Division 3B.2 — MULTI-UNIT FRONTAGE DISTRICTS
Los Angeles Zoning Code — LAMC Chapter 1A · 2025 edition · ingested 2026-07-08 · Los Angeles
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City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A
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Multi-Unit Frontages require higher ground foor elevationl, low transparency, and frequent entrance spacing. This
allows for greater privacy for tenants located on the ground story while retaining an interplay between the private and
public realms. Frequent entrances activate the public realm with pedestrian activity and visual interest.
Sec. 3B.2.1. MULTI-UNIT 1 (MU1) ¶
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A. Lot
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B. Facade
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| 1. BUILD-TO Applicable stories (min) |
Primary Side Div. 3C.1. 2 2 |
Col3 |
|---|---|---|
| A Build-to depth (max) | 5' | 5' |
| B Build-to width (min) | 70% | 40% |
| Pedestrian amenity allowance (max) 2.PARKING C Parking setback (min) 3.LANDSCAPING Frontage planting area (min) |
Not Required Not Required Div. 3C.2. 20’ 5' Div. 3C.3. 30% 30% |
Not Required Not Required Div. 3C.2. 20’ 5' Div. 3C.3. 30% 30% |
| Frontage yard fence & wall type allowed: |
A2 | A2 |
| B B B A F D C E G S tre e t Primary Side 1. TRANSPARENCY Div. 3C.4. Transparent area (min) |
Col2 | Col3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A Ground story |
30% | 30% |
| b Upper stories |
20% | 20% |
| c Active wall spacing (max) 2.ENTRANCES D Street-facing entrance R |
30’ 40' Div. 3C.5. equired Not Required |
30’ 40' Div. 3C.5. equired Not Required |
| E Entrance spacing (max) |
50’ | 100' |
| Entry feature R 3.GROUND STORY F Ground story height (min) |
Not equired Not Required Div. 3C.6. 10' 10' |
Not equired Not Required Div. 3C.6. 10' 10' |
| G Ground foor elevation (min/max) |
-2'/5' | -2'/5' |
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Sec. 3B.2.1. (Multi-Unit 1 (MU1)) Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
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[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] Div. 3B.2. (Multi-Unit Frontage Districts)
Sec. 3B.2.2. MULTI-UNIT 2 (MU2) ¶
A. Lot
City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A
B. Facade
| 1. BUILD-TO Applicable stories (min) |
Primary Side Div. 3C.1. 2 2 |
Col3 |
|---|---|---|
| A Build-to depth (max) | 10' | 15' |
| B Build-to width (min) | 70% | 40% |
| Pedestrian amenity allowance (max) 2.PARKING C Parking setback (min) 3.LANDSCAPING Frontage planting area (min) |
Not Required Not Required Div. 3C.2. 20’ 5' Div. 3C.3. 30% 30% |
Not Required Not Required Div. 3C.2. 20’ 5' Div. 3C.3. 30% 30% |
| Frontage yard fence & wall type allowed: |
A2 | A2 |
| B B B A F D C E G S tree t Primary Side 1. TRANSPARENCY Div. 3C.4. Transparent area (min) |
Col2 | Col3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A Ground story |
30% | 30% |
| b Upper stories |
20% | 20% |
| c Active wall spacing (max) 2.ENTRANCES D Street-facing entrance R |
30’ 40' Div. 3C.5. equired Not Required |
30’ 40' Div. 3C.5. equired Not Required |
| E Entrance spacing (max) |
50’ | 100' |
| Entry feature R 3.GROUND STORY F Ground story height (min) |
Not equired Not Required Div. 3C.6. 10' 10' |
Not equired Not Required Div. 3C.6. 10' 10' |
| G Ground foor elevation (min/max) |
-2'/5' | -2'/5' |
Sec. 3B.2.2. (Multi-Unit 2 (MU2)) Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
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[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] Div. 3B.3. (General Frontage Districts)