Division 4A.1 — ORIENTATION
Los Angeles Zoning Code — LAMC Chapter 1A · 2025 edition · ingested 2026-07-08 · Los Angeles
Sec. 4A.1.1. RELATIONSHIP TO ZONE STRING ¶
A zone string is composed of the following districts:
City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A
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The Development Standards District is a separate and independent component of each zone.
Sec. 4A.1.1. (Relationship to Zone String) Established by Ord. 188,418, Eff. 01/20/2025, Oper. 01/27/2025
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Div. 4A.1. (Orientation)
City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Sec. 4A.1.2. HOW TO USE ARTICLE 4. (DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS) ¶
A. Identify the Applicable Development Standards District
The third component in a zone string is the Development Standards District applied to a property.
B. Development Standards District Regulations
- Development Standards District regulations are located in Part 4B. (Development Standards
Districts) . Each Development Standards District page identifies the requirements specific to
that Development Standards District.
- Each standard or standards package on a Development Standards District page in Part 4B.
(Development Standards Districts) provides a reference to Part 4C. (Development Standards
Rules) where the standard or standards package is explained in detail. Additionally, Part 4C.
(Development Standards Rules) includes general standards that apply across all Development Standards Districts. Text in italics below a heading provides a definition of that heading
Sec. 4A.1.2. (How to Use Article 4. (Development Standards)) Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
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Div. 4A.1. (Orientation)
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| 4.AUTO Division |
MOBILE PARKING Div. 4C.4. standards apply |
MOBILE PARKING Div. 4C.4. standards apply |
MOBILE PARKING Div. 4C.4. standards apply |
| Automobile parking stalls | Automobile parking stalls | Package A | Package A |
| Parking structure design | Parking structure design | Primary St. | Side St. |
| Parking Garage | Parking Garage | Parking Garage | Parking Garage |
Ground Story |
Ground Story |
Wrapped | Wrapped |
Upper Stories |
Upper Stories |
Adaptable | Adaptable |
| Integrated Parking | Integrated Parking | ||
Ground Story |
Ground Story |
Wrapped | Wrapped |
Upper Stories |
Upper Stories |
Wrapped | Adaptable |
| ORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] Automobile Parking - Standards Rules) For Illustrative Purposes Only Find Your Rules | Col2 | Col3 | Col4 |
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| DIV. 4C.4. SEC. 4C.4.1.AUTOMOBILE PARKING STALLS An automobile parking stall is defined as a space within abuilding, or a private or public parking area, exclusive ofdriveways, ramps, columns, office, and work areas, for the parking of one automobile. Automobile parking stalls do not include bicycle parking. A.Intent The intent of the standards of this_Section (Automobile Parking Stalls)_ is to accommodate the arrival to a lot by automobile at a level appropriate to the demand generated by a particularuse within different mobility contexts without creating detrimental effects on surrounding properties orpublic right-of- way. B.Applicability Automobile parking stall standards apply tonew construction, amajor remodel, asite modification, or a use modification tobuildings,structures, alot, oruses on alot, and as determined by the automobile parking package assigned by the applicable_Development Standards District (Part 4B.). C.Standards 1.General a.Projects shall provide the minimum number ofautomobile parking stalls specified in the Required Automobile Parking Table, Table 1 below, based on theproject'suse(s) and the parking package assigned by the applied_Development Standards District (Part 4B.). b.When alot is used for a combination ofuses, the parking requirements are the sum of the requirements for eachuse, and no parking stall for oneuse may be included in the calculation of parking requirements for any otheruse, with the following exceptions: For Illustrative Purposes Only |
DIV. 4C.4. SEC. 4C.4.1.AUTOMOBILE PARKING STALLS An automobile parking stall is defined as a space within abuilding, or a private or public parking area, exclusive ofdriveways, ramps, columns, office, and work areas, for the parking of one automobile. Automobile parking stalls do not include bicycle parking. A.Intent The intent of the standards of this_Section (Automobile Parking Stalls)_ is to accommodate the arrival to a lot by automobile at a level appropriate to the demand generated by a particularuse within different mobility contexts without creating detrimental effects on surrounding properties orpublic right-of- way. B.Applicability Automobile parking stall standards apply tonew construction, amajor remodel, asite modification, or a use modification tobuildings,structures, alot, oruses on alot, and as determined by the automobile parking package assigned by the applicable_Development Standards District (Part 4B.). C.Standards 1.General a.Projects shall provide the minimum number ofautomobile parking stalls specified in the Required Automobile Parking Table, Table 1 below, based on theproject'suse(s) and the parking package assigned by the applied_Development Standards District (Part 4B.). b.When alot is used for a combination ofuses, the parking requirements are the sum of the requirements for eachuse, and no parking stall for oneuse may be included in the calculation of parking requirements for any otheruse, with the following exceptions: For Illustrative Purposes Only |
DIV. 4C.4. SEC. 4C.4.1.AUTOMOBILE PARKING STALLS An automobile parking stall is defined as a space within abuilding, or a private or public parking area, exclusive ofdriveways, ramps, columns, office, and work areas, for the parking of one automobile. Automobile parking stalls do not include bicycle parking. A.Intent The intent of the standards of this_Section (Automobile Parking Stalls)_ is to accommodate the arrival to a lot by automobile at a level appropriate to the demand generated by a particularuse within different mobility contexts without creating detrimental effects on surrounding properties orpublic right-of- way. B.Applicability Automobile parking stall standards apply tonew construction, amajor remodel, asite modification, or a use modification tobuildings,structures, alot, oruses on alot, and as determined by the automobile parking package assigned by the applicable_Development Standards District (Part 4B.). C.Standards 1.General a.Projects shall provide the minimum number ofautomobile parking stalls specified in the Required Automobile Parking Table, Table 1 below, based on theproject'suse(s) and the parking package assigned by the applied_Development Standards District (Part 4B.). b.When alot is used for a combination ofuses, the parking requirements are the sum of the requirements for eachuse, and no parking stall for oneuse may be included in the calculation of parking requirements for any otheruse, with the following exceptions: For Illustrative Purposes Only |
DIV. 4C.4. SEC. 4C.4.1.AUTOMOBILE PARKING STALLS An automobile parking stall is defined as a space within abuilding, or a private or public parking area, exclusive ofdriveways, ramps, columns, office, and work areas, for the parking of one automobile. Automobile parking stalls do not include bicycle parking. A.Intent The intent of the standards of this_Section (Automobile Parking Stalls)_ is to accommodate the arrival to a lot by automobile at a level appropriate to the demand generated by a particularuse within different mobility contexts without creating detrimental effects on surrounding properties orpublic right-of- way. B.Applicability Automobile parking stall standards apply tonew construction, amajor remodel, asite modification, or a use modification tobuildings,structures, alot, oruses on alot, and as determined by the automobile parking package assigned by the applicable_Development Standards District (Part 4B.)_. C.Standards 1.General a.Projects shall provide the minimum number ofautomobile parking stalls specified in the |
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| Required Automobile Parking Table, Table 1 below, based on theproject'suse(s) and the parking package assigned by the applied_Development Standards District (Part 4B.)_. b.When alot is used for a combination ofuses, the parking requirements are the sum of the requirements for eachuse, and no parking stall for oneuse may be included in the calculation of parking requirements for any otheruse, with the following exceptions: For Illustrative Purposes Only |
| Division Stand | standards apply dard | Col3 | Col4 |
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| DIV. 4C.4. SEC. 4C.4.1.AUTOMOBILE PARKING STALLS An automobile parking stall is defined as a space within abuilding, or a private or public parking area, exclusive ofdriveways, ramps, columns, office, and work areas, for the parking of one automobile. Automobile parking stalls do not include bicycle parking. A.Intent The intent of the standards of this_Section (Automobile Parking Stalls)_ is to accommodate the arrival to a lot by automobile at a level appropriate to the demand generated by a particularuse within different mobility contexts without creating detrimental effects on surrounding properties orpublic right-of- way. B.Applicability Automobile parking stall standards apply tonew construction, amajor remodel, asite modification, or a use modification tobuildings,structures, alot, oruses on alot, and as determined by the automobile parking package assigned by the applicable_Development Standards District (Part 4B.). C.Standards 1.General a.Projects shall provide the minimum number ofautomobile parking stalls specified in the Required Automobile Parking Table, Table 1 below, based on theproject'suse(s) and the parking package assigned by the applied_Development Standards District (Part 4B.). b.When alot is used for a combination ofuses, the parking requirements are the sum of the requirements for eachuse, and no parking stall for oneuse may be included in the calculation of parking requirements for any otheruse, with the following exceptions: For Illustrative Purposes Only |
DIV. 4C.4. SEC. 4C.4.1.AUTOMOBILE PARKING STALLS An automobile parking stall is defined as a space within abuilding, or a private or public parking area, exclusive ofdriveways, ramps, columns, office, and work areas, for the parking of one automobile. Automobile parking stalls do not include bicycle parking. A.Intent The intent of the standards of this_Section (Automobile Parking Stalls)_ is to accommodate the arrival to a lot by automobile at a level appropriate to the demand generated by a particularuse within different mobility contexts without creating detrimental effects on surrounding properties orpublic right-of- way. B.Applicability Automobile parking stall standards apply tonew construction, amajor remodel, asite modification, or a use modification tobuildings,structures, alot, oruses on alot, and as determined by the automobile parking package assigned by the applicable_Development Standards District (Part 4B.). C.Standards 1.General a.Projects shall provide the minimum number ofautomobile parking stalls specified in the Required Automobile Parking Table, Table 1 below, based on theproject'suse(s) and the parking package assigned by the applied_Development Standards District (Part 4B.). b.When alot is used for a combination ofuses, the parking requirements are the sum of the requirements for eachuse, and no parking stall for oneuse may be included in the calculation of parking requirements for any otheruse, with the following exceptions: For Illustrative Purposes Only |
DIV. 4C.4. SEC. 4C.4.1.AUTOMOBILE PARKING STALLS An automobile parking stall is defined as a space within abuilding, or a private or public parking area, exclusive ofdriveways, ramps, columns, office, and work areas, for the parking of one automobile. Automobile parking stalls do not include bicycle parking. A.Intent The intent of the standards of this_Section (Automobile Parking Stalls)_ is to accommodate the arrival to a lot by automobile at a level appropriate to the demand generated by a particularuse within different mobility contexts without creating detrimental effects on surrounding properties orpublic right-of- way. B.Applicability Automobile parking stall standards apply tonew construction, amajor remodel, asite modification, or a use modification tobuildings,structures, alot, oruses on alot, and as determined by the automobile parking package assigned by the applicable_Development Standards District (Part 4B.). C.Standards 1.General a.Projects shall provide the minimum number ofautomobile parking stalls specified in the Required Automobile Parking Table, Table 1 below, based on theproject'suse(s) and the parking package assigned by the applied_Development Standards District (Part 4B.). b.When alot is used for a combination ofuses, the parking requirements are the sum of the requirements for eachuse, and no parking stall for oneuse may be included in the calculation of parking requirements for any otheruse, with the following exceptions: For Illustrative Purposes Only |
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| DIV. 4C.4. SEC. 4C.4.1.AUTOMOBILE PARKING STALLS An automobile parking stall is defined as a space within abuilding, or a private or public parking area, exclusive ofdriveways, ramps, columns, office, and work areas, for the parking of one automobile. Automobile parking stalls do not include bicycle parking. A.Intent The intent of the standards of this_Section (Automobile Parking Stalls)_ is to accommodate the arrival to a lot by automobile at a level appropriate to the demand generated by a particularuse within different mobility contexts without creating detrimental effects on surrounding properties orpublic right-of- way. B.Applicability Automobile parking stall standards apply tonew construction, amajor remodel, asite modification, or a use modification tobuildings,structures, alot, oruses on alot, and as determined by the automobile parking package assigned by the applicable_Development Standards District (Part 4B.). C.Standards 1.General a.Projects shall provide the minimum number ofautomobile parking stalls specified in the Required Automobile Parking Table, Table 1 below, based on theproject'suse(s) and the parking package assigned by the applied_Development Standards District (Part 4B.). b.When alot is used for a combination ofuses, the parking requirements are the sum of the requirements for eachuse, and no parking stall for oneuse may be included in the calculation of parking requirements for any otheruse, with the following exceptions: For Illustrative Purposes Only |
DIV. 4C.4. SEC. 4C.4.1.AUTOMOBILE PARKING STALLS An automobile parking stall is defined as a space within abuilding, or a private or public parking area, exclusive ofdriveways, ramps, columns, office, and work areas, for the parking of one automobile. Automobile parking stalls do not include bicycle parking. A.Intent The intent of the standards of this_Section (Automobile Parking Stalls)_ is to accommodate the arrival to a lot by automobile at a level appropriate to the demand generated by a particularuse within different mobility contexts without creating detrimental effects on surrounding properties orpublic right-of- way. B.Applicability Automobile parking stall standards apply tonew construction, amajor remodel, asite modification, or a use modification tobuildings,structures, alot, oruses on alot, and as determined by the automobile parking package assigned by the applicable_Development Standards District (Part 4B.). C.Standards 1.General a.Projects shall provide the minimum number ofautomobile parking stalls specified in the Required Automobile Parking Table, Table 1 below, based on theproject'suse(s) and the parking package assigned by the applied_Development Standards District (Part 4B.). b.When alot is used for a combination ofuses, the parking requirements are the sum of the requirements for eachuse, and no parking stall for oneuse may be included in the calculation of parking requirements for any otheruse, with the following exceptions: For Illustrative Purposes Only |
.AUTOMOBILE PARKING STALLS ile parking stall is defined as a space within abuilding, or a private or public parking area, driveways, ramps, columns, office, and work areas, for the parking of one automobile. parking stalls do not include bicycle parking. nt of the standards of this_Section (Automobile Parking Stalls)_ is to accommodate the arrival to automobile at a level appropriate to the demand generated by a particularuse within different contexts without creating detrimental effects on surrounding properties orpublic right-of- ability bile parking stall standards apply tonew construction, amajor remodel, asite modification, or odification tobuildings,structures, alot, oruses on alot, and as determined by the automobile package assigned by the applicable_Development Standards District (Part 4B.). rds neral Projects shall provide the minimum number ofautomobile parking stalls specified in the Required Automobile Parking Table, Table 1 below, based on theproject'suse(s) and the parking package assigned by the applied_Development Standards District (Part 4B.). When alot is used for a combination ofuses, the parking requirements are the sum of the requirements for eachuse, and no parking stall for oneuse may be included in the calculation of parking requirements for any otheruse, with the following exceptions: |
.AUTOMOBILE PARKING STALLS ile parking stall is defined as a space within abuilding, or a private or public parking area, driveways, ramps, columns, office, and work areas, for the parking of one automobile. parking stalls do not include bicycle parking. nt of the standards of this_Section (Automobile Parking Stalls)_ is to accommodate the arrival to automobile at a level appropriate to the demand generated by a particularuse within different contexts without creating detrimental effects on surrounding properties orpublic right-of- ability bile parking stall standards apply tonew construction, amajor remodel, asite modification, or odification tobuildings,structures, alot, oruses on alot, and as determined by the automobile package assigned by the applicable_Development Standards District (Part 4B.). rds neral Projects shall provide the minimum number ofautomobile parking stalls specified in the Required Automobile Parking Table, Table 1 below, based on theproject'suse(s) and the parking package assigned by the applied_Development Standards District (Part 4B.). When alot is used for a combination ofuses, the parking requirements are the sum of the requirements for eachuse, and no parking stall for oneuse may be included in the calculation |
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| of parking requirements for any otheruse, with the following exceptions: |
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| DIV. 4C.4. SEC. 4C.4.1.AUTOMOBILE PARKING STALLS An automobile parking stall is defined as a space within abuilding, or a private or public parking area, exclusive ofdriveways, ramps, columns, office, and work areas, for the parking of one automobile. Automobile parking stalls do not include bicycle parking. A.Intent The intent of the standards of this_Section (Automobile Parking Stalls)_ is to accommodate the arrival to a lot by automobile at a level appropriate to the demand generated by a particularuse within different mobility contexts without creating detrimental effects on surrounding properties orpublic right-of- way. B.Applicability Automobile parking stall standards apply tonew construction, amajor remodel, asite modification, or a use modification tobuildings,structures, alot, oruses on alot, and as determined by the automobile parking package assigned by the applicable_Development Standards District (Part 4B.). C.Standards 1.General a.Projects shall provide the minimum number ofautomobile parking stalls specified in the Required Automobile Parking Table, Table 1 below, based on theproject'suse(s) and the parking package assigned by the applied_Development Standards District (Part 4B.). b.When alot is used for a combination ofuses, the parking requirements are the sum of the requirements for eachuse, and no parking stall for oneuse may be included in the calculation of parking requirements for any otheruse, with the following exceptions: For Illustrative Purposes Only |
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| DIV. 4C.4. SEC. 4C.4.1.AUTOMOBILE PARKING STALLS An automobile parking stall is defined as a space within abuilding, or a private or public parking area, exclusive ofdriveways, ramps, columns, office, and work areas, for the parking of one automobile. Automobile parking stalls do not include bicycle parking. A.Intent The intent of the standards of this_Section (Automobile Parking Stalls)_ is to accommodate the arrival to a lot by automobile at a level appropriate to the demand generated by a particularuse within different mobility contexts without creating detrimental effects on surrounding properties orpublic right-of- way. B.Applicability Automobile parking stall standards apply tonew construction, amajor remodel, asite modification, or a use modification tobuildings,structures, alot, oruses on alot, and as determined by the automobile parking package assigned by the applicable_Development Standards District (Part 4B.). C.Standards 1.General a.Projects shall provide the minimum number ofautomobile parking stalls specified in the Required Automobile Parking Table, Table 1 below, based on theproject'suse(s) and the parking package assigned by the applied_Development Standards District (Part 4B.). b.When alot is used for a combination ofuses, the parking requirements are the sum of the requirements for eachuse, and no parking stall for oneuse may be included in the calculation of parking requirements for any otheruse, with the following exceptions: For Illustrative Purposes Only |
Sec. 4A.1.2. (How to Use Article 4. (Development Standards)) Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
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Sec. 4A.1.3. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS DISTRICT NAMING ¶
CONVENTION
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All Development Standards District names are identified as a number. All Development Standards
Districts are numbered in the order they fall within this Article (Development Standards) .
Sec. 4A.1.3. (Development Standards District Naming Convention) Established by Ord. 188,418, Eff. 01/20/2025, Oper. 01/27/2025
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Div. 4A.2. (General Rules)