Article 2 — FORM›Part 2B — FORM DISTRICTS
Los Angeles Zoning Code — LAMC Chapter 1A Div. 2B.10 Low-Rise Broad Form Districts
Los Angeles Zoning Code — LAMC Chapter 1A · 2026-08 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Los Angeles
Cite as: Los Angeles Zoning Code — LAMC Chapter 1A § 2B.10 · Text as of 2026-10-04
Pursuant to Sec. 2A.1.4. (Form District Naming Convention) , each low-rise Broad Form District has a maximum FAr ranging from 1.6 to 4.0, and a maximum building width ranging from 280 to 490 feet.
Sec. 2B.10.1. LOW-RISE BROAD 1 (LB1)¶
A. Lot Parameters
B. Bulk and Mass
[Figure]
| 1.FAR & HEIGHT Div. 2C.4. |
|---|
| Floor area ratio(FAR) 3.0 |
| A Height(max) None |
| 2.BUILDING MASS Div. 2C.5. |
| B Buildingwidth(max) 350' |
| Building break (min) 25' |
| 3.UPPER-STORY BULK Div. 2C.6. |
| Not applicable |
| 1. | LOT SIZE | Div. 2C.1. |
|---|---|---|
| Lot area(min) | None | |
| A | Lot width(min) | 25' |
| 2. | COVERAGE | Div. 2C.2. |
| B | Buildingcoverage(max) | 90% |
| Buildingsetbacks | ||
| C | Primarystreet(min) Side street(min) |
0' 0' |
| D | Side(min) | 0' |
| rear(min) | 0' | |
| E | Alley (min) | 0' |
| Special: All (min) | 0' | |
| 3. | AMENITY | Div. 2C.3. |
| F | Lot amenityspace(min) | 15% |
| Residential amenityspace(min) | 10% | |
| 2-32 |
Sec. 2B.10.1. (Low-Rise Broad 1 (LB1)) Last amended by Ord. 189,007, Eff. 08/20/2026
[ FORM - FrONtAGe - StANDArDS ] [ USe - DeNSitY ] Div. 2B.10. (Low-Rise Broad Form Districts)
City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Sec. 2B.10.2. LOW-RISE BROAD 2 (LB2)¶
A. Lot Parameters
B. Bulk and Mass
[Figure]
| 1.FAR & HEIGHT | Div. 2C.4. |
|---|---|
| Floor area ratio(FAR) | |
| Base(max) | 1.5 |
| Bonus(max) | 3.0 |
| A Height in stories(max) | 5 |
| 2.BUILDING MASS | Div. 2C.5. |
| B Buildingwidth(max) | 280' |
| Building break (min) | 25' |
| 3.UPPER-STORY BULK | Div. 2C.6. |
| Not applicable |
| 1. | LOT SIZE | Div. 2C.1. |
|---|---|---|
| Lot area(min) | None | |
| A | Lot width (min) | 25' |
| 2. | COVERAGE | Div. 2C.2. |
| B | Buildingcoverage(max) | 90% |
| Buildingsetbacks | ||
| C | Primarystreet(min) Side street(min) |
0' 0' |
| D | Side(min) | 0' |
| rear(min) | 0' | |
| E | Alley (min) | 0' |
| Special: river(min) | 10' | |
| Special: Other(min) | 0' | |
| 3. | AMENITY | Div. 2C.3. |
| F | Lot amenityspace(min) | 15% |
| Residential amenityspace(min) | 10% | |
| 2-33 |
Sec. 2B.10.2. (Low-Rise Broad 2 (LB2)) Last amended by Ord. 189,007, Eff. 08/20/2026
[ FORM - FrONtAGe - StANDArDS ] [ USe - DeNSitY ] Div. 2B.11. (Low-Rise Full Form Districts)
City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A
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