Article 2 — FORM›Part 2B — FORM DISTRICTS
Los Angeles Zoning Code — LAMC Chapter 1A Div. 2B.8 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.8 · Text as of 2026-10-04
Pursuant to Sec. 2A.1.4. (Form District Naming Convention) , each low-rise Narrow Form District has a maximum FAr ranging from 1.6 to 4.0, and a maximum building width ranging from 25 to 75 feet.
Sec. 2B.8.1. LOW-RISE NARROW 1 (LN1)¶
A. Lot Parameters
B. Bulk and Mass
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| 1. | FAR & HEIGHT | Div. 2C.4. |
|---|---|---|
| Floor area ratio(FAR) | ||
| Base(max) | 1.5 | |
| Bonus(max) | 3.0 | |
| Height in stories | ||
| A | Base(max) | 3 |
| B | Bonus (max) | 6 |
| 2. | BUILDING MASS | Div. 2C.5. |
| C | Buildingwidth(max) | 75' |
| Building break (min) | 6' | |
| 3. | UPPER-STORY BULK | Div. 2C.6. |
| Street step-back | ||
| D | Stories without step-back(max) | 4 |
| E | Primarystreet step-back depth(min) | 10' |
| Side street step-back depth(min) | 10' | |
| F | Height transition | required |
| 1. | LOT SIZE | Div. 2C.1. |
|---|---|---|
| A | Lot area(min) | 2,500 sf |
| B | Lot width(min) | 25' |
| 2. | COVERAGE | Div. 2C.2. |
| C | Buildingcoverage(max) | 80% |
| Buildingsetbacks | ||
| D | Primarystreet(min) | 5' |
| Side street(min) | 0' | |
| E | Side(min) | 0' |
| rear(min) | 0' | |
| F | Alley (min) | 0' |
| Special: All (min) | 0' | |
| 3. | AMENITY | Div. 2C.3. |
| G | Lot amenityspace(min) | 25% |
| Residential amenityspace(min) | 10% | |
| 2-24 |
Sec. 2B.8.1. (Low-Rise Narrow 1 (LN1)) Last amended by Ord. 189,007, Eff. 08/20/2026
[ FORM - FrONtAGe - StANDArDS ] [ USe - DeNSitY ] Div. 2B.9. (Low-Rise Medium Form Districts)
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