Los Angeles Zoning Code — LAMC Chapter 1A Div. 3D.7 Features

A. Intent

The intent of the standards of this Section (Restricted Features) is to ensure facades are built in a way that contributes to the established architectural character of surrounding neighborhoods or districts by limiting the use of architectural features that are inappropriate to the historic or desired context.

B. Applicability

This Section (Restricted Features) applies to new construction or an exterior modification when the applied Character Frontage District (Part 3B.) restricts features on any facade pursuant to Sec. 3A.2.2.B.3. (Frontage Applicable Facades) .

C. Standards

Where the applied Frontage District (Part 3B.) lists a feature as "prohibited", no applicable facade located on a build-to applicable story specified by the applied Frontage District (Part 3B.) may include any variety of listed feature.

D. Projecting Balcony

An unenclosed occupiable platform, located at an elevation above the ground story, that is fixed to or integrated with an exterior building facade and projects beyond the floor area of the story immediately below. Balconies include protective barriers such as railings or parapets and may be covered or uncovered.

1. Standards

Where the applied Frontage District (Part 3B.) lists projecting balcony as "prohibited":

• a. No feature meeting the definition for projecting balcony above may be included on an applicable facade.

• b. Roof terraces that meet the definition of balcony may be allowed provided they are uncovered and do not project beyond the story immediately below.

2. Measurement

Projecting balconies are identified as present or absent based on whether an applicable facade includes a projecting balcony as described above.

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[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] Div. 3D.7. (Features)

City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

E. Relief

1. Deviation from "restricted features" standards may be met through alternative compliance in accordance with Sec. 13B.5.1. (Alternative Compliance) .

2. Deviation from any "restricted features" standards may be granted as a variance in accordance with Sec. 13B.5.3. (Variance) .

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Sec. 3D.7.1. (Restricted Features) Established by Ord. 188,418, Eff. 01/20/2025, Oper. 01/27/2025

[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] Div. 3D.8. (Entrances)

City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A