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Los Angeles Zoning Code — LAMC Chapter 1A Div. 2B.19 High-Rise Medium 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.19 · Text as of 2026-10-04
Pursuant to Sec. 2A.1.4. (Form District Naming Convention) , each High-rise Medium Form District has a maximum FAr ranging from 8.6 to 13.0, and a maximum building width ranging from 100 to 210 feet.
Sec. 2B.19.1. HIGH-RISE MEDIUM 1 (HM1)¶
A. Lot Parameters
[Figure]
| 1. | LOT SIZE | Div. 2C.1. |
|---|---|---|
| Lot area(min) | None | |
| A | Lot width(min) | 25' |
| 2. | COVERAGE | Div. 2C.2. |
| B | Buildingcoverage(max) | 100% |
| Buildingsetbacks | ||
| C | Primarystreet(min) | 0' |
| Side street(min) | 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) | 10% |
| Residential amenityspace(min) | 10% |
B. Bulk and Mass
[Figure]
| 1. | FAR & HEIGHT | Div. 2C.4. |
|---|---|---|
| Floor area ratio(FAR) | ||
| Base(max) | 3.0 | |
| Bonus(max) | 13.0 | |
| A | Height(max) | None |
| 2. | BUILDING MASS | Div. 2C.5. |
| B | Buildingwidth(max) | 210' |
| Building break (min) | 15' | |
| 3. | UPPER-STORY BULK | Div. 2C.6. |
| Street step-back | ||
| C | Stories without step-back(min/ |
2/12 |
| D | Primarystreet step-back depth(min) | 30' |
| Side street step-back depth(min) | 30' | |
| 2-48 |
Sec. 2B.19.1. (High-Rise Medium 1 (HM1)) Last amended by Ord. 189,007, Eff. 08/20/2026
[ FORM - FrONtAGe - StANDArDS ] [ USe - DeNSitY ] Div. 2B.19. (High-Rise Medium Form Districts)
City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Sec. 2B.19.2. HIGH-RISE MEDIUM 2 (HM2)¶
A. Lot Parameters
[Figure]
| 1. | LOT SIZE | Div. 2C.1. |
|---|---|---|
| Lot area(min) | None | |
| A | Lot width(min) | 25' |
| 2. | COVERAGE | Div. 2C.2. |
| B | Buildingcoverage(max) | 100% |
| Buildingsetbacks | ||
| C | Primarystreet(min) | 0' |
| Side street(min) | 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) | 10% |
| Residential amenityspace(min) | 10% |
B. Bulk and Mass
[Figure]
| 1. | FAR & HEIGHT | Div. 2C.4. |
|---|---|---|
| Floor area ratio(FAR) | ||
| Base(max) | 6.0 | |
| Bonus(max) | 13.0 | |
| Height in stories | ||
| a | Minimum | 10 |
| b | Maximum | None |
| 2. | BUILDING MASS | Div. 2C.5. |
| C | Buildingwidth(max) | 210' |
| Building break (min) | 15' | |
| 3. | UPPER-STORY BULK | Div. 2C.6. |
| Street step-back | ||
| D | Stories without step-back(min/ |
2/12 |
| E | Primarystreet step-back depth(min) | 30' |
| Side street step-back depth(min) | 30' | |
| 2-49 |
Sec. 2B.19.2. (High-Rise Medium 2 (HM2)) Last amended by Ord. 189,007, Eff. 08/20/2026
[ FORM - FrONtAGe - StANDArDS ] [ USe - DeNSitY ] Div. 2B.20. (High-Rise Broad Form Districts)
City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A
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