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title: Is Los Angeles Small Lot Subdivision Permitted in a R2 zone?
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## [Is Los Angeles Small Lot Subdivision Permitted in a R2 zone?](https://www.modative.com/Small-Lot-Subdivision-Los-Angeles-Blog/bid/90911/Is-Los-Angeles-Small-Lot-Subdivision-Permitted-in-a-R2-zone)
Posted by [Derek Leavitt](https://www.modative.com/small-lot-subdivision-los-angeles-blog/author/derek-leavitt) on Thu, Oct 25, 2012 @ 17:10 PM
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One of the most common questions we get regarding [Los Angeles Small Lot Subdivision](https://www.modative.com/small-lot-subdivision-los-angeles/) is if it is permitted in a R2 zone. In general, the [Small Lot Ordinance](https://www.modative.com/small-lot-subdivision-free-information-packet-los-angeles/) prohibits small lot projects in the R2 zone, unless the project meets the following strict criteria (excerpt from ordinance):
*The dwelling units in the proposed small lot subdivision have a side lot line adjoining a lot in a commercial or industrial zone (meaning it has to be right next to) and*
*1) The use, including the accessory buildings and uses and required yards, does not extend more than 65 feet from the boundary of the less restrictive zone it adjoins; and*
*2) The lot area per dwelling unit or guest room regulations of the RD 1.5 zone shall apply to the uses.*
So, essentially the R2 lot in question needs to be immediately adjacent to a "C" or "M" zone. As you can imagine, this is a rare occurrence within the city of Los Angeles. The city basically doesn't encourage Small Lot Subdivision in the R2 zone because it's considered too sensitive for a subdivision. This, however, is not to be confused with the RD2 zone, in which Small Lot Subdivision is permitted.
*The [Cullen Street Art District Dwellings](https://www.modative.com/cullen-street-small-lot-subdivision-los-angeles/), a three-home Small Lot Subdivison by Modative on a RD1.5 zoned lot.*
If you'd like to learn which zones and lots work best for [Small Lot Subdivision](https://www.modative.com/small-lot-subdivision-los-angeles/), download Modative's free ["How-To" Guide on Developing Small Lot Subdivisions in Los Angeles.](https://www.modative.com/small-lot-subdivision-guide-download/)
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