS district offices.

ZIMAS (Zone Information Map Access System)

ZIMAS (Zone Information Map Access System)

An online mapping system that displays the zoning information of parcels within the City of Los Angeles.

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LA Planning and Zoning Code (Los Angeles Municipal Code - L.A.M.C)

LA Planning and Zoning Code (Los Angeles Municipal Code - L.A.M.C)

Administrative/Charter: Current through September 30, 2022. | Municipal/Planning and Zoning Code: Current through September 30, 2022

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Letter Requests

Choose from the following types of Zoning-related Letter Requests.

Rebuild Letter

Generate a letter to confirm rebuild-ability rights for buildings.

To retrieve a Paid Rebuild Letter, call 3-1-1.

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Zoning Information Letter

Provides ONLY the current zone information of your property.

To retrieve a Paid Zoning Information Letter, call 3-1-1.

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Tax Credit Letter
A written Verification of Zoning for California Tax Credit Allocation Committee and California Debt Limit Allocation Committee.
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Determination Letter
A written response to applicant's Zoning Code questions for projects that are not in Plan Check or Preliminary Plan Check, and do not require calculations.
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Additional Information

You can obtain additional information specific to a property from the following links.

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Virtual Counter

For general Zoning and Building code questions, visit our Virtual Counter.

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Yard Setback Calculator
The Prevailing Setback Calculator can be used to estimate the minimum front yard depth.
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Payment Portal
Pay LADBS fees online by credit card or e-check.
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Parcel Profile Report
Look up specific Parcel Profile Attribute information for a property.
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Residential Property Report
Sellers of residential property must provide a Residential Property Report
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Additional Resources

Find Zoning-related PDFs and forms here. For more options, visit our Forms and Publications page.

  • Reports & Documents

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Document Submittal Requirements for a New Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Standard Plan
IB/P/GI 2023-032
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Covid-19 - Emergency Tolling of Deadlines Related to Expiration of Permits and Related Documents
IB/P/GI 2023-033 - Effective
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Guidelines for Plan Check and Permit Requirements for an Outdoor Dining Area (Al Fresco) on Private Property
IB/P/GI 2023-035 - Effective
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Express Permits (No Plan Check Required)
IB/P/GI 2026-003 - Effective
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Document Submittal Requirements for Tenant Improvement, Addition, or Alteration to An Existing Commercial/Industrial Building
IB/P/GI 2026-006 - Effective
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Document Submittal Requirements for a New Multi-Family Dwelling
IB/P/GI 2026-007 - Effective
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Document Submittal Requirements for an Alteration or Addition to an Existing Single-Family Dwelling or Multi-Family Dwelling
IB/P/GI 2026-008 - Effective
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Document Submittal Requirements for a New Single-Family Dwelling
IB/P/GI 2026-009 - Effective
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Document Submittal Requirements for a New Commercial/Industrial Building
IB/P/GI 2026-010 - Effective
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Qualification Criteria for Counter Plan Check (CPC), Expanded Counter Plan Check (ECPC) & Regular Plan Check (RPC)
IB/P/GI 2026-011 - Effective
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