Division 3B.4 — SHOPFRONT 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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Shopfront Frontages require high build-to widths, high levels of transparency, frequent entrance spacing, and ground
foor elevationl at or near sidewalk grade. This promotes a legible street wall and activates the public realm with
pedestrian activity and visual interest. The at-grade ground foor elevationl allows for an increased connection between
the interior uses and the pedestrian space.
Sec. 3B.4.1. SHOPFRONT 1 (SH1) ¶
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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. 5 5 |
Col3 |
|---|---|---|
| A Build-to depth (max) | 5' | 10' |
| B Build-to width (min) | 90% | 70% |
| C Pedestrian amenity allowance (max) 2.PARKING D Parking setback (min) 3.LANDSCAPING Frontage planting area (min) |
20% 10% Div. 3C.2. 20’ 5' Div. 3C.3. 30% 30% |
20% 10% Div. 3C.2. 20’ 5' Div. 3C.3. 30% 30% |
| Frontage yard fence & wall type allowed: |
A2 | A2 |
Sec. 3B.4.1. (Shopfront 1 (SH1)) Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
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| B B B A F C D E S tre G e t Primary Side 1. TRANSPARENCY Div. 3C.4. Transparent area (min) A Ground story 70% 50% B Upper stories 30% 30% C Active wall spacing (max) 15’ 25' 2. ENTRANCES Div. 3C.5. D Street-facing entrance Required Required E Entrance spacing (max) 50’ 75' Not Not Entry feature Required Required 3. GROUND STORY Div. 3C.6. F Ground story height (min) 16' 16' Ground floor elevation G -2'/2' -2'/2' (min/max) |
Col2 |
|---|---|
| A Ground story |
70% |
| B Upper stories |
30% |
| C Active wall spacing (max) 2.ENTRANCES D Street-facing entrance |
C Active wall spacing (max) 2.ENTRANCES D Street-facing entrance |
| E Entrance spacing (max) |
50’ |
| Entry feature 3.GROUND STORY F Ground story height (min) |
Entry feature 3.GROUND STORY F Ground story height (min) |
| G Ground foor elevation (min/max) |
-2'/2' |
| 3-22 |
[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] Div. 3B.4. (Shopfront Frontage Districts)
Sec. 3B.4.2. SHOPFRONT 2 (SH2) ¶
A. Lot
City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A
B. Facade
| 1. BUILD-TO Applicable stories (min) |
Primary Side Div. 3C.1. 5 5 |
Col3 |
|---|---|---|
| A Build-to depth (max) | 5' | 10' |
| B Build-to width (min) | 95% | 70% |
| C Pedestrian amenity allowance (max) 2.PARKING D Parking setback (min) 3.LANDSCAPING Frontage planting area (min) |
35% 10% Div. 3C.2. 20’ 5' Div. 3C.3. 30% 30% |
35% 10% Div. 3C.2. 20’ 5' Div. 3C.3. 30% 30% |
| Frontage yard fence & wall type allowed: |
A2 | A2 |
Sec. 3B.4.2. (Shopfront 2 (SH2)) Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
| 1. TRANSPARENCY Transparent area (min) |
Primary Side Div. 3C.4 |
Col3 |
|---|---|---|
| A Ground story |
60% | 40% |
| B Upper stories |
30% | 30% |
| C Active wall spacing (max) 2.ENTRANCES D Street-facing entrance |
15’ 25' Div. 3C.5 Required Required |
15’ 25' Div. 3C.5 Required Required |
| E Entrance spacing (max) |
50’ | 75' |
| Entry feature 3.GROUND STORY F Ground story height (min) |
Not Required Not Required Div. 3C.6 16' 16' |
Not Required Not Required Div. 3C.6 16' 16' |
| G Ground foor elevation (min/max) |
-2'/2' | -2'/2' |
| 3-23 |
[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] Div. 3B.5. (Market Frontage Districts)