Article 3 — FRONTAGE

Division 3B.5 — MARKET FRONTAGE DISTRICTS

Los Angeles Zoning Code — LAMC Chapter 1A · 2025 edition · ingested 2026-07-08 · Los Angeles

City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

Market Frontages require high build-to widths and frequent entrances integrated as market stalls and shopfront bays.

These entry feature options, paired with frequent entrance spacing, activates the public realm with pedestrian activity

and visual interest in areas where market stalls are the dominant pattern.

Sec. 3B.5.1. MARKET 1 (MK1)

A. Lot

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.5.1. (Market 1 (MK1)) Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025

B. Facade

1. TRANSPARENCY
Transparent area (min)
Primary Side
Div. 3C.4.
Col3
A
Ground story
60% 40%
b
Upper stories
20% 20%
c Active wall spacing (max)
2.ENTRANCES
D Street-facing entrance
15’
30'
Div. 3C.5.
Required
Required
15’
30'
Div. 3C.5.
Required
Required
E
Entrance spacing (max)
25’ 50'
Entry feature Required Required
Options
3.GROUND STORY
F Ground story height (min)
• Market Stall
• Shopfront Bay
Div. 3C.6.
16'
16'
• Market Stall
• Shopfront Bay
Div. 3C.6.
16'
16'
G Ground foor elevation
(min/max)
-2'/2' -2'/2'
3-24

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City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

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