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SEC. 13.11.1. “TCN” TRANSPORTATION COMMUNICATION NETWORK DISTRICT.
   (Added by Ord. No. 188,081, Eff. 2/5/24.)
 
   A.   Purpose. This section sets forth procedures and standards for the establishment of a Transportation Communication Network “TCN” District, the unique characteristics of which can be enhanced by the imposition of special sign regulations designed to facilitate the implementation of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (LACMTA) Transportation Communication Network (TCN) program citywide, which will provide intelligent transportation technology, public and commercial messaging, service alerts, revenue generation, and blight reduction through a City-wide sign reduction program.
 
   B.   Establishment of Districts.
 
   1.   The City Council, the City Planning Commission, and the Director of Planning shall have the authority to initiate, establish, or adjust the boundaries of a Transportation Communication Network (TCN) District. Applications for the establishment or expansion of a TCN District shall not be permitted.
 
   2.   The procedures set forth in Section 12.32 S. of this Code shall be followed for the initiation of the TCN District, provided that a TCN District shall only include parcels that are zoned C (Commercial), M (Industrial), PF (Public Facilities), CW (Central City Specific Plan), CM (Commercial Manufacturing), ADP (Alameda District Specific Plan) or LAX (Los Angeles International Airport Specific Plan), or are located in an equivalent specific plan zone, and that are owned by LACMTA at the time of district initiation. For the purposes of this section, any parcel with a zoning designation of PF (Public Facilities) in a portion of the TCN District shall be considered equivalent to a C (Commercial) zone.
 
   3.   A TCN District may encompass an area which is subject to, in whole or in part, a Specific Plan. If the provisions of a TCN District conflict with any City-wide regulations in the Los Angeles Municipal Code, specific plan, or supplemental use districts, other than a Historic Preservation Overlay Zone, then the requirements of the TCN District shall prevail.
 
   4.   A TCN District may include contiguous and non-contiguous parcels. Precise parcel and district boundaries are required at the time of initiation to create or expand a TCN District.
 
   C.   Development Regulations.
 
   1.   The only signs and sign support structures that a TCN District shall be permitted to authorize, above and beyond those signs and sign support structures authorized by the signage regulations in Article 4.4, shall be digital displays and associated sign support structures. These signs may display offsite advertising, and the applicability of Article 4.4 to those signs permitted by a TCN District shall be outlined in the ordinance establishing the TCN District.
 
   2.   The ordinance establishing a TCN District shall specify the height limitations, maximum sign area, and operational standards, including, but not limited to, hours of operation, digital display refresh rates, and monitoring, allowed for each of the proposed signs. Furthermore, the ordinance shall include requirements for off-site sign reduction that, at minimum, results in a net reduction in off-site signs City-wide.
 
   D.   Conformance. The Department of Building and Safety shall not issue a building permit for a sign within a TCN District unless the Director of Planning issues an Administrative Clearance or other approval indicating the sign conforms to the regulations set forth in the specific TCN District Ordinance.
 
 
SEC. 13.12. "NSO" NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION OVERLAY DISTRICT.
   (Added by Ord. No. 180,219, Eff. 11/16/08.)
 
   A.   Purpose. This section sets forth procedures, guidelines and standards for the establishment of “NSO” Neighborhood Stabilization Overlay Districts in areas of the City that are proximate to colleges and universities. The purpose of the NSO District is to protect and preserve the existing low density housing stock; to maintain and enhance the quality of life of area residents; to promote well-planned student housing; to establish regulations that address the negative impacts multi-habitable room projects cause; to address inadequate parking; to prevent irreversible damage associated with oversized multi-habitable room projects and to help stabilize neighborhoods. The purpose of the NSO District is also to ensure that future Projects are designed to be compatible with buildings that are adjacent or across the street.
 
   B.   Establishment of the District.
 
   1.   Requirements. Each application for the establishment of a “NSO” Neighborhood Stabilization Overlay District shall follow the procedures set forth in Sec. 13B.1.4. (Zone Change) of Chapter 1A of this Code, except that each “NSO” Neighborhood Stabilization Overlay District shall include only properties in the R2, RD, R3, RAS, R4, R5, CR, C1, C1.5, C2, C4, C5 or CM zones. (Amended by Ord. No. 187,712, Eff. 1/23/23, Oper. 1/22/24; Ord. No. 187,930, Eff. 7/7/23.)
 
   2.   Radius. The radius of a “NSO” Neighborhood Stabilization Overlay District shall be at least one-quarter mile and no more than one mile from the physical boundaries of a college or university. The District shall not generally be less than one-quarter mile radius wide.
 
   3.   Boundaries. The boundaries shall be along street frontages and shall not split parcels. The precise boundary of a District may be adjusted for urban features such as topography, freeways or streets / highways. Precise boundaries are required at the time of application for or initiation of an individual District. The “NSO” Neighborhood Stabilization Overlay District shall include contiguous parcels of residentially and commercially zoned parcels, which may only be separated by public streets, ways or alleys or other physical features, or as set forth in the rules approved by the Director of Planning. A “NSO” Neighborhood Stabilization Overlay District may encompass an area that is designated, in whole or in part, as a Historic Preservation Overlay Zone and/or Specific Plan area.
 
   4.   Definitions. Notwithstanding any other provision of this article to the contrary, the following definitions shall apply to this section:
 
   Affordable Housing Units. Dwelling units or guest rooms for which rental payments do not exceed the limits established by the Los Angeles Housing Department for persons and families whose income does not exceed 30% - 120% of Area Median Income (AMI), adjusted for family size by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development in accordance with adjustment factors established and amended from time to time pursuant to Section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937. The income limits are defined as lower, low, moderate, very low, or extremely low income households in Sections 50079.5, 50093, 50105 and 50106 of the California Health and Safety Code. (Amended by Ord. No. 187,122, Eff. 8/8/21.)
 
   Area Median Income (AMI). The median income in Los Angeles County as determined annually by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) or any successor agency, adjusted for household size.
 
   Project. The construction, erection, addition to, enlargement of or reconfiguration of any one-family dwelling or multiple-family dwelling units or portions of dwelling units in the R2, RD, R3, RAS, R4, R5, CR, C1, C1.5, C2, C4, C5 or CM zones that create at least one dwelling unit with five or more habitable rooms.
 
   A project shall not include any of the following uses:
 
   (1)   Dormitories on an official college or university campus; or
 
   (2)   Any qualifying Affordable Housing Units.
 
   5.   Findings. In order to establish a “NSO” Neighborhood Stabilization Overlay District, the City Council shall find that Neighborhood Stabilization Overlay regulations will protect and enhance the character of the District by regulating building bulk caused by buildings with five or more habitable rooms per unit; and that the District is negatively impacted by excessive on-street parking resulting from residential units designed for student housing, which do not provide adequate off-street parking.
 
   C.   Development Regulations. All property within a District shall be subject to the following conditions:
 
   1.   Building Permit. The Department of Building and Safety shall not issue a building permit for a Project within a “NSO” Neighborhood Stabilization Overlay District unless a conditional use approval has been granted pursuant to Section 12.24 W.52. of this Code.
 
   2.   Parking Requirements. Any Project shall, in addition to complying with the parking requirements of Section 12.21 A.4.(a) of this Code, also provide one additional parking space for each habitable room at or above five habitable rooms.
 
 
SEC. 13.13. “RFA” RESIDENTIAL FLOOR AREA DISTRICT.
(Added by Ord. No. 179,883, Eff. 6/29/08.)
 
   A.   Purpose. This section sets forth procedures and guidelines for the establishment of “RFA” Residential Floor Area Districts in residential areas of the City. The purpose of the “RFA” Residential Floor Area District is to permit residential floor area maximums in residential zones to be higher or lower than normally permitted by this Code in areas where the proposed district will further enhance the existing scale of homes and help to preserve the existing character of the neighborhood as effectively as the residential floor area limitations established in this Code; and where the increased or decreased residential floor area maximums will be consistent with the policies and objectives set forth in the applicable Community Plan.
 
   B.   Establishment of the District. The procedures set forth in Sec. 13B.1.4. (Zone Change) of Chapter 1A of this Code shall be followed, however each “RFA” Residential Floor Area District shall include only properties in the RA, RE, RS, or R1 zones. The district shall not generally be less than 100 acres in area. The precise boundary of a district may be adjusted for urban features such as topography, freeways or streets / highways. Boundaries shall be along street frontages and shall not split parcels. An “RFA” Residential Floor Area District may encompass an area, which is designated, in whole or in part, as a Historic Preservation Overlay Zone and/or Specific Plan. The “RFA” Residential Floor Area District shall include contiguous parcels, which may only be separated by public streets, ways or alleys or other physical features, or as set forth in the rules approved by the Director of Planning. Precise boundaries are required at the time of application for or initiation of an individual district. (Amended by Ord. No. 187,712, Eff. 1/23/23, Oper. 1/22/24; Ord. No. 187,930, Eff. 7/7/23.)
 
   C.   Development Regulations. The Department of Building and Safety shall not issue a building permit for a residential structure within an “RFA” Residential Floor Area District unless the residential structure conforms to the regulations set forth in a specific “RFA” Residential Floor Area District. The development regulations for each “RFA” Residential Floor Area District shall be determined at the time the district is established. The development regulations shall enhance the character of the district.
 
 
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