Division 3A.1 — ORIENTATION
Los Angeles Zoning Code — LAMC Chapter 1A · 2025 edition · ingested 2026-07-08 · Los Angeles
Sec. 3A.1.1. RELATIONSHIP TO ZONE STRING ¶
A zone string is composed of the following districts:
City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A
[ FORM- FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ]
The Frontage District is a separate and independent component of each zone.
Sec. 3A.1.1. (Relationship to Zone String) Established by Ord. 188,418, Eff. 01/20/2025, Oper. 01/27/2025
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Div. 3A.1. (Orientation)
Sec. 3A.1.2. HOW TO USE ARTICLE 3. (FRONTAGE) ¶
A. Identify the Applicable Frontage District
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The second component in a zone string is the Frontage District applied to a property.
B. Determine Applicable Frontage District Standards
- Frontage District standards are outlined in Part 3B. (Frontage Districts) . Each Frontage District
page identifies the standards specific to that Frontage District.
- Each Frontage rule category on a Frontage District page in Part 3B. (Frontage Districts)
provides a reference to Part 3C. (General Frontage Rules) or Part 3D. (Character Frontage
Rules), where the standards within that rule category are explained in detail. Part 3D.
(Character Frontage Rules) may reference Part 3C. (General Frontage Rules) for standards that
are common to both Character Frontage Districts and general Frontage Districts. Text in italics below a heading provides a definition of that heading.
Sec. 3A.1.2. (How to Use Article 3. (Frontage)) Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
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Zone String
Sec. 3A.1.2. (How to Use Article 3. (Frontage))
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| DIV. 3C.6.GROUND STORY SEC. 3C.6.1.GROUND STORY HEIGHT Ground story height is defined as the floor-to-floor height of thestory of abuilding having itsfi floor elevation nearest to thefinished grade. A.Intent The intent of the standards of this_Section (Ground Story Height)_ is to promote activeuses t are directly connected to the public realm, and ensure high-qualityground story spaces tha adaptable and appropriate to their context. B.Applicability Ground story height standards apply tonew construction. When theground story height sta apply, the standards apply to all portions of theground story, within the first 15 feet of afaca a newbuilding orstructure, pursuant to_Sec. 3A.2.2.B.3. (Frontage Applicable Facades). C.Standards Alloccupiable space located in applicable portions of theground story shall have floor-to-fl height of no less than theground story height minimum. D.Measurement 1.Ground story height is measured vertically from the top of the finishedground story to t of the finished floor above. 2.Where nostory exists above,ground story height is the shortest vertical distance from t of theground floor elevation to the top of the ceiling orroof structure above. 3.For determining theground story, see_Sec. 14.2.10.A. (Ground Story). E.Relief 1.A reduction in requiredground story height up to one foot may be granted in accordan Sec. 13B.5.2. (Adjustment). For Illustrative Purposes Only |
DIV. 3C.6.GROUND STORY SEC. 3C.6.1.GROUND STORY HEIGHT Ground story height is defined as the floor-to-floor height of thestory of abuilding having itsfi floor elevation nearest to thefinished grade. A.Intent The intent of the standards of this_Section (Ground Story Height)_ is to promote activeuses t are directly connected to the public realm, and ensure high-qualityground story spaces tha adaptable and appropriate to their context. B.Applicability Ground story height standards apply tonew construction. When theground story height sta apply, the standards apply to all portions of theground story, within the first 15 feet of afaca a newbuilding orstructure, pursuant to_Sec. 3A.2.2.B.3. (Frontage Applicable Facades). C.Standards Alloccupiable space located in applicable portions of theground story shall have floor-to-fl height of no less than theground story height minimum. D.Measurement 1.Ground story height is measured vertically from the top of the finishedground story to t of the finished floor above. 2.Where nostory exists above,ground story height is the shortest vertical distance from t of theground floor elevation to the top of the ceiling orroof structure above. 3.For determining theground story, see_Sec. 14.2.10.A. (Ground Story). E.Relief 1.A reduction in requiredground story height up to one foot may be granted in accordan Sec. 13B.5.2. (Adjustment). For Illustrative Purposes Only |
DIV. 3C.6.GROUND STORY SEC. 3C.6.1.GROUND STORY HEIGHT Ground story height is defined as the floor-to-floor height of thestory of abuilding having itsfi floor elevation nearest to thefinished grade. A.Intent The intent of the standards of this_Section (Ground Story Height)_ is to promote activeuses t are directly connected to the public realm, and ensure high-qualityground story spaces tha adaptable and appropriate to their context. B.Applicability Ground story height standards apply tonew construction. When theground story height sta apply, the standards apply to all portions of theground story, within the first 15 feet of afaca a newbuilding orstructure, pursuant to_Sec. 3A.2.2.B.3. (Frontage Applicable Facades). C.Standards Alloccupiable space located in applicable portions of theground story shall have floor-to-fl height of no less than theground story height minimum. D.Measurement 1.Ground story height is measured vertically from the top of the finishedground story to t of the finished floor above. 2.Where nostory exists above,ground story height is the shortest vertical distance from t of theground floor elevation to the top of the ceiling orroof structure above. 3.For determining theground story, see_Sec. 14.2.10.A. (Ground Story). E.Relief 1.A reduction in requiredground story height up to one foot may be granted in accordan Sec. 13B.5.2. (Adjustment). For Illustrative Purposes Only |
DIV. 3C.6.GROUND STORY SEC. 3C.6.1.GROUND STORY HEIGHT Ground story height is defined as the floor-to-floor height of thestory of abuilding having itsfi floor elevation nearest to thefinished grade. A.Intent The intent of the standards of this_Section (Ground Story Height)_ is to promote activeuses t are directly connected to the public realm, and ensure high-qualityground story spaces tha adaptable and appropriate to their context. B.Applicability Ground story height standards apply tonew construction. When theground story height sta apply, the standards apply to all portions of theground story, within the first 15 feet of afaca a newbuilding orstructure, pursuant to_Sec. 3A.2.2.B.3. (Frontage Applicable Facades). C.Standards Alloccupiable space located in applicable portions of theground story shall have floor-to-fl height of no less than theground story height minimum. D.Measurement 1.Ground story height is measured vertically from the top of the finishedground story to t of the finished floor above. 2.Where nostory exists above,ground story height is the shortest vertical distance from t of theground floor elevation to the top of the ceiling orroof structure above. 3.For determining theground story, see_Sec. 14.2.10.A. (Ground Story). E.Relief 1.A reduction in requiredground story height up to one foot may be granted in accordan Sec. 13B.5.2. (Adjustment). |
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| DIV. 3C.6.GROUND STORY SEC. 3C.6.1.GROUND STORY HEIGHT Ground story height is defined as the floor-to-floor height of thestory of abuilding having itsfi floor elevation nearest to thefinished grade. A.Intent The intent of the standards of this_Section (Ground Story Height)_ is to promote activeuses t are directly connected to the public realm, and ensure high-qualityground story spaces tha adaptable and appropriate to their context. B.Applicability Ground story height standards apply tonew construction. When theground story height sta apply, the standards apply to all portions of theground story, within the first 15 feet of afaca a newbuilding orstructure, pursuant to_Sec. 3A.2.2.B.3. (Frontage Applicable Facades). C.Standards Alloccupiable space located in applicable portions of theground story shall have floor-to-fl height of no less than theground story height minimum. D.Measurement 1.Ground story height is measured vertically from the top of the finishedground story to t of the finished floor above. 2.Where nostory exists above,ground story height is the shortest vertical distance from t of theground floor elevation to the top of the ceiling orroof structure above. 3.For determining theground story, see_Sec. 14.2.10.A. (Ground Story). E.Relief 1.A reduction in requiredground story height up to one foot may be granted in accordan Sec. 13B.5.2. (Adjustment). For Illustrative Purposes Only |
DIV. 3C.6.GROUND STORY SEC. 3C.6.1.GROUND STORY HEIGHT Ground story height is defined as the floor-to-floor height of thestory of abuilding having itsfi floor elevation nearest to thefinished grade. A.Intent The intent of the standards of this_Section (Ground Story Height)_ is to promote activeuses t are directly connected to the public realm, and ensure high-qualityground story spaces tha adaptable and appropriate to their context. B.Applicability Ground story height standards apply tonew construction. When theground story height sta apply, the standards apply to all portions of theground story, within the first 15 feet of afaca a newbuilding orstructure, pursuant to_Sec. 3A.2.2.B.3. (Frontage Applicable Facades). C.Standards Alloccupiable space located in applicable portions of theground story shall have floor-to-fl height of no less than theground story height minimum. D.Measurement 1.Ground story height is measured vertically from the top of the finishedground story to t of the finished floor above. 2.Where nostory exists above,ground story height is the shortest vertical distance from t of theground floor elevation to the top of the ceiling orroof structure above. 3.For determining theground story, see_Sec. 14.2.10.A. (Ground Story). E.Relief 1.A reduction in requiredground story height up to one foot may be granted in accordan Sec. 13B.5.2. (Adjustment). |
DIV. 3C.6.GROUND STORY SEC. 3C.6.1.GROUND STORY HEIGHT Ground story height is defined as the floor-to-floor height of thestory of abuilding having itsfi floor elevation nearest to thefinished grade. A.Intent The intent of the standards of this_Section (Ground Story Height)_ is to promote activeuses t are directly connected to the public realm, and ensure high-qualityground story spaces tha adaptable and appropriate to their context. B.Applicability Ground story height standards apply tonew construction. When theground story height sta apply, the standards apply to all portions of theground story, within the first 15 feet of afaca a newbuilding orstructure, pursuant to_Sec. 3A.2.2.B.3. (Frontage Applicable Facades). C.Standards Alloccupiable space located in applicable portions of theground story shall have floor-to-fl height of no less than theground story height minimum. D.Measurement 1.Ground story height is measured vertically from the top of the finishedground story to t of the finished floor above. 2.Where nostory exists above,ground story height is the shortest vertical distance from t of theground floor elevation to the top of the ceiling orroof structure above. 3.For determining theground story, see_Sec. 14.2.10.A. (Ground Story). E.Relief 1.A reduction in requiredground story height up to one foot may be granted in accordan Sec. 13B.5.2. (Adjustment). |
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| DIV. 3C.6.GROUND STORY SEC. 3C.6.1.GROUND STORY HEIGHT Ground story height is defined as the floor-to-floor height of thestory of abuilding having itsfi floor elevation nearest to thefinished grade. A.Intent The intent of the standards of this_Section (Ground Story Height)_ is to promote activeuses t are directly connected to the public realm, and ensure high-qualityground story spaces tha adaptable and appropriate to their context. B.Applicability Ground story height standards apply tonew construction. When theground story height sta apply, the standards apply to all portions of theground story, within the first 15 feet of afaca a newbuilding orstructure, pursuant to_Sec. 3A.2.2.B.3. (Frontage Applicable Facades). C.Standards Alloccupiable space located in applicable portions of theground story shall have floor-to-fl height of no less than theground story height minimum. D.Measurement 1.Ground story height is measured vertically from the top of the finishedground story to t of the finished floor above. 2.Where nostory exists above,ground story height is the shortest vertical distance from t of theground floor elevation to the top of the ceiling orroof structure above. 3.For determining theground story, see_Sec. 14.2.10.A. (Ground Story). E.Relief 1.A reduction in requiredground story height up to one foot may be granted in accordan Sec. 13B.5.2. (Adjustment). For Illustrative Purposes Only |
DIV. 3C.6.GROUND STORY SEC. 3C.6.1.GROUND STORY HEIGHT Ground story height is defined as the floor-to-floor height of thestory of abuilding having itsfi floor elevation nearest to thefinished grade. A.Intent The intent of the standards of this_Section (Ground Story Height)_ is to promote activeuses t are directly connected to the public realm, and ensure high-qualityground story spaces tha adaptable and appropriate to their context. B.Applicability Ground story height standards apply tonew construction. When theground story height sta apply, the standards apply to all portions of theground story, within the first 15 feet of afaca a newbuilding orstructure, pursuant to_Sec. 3A.2.2.B.3. (Frontage Applicable Facades). C.Standards Alloccupiable space located in applicable portions of theground story shall have floor-to-fl height of no less than theground story height minimum. D.Measurement 1.Ground story height is measured vertically from the top of the finishedground story to t of the finished floor above. 2.Where nostory exists above,ground story height is the shortest vertical distance from t of theground floor elevation to the top of the ceiling orroof structure above. 3.For determining theground story, see_Sec. 14.2.10.A. (Ground Story). E.Relief 1.A reduction in requiredground story height up to one foot may be granted in accordan Sec. 13B.5.2. (Adjustment). |
IV. 3C.6.GROUND STORY EC. 3C.6.1.GROUND STORY HEIGHT round story height is defined as the floor-to-floor height of thestory of abuilding having itsfi oor elevation nearest to thefinished grade. .Intent The intent of the standards of this_Section (Ground Story Height)_ is to promote activeuses t are directly connected to the public realm, and ensure high-qualityground story spaces tha adaptable and appropriate to their context. .Applicability Ground story height standards apply tonew construction. When theground story height sta apply, the standards apply to all portions of theground story, within the first 15 feet of afaca a newbuilding orstructure, pursuant to_Sec. 3A.2.2.B.3. (Frontage Applicable Facades). .Standards Alloccupiable space located in applicable portions of theground story shall have floor-to-fl height of no less than theground story height minimum. .Measurement 1.Ground story height is measured vertically from the top of the finishedground story to t of the finished floor above. 2.Where nostory exists above,ground story height is the shortest vertical distance from t of theground floor elevation to the top of the ceiling orroof structure above. 3.For determining theground story, see_Sec. 14.2.10.A. (Ground Story). .Relief 1.A reduction in requiredground story height up to one foot may be granted in accordan Sec. 13B.5.2. (Adjustment). |
IV. 3C.6.GROUND STORY EC. 3C.6.1.GROUND STORY HEIGHT round story height is defined as the floor-to-floor height of thestory of abuilding having itsfi oor elevation nearest to thefinished grade. .Intent The intent of the standards of this_Section (Ground Story Height)_ is to promote activeuses t are directly connected to the public realm, and ensure high-qualityground story spaces tha adaptable and appropriate to their context. .Applicability Ground story height standards apply tonew construction. When theground story height sta apply, the standards apply to all portions of theground story, within the first 15 feet of afaca a newbuilding orstructure, pursuant to_Sec. 3A.2.2.B.3. (Frontage Applicable Facades). .Standards Alloccupiable space located in applicable portions of theground story shall have floor-to-fl height of no less than theground story height minimum. .Measurement 1.Ground story height is measured vertically from the top of the finishedground story to t of the finished floor above. 2.Where nostory exists above,ground story height is the shortest vertical distance from t of theground floor elevation to the top of the ceiling orroof structure above. 3.For determining theground story, see_Sec. 14.2.10.A. (Ground Story). .Relief 1.A reduction in requiredground story height up to one foot may be granted in accordan Sec. 13B.5.2. (Adjustment). |
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| DIV. 3C.6.GROUND STORY SEC. 3C.6.1.GROUND STORY HEIGHT Ground story height is defined as the floor-to-floor height of thestory of abuilding having itsfi floor elevation nearest to thefinished grade. A.Intent The intent of the standards of this_Section (Ground Story Height)_ is to promote activeuses t are directly connected to the public realm, and ensure high-qualityground story spaces tha adaptable and appropriate to their context. B.Applicability Ground story height standards apply tonew construction. When theground story height sta apply, the standards apply to all portions of theground story, within the first 15 feet of afaca a newbuilding orstructure, pursuant to_Sec. 3A.2.2.B.3. (Frontage Applicable Facades). C.Standards Alloccupiable space located in applicable portions of theground story shall have floor-to-fl height of no less than theground story height minimum. D.Measurement 1.Ground story height is measured vertically from the top of the finishedground story to t of the finished floor above. 2.Where nostory exists above,ground story height is the shortest vertical distance from t of theground floor elevation to the top of the ceiling orroof structure above. 3.For determining theground story, see_Sec. 14.2.10.A. (Ground Story). E.Relief 1.A reduction in requiredground story height up to one foot may be granted in accordan Sec. 13B.5.2. (Adjustment). For Illustrative Purposes Only |
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| DIV. 3C.6.GROUND STORY SEC. 3C.6.1.GROUND STORY HEIGHT Ground story height is defined as the floor-to-floor height of thestory of abuilding having itsfi floor elevation nearest to thefinished grade. A.Intent The intent of the standards of this_Section (Ground Story Height)_ is to promote activeuses t are directly connected to the public realm, and ensure high-qualityground story spaces tha adaptable and appropriate to their context. B.Applicability Ground story height standards apply tonew construction. When theground story height sta apply, the standards apply to all portions of theground story, within the first 15 feet of afaca a newbuilding orstructure, pursuant to_Sec. 3A.2.2.B.3. (Frontage Applicable Facades). C.Standards Alloccupiable space located in applicable portions of theground story shall have floor-to-fl height of no less than theground story height minimum. D.Measurement 1.Ground story height is measured vertically from the top of the finishedground story to t of the finished floor above. 2.Where nostory exists above,ground story height is the shortest vertical distance from t of theground floor elevation to the top of the ceiling orroof structure above. 3.For determining theground story, see_Sec. 14.2.10.A. (Ground Story). E.Relief 1.A reduction in requiredground story height up to one foot may be granted in accordan Sec. 13B.5.2. (Adjustment). For Illustrative Purposes Only |
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| DIV. 3C.6.GROUND STORY SEC. 3C.6.1.GROUND STORY HEIGHT Ground story height is defined as the floor-to-floor height of thestory of abuilding having itsfi floor elevation nearest to thefinished grade. A.Intent The intent of the standards of this_Section (Ground Story Height)_ is to promote activeuses t are directly connected to the public realm, and ensure high-qualityground story spaces tha adaptable and appropriate to their context. B.Applicability Ground story height standards apply tonew construction. When theground story height sta apply, the standards apply to all portions of theground story, within the first 15 feet of afaca a newbuilding orstructure, pursuant to_Sec. 3A.2.2.B.3. (Frontage Applicable Facades). C.Standards Alloccupiable space located in applicable portions of theground story shall have floor-to-fl height of no less than theground story height minimum. D.Measurement 1.Ground story height is measured vertically from the top of the finishedground story to t of the finished floor above. 2.Where nostory exists above,ground story height is the shortest vertical distance from t of theground floor elevation to the top of the ceiling orroof structure above. 3.For determining theground story, see_Sec. 14.2.10.A. (Ground Story). E.Relief 1.A reduction in requiredground story height up to one foot may be granted in accordan Sec. 13B.5.2. (Adjustment). For Illustrative Purposes Only |
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| SEC. 3B.9.1.HISTORIC CORE (CHC1) A.Intent The Historic Core Character Frontage ("Historic Core") ensures new development contributes to and reinforces the established architectural character of an urban historic core established in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, while supporting creative design and contemporary construction practices. Key architectural characteristics of the Historic Core include grand entrances adorned with pillars and archways, highly decorativefacades that clearly articulate the base, middle and top layers of abuilding, deeply recessed windows, and roofs with prominent cornices.Buildings in the Historic Core adhere to a well-definedstreet wall with highground story activation. B.Lot Street C B A Primary Side 1.BUILD-TO Div. 3D.1. Applicable stories(min) 12 12 A Build-to depth(max) 5' 10' B Build-to width(min) 90% 70% Pedestrian amenity allowance(max) 15% 10% 2.PARKING Div. 3D.2. C Parking setback(min) 20' 5' 3.LANDSCAPING Div. 3D.3. Frontage planting area(min) 0% 0% Frontage yard fence & wall type allowed: A2 A2 Frontage Standard Specification for Standard Label on Graphic Frontage Lot Line No Label on Graphic Frontage Rule Category For Illustrative Purposes Only |
SEC. 3B.9.1.HISTORIC CORE (CHC1) A.Intent The Historic Core Character Frontage ("Historic Core") ensures new development contributes to and reinforces the established architectural character of an urban historic core established in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, while supporting creative design and contemporary construction practices. Key architectural characteristics of the Historic Core include grand entrances adorned with pillars and archways, highly decorativefacades that clearly articulate the base, middle and top layers of abuilding, deeply recessed windows, and roofs with prominent cornices.Buildings in the Historic Core adhere to a well-definedstreet wall with highground story activation. B.Lot Street C B A Primary Side 1.BUILD-TO Div. 3D.1. Applicable stories(min) 12 12 A Build-to depth(max) 5' 10' B Build-to width(min) 90% 70% Pedestrian amenity allowance(max) 15% 10% 2.PARKING Div. 3D.2. C Parking setback(min) 20' 5' 3.LANDSCAPING Div. 3D.3. Frontage planting area(min) 0% 0% Frontage yard fence & wall type allowed: A2 A2 Frontage Standard Specification for Standard Label on Graphic Frontage Lot Line No Label on Graphic Frontage Rule Category For Illustrative Purposes Only |
SEC. 3B.9.1.HISTORIC CORE (CHC1) A.Intent The Historic Core Character Frontage ("Historic Core") ensures new development contributes to and reinforces the established architectural character of an urban historic core established in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, while supporting creative design and contemporary construction practices. Key architectural characteristics of the Historic Core include grand entrances adorned with pillars and archways, highly decorativefacades that clearly articulate the base, middle and top layers of abuilding, deeply recessed windows, and roofs with prominent cornices.Buildings in the Historic Core adhere to a well-definedstreet wall with highground story activation. B.Lot Street C B A Primary Side 1.BUILD-TO Div. 3D.1. Applicable stories(min) 12 12 A Build-to depth(max) 5' 10' B Build-to width(min) 90% 70% Pedestrian amenity allowance(max) 15% 10% 2.PARKING Div. 3D.2. C Parking setback(min) 20' 5' 3.LANDSCAPING Div. 3D.3. Frontage planting area(min) 0% 0% Frontage yard fence & wall type allowed: A2 A2 Frontage Standard Specification for Standard Label on Graphic Frontage Lot Line No Label on Graphic Frontage Rule Category For Illustrative Purposes Only |
SEC. 3B.9.1.HISTORIC CORE (CHC1) A.Intent The Historic Core Character Frontage ("Historic Core") ensures new development contributes to and reinforces the established architectural character of an urban historic core established in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, while supporting creative design and contemporary construction practices. Key architectural characteristics of the Historic Core include grand entrances adorned with pillars and archways, highly decorativefacades that clearly articulate the base, middle and top layers of abuilding, deeply recessed windows, and roofs with prominent cornices.Buildings in the Historic Core adhere to a well-definedstreet wall with highground story activation. B.Lot Street C B A Primary Side 1.BUILD-TO Div. 3D.1. Applicable stories(min) 12 12 A Build-to depth(max) 5' 10' B Build-to width(min) 90% 70% Pedestrian amenity allowance(max) 15% 10% 2.PARKING Div. 3D.2. C Parking setback(min) 20' 5' 3.LANDSCAPING Div. 3D.3. Frontage planting area(min) 0% 0% Frontage yard fence & wall type allowed: A2 A2 Frontage Standard Specification for Standard Label on Graphic Frontage Lot Line No Label on Graphic Frontage Rule Category For Illustrative Purposes Only |
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| contemporary construction practices. Key architectural characteristics of the Historic Core include grand entrances adorned with pillars and archways, highly decorativefacades that clearly articulate the base, middle and top layers of abuilding, deeply recessed windows, and roofs with prominent cornices.Buildings in the Historic Core adhere to a well-definedstreet wall with highground story activation. B.Lot Street C B A Primary Side 1.BUILD-TO Div. 3D.1. Applicable stories(min) 12 12 A Build-to depth(max) 5' 10' B Build-to width(min) 90% 70% Pedestrian amenity allowance(max) 15% 10% 2.PARKING Div. 3D.2. C Parking setback(min) 20' 5' 3.LANDSCAPING Div. 3D.3. Frontage planting area(min) 0% 0% Frontage yard fence & wall type allowed: A2 A2 Frontage Standard Specification for Standard Label on Graphic Frontage Lot Line No Label on Graphic Frontage Rule Category For Illustrative Purposes Only |
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| SEC. 3B.9.1.HISTORIC CORE (CHC1) A.Intent The Historic Core Character Frontage ("Historic Core") ensures new development contributes to and reinforces the established architectural character of an urban historic core established in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, while supporting creative design and contemporary construction practices. Key architectural characteristics of the Historic Core include grand entrances adorned with pillars and archways, highly decorativefacades that clearly articulate the base, middle and top layers of abuilding, deeply recessed windows, and roofs with prominent cornices.Buildings in the Historic Core adhere to a well-definedstreet wall with highground story activation. B.Lot Street C B A Primary Side 1.BUILD-TO Div. 3D.1. Applicable stories(min) 12 12 A Build-to depth(max) 5' 10' B Build-to width(min) 90% 70% Pedestrian amenity allowance(max) 15% 10% 2.PARKING Div. 3D.2. C Parking setback(min) 20' 5' 3.LANDSCAPING Div. 3D.3. Frontage planting area(min) 0% 0% Frontage yard fence & wall type allowed: A2 A2 Frontage Standard Specification for Standard Label on Graphic Frontage Lot Line No Label on Graphic Frontage Rule Category For Illustrative Purposes Only |
SEC. 3B.9.1.HISTORIC CORE (CHC1) A.Intent The Historic Core Character Frontage ("Historic Core") ensures new development contributes to and reinforces he established architectural character of an urban historic core established in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, while supporting creative design and contemporary construction practices. Key architectural characteristics of the Historic Core include grand entrances adorned with pillars and archways, highly decorativefacades that clearly articulate the base, middle nd top layers of abuilding, deeply recessed windows, nd roofs with prominent cornices.Buildings in the Historic Core adhere to a well-definedstreet wall with highground story activation. B.Lot Street C B A Primary Side 1.BUILD-TO Div. 3D.1. Applicable stories(min) 12 12 A Build-to depth(max) 5' 10' B Build-to width(min) 90% 70% Pedestrian amenity allowance(max) 15% 10% 2.PARKING Div. 3D.2. C Parking setback(min) 20' 5' 3.LANDSCAPING Div. 3D.3. Frontage planting area(min) 0% 0% Frontage yard fence & wall type allowed: A2 A2 Frontage Standard Specification for Standard Label on Graphic Frontage Lot Line No Label on Graphic Frontage Rule Category |
SEC. 3B.9.1.HISTORIC CORE (CHC1) A.Intent The Historic Core Character Frontage ("Historic Core") ensures new development contributes to and reinforces he established architectural character of an urban historic core established in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, while supporting creative design and contemporary construction practices. Key architectural characteristics of the Historic Core include grand entrances adorned with pillars and archways, highly decorativefacades that clearly articulate the base, middle nd top layers of abuilding, deeply recessed windows, nd roofs with prominent cornices.Buildings in the Historic Core adhere to a well-definedstreet wall with highground story activation. B.Lot Street C B A Primary Side 1.BUILD-TO Div. 3D.1. Applicable stories(min) 12 12 A Build-to depth(max) 5' 10' B Build-to width(min) 90% 70% Pedestrian amenity allowance(max) 15% 10% 2.PARKING Div. 3D.2. C Parking setback(min) 20' 5' 3.LANDSCAPING Div. 3D.3. Frontage planting area(min) 0% 0% Frontage yard fence & wall type allowed: A2 A2 Frontage Standard Specification for Standard Label on Graphic Frontage Lot Line No Label on Graphic Frontage Rule Category |
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| SEC. 3B.9.1.HISTORIC CORE (CHC1) A.Intent The Historic Core Character Frontage ("Historic Core") ensures new development contributes to and reinforces the established architectural character of an urban historic core established in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, while supporting creative design and contemporary construction practices. Key architectural characteristics of the Historic Core include grand entrances adorned with pillars and archways, highly decorativefacades that clearly articulate the base, middle and top layers of abuilding, deeply recessed windows, and roofs with prominent cornices.Buildings in the Historic Core adhere to a well-definedstreet wall with highground story activation. B.Lot Street C B A Primary Side 1.BUILD-TO Div. 3D.1. Applicable stories(min) 12 12 A Build-to depth(max) 5' 10' B Build-to width(min) 90% 70% Pedestrian amenity allowance(max) 15% 10% 2.PARKING Div. 3D.2. C Parking setback(min) 20' 5' 3.LANDSCAPING Div. 3D.3. Frontage planting area(min) 0% 0% Frontage yard fence & wall type allowed: A2 A2 Frontage Standard Specification for Standard Label on Graphic Frontage Lot Line No Label on Graphic Frontage Rule Category For Illustrative Purposes Only |
SEC. 3B.9.1.HISTORIC CORE (CHC1) A.Intent The Historic Core Character Frontage ("Historic Core") ensures new development contributes to and reinforces he established architectural character of an urban historic core established in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, while supporting creative design and contemporary construction practices. Key architectural characteristics of the Historic Core include grand entrances adorned with pillars and archways, highly decorativefacades that clearly articulate the base, middle nd top layers of abuilding, deeply recessed windows, nd roofs with prominent cornices.Buildings in the Historic Core adhere to a well-definedstreet wall with highground story activation. B.Lot Street C B A Primary Side 1.BUILD-TO Div. 3D.1. Applicable stories(min) 12 12 A Build-to depth(max) 5' 10' B Build-to width(min) 90% 70% Pedestrian amenity allowance(max) 15% 10% 2.PARKING Div. 3D.2. C Parking setback(min) 20' 5' 3.LANDSCAPING Div. 3D.3. Frontage planting area(min) 0% 0% Frontage yard fence & wall type allowed: A2 A2 Frontage Standard Specification for Standard Label on Graphic Frontage Lot Line No Label on Graphic Frontage Rule Category |
.9.1.HISTORIC CORE (CHC1) ent oric Core Character Frontage ("Historic Core") new development contributes to and reinforces blished architectural character of an urban core established in the late 19th and early turies, while supporting creative design and porary construction practices. Key architectural ristics of the Historic Core include grand s adorned with pillars and archways, highly vefacades that clearly articulate the base, middle layers of abuilding, deeply recessed windows, s with prominent cornices.Buildings in the Core adhere to a well-definedstreet wall with und story activation. B.Lot Street C B A Primary Side 1.BUILD-TO Div. 3D.1. Applicable stories(min) 12 12 A Build-to depth(max) 5' 10' B Build-to width(min) 90% 70% Pedestrian amenity allowance(max) 15% 10% 2.PARKING Div. 3D.2. C Parking setback(min) 20' 5' 3.LANDSCAPING Div. 3D.3. Frontage planting area(min) 0% 0% Frontage yard fence & wall type allowed: A2 A2 Frontage Standard Specification for Standard Label on Graphic Frontage Lot Line No Label on Graphic Frontage Rule Category |
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| SEC. 3B.9.1.HISTORIC CORE (CHC1) A.Intent The Historic Core Character Frontage ("Historic Core") ensures new development contributes to and reinforces the established architectural character of an urban historic core established in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, while supporting creative design and contemporary construction practices. Key architectural characteristics of the Historic Core include grand entrances adorned with pillars and archways, highly decorativefacades that clearly articulate the base, middle and top layers of abuilding, deeply recessed windows, and roofs with prominent cornices.Buildings in the Historic Core adhere to a well-definedstreet wall with highground story activation. B.Lot Street C B A Primary Side 1.BUILD-TO Div. 3D.1. Applicable stories(min) 12 12 A Build-to depth(max) 5' 10' B Build-to width(min) 90% 70% Pedestrian amenity allowance(max) 15% 10% 2.PARKING Div. 3D.2. C Parking setback(min) 20' 5' 3.LANDSCAPING Div. 3D.3. Frontage planting area(min) 0% 0% Frontage yard fence & wall type allowed: A2 A2 Frontage Standard Specification for Standard Label on Graphic Frontage Lot Line No Label on Graphic Frontage Rule Category For Illustrative Purposes Only |
SEC. 3B.9.1.HISTORIC CORE (CHC1) A.Intent The Historic Core Character Frontage ("Historic Core") ensures new development contributes to and reinforces he established architectural character of an urban historic core established in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, while supporting creative design and contemporary construction practices. Key architectural characteristics of the Historic Core include grand entrances adorned with pillars and archways, highly decorativefacades that clearly articulate the base, middle nd top layers of abuilding, deeply recessed windows, nd roofs with prominent cornices.Buildings in the Historic Core adhere to a well-definedstreet wall with highground story activation. B.Lot Street C B A Primary Side 1.BUILD-TO Div. 3D.1. Applicable stories(min) 12 12 A Build-to depth(max) 5' 10' B Build-to width(min) 90% 70% Pedestrian amenity allowance(max) 15% 10% 2.PARKING Div. 3D.2. C Parking setback(min) 20' 5' 3.LANDSCAPING Div. 3D.3. Frontage planting area(min) 0% 0% Frontage yard fence & wall type allowed: A2 A2 Frontage Standard Specification for Standard Label on Graphic Frontage Lot Line No Label on Graphic Frontage Rule Category |
.9.1.HISTORIC CORE (CHC1) ent oric Core Character Frontage ("Historic Core") new development contributes to and reinforces blished architectural character of an urban core established in the late 19th and early turies, while supporting creative design and porary construction practices. Key architectural ristics of the Historic Core include grand s adorned with pillars and archways, highly vefacades that clearly articulate the base, middle layers of abuilding, deeply recessed windows, s with prominent cornices.Buildings in the Core adhere to a well-definedstreet wall with und story activation. B.Lot Street C B A Primary Side 1.BUILD-TO Div. 3D.1. Applicable stories(min) 12 12 A Build-to depth(max) 5' 10' B Build-to width(min) 90% 70% Pedestrian amenity allowance(max) 15% 10% 2.PARKING Div. 3D.2. C Parking setback(min) 20' 5' 3.LANDSCAPING Div. 3D.3. Frontage planting area(min) 0% 0% Frontage yard fence & wall type allowed: A2 A2 Frontage Standard Specification for Standard Label on Graphic Frontage Lot Line No Label on Graphic Frontage Rule Category |
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| SEC. 3B.9.1.HISTORIC CORE (CHC1) A.Intent The Historic Core Character Frontage ("Historic Core") ensures new development contributes to and reinforces the established architectural character of an urban historic core established in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, while supporting creative design and contemporary construction practices. Key architectural characteristics of the Historic Core include grand entrances adorned with pillars and archways, highly decorativefacades that clearly articulate the base, middle and top layers of abuilding, deeply recessed windows, and roofs with prominent cornices.Buildings in the Historic Core adhere to a well-definedstreet wall with highground story activation. B.Lot Street C B A Primary Side 1.BUILD-TO Div. 3D.1. Applicable stories(min) 12 12 A Build-to depth(max) 5' 10' B Build-to width(min) 90% 70% Pedestrian amenity allowance(max) 15% 10% 2.PARKING Div. 3D.2. C Parking setback(min) 20' 5' 3.LANDSCAPING Div. 3D.3. Frontage planting area(min) 0% 0% Frontage yard fence & wall type allowed: A2 A2 Frontage Standard Specification for Standard Label on Graphic Frontage Lot Line No Label on Graphic Frontage Rule Category For Illustrative Purposes Only |
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| SEC. 3B.9.1.HISTORIC CORE (CHC1) A.Intent The Historic Core Character Frontage ("Historic Core") ensures new development contributes to and reinforces the established architectural character of an urban historic core established in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, while supporting creative design and contemporary construction practices. Key architectural characteristics of the Historic Core include grand entrances adorned with pillars and archways, highly decorativefacades that clearly articulate the base, middle and top layers of abuilding, deeply recessed windows, and roofs with prominent cornices.Buildings in the Historic Core adhere to a well-definedstreet wall with highground story activation. B.Lot Street C B A Primary Side 1.BUILD-TO Div. 3D.1. Applicable stories(min) 12 12 A Build-to depth(max) 5' 10' B Build-to width(min) 90% 70% Pedestrian amenity allowance(max) 15% 10% 2.PARKING Div. 3D.2. C Parking setback(min) 20' 5' 3.LANDSCAPING Div. 3D.3. Frontage planting area(min) 0% 0% Frontage yard fence & wall type allowed: A2 A2 Frontage Standard Specification for Standard Label on Graphic Frontage Lot Line No Label on Graphic Frontage Rule Category For Illustrative Purposes Only |
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| SEC. 3B.9.1.HISTORIC CORE (CHC1) A.Intent The Historic Core Character Frontage ("Historic Core") ensures new development contributes to and reinforces the established architectural character of an urban historic core established in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, while supporting creative design and contemporary construction practices. Key architectural characteristics of the Historic Core include grand entrances adorned with pillars and archways, highly decorativefacades that clearly articulate the base, middle and top layers of abuilding, deeply recessed windows, and roofs with prominent cornices.Buildings in the Historic Core adhere to a well-definedstreet wall with highground story activation. B.Lot Street C B A Primary Side 1.BUILD-TO Div. 3D.1. Applicable stories(min) 12 12 A Build-to depth(max) 5' 10' B Build-to width(min) 90% 70% Pedestrian amenity allowance(max) 15% 10% 2.PARKING Div. 3D.2. C Parking setback(min) 20' 5' 3.LANDSCAPING Div. 3D.3. Frontage planting area(min) 0% 0% Frontage yard fence & wall type allowed: A2 A2 Frontage Standard Specification for Standard Label on Graphic Frontage Lot Line No Label on Graphic Frontage Rule Category For Illustrative Purposes Only |
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| SEC. 3B.9.1.HISTORIC CORE (CHC1) A.Intent The Historic Core Character Frontage ("Historic Core") ensures new development contributes to and reinforces the established architectural character of an urban historic core established in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, while supporting creative design and contemporary construction practices. Key architectural characteristics of the Historic Core include grand entrances adorned with pillars and archways, highly decorativefacades that clearly articulate the base, middle and top layers of abuilding, deeply recessed windows, and roofs with prominent cornices.Buildings in the Historic Core adhere to a well-definedstreet wall with highground story activation. B.Lot Street C B A Primary Side 1.BUILD-TO Div. 3D.1. Applicable stories(min) 12 12 A Build-to depth(max) 5' 10' B Build-to width(min) 90% 70% Pedestrian amenity allowance(max) 15% 10% 2.PARKING Div. 3D.2. C Parking setback(min) 20' 5' 3.LANDSCAPING Div. 3D.3. Frontage planting area(min) 0% 0% Frontage yard fence & wall type allowed: A2 A2 Frontage Standard Specification for Standard Label on Graphic Frontage Lot Line No Label on Graphic Frontage Rule Category For Illustrative Purposes Only |
Sec. 3A.1.2. (How to Use Article 3. (Frontage)) Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
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Sec. 3A.1.3. FRONTAGE DISTRICT DIAGRAMS ¶
A. General
City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Diagrams and illustrations are provided in this Article (Frontage) to assist users in understanding the
purpose and requirements of the text and are not requirements but examples of compliance with a particular standard. In the event a conflict occurs between the text of this Article (Frontage) and
any diagram or illustration, the text prevails.
B. Lot Diagrams
- Lot Boundary
Occupied Build-To Zone
Pedestrian Amenity Space
Building Footprint
This line represents the perimeter of the subject lot, serving as a reference for build-to width.
- Build-To Zone
This blue hatched shape represents the area on a lot, near the frontage lot line. Buildings are required to occupy the build-to zone according to the minimum build-to width specified by
the applied Frontage District (Part 3B.) .
- Occupied Build-To Zone
The part of the build-to zone with a blue background representing the width of the build-to
zone applied toward build-to width based on location of buildings or location of pedestrian
amenity spaces.
- Pedestrian Amenity Space
This green shape represents the largest pedestrian amenity space applicable toward the buildto width according to the maximum pedestrian amenity allowance specified by the applied
Frontage District (Part 3B.) .
- Building Footprint
This shape represents the building footprint for the front portion of a lot including the portion
of a building occupying the build-to zone, and serves as a reference for build-to width that
meets the build-to standards of the applied Frontage District (Part 3B.) .
Sec. 3A.1.3. (Frontage District Diagrams) Established by Ord. 188,418, Eff. 01/20/2025, Oper. 01/27/2025
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- Pedestrian Amenity Space
This paver-patterned shape represents the pedestrian amenity space shown in the
corresponding lot diagram, demonstrating the relationship between pedestrian amenity space
requirements, and the standards of the applied Frontage District (Part 3B.) .
- Story
This volume represents a story of a building, serving as a reference for story height and ground
foor elevationl standards. The volume includes a line at the top and bottom of each story, and an additional line near the top of each story indicating the bottom of a floor plate. The bottom of the floor plate is only depicted on the side of the building.
- Transparent Area
This shape represents door and window openings on frontage applicable facades, serving as a
reference for transparency standards.
- Active Wall Spacing
This red-hatched shape represents one example measurement of active wall spacing,
including the regulated facade area between one set of door or window openings. This shape
does not represent all applicable facade areas.
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- Street-Facing Entrance
This red outline represents a street-facing door openings, serving as a reference for street facing entrance and entrance spacing standards.
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Sec. 3A.1.4. FRONTAGE DISTRICT NAMING CONVENTION ¶
City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Frontage District names have two components: frontage category and variation number.
A. Frontage Category
The first component of each Frontage District, frontage categories group all districts with similar
characteristics, and are organized as follows:
Drive
Multi-Unit
General
Shopfront
Market
Large Format
Warehouse
Dual
Character
B. Variation Number
The second component of each Frontage District, a variation number represents the order that the
Frontage District falls within this Article (Frontage) .
Sec. 3A.1.4. (Frontage District Naming Convention) Established by Ord. 188,418, Eff. 01/20/2025, Oper. 01/27/2025
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Div. 3A.2. (General Rules)