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Article 2 — FORM›Part 2B — FORM DISTRICTS

Los Angeles Zoning Code — LAMC Chapter 1A Div. 2B.20 High-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.20 · Text as of 2026-10-04

Pursuant to Sec. 2A.1.4. (Form District Naming Convention) , each High-rise Broad Form District has a maximum FAr ranging from 8.6 to 13.0, and a maximum building width ranging from 280 to 490 feet.

Sec. 2B.20.1. HIGH-RISE BROAD 1 (HB1)

A. Lot Parameters
B. Bulk and Mass

[Figure]

1.FAR & HEIGHT
Div. 2C.4.
Floor area ratio(FAR)
Base(max)
3.0
Bonus(max)
10.0
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) 100%
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) 20%
Residential amenityspace(min) 10%
2-50

Sec. 2B.20.1. (High-Rise Broad 1 (HB1)) 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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Sec. 2B.20.2. HIGH-RISE BROAD 2 (HB2)

A. Lot Parameters
B. Bulk and Mass

[Figure]

1. FAR & HEIGHT Div. 2C.4.
Floor area ratio(FAR)
Base(max) 6.0
Bonus(max) 10.0
Height in stories
a Minimum 4
b Maximum None
2. BUILDING MASS Div. 2C.5.
C 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) 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) 20%
Residential amenityspace(min) 10%
2-51

Sec. 2B.20.2. (High-Rise Broad 2 (HB2)) Last amended by Ord. 189,007, Eff. 08/20/2026

[ FORM - FrONtAGe - StANDArDS ] [ USe - DeNSitY ] Div. 2B.20. (High-Rise Broad Form Districts)

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Sec. 2B.20.3. HIGH-RISE BROAD 3 (HB3)

A. Lot Parameters
B. Bulk and Mass

[Figure]

[Figure]

1.FAR & HEIGHT Div. 2C.4.
Floor area ratio(FAR)
Base(max) 7.0
Bonus(max) 13.0
Height in stories
Base(max) 6.0
Bonus(max) None
2.BUILDING MASS Div. 2C.5.
C 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) 100%
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) 20%
Residential amenityspace(min) 10%
2-52

Sec. 2B.20.3. (High-Rise Broad 3 (HB3)) 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

Exceptions & meaning →

Sec. 2B.20.4. HIGH-RISE BROAD 4 (HB4)

A. Lot Parameters
B. Bulk and Mass

[Figure]

[Figure]

1. FAR & HEIGHT Div. 2C.4.
Floor area ratio(FAR)
Base(max) 9.0
Bonus(max) 13.0
Height in stories
a Minimum 10
b Maximum None
City Hall Height Restriction required
2. BUILDING MASS Div. 2C.5.
C 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) 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) 20%
Residential amenityspace(min) 10%
2-53

Sec. 2B.20.4. (High-Rise Broad 4 (HB4)) 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

Exceptions & meaning →

Sec. 2B.20.5. HIGH-RISE BROAD 5 (HB5)

A. Lot Parameters
B. Bulk and Mass

[Figure]

[Figure]

1. FAR & HEIGHT Div. 2C.4.
Floor area ratio(FAR)
Base(max) 9.0
Bonus(max) 13.0
Height in stories
a Minimum 10
b Maximum None
2. BUILDING MASS Div. 2C.5.
C 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) 100%
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) 20%
Residential amenityspace(min) 10%
2-54

Sec. 2B.20.5. (High-Rise Broad 5 (HB5)) 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

Exceptions & meaning →

Sec. 2B.20.6. HIGH-RISE BROAD 6 (HB6)

A. Lot Parameters
B. Bulk and Mass

[Figure]

[Figure]

1.FAR & HEIGHT Div. 2C.4.
Floor area ratio(FAR) (max) 13.0
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) 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) 20%
Residential amenityspace(min) 10%
2-55

Sec. 2B.20.6. (High-Rise Broad 6 (HB6)) Last amended by Ord. 189,007, Eff. 08/20/2026

[ FORM - FrONtAGe - StANDArDS ] [ USe - DeNSitY ] Div. 2B.21. (High-Rise Full Form Districts)

City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

Exceptions & meaning →

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