Division 5B.8 — PUBLIC USE DISTRICTS — Los Angeles Zoning Code — LAMC Chapter 1A

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City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

Public Use Districts promote public & institutional uses and allow a limited amount of compatible uses.

Sec. 5B.8.1. PUBLIC 1 (P1) ¶

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A. Intent

The P1 Use District allows for government buildings, structures, ofcefi s, and services facilities.

This District is intended to provide regulations for the use and development of land owned by

a government agency. For most uses, district permissions assume those of the most restrictive

adjoining Use District.

B. Allowed Uses & Use Limitations

Use Permission Use Standard Specification

RESIDENTIAL

Dwelling	A-	Col3	Col4
Household Business:
Family Child Care	A-
Home Occupation	A-
Home-Sharing	A-
Joint Living & Work Quarters	A-
Live/Work	A-
Mobile Home Park	A-
Supportive Housing:
General	A-
Medical Care	A-
Transitional	P

PUBLIC & INSTITUTIONAL

Cemetery	A-	Col3	Col4
Civic Facility:
Local	P
Regional	CU3
Civic Fleet Services	P*	Screening	Screening
Civic Fleet Services	P*	Frontage screen	F-Screen 4
Civic Fleet Services	P*	Transition screen	T-Screen 1
Detention Facility	CU3
Hospital:
Local	P
Regional	P
Parking	A-
Public Safety Facility	P

KEY: "P" = Permitted Use; "*" = Use Standard Applies; "CU1" = Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2" = Public Hearing by

Zoning Administrator; "CU3" = Review by City Planning Commission; "S" = Special Use Program; "A-" = Dependent on Most

Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+" = Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--" = Use Not Permitted

Sec. 5B.8.1. (Public 1 (P1)) | 5-116 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025

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Div. 5B.8. (Public Use Districts)

City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

Use	Permission	Use Standard	Specification
Community Assembly:
Local	A-
Regional	A-
School:
Preschool/Daycare	P
K-12	P
Post-secondary	CU3
Social Services	P
Utilities:
Minor	P*	Screening	Screening
Minor	P*	Frontage screen	F-Screen 3
Minor	P*	Transition screen	T-Screen 1
Major	CU3
Solar Energy Facility	P*	In conjunction with:	Other allowed use
Solar Energy Facility	P*	Minimum area:	0.1 FAR
Solar Energy Facility	P*	Relief	CU3
Wireless Facility, Freestanding	CU2*	Supplemental standards:	Sec. 5C.2.2.A.1.
Wireless Facility, Rooftop	P*	Supplemental standards:	Sec. 5C.2.2.A.1.

OPEN SPACE & RECREATION

Amphitheater or Stadium:	Col2	Col3	Col4
Local	CU2
Regional	CU3
Indoor Recreation:
Public	P
Commercial	A-
Nature Reserve	P
Open Space, Public	P
Outdoor Recreation:
Public	P
Commercial	A-
Golf Course	A-

TRANSPORTATION

Airport	A-	Col3	Col4
Freight Railway Facility	A-
Freight Transfer Facility	A-
Heliport	A-
Passenger Transit Facility	A-

KEY: "P" = Permitted Use; "*" = Use Standard Applies; "CU1" = Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2" = Public Hearing by

Zoning Administrator; "CU3" = Review by City Planning Commission; "S" = Special Use Program; "A-" = Dependent on Most

Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+" = Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--" = Use Not Permitted

Sec. 5B.8.1. (Public 1 (P1)) | 5-117 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025

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Div. 5B.8. (Public Use Districts)

City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

Animal Services:	Col2	Col3	Col4
General	A-
Kennel	A-
Veterinary Care	A-
Commissary Kitchen	A-
Eating & Drinking:
General	A-
Alcohol Service	A-
Entertainment Venue, Indoor:
Local	A-
Regional	CU3
Financial Services:
General	A-
Alternative	A-
Instructional Services	A-
Lodging	A-
Medical Clinic	A-
Ofce	A-
Personal Services	A-
Postmortem Services	A-
Retail:
General	A-
Alcohol	A-
Farmers' Market, Certifed	A-
Firearms	A-
Food & Beverage	A-
Large Format	A-
Merchant Market	A-
Pet Shop	A-
Seasonal Market	A-
Smoke & Vape Shop	A-
Sexually Oriented Business	A-
General	A-
Sexual Encounter	A-

KEY: "P" = Permitted Use; "*" = Use Standard Applies; "CU1" = Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2" = Public Hearing by

Zoning Administrator; "CU3" = Review by City Planning Commission; "S" = Special Use Program; "A-" = Dependent on Most

Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+" = Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--" = Use Not Permitted

Sec. 5B.8.1. (Public 1 (P1)) | 5-118 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025

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Div. 5B.8. (Public Use Districts)

City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

Use Permission Use Standard Specification

HEAVY COMMERCIAL

Motor Vehicle Services:	Col2	Col3	Col4
Light	A-
Heavy	A-
Large Vehicle	A-
Car Wash	A-
Fueling Station:
Standard Vehicle	A-
Large Vehicle	A-
Motor Vehicle Sales & Rental:
Standard Vehicle	A-
Large Vehicle	A-
Household Moving Truck Rental	A-
Storage, Indoor:
General	A-
Self-Service Facility	A-
Storage, Outdoor:
General	A-
Standard Vehicle	A-
Large Vehicle	A-
Donation Bin	A-
Cargo Container	A-
Ofcial Motor Vehicle Impound	A-

LIGHT INDUSTRIAL

Machine Shop	A-	Col3	Col4
Manufacturing, Light:
General	A-
Alcoholic Beverage	A-
Artistic & Artisanal	A-
Cosmetic & Pharmaceutical	A-
Electronics	A-
Food & Drink	A-
Garment & Accessory	A-
Textile	A-
Research & Development	CU3
Soundstages & Backlots	A-
Wholesale Trade & Warehousing	A-

HEAVY INDUSTRIAL

Animal Products Processing A

KEY: "P" = Permitted Use; "*" = Use Standard Applies; "CU1" = Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2" = Public Hearing by

Zoning Administrator; "CU3" = Review by City Planning Commission; "S" = Special Use Program; "A-" = Dependent on Most

Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+" = Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--" = Use Not Permitted

Sec. 5B.8.1. (Public 1 (P1)) | 5-119 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025

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Div. 5B.8. (Public Use Districts)

City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

Use	Permission	Use Standard	Specification
Manufacturing, Heavy:
General	A-
Chemical Products	A-
Petroleum & Coal Products	A-
Salvage Yard	A-
Recycling Facility:
Collection	A-
Sorting & Processing	A-
Waste Facility:
Organic Waste	A-
Hazardous Waste	A-
Solid Waste	A-
Mineral & Ore Extraction	A-
Oil, Gas, or Hydrocarbon Well	A-

AGRICULTURAL

Animal Keeping:	Col2	Col3	Col4
Bees	A-
Dairy	A-
Equine, Commercial	A-
Equine, Non-commercial	A-
Livestock	A-
Pets	A-
Small Animals	A-
Wild Animals	A-
Plant Cultivation:
Community Garden	A-
Farming	A-

KEY: "P" = Permitted Use; "*" = Use Standard Applies; "CU1" = Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2" = Public Hearing by

Zoning Administrator; "CU3" = Review by City Planning Commission; "S" = Special Use Program; "A-" = Dependent on Most

Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+" = Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--" = Use Not Permitted

Sec. 5B.8.1. (Public 1 (P1)) | 5-120 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025

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Div. 5B.8. (Public Use Districts)

Sec. 5B.8.2. PUBLIC 2 (P2) ¶

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A. Intent

City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

The P2 Use District allows for government buildings, structures, ofcefi s, and services facilities.

This District is intended to provide regulations for the use and development of land owned by

a government agency. For most uses, district permissions assume those of the most permissive

adjoining Use District.

B. Allowed Uses & Use Limitations

Use 1. RESIDENTIAL	Permission	Use Standard Specification	Col4
Dwelling	S	Special use program:	Special use program:
Dwelling	S	Inclusionary Housing Program	Sec. 5C.3.1.
Household Business:
Family Child Care	A+
Home Occupation	A+
Home-Sharing	A+
Joint Living & Work Quarters	A+
Live/Work	A+
Mobile Home Park	A+
Supportive Housing:
General	A+
Medical Care	A+
Transitional	P

PUBLIC & INSTITUTIONAL

Cemetery	A+	Col3	Col4
Civic Facility:
Local	P
Regional	CU3
Civic Fleet Services	P*	Screening	Screening
Civic Fleet Services	P*	Frontage screen	F-Screen 4
Civic Fleet Services	P*	Transition screen	T-Screen 1
Detention Facility	CU3
Hospital:
Local	P
Regional	P
Parking	A+
Public Safety Facility	P
Community Assembly:
Local	A+
Regional	A+

KEY: "P" = Permitted Use; "*" = Use Standard Applies; "CU1" = Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2" = Public Hearing by

Zoning Administrator; "CU3" = Review by City Planning Commission; "S" = Special Use Program; "A-" = Dependent on Most

Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+" = Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--" = Use Not Permitted

Sec. 5B.8.2. (Public 2 (P2)) | 5-121 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025

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Div. 5B.8. (Public Use Districts)

City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

Use	Permission	Use Standard	Specification
School:
Preschool/Daycare	P
K-12	P
Post-secondary	CU3
Social Services	P
Utilities:
Minor	P*	Screening	Screening
Minor	P*	Frontage screen	F-Screen 3
Minor	P*	Transition screen	T-Screen 1
Major	CU3
Solar Energy Facility	P*	In conjunction with:	Other allowed use
Solar Energy Facility	P*	Minimum area:	0.1 FAR
Solar Energy Facility	P*	Relief	CU3
Wireless Facility, Freestanding	CU2*	Supplemental standards:	Sec. 5C.2.2.A.1.
Wireless Facility, Rooftop	P*	Supplemental standards:	Sec. 5C.2.2.A.1.

OPEN SPACE & RECREATION

Amphitheater or Stadium:	Col2	Col3	Col4
Local	CU2
Regional	CU3
Indoor Recreation:
Public	P
Commercial	A+
Nature Reserve	P
Open Space, Public	P
Outdoor Recreation:
Public	P
Commercial	A+
Golf Course	A+

TRANSPORTATION

Airport	A+	Col3	Col4
Freight Railway Facility	A+
Freight Transfer Facility	A+
Heliport	A+
Passenger Transit Facility	A+

GENERAL COMMERCIAL

Animal Services:	Col2	Col3	Col4
General	A+
Kennel	A+
Veterinary Care	A+
Commissary Kitchen	A+

KEY: "P" = Permitted Use; "*" = Use Standard Applies; "CU1" = Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2" = Public Hearing by

Zoning Administrator; "CU3" = Review by City Planning Commission; "S" = Special Use Program; "A-" = Dependent on Most

Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+" = Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--" = Use Not Permitted

Sec. 5B.8.2. (Public 2 (P2)) | 5-122 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025

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Div. 5B.8. (Public Use Districts)

City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

Use	Permission	Use Standard	Specification
Eating & Drinking:
General	A+
Alcohol Service	A+
Entertainment Venue, Indoor:
Local	A+
Regional	CU3
Financial Services:
General	A+
Alternative	A+
Instructional Services	A+
Lodging	A+
Medical Clinic	A+
Ofce	A+
Personal Services	A+
Postmortem Services	A+
Retail:	A+
General	A+
Alcohol	A+
Farmers' Market, Certifed	A+
Firearms	A+
Food & Beverage	A+
Large Format	A+
Merchant Market	A+
Pet Shop	A+
Seasonal Market	A+
Smoke & Vape Shop	A+
Sexually Oriented Business
General	A+
Sexual Encounter	A+

HEAVY COMMERCIAL

Motor Vehicle Services:	Col2	Col3	Col4
Light	A+
Heavy	A+
Large Vehicle	A+
Car Wash	A+
Fueling Station:
Standard Vehicle	A+
Large Vehicle	A+

KEY: "P" = Permitted Use; "*" = Use Standard Applies; "CU1" = Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2" = Public Hearing by

Zoning Administrator; "CU3" = Review by City Planning Commission; "S" = Special Use Program; "A-" = Dependent on Most

Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+" = Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--" = Use Not Permitted

Sec. 5B.8.2. (Public 2 (P2)) | 5-123 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025

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Div. 5B.8. (Public Use Districts)

City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

Use	Permission	Use Standard	Specification
Motor Vehicle Sales & Rental:
Standard Vehicle	A+
Large Vehicle	A+
Household Moving Truck Rental	A+
Storage, Indoor:
General	A+
Self-Service Facility	A+
Storage, Outdoor:
General	A+
Standard Vehicle	A+
Large Vehicle	A+
Donation Bin	A+
Cargo Container	A+
Ofcial Motor Vehicle Impound	A+

LIGHT INDUSTRIAL

Machine Shop	A+	Col3	Col4
Manufacturing, Light:
General	A+
Alcoholic Beverage	A+
Artistic & Artisanal	A+
Cosmetic & Pharmaceutical	A+
Electronics	A+
Food & Drink	A+
Garment & Accessory	A+
Textile	A+
Research & Development	CU3
Soundstages & Backlots	A+
Wholesale Trade & Warehousing	A+

HEAVY INDUSTRIAL

Animal Products Processing	A+	Col3	Col4
Manufacturing, Heavy:
General	A+
Chemical Products	A+
Petroleum & Coal Products	A+
Salvage Yard	A+
Recycling Facility:
Collection	A+
Sorting & Processing	A+
Waste Facility:
Organic Waste	A+

KEY: "P" = Permitted Use; "*" = Use Standard Applies; "CU1" = Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2" = Public Hearing by

Zoning Administrator; "CU3" = Review by City Planning Commission; "S" = Special Use Program; "A-" = Dependent on Most

Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+" = Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--" = Use Not Permitted

Sec. 5B.8.2. (Public 2 (P2)) | 5-124 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025

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Div. 5B.8. (Public Use Districts)

City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

Use	Permission	Use Standard	Specification
Hazardous Waste	A+
Solid Waste	A+
Mineral & Ore Extraction	A+
Oil, Gas, or Hydrocarbon Well	A+

AGRICULTURAL

Animal Keeping:	Col2	Col3	Col4
Bees	A+
Dairy	A+
Equine, Commercial	A+
Equine, Non-commercial	A+
Livestock	A+
Pets	A+
Small Animals	A+
Wild Animals	A+
Plant Cultivation:
Community Garden	A+
Farming	A+

KEY: "P" = Permitted Use; "*" = Use Standard Applies; "CU1" = Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2" = Public Hearing by

Zoning Administrator; "CU3" = Review by City Planning Commission; "S" = Special Use Program; "A-" = Dependent on Most

Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+" = Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--" = Use Not Permitted

Sec. 5B.8.2. (Public 2 (P2)) | 5-125 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025

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Contents

Part 5C. USE RULES

City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

Div. 5C.1. General Use Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-127

Sec. 5C.1.1. Accessory To . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-127

Sec. 5C.1.2. Incidental To . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-129

Sec. 5C.1.3. In Conjunction With . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-131

Sec. 5C.1.4. Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-133

Sec. 5C.1.5. Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-135

Sec. 5C.1.6. Hours of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-137

Sec. 5C.1.7. Screening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-138

Sec. 5C.1.8. Enclosure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-139

Sec. 5C.1.9. Separation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-141

Sec. 5C.1.10. Amplified Sound Restrictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-142

Sec. 5C.1.11. Designated Work Space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-143

Sec. 5C.1.12. Project Category Exceptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-145

Sec. 5C.1.13. Affordable Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-149

Div. 5C.2. Supplemental Use Standards, Procedures, & Findings . . . . . . 5-150

Sec. 5C.2.1. Residential Uses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-150

Sec. 5C.2.2. Public & Institutional Uses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-152

Sec. 5C.2.3. Transportation Uses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-153

Sec. 5C.2.4. General Commercial Uses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-154

Sec. 5C.2.5. Heavy Commercial Uses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-160

Sec. 5C.2.6. Light Industrial Uses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-163

Sec. 5C.2.7. Heavy Industrial Uses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-164

Sec. 5C.2.8. Agricultural Uses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-167

Div. 5C.3. Special Use Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-169

Sec. 5C.3.1. Inclusionary Housing Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-169

Sec. 5C.3.2. Home-Sharing Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-176

Sec. 5C.3.3. Alcohol Sales Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-187

Sec. 5C.3.4. Certified Farmers' Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-203

Sec. 5C.3.5. Seasonal Market Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-204

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Div. 5C.1. (General Use Standards)