Los Angeles Zoning Code — LAMC Chapter 1A Div. 5B.5 Commerci

commercial-Mixed Use Districts promote neighborhoods with a mixture of uses including commercial and residential.

Sec. 5B.5.1. COMMERCIAL-MIXED 1 (CX1)¶

A. Intent

the cX1 Use District allows for commercial uses generally within a 10,000 square foot establishment size on the ground story, as well as a wide range of housing types. this District is intended to support the clustering of commercial, cultural, entertainment, and institutional uses that cater to immediately surrounding neighborhoods.

B. Allowed Uses & Use Limitations

Use	Permissio	n Use Standard	Specification
1.RESIDENTIAL
Dwelling	S	Special useprogram: inclusionaryHousingProgram	Sec. 5C.3.1.
Household Business:
Familychild care	P
	*	Hours of operation (open/close)	8AM / 8PM
Home Occupation	P	Supplemental standards:	Sec. 5C.2.1.A.1.
Home-Sharing	P*	Special useprogram Home-SharingProgram	Sec. 5C.3.2.
Joint living& Work Quarters	P*	Designated Work Space	required
		Size,dwelling unitaverage (min)	750 SF
li/Wk	S*	Designated Work Space	required
veor		Special Use Program:
		inclusionaryHousingProgram	Sec. 5C.3.1.
Mobile Home Park	--
Supportive Housing:
General	P
Medical care	P
transitional	P
2.PUBLIC & INSTITUTIONAL
		Screening
Cemetery	P*	Frontage screen	F-Screen 2
		transition screen	t-Screen 1
Civic Facility:
local	P
regional	--

KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= review by city Planning commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted

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Use	Permission	Use Standard	Specification
Civic Fleet Services	--
Detention Facility	CU3
Hospital:
local	CU2
regional	CU3
Parking	P*	In conjunction with:	Other alloweduse
Public SafetyFacility	P
CommunityAssembly:
local	P
regional	P
School:
Preschool/Daycare	P	Supplemental Standards:	Not required
K-12	P
Post-secondary	P
Social Services	P
Utilities:
		Screening
Minor	P*	Frontage screen	F-Screen 3
		transition screen	t-Screen 1
Major	CU3
		In conjunction with:	Other alloweduse
Solar energy Facility	P*	Minimum area:	0.1FAr
		relief	cU3
Wireless Facility, Freestanding	CU2*	Supplemental standards:	Sec. 5C.2.2.A.1.
Wireless Facility, rooftop	P*	Supplemental standards:	Sec. 5C.2.2.A.1.
3.OPEN SPACE & RECREATION
Amphitheater or Stadium:
local	CU2
regional	CU3
Indoor Recreation:
Public	P
	*	Size, tenant space (max)	15,000 SF
commercial	P	relief	cU2
Nature Reserve	P
Open Space, Public	P
Outdoor Recreation:
Public	P
commercial	P
Golf course	--

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Sec. 5B.5.1. (Commercial-Mixed 1 (CX1)) Last amended by Ord. 189,007, Eff. 08/20/2026

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Use	Permission	Use Standard	Specification
4.TRANSPORTATION
Airport	--
Freight RailwayFacility	--
Freight Transfer Facility	--
Heliport	CU2*	Accessoryto:	Other alloweduse
Passenger Transit Facility	P
5.GENERAL COMMERCIAL
General Commercial Use Category		Size, tenant space (max):	15,000 SF
Standards		relief	cU2
Animal Services:
		General Commercial Use Catego listed above	ry Standards apply, as
General	P*	Enclosure	indoors
		Supplemental standards:	Sec. 5C.2.4.A.1.
Kennel	--
veterinary care	P*	General Commercial Use Catego listed above Enclosure	ry Standards apply, as indoors
Commissary Kitchen	P*	General Commercial Use Catego listed above	ry Standards apply, as
Eating& Drinking:
		General Commercial Use Catego listed above	ry Standards apply, as
General	P*	Amplified Sound Restrictions relief	Applicable cU2
		Supplemental Standards:	Sec. 5C.2.4.B.
		General Commercial Use Catego listed above	ry Standards apply, as
		Amplified Sound Restrictions	Applicable
Alcohol Service	S*	relief	cU2
		Supplemental Standards:	Sec. 5C.2.4.B.
		Special useprogram:
		Alcohol Sales Program	Sec. 5C.3.3.
Entertainment Venue, Indoor:
local	P*	General Commercial Use Catego listed above	ry Standards apply, as
regional	CU3
Financial Services:		General Commercial Use Catego listed above	ry Standards apply, as
General	P*
Alternative	--
Instructional Services	P*	General Commercial Use Catego listed above	ry Standards apply, as

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Use	Permission	Use Standard Specification
		Supplemental findings: Sec. 5C.2.4.C.1.
Lodging	CU3*	Project categoryexceptions: cU3 intensification of use exempt
		intensification threshold lodging units: 25% max
Medical Clinic	P*	General Commercial Use Category Standards apply, as listed above
Office	P*	General Commercial Use Category Standards apply, as listed above
Personal Services	P*	General Commercial Use Category Standards apply, as listed above
Postmortem Services	CU2*	General Commercial Use Category Standards apply, as listed above
Retail:
General	P*	General Commercial Use Category Standards apply, as listed above
		General Commercial Use Category Standards apply, as listed above
Alcohol	S*	Special useprogram:
		Alcohol Sales Program Sec. 5C.3.3.
		Hours of operation (open/close) 7AM / 9PM
Farmers' Market, certified	S*	Special useprogram:
		certified Farmers' Market Program Sec. 5C.3.4.
Firearms	--
Food & Beverage	P*	General Commercial Use Category Standards apply, as listed above
large Format	--
Merchant Market	P	Enclosure coveredand enclosed
		relief cU2
Pet Shop	P*	General Commercial Use Category Standards apply, as listed above
		Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.4.F.1.
Seasonal Market	S	Special useprogram: Seasonal Market Program Sec. 5C.3.5.
Smoke & vape Shop	--
SexuallyOriented Business
General	--
Sexual encounter	--
6.HEAVY COMMERCIAL
Motor Vehicle Services:
light	--
Heavy	--
large vehicle	--
car Wash	--

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Use	Permissio	n Use Standard	Specification
FuelingStation:
		Screening:
electric vehicle charging Facility,	P*	Frontage screen	F-Screen 3
Standard vehicle		transition screen	t-Screen 1
		Supplemental standards:	Sec. 5C.2.5.C.2.
		Separation (min):
		residential uses andschools	500'
		Oen Sace residential
		p p, , residential-Mixed, or	500'
		AgriculturalUse District
electric vehicle charging Facility,	P*	Relief	cU2
large vehicle		Findings:	Sec. 5C.2.5.C.3.
		Screening:
		Frontage screen	F-Screen 3
		transition screen	t-Screen 1
		Supplemental standards:	Sec. 5C.2.5.C.3.
Gas Station, Standard vehicle	--
Gas Station, large vehicle	--
Motor Vehicle Sales & Rental:
Standard vehicle	--
large vehicle	--
Household Movingtruck rental	--
Storage, Indoor:
General	--
Self-Service Facility	--
Storage, Outdoor:
General	--
Standard vehicle	--
large vehicle	--
	*	Accessoryto:	Other alloweduse
Donation Bin	P	Supplemental standards:	Sec. 5C.2.5.G.1.
cargo container	--
Official Motor vehicle impound	--
7.LIGHT INDUSTRIAL
Machine Shop	--
Manufacturing, Light:
General	--
Alcoholic Beverage	--
Artistic & Artisanal	--
cosmetic & Pharmaceutical	--
electronics	--
Food & Drink	--
Garment & Accessory	--
textile	--

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Use	Permission	Use Standard	Specification
Research & Development	CU2
Soundstages & Backlots	CU3
Wholesale Trade & Warehousing	--
8.HEAVY INDUSTRIAL
Animal Products Processing	--
Manufacturing, Heavy:
General	--
chemical Products	--
Petroleum & coal Products	--
Salvage Yard	--
RecyclingFacility:
		In conjunction with:	Other alloweduse
		Size, entire use (max):	200 SF
		Enclosure	coveredand enclosed
collection	CU2*	Screening
		Outdoor storage screening	S-Screen 1
		Hours of operation (open/close)	7AM / 7PM
		Supplemental standards:	Sec. 5C.2.7.D.1.
Sorting& Processing	--
Waste Facility:
Organic Waste	--
Hazardous Waste	--
Solid Waste	--
Mineral & Ore Extraction	CU3*	Supplemental findings:	Sec. 5C.2.7.H.1.
Oil, Gas, or Hydrocarbon Well	--
9.AGRICULTURAL
Animal Keeping:
		Accessoryto:	Other alloweduse
		Screening:
Bees	P*	transition screen	t-Screen 1
		Supplemental standards:	Sec. 5C.2.8.A.1.
Dairy	--
equine, commercial	--
equine, Non-commercial	--
livestock	--
Pets	P*	In conjunction with:	Other alloweduse
Small Animals	--
Wild Animals	--
Plant Cultivation:
communityGarden	P
Farming	P*	Supplemental standards:	Sec. 5C.2.8.G.1.

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Sec. 5B.5.2. COMMERCIAL-MIXED 2 (CX2)¶

A. Intent

the cX2 Use District allows for commercial uses generally within a 50,000 square foot establishment size on the ground story, as well as a wide range of housing types. this District is intended to support a broad range of residential, commercial, and civic facility uses to serve surrounding neighborhoods as well as visitors to the area. Public & institutional use services and amenities are also allowed.

B. Allowed Uses & Use Limitations

Use	Permission	Use Standard	Specification
1.RESIDENTIAL
Dwelling	S	Special useprogram: inclusionaryHousingProgram	Sec. 5C.3.1.
Household Business:
Familychild care	P
	*	Hours of operation (open/close)	8AM / 8PM
Home Occupation	P	Supplemental standards:	Sec. 5C.2.1.A.1.
Home-Sharing	P*	Special useprogram Home-SharingProgram	Sec. 5c.3.3.
Joint living& Work Quarters	P*	Designated Work Space	required
		Size, dwellingunit average (min)	750 SF
	*	Designated Work Space	required
live/Work	S	Special useprogram:
		inclusionaryHousingProgram	Sec. 5C.3.1.
Mobile Home Park	--
Supportive Housing:
General	P
Medical care	P
transitional	P
2.PUBLIC & INSTITUTIONAL
		Screening
Cemetery	P*	Frontage screen	F-Screen 2
		transition screen	t-Screen 1
Civic Facility:
local	P
regional	P
Civic Fleet Services	--
Detention Facility	CU3
Hospital:
local	P
regional	P

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Sec. 5B.5.2. (Commercial-Mixed 2 (CX2)) Last amended by Ord. 189,007, Eff. 08/20/2026

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Use	Permission	Use Standard	Specification
Parking	P*	In conjunction with:	Other alloweduse
Public SafetyFacility	P
CommunityAssembly:
local	P
regional	P
School:
Preschool/Daycare	P	Supplemental Standards:	Not required
K-12	P
Post-secondary	P
Social Services	P
Utilities:
		Screening
Minor	P*	Frontage screen	F-Screen 3
		transition screen	t-Screen 1
Major	CU3
		In conjunction with:	Other alloweduse
Solar energy Facility	P*	Minimum area:	0.1FAr
		relief	cU3
Wireless Facility, Freestanding	CU2*	Supplemental standards:	Sec. 5C.2.2.A.1.
Wireless Facility, rooftop	P*	Supplemental standards:	Sec. 5C.2.2.A.1.
3.OPEN SPACE & RECREATION
Amphitheater or Stadium:
local	P
regional	CU3
Indoor Recreation:
Public	P
commercial	P*	Size, tenant space (max) relief	50,000 SF cU2
Nature Reserve	P
Open Space, Public	P
Outdoor Recreation:
Public	P
commercial	P
Golf course	--
4.TRANSPORTATION
Airport	--
Freight RailwayFacility	--
Freight Transfer Facility	--
Heliport	CU2*	Accessoryto:	Other alloweduse
Passenger Transit Facility	P

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Sec. 5B.5.2. (Commercial-Mixed 2 (CX2)) Last amended by Ord. 189,007, Eff. 08/20/2026

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Use	Permission	Use Standard	Specification
5.GENERAL COMMERCIAL
General Commercial Use Category		Size, tenant space (max):	50,000 SF
Standards		relief	cU2
Animal Services:
		General Commercial Use Catego listed above	ry Standards apply, as
General	P*	Enclosure	indoors
		Supplemental standards:	Sec. 5C.2.4.A.1.
Kennel	--
veterinary care	P*	General Commercial Use Catego listed above Enclosure	ry Standards apply, as indoors
Commissary Kitchen	P*	General Commercial Use Catego listed above	ry Standards apply, as
Eating& Drinking:
		General Commercial Use Catego listed above	ry Standards apply, as
General	P*	Amplified Sound Restrictions relief	Applicable cU2
		Supplemental Standards:	Sec. 5C.2.4.B.
		General Commercial Use Catego listed above	ry Standards apply, as
		Amplified Sound Restrictions	Applicable
Alcohol Service	S*	relief	cU2
		Supplemental Standards: Special useprogram:	Sec. 5C.2.4.B.
		Alcohol Sales Program	Sec. 5C.3.3.
Entertainment Venue, Indoor:
local	P*	General Commercial Use Catego listed above	ry Standards apply, as
regional	P*	General Commercial Use Catego listed above	ry Standards apply, as
Financial Services:
General	P*	General Commercial Use Catego listed above	ry Standards apply, as
Alternative	CU2*	General Commercial Use Catego listed above	ry Standards apply, as
Instructional Services	P*	General Commercial Use Catego listed above	ry Standards apply, as
		Supplemental findings:	Sec. 5C.2.4.C.1.
		Project categoryexceptions:	cU3
Lodging	CU3*	intensification of use	exempt
		intensification threshold	lodging units: 25% max
Medical Clinic	P*	General Commercial Use Catego listed above	ry Standards apply, as
Office	P*	General Commercial Use Catego listed above	ry Standards apply, as

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Use	Permission	Use Standard	Specification
Personal Services	P*	General Commercial Use Category listed above	Standards apply, as
Postmortem Services	CU2*	General Commercial Use Category listed above	Standards apply, as
Retail:
General	P*	General Commercial Use Category listed above	Standards apply, as
		General Commercial Use Category listed above	Standards apply, as
Alcohol	S*	Special useprogram:
		Alcohol Sales Program	Sec. 5C.3.3.
		Hours of operation (open/close)	7AM / 9PM
Farmers' Market, certified	P*	Special useprogram:
		certified Farmers' Market Program	Sec. 5C.3.4.
Firearms	--
Food & Beverage	P*	General Commercial Use Category listed above	Standards apply, as
large Format	--
Merchant Market	P*	Enclosure	coveredand enclosed
		relief	cU2
Pet Shop	P*	General Commercial Use Category listed above	Standards apply, as
		Supplemental standards:	Sec. 5C.2.4.F.1.
Seasonal Market	S	Special useprogram: Seasonal Market Program	Sec. 5C.3.5.
		General Commercial Use Category listed above	Standards apply, as
Smoke & vae Sho	P*	Separation:
p p		residential, residential-Mixed, or AgriculturalUse District	500'
		relief	cU2
SexuallyOriented Business
		General Commercial Use Category listed above	Standards apply, as
		Separation (min)
		Othersexually oriented business	1,000'
General	P*	residential, residential-Mixed, or AgriculturalUse District	500'
		Sensitive uses	500'
		relief	cU2
		Supplemental Procedure:	Sec. 5C.2.4.G.
Sexual encounter	--

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Use	Permission Use Standard	Specification
6.HEAVY COMMERCIAL
Motor Vehicle Services:
light	--
Heavy	--
large vehicle	--
car Wash	--
FuelingStation:
	Screening:
electric vehicle charging Facility,	P* Frontage screen	F-Screen 3
Standard vehicle	transition screen	t-Screen 1
	Supplemental standards:	Sec. 5C.2.5.C.2.
	Separation (min):
	residential uses andschools	500'
	Open Space, residential,
	residential-Mixed, or	500'
	AgriculturalUse District
electric vehicle charging Facility,	P* Relief	cU2
large vehicle	Findings:	Sec. 5C.2.5.C.3.
	Screening:
	Frontage screen	F-Screen 3
	transition screen	t-Screen 1
	Supplemental standards:	Sec. 5C.2.5.C.3.
Gas Station, Standard vehicle	--
Gas Station, large vehicle	--
Motor Vehicle Sales & Rental:
Standard vehicle	--
large vehicle	--
Household Movingtruck rental	--
Storage, Indoor:
General	P* Accessoryto:	Other alloweduse
Self-Service Facility	--
Storage, Outdoor:
General	--
Standard vehicle	--
large vehicle	--
Dti Bi	P* Accessoryto:	Other alloweduse
onaon n	Supplemental standards:	Sec. 5C.2.5.G.1.
cargo container	--
Official Motor vehicle impound	--

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Use	Permission	Use Standard	Specification
7.LIGHT INDUSTRIAL
Machine Shop	--
Manufacturing, Light:
			Retail:
General	P*	Incidental to:	General
			Merchant Market
Alcoholic Beverage	P*	Incidental to:	Eating& Drinking: Alcohol Service
Artistic & Artisanal	P
cosmetic & Pharmaceutical	--
electronics	--
			CommissaryKitchen
Food & Drink	P*	Incidental to:	Eating& Drinking: General
Garment & Accessory	P
textile	--
Research & Development	CU2
Soundstages & Backlots	CU3
Wholesale Trade & Warehousing	--
8.HEAVY INDUSTRIAL
Animal Products Processing	--
Manufacturing, Heavy:
General	--
chemical Products	--
Petroleum & coal Products	--
Salvage Yard	--
RecyclingFacility:
		In conjunction with:	Other alloweduse
		Size, entire use (max):	600 SF
		Enclosure	coveredand enclosed
collection	CU2*	Screening
		Outdoor storage screening	S-Screen 1
		Hours of operation (open/close)	7AM / 7PM
		Supplemental standards:	Sec. 5C.2.7.D.1.
Sorting& Processing	--
Waste Facility:
Organic Waste	--
Hazardous Waste	--
Solid Waste	--
Mineral & Ore Extraction	CU3*	Supplemental findings:	Sec. 5C.2.7.H.1.
Oil, Gas, or Hydrocarbon Well	--

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Use	Permissio	n Use Standard	Specification
9.AGRICULTURAL
Animal Keeping:
		Accessoryto:	Other alloweduse
B	P*	Screening:
ees		transition screen	t-Screen 1
		Supplemental standards:	Sec. 5C.2.8.A.1.
Dairy	--
equine, commercial	--
equine, Non-commercial	--
livestock	--
Pets	P*	In conjunction with:	Other alloweduse
Small Animals	--
Wild Animals	--
Plant Cultivation:
communityGarden	P
Farming	P*	Supplemental standards:	Sec. 5C.2.8.G.1.

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Sec. 5B.5.2. (Commercial-Mixed 2 (CX2)) Last amended by Ord. 189,007, Eff. 08/20/2026

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Exceptions & meaning →

Sec. 5B.5.3. COMMERCIAL-MIXED 3 (CX3)¶

A. Intent

the cX3 Use District allows for primarily commercial uses. this District is intended to accommodate a variety of uses, mixing housing with small and large-scale commercial amenities and services.

B. Allowed Uses & Use Limitations

Use	Permission	Use Standard	Specification
1.RESIDENTIAL
Dwelling	S	Special useprogram: inclusionaryHousingProgram	Sec. 5C.3.1.
Household Business:
Familychild care	P
H Oi	P*	Hours of operation (open/close)	8AM / 8PM
ome ccupaton		Supplemental standards:	Sec. 5C.2.1.A.1.
Hm-Shin	P*	Special useprogram
oearg		Home-SharingProgram	Sec. 5C.3.3.
Joint living& Work Quarters	P*	Designated Work Space	required
		Size,dwelling unitaverage (min)	750 SF
live/Work	S*	Designated Work Space	required
		Special useprogram:
		inclusionaryHousingProgram	Sec. 5C.3.1.
Mobile Home Park	--
Supportive Housing:
General	P
Medical care	P
transitional	P
2.PUBLIC & INSTITUTIONAL
		Screening
Cemetery	P*	Frontage screen	F-Screen 2
		transition screen	t-Screen 1
Civic Facility:
local	P
regional	P
Civic Fleet Services	--
Detention Facility	CU3
Hospital:
local	P
regional	P
Parking	P*	In conjunction with:	Other alloweduse

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Sec. 5B.5.3. (Commercial-Mixed 3 (CX3)) Last amended by Ord. 189,007, Eff. 08/20/2026

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Use	Permission	Use Standard	Specification
Public SafetyFacility	P
CommunityAssembly:
local	P
regional	P
School:
Preschool/Daycare	P	Supplemental Standards:	Not required
K-12	P
Post-secondary	P
Social Services	P
Utilities:
		Screening
Minor	P*	Frontage screen	F-Screen 3
		transition screen	t-Screen 1
Major	CU3
		In conjunction with:	Other alloweduse
Solar energy Facility	P*	Minimum area:	0.1FAr
		relief	cU3
Wireless Facility, Freestanding	CU2*	Supplemental standards:	Sec. 5C.2.2.A.1.
Wireless Facility, rooftop	P*	Supplemental standards:	Sec. 5C.2.2.A.1.
3.OPEN SPACE & RECREATION
Amphitheater or Stadium:
local	P
regional	CU3
Indoor Recreation:
Public	P
commercial	P
Nature Reserve	P
Open Space, Public	P
Outdoor Recreation:
Public	P
commercial	P
Golf course	--
4.TRANSPORTATION
Airport	--
Freight RailwayFacility	--
Freight Transfer Facility	--
Heliport	CU2*	Accessoryto:	Other alloweduse
Passenger Transit Facility	P

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Sec. 5B.5.3. (Commercial-Mixed 3 (CX3)) Last amended by Ord. 189,007, Eff. 08/20/2026

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Use	Permission	Use Standard	Specification
5.GENERAL COMMERCIAL
Animal Services:
	*	Enclosure	indoors
General	P	Supplemental standards:	Sec. 5C.2.4.A.1.
Kennel	--
veterinarycare	P*	Enclosure	indoors
CommissaryKitchen	P
Eating& Drinking:
		Amplified Sound Restrictions	Applicable
General	P*	relief	cU2
		Supplemental Standards:	Sec. 5C.2.4.B.
		Amplified Sound Restrictions	Applicable
		relief	cU2
Alcohol Service	S*	Supplemental Standards:	Sec. 5C.2.4.B.
		Special useprogram:
		Alcohol Sales Program	Sec. 5C.3.3.
Entertainment Venue, Indoor:
local	P
regional	P
Financial Services:
General	P
Alternative	CU2
Instructional Services	P
		Supplemental findings:	Sec. 5C.2.4.C.1.
		Project categoryexceptions:	cU3
Lodging	CU3*	intensification of use	exempt
		intensification threshold	lodging units: 25% max
Medical Clinic	P
Office	P
Personal Services	P
Postmortem Services	CU2
Retail:
General	P
		Special useprogram:
Alcohol	S	Alcohol Sales Program	Sec. 5C.3.3.
		Hours of operation (open/close)	7AM / 9PM
Farmers' Market, certified	P*	Special useprogram: certified Farmers' Market Program	Sec. 5C.3.4.
Firearms	CU2*	Supplemental findings:	Sec. 5C.2.4.D.1.
Food & Beverage	P
large Format	CU3*	Supplemental findings:	Sec. 5C.2.4.E.1.

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City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

Use	Permissio	n Use Standard	Specification
Merchant Market	P*	Enclosure	coveredand enclosed
		relief	cU2
Pet Shop	P*	Supplemental standards:	Sec. 5C.2.4.F.1.
Seasonal Market	S	Special useprogram: Seasonal Market Program	Sec. 5C.3.5.
		Separation:
Smoke & vape Shop	P*	residential, residential-Mixed, or AgriculturalUse District	500'
		relief	cU2
SexuallyOriented Business
		Separation (min)
		Othersexually oriented business	1,000'
General	P*	residential, residential-Mixed, or AgriculturalUse District	500'
		Sensitive uses	500'
		relief	cU2
		Supplemental Procedure:	Sec. 5C.2.4.G.
Sexual encounter	--
6.HEAVY COMMERCIAL
Motor Vehicle Services:
		Incidental to:	Motor vehicle sales & rental
		Separation (min)
		Sensitive use	200'
		residential, residential-Mixed, or AgriculturalUse District	200'
light	P*	relief	cU2
		Enclosure	indoors
		Screening
		Frontage screen	F-Screen 3
		transition screen	t-Screen 1
		Hours of operation (open/close)	7AM / 7PM
		Supplemental standards:	Sec. 5C.2.5.A.1.
Heavy	--
large vehicle	--

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Use	Permission	Use Standard	Specification
		Separation (min)
		Sensitive use	200'
		residential, residential-Mixed, or AgriculturalUse District	200'
		relief	cU2
car Wash	P*	Enclosure	covered
		Screening
		Frontage screen	F-Screen 3
		transition screen	t-Screen 1
		Hours of operation (open/close)	7AM / 7PM
		Supplemental standards:	Sec. 5C.2.5.B.1.
FuelingStation:
		Screening:
electric vehicle charging Facility,	P*	Frontage screen	F-Screen 3
Standard vehicle		transition screen	t-Screen 1
		Supplemental standards:	Sec. 5C.2.5.C.2.
		Separation (min):
		residential uses andschools	500'
		Open Space, residential, residential-Mixed, or AgriculturalUse District	500'
electric vehicle charging Facility,	P*	Relief	cU2
large vehicle		Findings:	Sec. 5C.2.5.C.3.
		Screening:
		Frontage screen	F-Screen 3
		transition screen	t-Screen 1
		Supplemental standards:	Sec. 5C.2.5.C.3.
		Separation (min):
		Sensitive use	200'
		residential, residential-Mixed, or AgriculturalUse District	200'
		relief	cU2
Gas Station, Standard vehicle	P*	Screening:
		Frontage screen	F-Screen 3
		transition screen	t-Screen 1
		Hours of operation (open/close):	7AM / 7PM
		Supplemental standards:	Sec. 5C.2.5.C.1.
Gas Station large vehicle	--

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Use	Permissio	n Use Standard	Specification
Motor Vehicle Sales & Rental:
		Separation (min)
		Sensitive use	200'
		residential, residential-Mixed, or AgriculturalUse District	200'
Standard vehicle	P*	relief	cU2
		Screening
		Frontage screen	F-Screen 3
		transition screen	t-Screen 1
		Supplemental standards:	Sec. 5C.2.5.D.1.
large vehicle	--
		Incidental to:	Storage, Indoor:
			Self-Service Facility
		Separation (min)
		Sensitive use	500'
		residential, residential-Mixed,	500'
Household Moving truck rental	P*	or AgriculturalUse District
		relief	cU2
		Screening
		Frontage Screen	F-Screen 3
		transition Screen	t-Screen 1
		Supplemental standards:	Sec. 5C.2.5.D.1.
Storage, Indoor:
General	P*	Accessoryto:	Other alloweduse
			Retail:
		In conjunction with:	General
			Food & Beverage
Self-Service Facility	P*	Minimum area	0.1FAr
		Separation (min)
		Other self-service facility	500'
		relief	cU2
		Supplemental Findings	Sec. 5C.2.5.E.1.
Storage, Outdoor:
General	--
Standard vehicle	--
large vehicle	--
	*	Accessoryto:	Other alloweduse
Donation Bin	P	Supplemental standards:	Sec. 5C.2.5.G.1.
cargo container	--
Official Motor vehicle impound	--

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City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

Use	Permission	Use Standard	Specification
7.LIGHT INDUSTRIAL
Machine Shop	--
Manufacturing, Light:
			Retail:
General	P*	Incidental to:	General
			Merchant Market
Alcoholic Beverage	P*	Incidental to:	Eating& Drinking: Alcohol Service
Artistic & Artisanal	P
cosmetic & Pharmaceutical	--
electronics	--
			CommissaryKitchen
Food & Drink	P*	Incidental to:	Eating& Drinking:
			General
Garment & Accessory	P
textile	--
Research & Development	CU2
Soundstages & Backlots	CU2
Wholesale Trade & Warehousing	--
8.HEAVY INDUSTRIAL
Animal Products Processing	--
Manufacturing, Heavy:
General	--
chemical Products	--
Petroleum & coal Products	--
Salvage Yard	--
RecyclingFacility:
		In conjunction with:	Other alloweduse
		Size, entire use (max):	600 SF
		Enclosure	coveredand enclosed
collection	CU2*	Screening
		Outdoor storage screening	S-Screen 1
		Hours of operation (open/close) Supplemental standards:	7AM / 7PM Sec. 5C.2.7.D.1.
Sorting& Processing	--
Waste Facility:
Organic Waste	--
Hazardous Waste	--
Solid Waste	--
Mineral & Ore Extraction	CU3*	Supplemental findings:	Sec. 5C.2.7.H.1.
Oil, Gas, or Hydrocarbon Well	--

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Sec. 5B.5.3. (Commercial-Mixed 3 (CX3)) Last amended by Ord. 189,007, Eff. 08/20/2026

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Use	Permissio	n Use Standard	Specification
9.AGRICULTURAL
Animal Keeping:
		Accessoryto:	Other alloweduse
B	P*	Screening:
ees		transition screen	t-Screen 1
		Supplemental standards:	Sec. 5C.2.8.A.1.
Dairy	--
equine, commercial	--
equine, Non-commercial	--
livestock	--
Pets	P*	In conjunction with:	Other alloweduse
Small Animals	--
Wild Animals	--
Plant Cultivation:
communityGarden	P
Farming	P*	Supplemental standards:	Sec. 5C.2.8.G.1.

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Sec. 5B.5.3. (Commercial-Mixed 3 (CX3)) Last amended by Ord. 189,007, Eff. 08/20/2026

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City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

Exceptions & meaning →

Sec. 5B.5.4. COMMERCIAL-MIXED 4 (CX4)¶

A. Intent

the cX4 District allows for primarily commercial uses. this District is intended to accommodate a variety of uses, mixing housing with small and large-scale commercial amenities and services.

B. Allowed Uses & Use Limitations

Use	Permission	Use Standard	Specification
1.RESIDENTIAL
Dwelling	S	Special useprogram: inclusionaryHousingProgram	Sec. 5C.3.1.
Household Business:
Familychild care	P
	*	Hours of operation (open/close)	8AM / 8PM
Home Occupation	P	Supplemental standards:	Sec. 5C.2.1.A.1.
Home-Sharing	P*	Special useprogram Home-SharingProgram	Sec. 5C.3.2.
Joint living& Work Quarters	P*	Designated Work Space	required
		Size,dwelling unitaverage (min)	750 SF
li/Wk	S*	Designated Work Space	required
veor		Special Use Program:
		inclusionaryHousingProgram	Sec. 5C.3.1.
Mobile Home Park	--
Supportive Housing:
General	P
Medical care	P
transitional	P
2.PUBLIC & INSTITUTIONAL
		Screening
Cemetery	P*	Frontage screen	F-Screen 2
		transition screen	t-Screen 1
Civic Facility:
local	P
regional	P
Civic Fleet Services	--
Detention Facility	CU3
Hospital:
local	CU2
regional	CU3
Parking	P*	In conjunction with:	Other alloweduse
Public Safety Facility	P

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Sec. 5B.5.4. (Commercial-Mixed 4 (CX4)) Last amended by Ord. 189,007, Eff. 08/20/2026

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City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

Use	Permission	Use Standard	Specification
CommunityAssembly:
local	P
regional	P
School:
Preschool/Daycare	P	Supplemental Standards:	Not required
K-12	P
Post-secondary	P
Social Services	P
Utilities:
		Screening
Minor	P*	Frontage screen	F-Screen 3
		transition screen	t-Screen 1
Major	CU3
		In conjunction with:	Other alloweduse
Solar energy Facility	P*	Minimum area:	0.1FAr
		relief	cU3
Wireless Facility, Freestanding	CU2*	Supplemental standards:	Sec. 5C.2.2.A.1.
Wireless Facility, rooftop	P*	Supplemental standards:	Sec. 5C.2.2.A.1.
3.OPEN SPACE & RECREATION
Amphitheater or Stadium:
local	P
regional	CU3
Indoor Recreation:
Public	P
commercial	P
Nature Reserve	P
Open Space, Public	P
Outdoor Recreation:
Public	P
commercial	P
Golf course	--
4.TRANSPORTATION
Airport	--
Freight RailwayFacility	--
Freight Transfer Facility	--
Heliport	CU2*	Accessoryto:	Other alloweduse
Passenger Transit Facility	P

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Sec. 5B.5.4. (Commercial-Mixed 4 (CX4)) Last amended by Ord. 189,007, Eff. 08/20/2026

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City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

Use	Permission	Use Standard	Specification
5.GENERAL COMMERCIAL
Animal Services:
	*	Enclosure	indoors
General	P	Supplemental standards:	Sec. 5C.2.4.A.1.
Kennel	--
veterinarycare	P*	Enclosure	indoors
CommissaryKitchen	P
Eating& Drinking:
		Amplified Sound Restrictions	Applicable
General	P*	relief	cU2
		Supplemental Standards:	Sec. 5C.2.4.B.
		Amplified Sound Restrictions	Applicable
		relief	cU2
Alcohol Service	S*	Supplemental Standards:	Sec. 5C.2.4.B.
		Special useprogram:
		Alcohol Sales Program	Sec. 5C.3.3.
Entertainment Venue, Indoor:
local	P
regional	P
Financial Services:
General	P
Alternative	CU2
Instructional Services	P
		Supplemental findings:	Sec. 5C.2.4.C.1.
		Project categoryexceptions:	cU3
Lodging	CU3*	intensification of use	exempt
		intensification threshold	lodging units: 25% max
Medical Clinic	P
Office	P
Personal Services	P
Postmortem Services	CU2
Retail:
General	P
Alhl	S	Special useprogram:
coo		Alcohol Sales Program	Sec. 5C.3.3.
		Hours of operation (open/close)	7AM / 9PM
Farmers' Market, certified	P*	Special useprogram:
		certified Farmers' Market Program	Sec. 5C.3.4.
Firearms	--
Food & Beverage	P

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Sec. 5B.5.4. (Commercial-Mixed 4 (CX4)) Last amended by Ord. 189,007, Eff. 08/20/2026

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City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

Use	Permission	Use Standard	Specification
large Format	CU3*	Supplemental findings:	Sec. 5C.2.4.E.1.
Merchant Market	P*	Enclosure	coveredand enclosed
		relief	cU2
Pet Shop	P*	Supplemental standards:	Sec. 5C.2.4.F.1.
Seasonal Market	S	Special useprogram: Seasonal Market Program	Sec. 5C.3.5.
		Separation:
Smoke & vape Shop	P*	residential, residential-Mixed, or AgriculturalUse District	500'
		relief	cU2
Sexually Oriented Business
		Separation (min)
		Othersexually oriented business	1,000'
General	P*	residential, residential-Mixed, or AgriculturalUse District	500'
		Sensitive uses	500'
		relief	cU2
		Supplemental Procedure:	Sec. 5C.2.4.G.
Sexual encounter	--
6.HEAVY COMMERCIAL
Motor Vehicle Services:
		Incidental to:	Motor vehicle sales & rental
		Enclosure	indoors
		Screening
light	P*	Frontage screen	F-Screen 3
		transition screen	t-Screen 1
		Hours of operation (open/close)	7AM / 7PM
		Supplemental standards:	Sec. 5C.2.5.A.1.
Heavy	--
large vehicle	--
		Incidental to:	Motor vehicle sales & rental
		Enclosure	covered
		Screening
car Wash	P*	Frontage screen	F-Screen 3
		transition screen	t-Screen 1
		Hours of operation (open/close)	7AM / 7PM
		Supplemental standards:	Sec. 5C.2.5.B.1.

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Sec. 5B.5.4. (Commercial-Mixed 4 (CX4)) Last amended by Ord. 189,007, Eff. 08/20/2026

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City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

Use	Permission Use Standard	Specification
FuelingStation:
	Screening:
electric vehicle charging Facility,	P* Frontage screen	F-Screen 3
Standard vehicle	transition screen	t-Screen 1
	Supplemental standards:	Sec. 5C.2.5.C.2.
	Separation (min):
	residential uses andschools	500'
	Open Space, residential, residential-Mixed, or	500'
	AgriculturalUse District
electric vehicle charging Facility,	P* Relief	cU2
large vehicle	Findings:	Sec. 5C.2.5.C.3.
	Screening:
	Frontage screen	F-Screen 3
	transition screen	t-Screen 1
	Supplemental standards:	Sec. 5C.2.5.C.3.
	Separation (min):
	Sensitive use	200'
	residential, residential-Mixed, or AgriculturalUse District	200'
	relief	cU2
Gas Station, Standard vehicle	P* Screening:
	Frontage screen	F-Screen 3
	transition screen	t-Screen 1
	Hours of operation (open/close):	7AM / 7PM
	Supplemental standards:	Sec. 5C.2.5.C.1.
Gas Station large vehicle	--
Motor Vehicle Sales & Rental:
	Separation (min)
	Sensitive use	200'
	residential, residential-Mixed, or AgriculturalUse District	200'
Standard vehicle	P* relief	cU2
	Screening
	Frontage screen	F-Screen 3
	transition screen	t-Screen 1
	Supplemental standards:	Sec. 5C.2.5.D.1.
large vehicle	--
Household Movingtruck rental	--
Storage, Indoor:
General	P* Accessoryto:	Other alloweduse
Self-Service Facility	--

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Sec. 5B.5.4. (Commercial-Mixed 4 (CX4)) Last amended by Ord. 189,007, Eff. 08/20/2026

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Use	Permission	Use Standard	Specification
Storage, Outdoor:
General	--
Standard vehicle	--
large vehicle	--
Dti Bi	P*	Accessoryto:	Other alloweduse
onaon n		Supplemental standards:	Sec. 5C.2.5.G.1.
cargo container	--
Official Motor vehicle impound	--
7.LIGHT INDUSTRIAL
Machine Shop	--
Manufacturing, Light:
			Retail:
General	P*	Incidental to:	General
			Merchant Market
Alcoholic Beverage	P*	Incidental to:	Eating& Drinking: Alcohol Service
Artistic & Artisanal	P
cosmetic & Pharmaceutical	--
electronics	--
			CommissaryKitchen
Food & Drink	P*	Incidental to:	Eating& Drinking:
			General
Garment & Accessory	P
textile	--
Research & Development	CU2
Soundstages & Backlots	CU2
Wholesale Trade & Warehousing	--
8.HEAVY INDUSTRIAL
Animal Products Processing	--
Manufacturing, Heavy:
General	--
chemical Products	--
Petroleum & coal Products	--
Salvage Yard	--

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Sec. 5B.5.4. (Commercial-Mixed 4 (CX4)) Last amended by Ord. 189,007, Eff. 08/20/2026

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Use	Permission	Use Standard	Specification
RecyclingFacility:
		In conjunction with:	Other alloweduse
		Size, entire use (max):	600 SF
		Enclosure	coveredand enclosed
collection	CU2*	Screening
		Outdoor storage screening	S-Screen 1
		Hours of operation (open/close)	7AM / 7PM
		Supplemental standards:	Sec. 5C.2.7.D.1.
Sorting& Processing	--
Waste Facility:
Organic Waste	--
Hazardous Waste	--
Solid Waste	--
Mineral & Ore Extraction	CU3*	Supplemental findings:	Sec. 5C.2.7.H.1.
Oil, Gas, or Hydrocarbon Well	--
9.AGRICULTURAL
Animal Keeping:
		Accessoryto:	Other alloweduse
Bees	P*	Screening: transition screen	t-Screen 1
		Supplemental standards:	Sec. 5C.2.8.A.1.
Dairy	--
equine, commercial	--
equine, Non-commercial	--
livestock	--
Pets	P*	In conjunction with:	Other alloweduse
Small Animals	--
Wild Animals	--
Plant Cultivation:
communityGarden	P
Farming	P*	Supplemental standards:	Sec. 5C.2.8.G.1.

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Sec. 5B.5.4. (Commercial-Mixed 4 (CX4)) Last amended by Ord. 189,007, Eff. 08/20/2026

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City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

Exceptions & meaning →

Sec. 5B.5.5. COMMERCIAL-MIXED 5 (CX5)¶

A. Intent

the cX5 Use District is intended to support the clustering of small-scale retail, dining, personal service, office, entertainment, cultural and institutional uses catering to immediately surrounding neighborhoods, as well as a wide range of housing types. the district generally limits commercial uses to a 5,000 square foot establishment size on the ground story.

B. Allowed Uses & Use Limitations

Use	Permission	Use Standard	Specification
1.RESIDENTIAL
Dwelling	P
Household Business:
Familychild care	P
	*	Hours of operation (open/close)	8AM / 8PM
Home Occupation	P	Supplemental standards:	Sec. 5C.2.1.A.1.
Home-Sharing	S	Special useprogram: Home-SharingProgram	Sec. 5C.3.2.
Joint living& Work Quarters	P*	Designated Work Space:	required
li/Wk	P*	Size,dwelling unitaverage (min:)	750 SF
veor		Designated Work Space:	required
Mobile Home Park	P*	Screening: Transition screen	F-Screen 1
Supportive Housing:
General	P
Medical care	P
transitional	P
2.PUBLIC & INSTITUTIONAL
		Screening
Cemetery	P*	Frontage screen	F-Screen 2
		transition screen	t-Screen 1
Civic Facility:
local	P
regional	--
Civic Fleet Services	--
Detention Facility	CU3
Hospital:
local	CU2
regional	CU3
Parking	P*	In conjunction with:	Other alloweduse
Public Safety Facility	P

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Use	Permission	Use Standard	Specification
CommunityAssembly:
local	P
regional	P
School:
Preschool/Daycare	P	Supplemental Standards:	Not required
K-12	CU3
Post-secondary	CU2
Social Services	P
Utilities:
		Screening:
Minor	P*	Frontage screen	F-Screen 2
		transition screen	t-Screen 2
Major	CU3
		In conjunction with:	Other alloweduse
Solar energy Facility	P*	Floor area (min):	0.1FAr
		relief	cU3
Wireless Facility, Freestanding	CU2*	Supplemental standards:	Sec. 5C.2.2.A.1.
Wireless Facility, rooftop	P*	Supplemental standards:	Sec. 5C.2.2.A.1.
3.OPEN SPACE & RECREATION
Amphitheater or Stadium:
local	CU2
regional	CU3
Indoor Recreation:
Public	P
		Size, tenant space (max):	5,000 SF
commercial	P*	relief	cU2
		Location:	Ground story
Nature Reserve	P
Open Space, Public	P
Outdoor Recreation:
Public	P
commercial	P
Golf course	--
4.TRANSPORTATION
Airport	--
Freight RailwayFacility	--
Freight Transfer Facility	--
Heliport	CU2*	Accessoryto:	Other alloweduse
Passenger Transit Facility	P

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Sec. 5B.5.5. (Commercial-Mixed 5 (CX5)) Established by Ord. 189,007, Eff. 08/20/2026

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City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

Use	Permission	Use Standard Specification
5.GENERAL COMMERCIAL
General Commercial Use Category		Size, tenant space (max): 5,000 SF
Standards		relief cU2
Animal Services:
		General Commercial Use Category Standards apply, as listed above
General	P*	Enclosure: indoors
		Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.4.A.1.
Kennel	--
veterinary care	P*	General Commercial Use Category Standards apply, as listed above Enclosure: indoors
Commissary Kitchen	P*	General Commercial Use Category Standards apply, as listed above
Eating& Drinking:
		General Commercial Use Category Standards apply, as listed above
General	P*	Amplified Sound Restrictions: Applicable relief cU2
		Supplemental Standards: Sec. 5C.2.4.B.
		General Commercial Use Category Standards apply, as listed above
		Amplified Sound Restrictions: Applicable
Alcohol Service	S*	relief cU2
		Supplemental Standards: Sec. 5C.2.4.B. Special useprogram:
		Alcohol Sales Program Sec. 5C.3.3.
Entertainment Venue, Indoor:
local	P*	General Commercial Use Category Standards apply, as listed above
regional	--
Financial Services:
General	P*	General Commercial Use Category Standards apply, as listed above
Alternative	--
Instructional Services	P*	General Commercial Use Category Standards apply, as listed above
		Supplemental findings: Sec. 5C.2.4.C.1.
		Project categoryexceptions: cU3
Lodging	CU3*	intensification of use exempt
		intensification threshold lodging units: 25% max
Medical Clinic	P*	General Commercial Use Category Standards apply, as listed above

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Use	Permission	Use Standard	Specification
Office	P*	General Commercial Use Category listed above	Standards apply, as
Personal Services	P*	General Commercial Use Category listed above	Standards apply, as
Postmortem Services	CU2	General Commercial Use Category listed above	Standards apply, as
Retail:
General	P*	General Commercial Use Category listed above	Standards apply, as
		General Commercial Use Category listed above	Standards apply, as
Alcohol	S*	Special useprogram:
		Alcohol Sales Program	Sec. 5C.3.3.
		Hours of operation (open/close):	7AM / 9PM
Farmers' Market, certified	S*	Special useprogram:
		certified Farmers' Market Program	Sec. 5C.3.4.
Firearms	--
Food & Beverage	P*	General Commercial Use Category listed above	Standards apply, as
large Format	--
Merchant Market	P
Pet Shop	P*	General Commercial Use Category listed above	Standards apply, as
		Supplemental standards:	Sec. 5C.2.4.F.1.
Seasonal Market	CU2*	Special useprogram: Seasonal Market Program	Sec. 5C.3.5.
Smoke & vape Shop	--
Sexually Oriented Business:
General	--
Sexual encounter	--
6.HEAVY COMMERCIAL
Motor Vehicle Services:
light	--
Heavy	--
large vehicle	--
car Wash	--
FuelingStation:
		Screening:
electric vehicle charging Facility,	P*	Frontage screen	F-Screen 3
Standard vehicle		transition screen	t-Screen 1
		Supplemental standards:	Sec. 5C.2.5.C.2.

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Use	Permission	Use Standard	Specification
		Separation (min):
		residential uses andschools	500'
		Open Space, residential, residential-Mixed, or AgriculturalUse District	500'
electric vehicle charging Facility,	P*	Relief	cU2
large vehicle		Findings:	Sec. 5C.2.5.C.3.
		Screening:
		Frontage screen	F-Screen 3
		transition screen	t-Screen 1
		Supplemental standards:	Sec. 5C.2.5.C.3.
Gas Station, Standard vehicle	--
Gas Station large vehicle	--
Motor Vehicle Sales & Rental:
Standard vehicle	--
large vehicle	--
Household Movingtruck rental	--
Storage, Indoor:
General	P	Accessoryto:	Other alloweduse
Self-Service Facility	--
Storage, Outdoor:
General	--
Standard vehicle	--
large vehicle	--
	*	Accessoryto:	Other alloweduse
Donation Bin	P	Supplemental standards:	Sec. 5C.2.5.G.1.
cargo container	--
Official Motor vehicle impound	--
7.LIGHT INDUSTRIAL
Machine Shop	--
Manufacturing, Light:
General	--
Alcoholic Beverage	--
Artistic & Artisanal	--
cosmetic & Pharmaceutical	--
electronics	--
Food & Drink	--
Garment & Accessory	--
textile	--
Research & Development	--
Soundstages & Backlots	--
Wholesale Trade & Warehousing	--

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Use	Permission	Use Standard	Specification
8.HEAVY INDUSTRIAL
Animal Products Processing	--
Manufacturing, Heavy:
General	--
chemical Products	--
Petroleum & coal Products	--
Salvage Yard	--
RecyclingFacility:
		In conjunction with:	Other alloweduse
		Size, entire use (max):	600 SF
		Enclosure:	covered&enclosed
collection	P*	Screening:
		Outdoor storage screening	S-Screen 2
		Hours of operation (open/close):	7AM / 7PM
		Supplemental standards:	Sec. 5C.2.7.D.1.
Sorting& Processing	--
Waste Facility:
Organic Waste	--
Hazardous Waste	--
Solid Waste	--
Mineral & Ore Extraction	CU3*	Supplemental findings:	Sec. 5C.2.7.H.1.
Oil, Gas, or Hydrocarbon Well	--
9.AGRICULTURAL
Animal Keeping:
		Accessoryto:	Other alloweduse
B	P*	Screening:
ees		transition screen	t-Screen 1
		Supplemental standards:	Sec. 5C.2.8.A.1.
Dairy	--
equine, commercial	--
equine, Non-commercial	--
livestock	--
Pets	P*	In conjunction with:	Other alloweduse
Small Animals	--
Wild Animals	--
Plant Cultivation:
communityGarden	P
Farming	P*	Supplemental standards:	Sec. 5C.2.8.G.1.

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