Division 3C.2 — PARKING

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City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

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Parking setback is defined as an area on a lot along a frontage lot line where motor vehicle use areas

are prohibited, including primary street parking setbacks, side street parking setbacks, and special lot

line parking setbacks.

A. Intent

The intent of the standards of this Section (Parking Setback) is to minimize the impact of motor

vehicle dominated areas on the public realm and to promote a comfortable, safe, engaging, and

attractive streetscape with active uses and landscaping along the public realm.

B. Applicability

Parking setback standards apply to new construction, a major remodel, or a site modifcationi .

When parking setback standards apply, the standards apply to any areas of a lot designed and

designated for a parking area or motor vehicle use area.

C. Standards

All applicable areas designated for motor vehicle use shall be located at or behind the required parking setback unless specifically stated as an exception in Subsection E. (Exceptions) below.

D. Measurement

All parking setbacks are measured perpendicular to the frontage lot line.

1. A primary street parking setback is measured from the minimum primary street setback and

continues inward away from the frontage lot line.

2. A side street parking setback is measured from the minimum side street setback and continues

inward away from the frontage lot line.

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Sec. 3C.2.1. (Parking Setback) Established by Ord. 188,418, Eff. 01/20/2025, Oper. 01/27/2025

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City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

3. A special parking setback is measured from the minimum setback associated with a special lot

line and continues inward away from the special lot line.

4. For a lot affected by a public access easement, see Sec. 14.2.17.B.5. (Parking Setback) .

E. Exceptions

A driveway may provide access through a parking setback if:

1. The automobile access package specified by the applied Development Standards District (Part

4B.) allows automobile access through the frontage lot line associated with a parking setback,

then a driveway may be permitted in the parking setback, and

2. The driveway is no wider than the minimum required width. See Div. 4C.2. (Automobile

Access) .

F. Relief

1. A reduction in the required parking setback up to 20 percent may be granted in accordance

with Sec. 13B.5.2. (Adjustment) .

2. A reduction in the required parking setback may be granted as a variance in accordance with

Sec. 13B.5.3. (Variance) .

Sec. 3C.2.1. (Parking Setback) Established by Ord. 188,418, Eff. 01/20/2025, Oper. 01/27/2025

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