Article 3 — FRONTAGE›Part 3D — CHARACTER FRONTAGE RULES
Los Angeles Zoning Code — LAMC Chapter 1A Div. 3D.8 Entrances
Los Angeles Zoning Code — LAMC Chapter 1A · 2026-08 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Los Angeles
Cite as: Los Angeles Zoning Code — LAMC Chapter 1A § 3D.8 · Text as of 2026-10-04
SEC. 3D.8.1. STREET-FACING ENTRANCE¶
For the intent, applicability, standards, measurement, and relief of street-facing entrance see Sec. 3C.5.1. (Street-Facing Entrance) .
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Sec. 3D.8.1. (Street-Facing Entrance) Established by Ord. 188,418, Eff. 01/20/2025, Oper. 01/27/2025
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SEC. 3D.8.2. ENTRY FEATURE¶
For the intent, applicability, standards, measurement, and relief of entry features see Sec. 3C.5.2. (Entry Feature) .
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SEC. 3D.8.3. FOCAL ENTRY FEATURE¶
Focal entry feature are improved design standards applied to the primary entrance along the public realm.
A. Intent
The intent of the standards of this Section (Focal Entry Feature) is to establish a hierarchy of entrances on a building facade where a focal entry feature is the visually dominant entrance supported by secondary entrances designed with entry features.
B. Applicability
Focal entry feature standards apply to new construction, a major remodel, or an exterior modification, when the applied Character Frontage District (Part 3B.) requires a focal entry feature. When the focal entry feature standards apply, the focal entry feature standards apply to ground story, frontage lot line facing facades.
C. Standards
1. General
a. Each building width shall provide at least the minimum number of focal entry features specified by the applied Frontage District (Part 3B.) .
b. Each required focal entry feature shall meet the standards for one of the focal entry feature options. See Sec. 3D.8.1.C.2. (Focal Entry Feature Options) .
c. Required focal entry features shall abut and provide direct access to a street-facing entrance.
d. Required focal entry features shall provide direct access to the public realm associated with the frontage lot line.
e. For building setback encroachment regulations, see Sec. 2C.2.2.E. (Exceptions) .
f. For encroachments into the public right-of-way, see Chapter IX. (Building Regulations), Sec. 91.32. (Encroachments into the Public Right-of-Way) of this Code.
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2. Focal Entry Feature Options
Packages of design standards applied to the primary entrance along the public realm.
a. Archway
A curved symmetrical architectural detail spanning an opening to an exterior space, set behind the primary facade plane, providing sheltered access to a streetfacing entrance.
b. Architrave
A decorative horizontal band above and connected to vertical bands framing an opening to an exterior space, set behind the primary facade plane, providing sheltered access to a street-facing entrance.
| C | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| A | A | ||
| DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS | For measurement see_Sec. 3C.5.2.D._ |
DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS | For measurement see_Sec. 3C.5.2.D._ |
| A Clear depth(min) | 3' | A Clear depth(min) | 3' |
| B Clear width(min) | 8' | B Clear width(min) | 8' |
| Clear height(min) | 9' | Clear height(min) | 9' |
| Covered entrance | Required | Covered entrance | Required |
| Covered area(min) |
100% | Covered area(min) |
100% |
| C Finished floor elevation(min/ |
-2'/5' | C Finished floor elevation(min/ |
-2'/5' |
| Transparency (min) | 80% | Transparency (min) | 80% |
| Enclosure(max) | 75% | Enclosure(max) | 75% |
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c. Canopy
A space that provides sheltered access to an at-grade street-facing entrance with an overhead projecting structure.
| C | |
|---|---|
| A | |
| DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS | For measurement see_Sec. 3C.5.2.D._ |
| A Clear depth(min) | 4' |
| B Clear width(min) | 8' |
| Clear height(min) | 9' |
| Covered entrance | Required |
| Covered area(min) |
n/a |
| C Finished floor elevation(min/ |
-2'/2' |
| Transparency (min) | n/a |
| Enclosure(max) | 50% |
For encroachments into the public right-of-way, see Chapter IX. (Building Regulations), Sec. 91.32. (Encroachments into the Public Right-of-Way) of this Code.
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Sec. 3D.8.3. (Focal Entry Feature) Established by Ord. 188,418, Eff. 01/20/2025, Oper. 01/27/2025
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D. Measurement
See Sec. 3C.5.2.D. (Measurement) .
E. Relief
Deviation from focal entry feature option standards may be granted in accordance with Sec. 13B.5.1. (Alternative Compliance) .
A deviation from focal entry feature dimensional standard up to 15 percent may be granted in accordance with Sec. 13B.5.2. (Adjustment) .
Deviation from any entry feature standard may be granted as a variance in accordance with Sec. 13B.5.3. (Variance) .
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