This can be done both in terms of the number of floors as well as in feet. In fact, numerous M zone uses, such as warehouses, contain low job density in respect to commercial uses. ), (Amended by Ord. 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. To illustrate, the Warner Center is in an M zone. Eff. (Amended by Ord. Containers must be clearly labeled to indicate the type of material to be deposited. Buildings on properties zoned RA, RE, RS, and R1, except properties in the Coastal Zone which are not designated as Hillside Area, are subject to the definition of Residential Floor Area. A theater which meets all of the following criteria: SOLID WASTE ALTERNATIVE TECHNOLOGY PROCESSING FACILITY. Any open area other than a street or a private parking area, used for the parking of more than four automobiles. 182,386, Eff. No. 3/2/87. The main permitted use of land or structures as distinguished from an accessory use. All property fronting on one (1) side of a street between intersecting or intercepting streets, or between a street and right-of-way, waterway, end of dead-end street, or city boundary measured along the street line. A recess from a room or an alcove (other than a dining area) having 50 square feet or more of floor area and so located that it could be partitioned off to form a habitable room, shall be considered a habitable room. It was written in a time before the rise of the YIMBY movement and its effects on California State Housing Policy. 148,857, Eff. But sometimes, through a certain lens, the whole situation is actually quite simple. Any facility which processes source- separated organic materials to a stabilized state through controlled biological decomposition where the resultant material is beneficial to plant growth or soil structure when used as a soil amendment. 9/23/56.). A facility which accepts Recyclable Materials for sorting and processing on the site. Facebook; Prev Article. No. All yard trimmings and/or leaves, grass clippings, agricultural wastes and vegetative landscaping materials generated from the maintenance of yards, parks or other similar facilities. In addition to permitting commercial uses, C2 allows R4 by default, signifying that on the commercial boulevards of the city, apartments at a density of 400 SF of lot area per apartment can be built. (Added by Ord. An expansion of the exterior perimeter of a building measured at five feet or more above adjacent grade at any point. {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? Where no curb level has been established, the City Engineer shall establish such curb level or its equivalent for the purpose of this article. No. - 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. 173,492, Eff. 12/6/86. 7/1/00, Oper. 154,960, Eff. No. Each Area Planning Commission, with respect to matters concerning property located in the area served by the Area Planning Commission, shall have and exercise the power to: (a)hear and determine appeals where it is alleged there is error or abuse of discretion in any order, requirement, decision, interpretation or other determination made by a Zoning Administrator; (b)hear and make decisions on any matter normally under the jurisdiction of a Zoning Administrator when that matter has been transferred to the jurisdiction of the Area Planning Commission because the Zoning Administrator has failed to act within the time limits prescribed by ordinance; (c)hear and determine applications for, or appeals related to, conditional use permits and other similar quasi-judicial approvals, in accordance with procedures prescribed by ordinance; (d)make recommendations with respect to zone changes or similar matters referred to it from the City Planning Commission pursuant to Charter Section. A vehicle without motive power, designed to be drawn by a motor vehicle and to be used for human habitation or for carrying persons and property, the terms , (Amended by Ord. Composting may be conducted in an in-vessel system or in the open, such as windrow composting or aerated static pile composting. 12/7/08.). 178,063, Eff. 166,045, Eff. 169,775, Eff. 175,223, Eff. 106,571, Eff. No. No. 169,990, Eff. 166,904, Eff. Such residential vehicle shall contain cooking, eating, sleeping, toilet and bathing facilities and shall display a California Department of Housing and Community Development insignia issued within one year prior to the date of application for the use of land permit herein required and a valid current California vehicle license. . (Added by Ord. No. No. No. No. 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 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. WebADDITION, GROUND FLOOR. x=k]/R;2"\q.uy,{T5I^ H$QmXF7/4? The level of the established curb in front of the building measured at the center of such front. Eff. (Added by Ord. 4/24/66.) Facebook; Prev Article. The width of two rows of parking stalls and the aisle between, or on a single loaded aisle with width of one row of parking stalls and the access aisle. R3 requires 800 SF per apartment, R4 requires 400 SF, and R5 requires 200 SF. endobj No. No. No. 12/28/79.). Any structure having a roof supported by columns or walls, for the housing, shelter or enclosure of persons, animals, chattels or property of any kind. 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. Items that are governed by zoning include: What category should a development belong to. Although cities are mandated to build more housing, until the passage of the recent California bill SB35 there was no enforcement mechanism. 173,979, Eff. . Y ;8@C-f30 iQ 13m> VaOxJHjt`mA C984ufd`] 1?0 0 3/13/13. (Definition Deleted by Ord. >n@}i%z\n_EJ R8E/p,b] 24lQL V:B(C xehbu! 148,857, Eff. WebIs no smaller than 150 and larger than 430 square feet as measured within the exterior faces of the exterior walls. 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. 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). 12/6/15. (Added by Ord. 168,662, Eff. This can be done both in terms of the number of floors as well as in feet. 3/17/17.). 8/1/64.). WebLos Angeles Residential Max Height Here is a table of Max base Heights for Residential Zones: *1 30ft. WebADDITION, GROUND FLOOR. 142,306, Oper. (Added by Ord. (Added by Ord. 7/20/86. No. ( Ord. ]=-39kW0!dwEwE&*37X#XroZ[tn8r;{k+MAz#fY"a7~S;Rt@.4BUs_qpTZ-c57YGqN?.wO8~ |/BMV(f9?t8aBxs[-[c3` vLGtn(c`FT;mi@NuX7E3ovFjVSR53U){@V:Pc9X:Tl[Ekv8iQ>>ViXuU=+cin95GEpsg} ^|'yxUcgk/u qQ: 7Cl6isb0>"=7TT#t^C?.WFK7Q)Q^[mX5YW l$wgn|j'lCgefCWFc:%{V@oK(qmPl>>)msPe&vl U%7Y[gbkjs0qKBT1O{Q$}.BCt W/asWaa]v4;D6ad3OB_kF^D,#dJCy)v&SEBrt_4{N,=.~g+. Any motor vehicle, which when operated upon a highway is required to be registered by the California Vehicle Code, whose registration has been expired for a period of six months or more. (Amended by Ord. Also keep in mind that since Los Angeles zones a disproportionate amount for residential purposes, allowing commercial development in more parts would actually decrease development pressure on M zones! 138,800, Eff. 161,352, Eff. (Added by Ord. No. 1/15/03.). WebMinimum loading space is 400 sq-ft; additional space for buildings > 50,000 sq-ft of Floor Area. 173,455, Eff. 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"). The construction pursuant to a building permit of, or the proposed conversion to condominium ownership pursuant to a final subdivision tract map submitted for approval of any apartment house, apartment hotel, multiple dwelling or group dwelling, residential condominium development or cooperative apartment home having five or more dwelling units. (Amended by Ord. 186,481, Eff. . (Added by Ord. Included in this definition are body shops, paint shops, tire stores, muffler shops, auto electric shops, van conversions, lubrication centers, auto-sound shops, auto-alarm shops, auto upholstery shops, wheel alignment shops and other similar automotive related repair or installation businesses; automotive repair does not include automotive fueling and service stations as defined in this section and installers of automotive telecommunication devices and computers. Eff. Provided, however, that common roofing, flashing, and siding are permitted so as to enclose the airspace resulting from said structural separation. An accessory building used solely as the temporary dwelling of guests of the occupants of the premises; such dwelling having no kitchen facilities and not rented or otherwise used as a separate dwelling unit. Tutoring and legal aid shall be permitted as an accessory use only. 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. 131,309, Eff. 5/9/11.). No. These districts are typically restricted to places like Downtown and Hollywood. 4/20/18.). In fact, numerous M zone uses, such as warehouses, contain low job density in respect to commercial uses. (Amended by Ord. 11/4/99.). 8/19/97.). . No. 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). 177,244, Eff. Such a room in a single-family or two-family dwelling or in an accessory building appurtenant to a single-family or two-family dwelling, may not include facilities for the cooking and preparation of food. 3/2/69. For an illustration, RHNA exorted Los Angeles to approve 36,779 very low, low, and moderate income units from 2013 to 2021 but only stamped 7,283 units! 3/18/06.). 184,802, Eff. 184,802, Eff. WebFLOOR AREA RATIO, RESIDENTIAL (RFAR). 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. . To illustrate, a zoning setback might require 20 ft from the street to the front of the building, 10 ft from the property line to the building sides, and 15 ft from the property line to the back of the building. 12/6/15. 2. 1/13/79. (Added by Ord. Here, it is legal to build apartments. Any structure, as defined by this Code, which has a roof and may have one or more sides and is used in whole or in part for the housing or shelter of animals. . A dwelling unit in which full-time care is provided for unrelated children, 16 years of age or under, as part of the family, when such use is licensed by the State of California or other agency designated by the State as a full-time foster home. No. An expansion of the exterior perimeter of a building measured at five feet or more above adjacent grade at any point. 161,716, Eff. 173,268, Eff. How To Calculate Floor Area Ratio Los Angeles County. No. No. Same as grade. 12/6/15. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85465827930?pwd=bjJPU0RTNUJ4OFJKMFJyd2RqYXZRdz09. ), BEEKEEPING, BACKYARD. . An automobile for hire is a motor vehicle, other than a commercial vehicle with registered net weight in excess of 5,600 pounds, which is let or rented or offered for rental, lease or hire to another for consideration. %%EOF Any dance hall or place conducting public dances where partners are provided for dancing or social contacts by those conducting, managing, maintaining or operating such public dances for patrons or guests and for which such patrons or guests pay a fee or other consideration. An air space lot shall have such access to a street (as defined in this section) or private street (as defined in. 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. 3/17/17.). The sale of not more than one dog or cat litter from a domestic household in a 12- month period shall be considered accessory to a residential use. The vast majority of single-family neighborhoods not located in the hills in Los Angeles are zoned for R1. (b)A maximum of two (2) light-wells which are not visible from a public right-of-way and do not project more than three feet from the exterior walls of the Basement and no wider than 6 feet. . 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. As the name suggests, single-family housing is where development is restricted to one house per lot. This alternate definition of buildable area shall not apply within the following specific plan areas: Central City West, Century City North, Century City South, Coastal Bluffs, Devonshire/Topanga Corridor, Foothill Boulevard Corridor, Granada Hills, Oxford Triangle, Pacific Palisades Commercial Village/Neighborhoods, Playa Vista Area D, Porter Ranch Land Use/Transportation, San Pedro, Valley Village, and Westwood Village. An existing apartment house, apartment hotel, hotel, multiple dwelling or group dwelling used exclusively for residential purposes proposed for conversion to a condominium or stock cooperative which is to be used exclusively for commercial or industrial purposes through approval of a tract or parcel map. 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. For the purposes of this section, the occasional sale of birds which is incidental to the keeping of birds as a hobby, does not constitute a commercial use. To illustrate, a. 131,309, Eff. RECYCLING CENTER OPERATOR OR JUNK DEALER. WebNo minimum required area. For purposes of this definition, storage of these goods may not be in containers, such as boxes, barrels and/or drums set on pallets or racks, or that require the use of forklifts or other similar mechanical equipment for access or mobility. Uncategorized. 12/6/15. 2/17/86, Oper. (Amended by Ord. Residential zones in Los Angeles can be divided into two primary cases: single-family and multi-family. A building that offers secure self-storage for household goods in individual rooms, compartments, lockers or containers to which clients bring goods for storage and retrieve them any time during normal business hours without any assistance from the operator of the building. WebResidential Floor Area calculations when the floor or roof above exceeds 2 ft. in height above the finished or natural grade whichever is lower. Any facility which receives, temporarily stores and processes primarily source-separated carbonaceous wood waste and/or yard trimmings into a mulch. 4 0 obj "#Qd(C shall not include a mobilehome, mobile accessory building or structure, recreational vehicle, or commercial coach. No. Fundamentally, this means that different regions of a city or town will have different rules for what can and cannot be built. No. Is the vertical distance above grade measured to the highest point of the roof, structure, or the parapet wall, whichever is highest. 138,685. 11/22/82.). Through the Housing Element. 12/7/08. 12/19/19.). . 4/11/66.). . 142,306, Oper. hbbd``b` $K$HD(SbfQ"~ *@;dT $\ i08 L, u!~` 'c 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 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. 183,920, Eff. Such a room may contain such plumbing fixtures as are utilized in a bar or for hobby activities. 187,709, Eff. Any change which would prolong the life of the supporting members of a building or structure, such as bearing walls, columns, beams or girders. This, process is what to the creation of the suburban parts of Los Angeles and the term. (Added by Ord. The only new policy introduced is the Floor Area Ratio (FAR), which is 1.0 in all A space between the ground and the floor directly above. No. (Added by Ord. Different places will have different factors to limit the amount of development. Going forward, RHNA methodology should be updated to increase zone capacity for exclusionary areas and rely less on local inputs. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR. (Added by Ord. No. RD zones are the most common multi-family zones in LA, followed by R3. But how exactly do we know about how supply should be designated for new housing development? Nothing in the city of Los Angeles is left untouched by zoning. . 131,925, Eff. 169,366, Eff. (Added by Ord. Added by Ord. With the decline of heavy industry in the city, these zones have become home to light industrial and commercial uses. No. (Added by Ord. ), HIVE. (f)adopt guidelines for the administration of the provisions of this chapter if it determines that guidelines are necessary and appropriate. (Added by Ord. 2. That being said, its only possible to put 12 apartments on this lot, and with a maximum FAR of 3.0. Like what you just read? FAR is expressed as a decimal number, and is derived by dividing the total area of the building by the total area of the parcel (building area lot area). 6,7:00 pm - 8:30 pm (Added by Ord. 3/13/13.). Counseling and referral services may be offered in one or more of the following areas: welfare, housing, employment, health, education, legal matters, job development, consumer action, recreation, family problems, juvenile problems, probation, and neighborhood improvement. 171,687, Eff. 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. . 138,800, Eff. Except as specified otherwise in this Title 22, all buildings subject to this Title 22 shall comply with the maximum floor area ratio specified by the land use designation in the General Plan, or an applicable Area, Community, or Neighborhood Plan. restaurant refers to any restaurant with an average finished floor elevation either below or not more than three feet above natural grade as measured from any point along the exterior building wall closest to the restaurant. Look at where ADUs are available to develop: Now we know how areas are zoned for housing. No. - A dwelling unit that regularly provides care, protection, and supervision for 14 or fewer children, in the providers own home, for periods of less than 24 hours per day, while the parents or guardians are away, and is either a large family day care home or a small family day care home. A nonprofit, charitable institution devoted to the housing, training or care of children, or of aged, indigent, handicapped or underprivileged persons, but not including the following: office buildings, except as an accessory to and located on the same lot with an institutional activity, as listed above; hospitals, clinics or sanitariums, correctional institutions, institutions or homes for the insane or those of unsound mind; lodging houses or dormitories providing temporary quarters for transient unemployed persons; organizations devoted to collecting and salvaging new or used materials, or organizations devoted principally to distributing food, clothing or supplies on a charitable basis. 4/3/81. 151,432, Eff. ADMINISTRATOR See Zoning Administrator. All rights reserved. Any facility which temporarily stores and/or processes source-separated green waste and/or wood waste by means of chipping, grinding, mixing and/or screening to produce a material of varying particle size. An existing building used exclusively for commercial or industrial purposes, or both, proposed for conversion to a condominium or stock cooperative to be used exclusively for such purposes through approval of a tract or parcel map. 145,474, Eff. Colleges or universities supported wholly or in part by public funds and other colleges or universities giving general academic instruction as prescribed by the State Board of Education. 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. (d)have additional powers and duties as are provided by ordinance. These neighborhoods have played a disproportionate role in exacerbating the housing crisis while compromising a majority of the citys land. 184,802, Eff. (Deleted by Ord. . Skip to code content (skip section selection), Los Angeles Charter and Administrative Code, MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER I (PLANNING AND ZONING CODE). (Amended by Ord. RE zones can be found in five zones, RE9, RE11, RE15, RE20, and RE40, with the number signifying the minimum lot size in thousands of square feet (SF). 185,480, Eff. 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. . No. How many units can be built on a given space. To illustrate, the Warner Center is in an M zone. WebMinimum Required Area: Unless otherwise specified: 5,000 sq. ), . 4/3/81. 1/31/05. A dwelling unit, structurally separated from another dwelling unit or other dwelling units in a building containing two or more dwelling units, and complying with the provisions of Section 91.2305(k)(2) of this Code, and which may be sold jointly with the lot upon which the dwelling unit is situated. 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. (Added by Ord. ft., the Residential Floor Area Ratio (RFAR) is ( 183,920, Eff. (Amended by Ord. . 9/1/10.). Thus, these lots are constrained by FAR. Any place where public dances are held or conducted, other than when incidental to the operation of a hotel, apartment hotel, banquet room, catering hall, church, school or lodge. 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. This definition shall not include any composting of green waste and/or wood waste conducted for noncommercial, nonprofit purpose. No. Any street designated as a collector street on an adopted community plan element of the general plan. For purposes of this definition, a Commercial Corner Development can be located on more than one lot only if the lots are adjacent, not divided by a public street, have a common parking area, and one or more buildings are erected or are proposed to be erected upon the lots. No. 6/2/94.) Development Standards and Requirements ADUs, JADUs, and MTHs are allowed in any zone that allows for residential use by right. No. 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. #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)? Any property or place where the business of an automobile dismantler, as defined by California Vehicle Code Section 220, is conducted. . 9/15/79.). . The purpose for which land or a building is arranged, designed or intended or for which either land or a building is or may be occupied or maintained. A division of the space above or below a lot as defined in this section with a finite width, length, and upper and lower elevation occupied or to be occupied by a use, building or portion thereof, unit group of buildings or portions thereof, and accessory buildings or portions thereof or accessory uses. We view land use and zoning as tools to increase racial and economic equity and growth, sustainability, and quality of life. 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. #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)? This definition shall not include any mulching of green waste and/or wood waste conducted for noncommercial, nonprofit purpose. 3/15/11.). 166,168, Eff. (Deleted by Ord. . Facebook; Prev Article. The image shown below is a generalized zoning map of Los Angeles click to enlargen. 7/1/00, Oper. 3/17/17.). This was a fantastic way to permit denser residential development along commercial boulevards, which usually pair up as good transit corridors. 173,268, Eff. . (Added by Ord. No. (Added by Ord. Their fusion point of disagreement comes down to something known as zoning. ADJACENT GROUND ELEVATION. (Amended by Ord. 176,354, Eff. A guest room designed, intended or occupied as sleeping quarters by more than two persons. 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"). 11/1/99. ( Ord. The only new policy introduced is the Floor Area Ratio (FAR), which is 1.0 in all 6/2/94.) . (Added by Ord. 171,687, Eff. 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. (4)Improvements - improved with a structure or structures that do not exceed a height of three stories. 185,931, Eff. No. WebLos Angeles Residential Max Height Here is a table of Max base Heights for Residential Zones: *1 30ft. . ), AREA PLANNING COMMISSIONS. 7/1/19.). ), DIRECTOR OF PLANNING (DIRECTOR). The vast majority of the residential zones in the city are in height districts 1, 1L, 1VL, and 1XL, where L stands for low, VL for very low, and XL for extra-low. . Same as grade. No. 3/17/17.) This subdivision process is what to the creation of the suburban parts of Los Angeles and the term subdivisions to new housing developments. The vast majority of single-family neighborhoods not located in the hills in Los Angeles are zoned for R1. In the case of an interior lot, the line separating the lot from the street or place, and in the case of a corner lot, a line separating the narrowest street frontage of the lot from the street, except in those cases where the latest tract deed restrictions specify another line as the front lot line. No. Minor emergency repairs does not include body and fender work. As the name suggests, single-family housing is where development is restricted to one house per lot. A game court designed for the purpose of playing tennis, paddle tennis or similar game, utilizing a concrete slab or other conventionally accepted hard playing surface, an enclosing fence and frequently overhead lighting fixtures. . An automated mechanical device which accepts one or more types of empty beverage containers including aluminum cans, glass and plastic bottles, and which issues a cash refund or a redeemable credit slip with a value not less than the containers redemption value as determined by the State of California. (Amended by Ord. 171,753, Eff. Development Standards and Requirements ADUs, JADUs, and MTHs are allowed in any zone that allows for residential use by right. 5/2/05.). stream Except that the following areas shall not be counted: (a)The total area of 200 square feet per parking space that is required to be covered, up to a maximum of 400 square feet, shall be exempted from being counted as Residential Floor Area if all of said parking, whether detached or attached, is located in accordance with the following criteria: (1)Said parking is located within the rear half of the Lot, or at least 55 feet from a Front Lot Line.