A. Authority and Duties. See Sec. 13B.7.1.C. (General Provisions; Advisory Agency) of Chapter 1A
of this Code.
When the Advisory Agency approves or conditionally approves a tentative map, it may also designate certain lots or proposed buildings, whether existing or to be constructed on a lot shown on said map, as sites for the construction of model dwellings. The Advisory Agency is authorized to designate said sites only if it determines that they comply, or can be made to comply with the design standards for sites for model dwellings as hereinafter set forth in Section 17.05 of this article.
In addition to the authorities established in Div. 13B.7. (Division of Land) of Chapter 1A of this Code, the Advisory Agency, acting in the capacity of an Associate Zoning Administrator, shall also have the authority to reduce the width of required passageways pursuant to Section 12.21 C.2.(b) (Spaces Between Buildings – Passageways) of this Chapter to no less than five feet between habitable buildings and detached condominiums, unless the Fire Department determines that the reduction would result in a safety hazard. And shall have the authority to grant deviations of no more than 20 percent from the applicable area, yard, and height requirements. The subdivider must ask for adjustments at the time of filing. In permitting adjustments, the Advisory Agency shall make the findings contained in Sec. 13B.5.2. (Adjustment) of Chapter 1A of this Code.
The reductions / deviations shall be included in the written decision of the Advisory Agency. Notification and appeal rights to such reductions / deviations shall conform to Sec. 13B.7.2. (Tentative Tract Map) of Chapter 1A of this Code.
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D. Subdivision of Air Space. Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, in any zone, the Advisory Agency is authorized to approve, conditionally approve or disapprove a preliminary parcel map or a tentative tract map showing one or more air space lots (as defined in Section 12.03 of this Code), provided that such air space lots are created in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 1, Article 7 of this Code.
The Advisory Agency shall require, as a condition of approval of any tentative tract map or preliminary parcel map showing one or more air space lots, that the final map or parcel map showing such air space lots be based upon a site plan which accurately describes the location of such lots. After recordation of such map and upon construction of the buildings or structures within the air space lots, if it is determined by the Department of Building and Safety that there are minor discrepancies between the site plan and the actual physical location of the air space lots in such buildings or structures, lot lines for the air space lots may be adjusted as necessary through the parcel map exemption procedure set forth in Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 17.50 B.3.c.