Article 2 — FORM›Part 2B — FORM DISTRICTS
Los Angeles Zoning Code — LAMC Chapter 1A Div. 2B.4 Very Low-Rise Narrow 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.4 · Text as of 2026-10-04
Pursuant to Sec. 2A.1.4. (Form District Naming Convention) , each Very low-rise Narrow Form District has a maximum FAr ranging from 0.6 to 1.5, and a maximum building width ranging from 25 to 75 feet.
Sec. 2B.4.1. VERY LOW-RISE NARROW 1 (VN1)¶
A. Lot Parameters
B. Bulk and Mass
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| 1. | LOT SIZE | Div. 2C.1. |
|---|---|---|
| Lot area(min) | 4,000 sf | |
| Lot width(min) | 40' | |
| 2. | COVERAGE | Div. 2C.2. |
| a | Buildingcoverage(max) | 65% |
| Buildingsetbacks | ||
| b | Primarystreet(min) | 10' |
| Side street(min) | 5' | |
| c | Side(min) | 3' |
| rear(min) | 3' | |
| d | Alley (min) | 0' |
| Special: All (min) | 0' | |
| 3. | AMENITY | Div. 2C.3. |
| E | Lot amenityspace(min) | 15% |
| Residential amenityspace(min) | 10% |
| 1.FAR & HEIGHT | Div. 2C.4. |
|---|---|
| Floor area ratio(FAR) Base(max) |
1.0 |
| Bonus(max) | 1.5 |
| A Height in stories(max) | 4 |
| 2.BUILDING MASS | Div. 2C.5. |
| BuildingWidth(max) | 50' |
| Buildingbreak(min) | 6' |
| 3.UPPER-STORY BULK | Div. 2C.6. |
| Wallplate height (max) | 34' |
| 2-18 |
Sec. 2B.4.1. (Very Low-Rise Narrow 1 (VN1)) Established by Ord. 189,007, Eff. 08/20/2026
[ FORM - FrONtAGe - StANDArDS ] [ USe - DeNSitY ] Div. 2B.5. (Very Low-Rise Medium Form Districts)
City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A
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