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Article 5 — USE

Los Angeles Zoning Code — LAMC Chapter 1A Part 5A Introduction

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 Part 5A · Text as of 2026-10-04

Div. 5A.1. Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Sec. 5A.1.1. relationship to Zone String. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Sec. 5A.1.2. How to Use Article 5. (Use) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Sec. 5A.1.3. Use District Naming convention. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Div. 5A.2. General Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Sec. 5A.2.1. Use intent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Sec. 5A.2.2. Use Applicability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Sec. 5A.2.3. relationship to Form, Frontage, & Development Standards. . . . . . . . .5-11
Sec. 5A.2.4. relationship to Density Districts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-11
Div. 5A.3. Use Permissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Sec. 5A.3.1. General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Sec. 5A.3.2. Permitted (P) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Sec. 5A.3.3. Use Standard Applies (*). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Sec. 5A.3.4. conditional Uses (cU1, cU2 & cU3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Sec. 5A.3.5. Special Use Program (S). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
Sec. 5A.3.6. Dependent on Adjoining Zoning (A- & A+) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
Sec. 5A.3.7. Not Permitted (--) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
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Article 5. Use Article Publication Update | August 20, 2026

[ FOrM - FrONtAGe - StANDArDS ] [ USE - DeNSitY ] Div. 5A.1. (Orientation)

City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

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