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Article 7 — ALTERNATE TYPOLOGIES›Part 7B — ALTERNATE TYPOLOGIES

Los Angeles Zoning Code — LAMC Chapter 1A Div. 7B.6 Opportunity Corridors

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 § 7B.6 · Text as of 2026-10-04

Sec. 7B.6.1. OPPORTUNITY CORRIDORS 1A

A. Eligibility
1. Eligible Districts
FORM FRONTAGE STANDARD USE DENSITY
All All All A_, rG_, rX_ 2l, 3l, 4l, 2, 3,
4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15,
20, 25, 30, 40,
50, 60, FA
2. Eligible Projects

in order to be eligible to use the Opportunity corridors 1A Alternate typology, a project must be on a lot, in whole or in part, mapped in the Oc-1 Opportunity corridors incentive Set on the Mixed Income Housing Incentive Map (Sec. 1.5.17.) , and must be utilizing, and meeting all requirements of, Sec. 9.2.3. (Opportunity Corridors Housing Incentive Program) .

B. Intent

the Opportunity corridors 1A Alternate typology is intended to establish a package of alternative standards for housing projects to encourage the provision of restricted affordable units in exchange for incentives such as additional allowable floor area and height in order to increase the feasibility of construction. the alternate typology facilitates the Opportunity Corridors Housing Incentive Program (Sec. 9.2.3.) and establishes the citywide baseline standards for mixed-income housing projects that are appropriate along major streets with transit service.

c. Review

Projects shall be subject to the applicable review procedures in Subsection D. (Administration) of Sec. 9.2.3. (Opportunity Corridors Housing Incentive Program) .

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Sec. 7B.6.1. (Opportunity Corridors 1A) Last amended by Ord. 189,007, Eff. 08/20/2026

Alternate Typologies | Article 7 Div. 7B.6. (Opportunity Corridors)

City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

D. Form Standards

Projects shall utilize the Form standards provided in the tables below, as applicable.

1. Lot Parameters
2. Bulk and Mass
a.LOT SIZE Div. 2C.1.
Lot area(min) Set by Form District
Lot width(min) Set by Form District
b.COVERAGE Div. 2C.2.
Buildingcoverage(max) Set byForm District
Building setbacks Set by Form District
Permeable Surface(min) Set by Form District
c.AMENITY Div. 2C.3.
Lot amenityspace(min) Set byForm District
Residential amenity space
(min)		 Set by Form District
a.FAR & HEIGHT Div. 2C.4.
Base FAR(max) Set byForm District
Base Height in Stories(max) Set by Form District
Tier 1 Bonus FAR(max) 4.0
Tier 1 Bonus Height in Stories
(max)		 6 stories
Tier 2 Bonus FAR(max) 7.0 or
Tier 2 Bonus Height in Stories
(max)		 9 stories
b.BUILDING MASS Div. 2C.5.
Building width(max)
Base Building Width Set by Form District
Bonus Building Width 160'
Building Break(min) 15'
c.UPPER-STORY BULK Div. 2C.6.
Street Step-Back Set byForm District
Height Transition Set by Form District
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Sec. 7B.6.1. (Opportunity Corridors 1A) Last amended by Ord. 189,007, Eff. 08/20/2026

Alternate Typologies | Article 7 Div. 7B.6. (Opportunity Corridors)

City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

  1. in lieu of the floor area ratio and height standards in Paragraph 2. (Bulk and Mass) , above, a project may use the following standards, as applicable:

  • a. A tier 1 bonus floor area ratio of up to a 45 percent increase in the base floor area ratio in the applied Form District (Part 2B.) , or applicable Supplemental District, Specific Plan, or Special Zone, and a tier 1 bonus height in stories of one additional story of height beyond the base height in the applied Form District (Part 2B.) , or applicable Supplemental District, Specific Plan or Special Zone.

    • b. A tier 2 bonus floor area ratio of up to an additional 3.0 FAr on top of the applicable tier 1 bonus floor area ratio in Paragraph 2. (Bulk and Mass) , above, or Subparagraph a. , above, and a tier 2 bonus height in stories of an additional three stories beyond the applicable tier 1 bonus height, in Paragraph 2. (Bulk and Mass) , above, or Subparagraph a. , above.

  1. regardless of Paragraph 1. (Lot Parameters) , Paragraph 2. (Bulk and Mass) and Paragraph 3. , above, a project on a site with a designated historic resource or a non-contributor shall be subject to the following standards:

    • a. Unless a project utilizes eligible public benefits incentives pursuant to Sec. 9.2.3.C.5. (Public Benefits) of the Opportunity corridors Housing incentive Program, the maximum FAr shall be limited to the base FAr of the applied Form District (Part 2B.) .

    • b. Unless a project utilizes eligible public benefits incentives pursuant to Sec. 9.2.3.C.5. (Public Benefits) of the Opportunity corridors Housing incentive Program, the maximum height shall be up to one additional story above the base height in stories, and up to an additional 11 feet above the base height in feet, of the applied Form District (Part 2B.) .

e. Frontage Standards

Set by applied Frontage District (Part 3B.) .

F. Development Standards

  1. Set by the applied Development Standards District (Part 4B.) except as provided in Paragraph 2. (Required Automobile Parking Stalls) , below.

  2. Required Automobile Parking Stalls

No automobile parking shall be required for residential uses.

G. Use Standards

Set by the applied Use District (Part 5B.) .

H. Density Standards

the maximum density shall be the density allowed in an FA Density District, pursuant to Div. 6B.2. (Lot Area-Based Density Districts) .

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Sec. 7B.6.1. (Opportunity Corridors 1A) Last amended by Ord. 189,007, Eff. 08/20/2026

Alternate Typologies | Article 7 Div. 7B.6. (Opportunity Corridors)

City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

Exceptions & meaning →

Sec. 7B.6.2. OPPORTUNITY CORRIDORS 1B

A. Eligibility
  1. Eligible Districts
FORM FRONTAGE STANDARD USE DENSITY
All All All cX_, iX_, P_ 2l, 3l, 4l, 2, 3,
4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15,
20, 25, 30, 40,
50, 60, FA
2. Eligible Projects

in order to be eligible to use the Opportunity corridors 1B Alternate typology, a project must be on a lot mapped in the Oc-1 Opportunity corridors incentive Set on the Mixed Income Housing Incentive Map (Sec. 1.5.17.) , and must be utilizing, and meeting all requirements of, Sec. 9.2.3. (Opportunity Corridors Housing Incentive Program) .

B. Intent

the Opportunity corridors 1B Alternate typology is intended to establish a package of alternative standards for housing projects to encourage the provision of restricted affordable units in exchange for incentives such as additional allowable floor area and height in order to increase the feasibility of construction. the alternate typology facilitates the Opportunity Corridors Housing Incentive Program (Sec. 9.2.3.) , and establishes the citywide baseline standards for mixed-income housing projects along major streets with transit service.

c. Review

Projects shall be subject to the applicable review procedures in S ubsection D. (Administration) of Sec. 9.2.3. (Opportunity Corridors Housing Incentive Program) .

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Sec. 7B.6.2. (Opportunity Corridors 1B) Last amended by Ord. 189,007, Eff. 08/20/2026

Alternate Typologies | Article 7 Div. 7B.6. (Opportunity Corridors)

City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

D. Form Standards

Projects shall utilize the Form standards provided in the tables below, as applicable.

1. Lot Parameters
2. Bulk and Mass
a.LOT SIZE Div. 2C.1.
Lot area(min) Set by Form District
Lot width(min) Set by Form District
b.COVERAGE Div. 2C.2.
Buildingcoverage(max) Set byForm District
Building setbacks Set by Form District
Permeable Surface(min) Set by Form District
c.AMENITY Div. 2C.3.
Lot amenityspace(min) Set byForm District
Residential amenity space
(min)		 Set by Form District
a.FAR & HEIGHT Div. 2C.4.
Base FAR(max) Set byForm District
Base Height in Stories(max) Set by Form District
Tier 1 Bonus FAR(max) 4.5
Tier 1 Bonus Height in Stories
(max)		 7 stories
Tier 2 Bonus FAR(max) 7.5
Tier 2 Bonus Height in Stories
(max)		 10 stories
b.BUILDING MASS Div. 2C.5.
Building width(max)
Base Building Width Set by Form District
Bonus Building Width 210'
Building Break(min) 25'
c.UPPER-STORY BULK Div. 2C.6.
Street Step-Back Set byForm District
Height Transition Set by Form District
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Sec. 7B.6.2. (Opportunity Corridors 1B) Last amended by Ord. 189,007, Eff. 08/20/2026

Alternate Typologies | Article 7 Div. 7B.6. (Opportunity Corridors)

City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

  1. in lieu of the floor area ratio and height standards in Paragraph 2. (Bulk and Mass) , above, a project may use the following standards, as applicable:

  • a. A tier 1 bonus floor area ratio of up to a 50 percent increase in the base floor area ratio in the applied Form District (Part 2B.) , or applicable Supplemental District, Specific Plan, or Special Zone, and a tier 1 bonus height in stories of one additional story of height beyond the base height in the applied Form District (Part 2B.) , or applicable Supplemental District, Specific Plan or Special Zone.

    • b. A tier 2 bonus floor area ratio of up to an additional 3.0 FAr on top of the applicable tier 1 bonus floor area ratio in Paragraph 2. (Bulk and Mass) , above, or Subparagraph a. , above, and a tier 2 bonus height in stories of an additional three stories beyond the applicable tier 1 bonus height in stories, in Paragraph 2. (Bulk and Mass) , above, or Subparagraph a. , above.

  1. regardless of Paragraphs 1. (Lot Parameters) , Paragraph 2. (Bulk and Mass) , and Paragraph 3. , above, a project on a site with a designated historic resource or a non-contributor shall be subject to the following standards:

    • a. Unless a project utilizes public benefits incentives pursuant to Sec. 9.2.3.C.5. (Public Benefits) of the Opportunity corridors Housing incentive Program, the maximum FAr shall be limited to the base FAr of the applied Form District (Part 2B.) .

    • b. Unless a project utilizes public benefits incentives pursuant to Sec. 9.2.3.C.5. (Public Benefits) of the Opportunity corridors Housing incentive Program, the maximum height shall be up to one additional story above the base height in stories, and up to 11 additional feet above base height in feet, of the applied Form District (Part 2B.) .

e. Frontage Standards

Set by applied Frontage District (Part 3B.) .

F. Development Standards

  1. Set by the applied Development Standards District (Part 4B.) except as provided in Paragraph 2. (Required Automobile Parking Stalls) , below.

  2. Required Automobile Parking Stalls

No automobile parking shall be required for residential uses.

G. Use Standards

Set by the applied Use District (Part 5B.).

H. Density Standards

the maximum density shall be the density allowed in an FA Density District, pursuant to Div. 6B.2. (Lot Area-Based Density Districts) .

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Sec. 7B.6.2. (Opportunity Corridors 1B) Last amended by Ord. 189,007, Eff. 08/20/2026

Alternate Typologies | Article 7 Div. 7B.6. (Opportunity Corridors)

City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

Exceptions & meaning →

Sec. 7B.6.3. OPPORTUNITY CORRIDORS 2A

A. Eligibility
  1. Eligible Districts
FORM FRONTAGE STANDARD USE DENSITY
All All All A_, rG_, rX_ 2l, 3l, 4l, 2, 3,
4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15,
20, 25, 30, 40,
50, 60, FA
2. Eligible Projects

in order to be eligible to use the Opportunity corridors 2A Alternate typology, a project must be on a lot mapped in the Oc-2 Opportunity corridors incentive Set on the Mixed Income Housing Incentive Map (Sec. 1.5.17.) , and must be utilizing, and meeting all the requirements of, Sec. 9.2.3. (Opportunity Corridors Housing Incentive Program) .

B. Intent

the Opportunity corridors 2A Alternate typology is intended to establish a package of alternative standards for housing projects to encourage the provision of restricted affordable units in exchange for incentives such as additional allowable floor area and height in order to increase the feasibility of construction. the alternate typology facilitates the Opportunity Corridors Housing Incentive Program (Sec. 9.2.3.) , and establishes the citywide baseline standards for mixed-income housing projects along major streets with transit service.

c. Review

Projects shall be subject to the applicable review procedures in Subsection D. (Administration) of Sec. 9.2.3. (Opportunity Corridors Housing Incentive Program) .

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Sec. 7B.6.3. (Opportunity Corridors 2A) Last amended by Ord. 189,007, Eff. 08/20/2026

Alternate Typologies | Article 7 Div. 7B.6. (Opportunity Corridors)

City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

D. Form Standards

Projects shall utilize the Form standards provided in the tables below, as applicable.

1. Lot Parameters
2. Bulk and Mass
a.LOT SIZE Div. 2C.1.
Lot area(min) Set by Form District
Lot width(min) Set by Form District
b.COVERAGE Div. 2C.2.
Buildingcoverage(max) Set byForm District
Building setbacks Set by Form District
Permeable Surface(min) Set by Form District
c.AMENITY Div. 2C.3.
Lot amenityspace(min) Set byForm District
Residential amenity space
(min)		 Set by Form District
a.FAR & HEIGHT Div. 2C.4.
Base FAR(max) Set byForm District
Base Height in Stories(max) Set by Form District
Tier 1 Bonus FAR(max) 4.5
Tier 1 Bonus Height in Stories
(max)		 7 stories
Tier 2 Bonus FAR(max) 7.5
Tier 2 Bonus Height in Stories
(max)		 10 stories
b.BUILDING MASS Div. 2C.5.
Building width(max)
Base Building Width Set by Form District
Bonus Building Width 160'
Building Break(min) 15'
c.UPPER-STORY BULK Div. 2C.6.
Street Step-Back Set byForm District
Height Transition Set by Form District
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Sec. 7B.6.3. (Opportunity Corridors 2A) Last amended by Ord. 189,007, Eff. 08/20/2026

Alternate Typologies | Article 7 Div. 7B.6. (Opportunity Corridors)

City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

  1. in lieu of the floor area ratio and height standards in Paragraph 2. (Bulk and Mass) , above, a project may use the following standards, as applicable:

  • a. A tier 1 bonus floor area ratio of up to a 50 percent increase in the base floor area ratio in the applied Form District (Part 2B.) , or applicable Supplemental District, Specific Plan, or Special Zone, and a tier 1 bonus height in stories of one additional story of height beyond the base in the applied Form District (Part 2B.) , or applicable Supplemental District, Specific Plan or Special Zone.

    • b. A tier 2 bonus floor area ratio up to an additional 3.0 FAr on top of the applicable tier 1 bonus floor area ratio in Paragraph 2. (Bulk and Mass) , above, or Subparagraph a. , above, and a tier 2 bonus height in stories of an additional three stories beyond the applicable tier 1 bonus height in Paragraph 2. (Bulk and Mass) , above, or Subparagraph a. , above.

  1. regardless of the Paragraph 1. (Lot Parameters) , Paragraph 2. (Bulk and Mass) and Paragraph 3. , above, a project on a site with a designated historic resource or a non-contributor shall be subject to the following standards:

    • a. Unless a project utilizes public benefits incentives pursuant to Sec. 9.2.3.C.5. (Public Benefits) of the Opportunity corridors Housing incentive Program, the maximum FAr shall be limited to the base FAr of the applied Form District (Part 2B.) .

    • b. Unless a project utilizes public benefits incentives pursuant to Sec. 9.2.3.C.5. (Public Benefits) of the Opportunity corridors Housing incentive Program, the maximum height shall be up to one additional story above the base height in stories, and up to an additional 11 feet above the base height in feet, of the applied Form District (Part 2B.) .

e. Frontage Standards

Set by applied Frontage District (Part 3B.).

F. Development Standards

  1. Set by the applied Development Standards District (Part 4B.) except as provided in Paragraph 2. (Required Automobile Parking Stalls) , below.

  2. Required Automobile Parking Stalls

No automobile parking shall be required for residential uses.

G. Use Standards

Set by the applied Use District (Part 5B.) .

H. Density Standards

the maximum density shall be the density allowed in an FA Density District, pursuant to Div. 6B.2. (Lot Area-Based Density Districts) .

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Sec. 7B.6.3. (Opportunity Corridors 2A) Last amended by Ord. 189,007, Eff. 08/20/2026

Alternate Typologies | Article 7 Div. 7B.6. (Opportunity Corridors)

City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

Exceptions & meaning →

Sec. 7B.6.4. OPPORTUNITY CORRIDORS 2B

A. Eligibility
  1. Eligible Districts
FORM FRONTAGE STANDARD USE DENSITY
All All All cX_, iX_, P_ 2l, 3l, 4l, 2, 3,
4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15,
20, 25, 30, 40,
50, 60, FA
2. Eligible Projects

in order to be eligible to use the Opportunity corridors 2B Alternate typology, a project must be on a lot mapped in the Oc-2 Opportunity corridors incentive Set on the Mixed Income Housing Incentive Map (Sec. 1.5.17.) , and must be utilizing, and meeting all requirements of, Sec. 9.2.3. (Opportunity Corridors Housing Incentive Program) .

B. Intent

the Opportunity corridors 2B Alternate typology is intended to establish a package of alternative standards for housing projects to encourage the provision of restricted affordable units in exchange for incentives such as additional allowable floor area and height in order to increase the feasibility of construction. the alternate typology facilitates the Opportunity Corridors Housing Incentive Program (Sec. 9.2.3.) , and establishes the citywide baseline standards for mixed-income housing projects along major streets with transit service.

c. Review

Projects shall be subject to the applicable review procedures in Subsection D. (Administration) of Sec. 9.2.3. (Opportunity Corridors Housing Incentive Program) .

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Sec. 7B.6.4. (Opportunity Corridors 2B) Last amended by Ord. 189,007, Eff. 08/20/2026

Alternate Typologies | Article 7 Div. 7B.6. (Opportunity Corridors)

City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

D. Form Standards

Projects shall utilize the Form standards provided in the tables below, as applicable.

1. Lot Parameters
2. Bulk and Mass
a.LOT SIZE Div. 2C.1.
Lot area(min) Set by Form District
Lot width(min) Set by Form District
b.COVERAGE Div. 2C.2.
Buildingcoverage(max) Set byForm District
Building setbacks Set by Form District
Permeable Surface(min) Set by Form District
c.AMENITY Div. 2C.3.
Lot amenityspace(min) Set byForm District
Residential amenity space
(min)		 Set by Form District
a.FAR & HEIGHT Div. 2C.4.
Base FAR(max) Set byForm District
Base Height in Stories(max) Set by Form District
Tier 1 Bonus FAR(max) 4.75
Tier 1 Bonus Height in Stories
(max)		 7 stories
Tier 2 Bonus FAR(max) 7.75
Tier 2 Bonus Height in Stories
(max)		 10 stories
b.BUILDING MASS Div. 2C.5.
Building width(max)
Base Building Width Set by Form District
Bonus Building Width 210'
Building Break(min) 25'
c.UPPER-STORY BULK Div. 2C.6.
Street Step-Back Set byForm District
Height Transition Set by Form District
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Sec. 7B.6.4. (Opportunity Corridors 2B) Last amended by Ord. 189,007, Eff. 08/20/2026

Alternate Typologies | Article 7 Div. 7B.6. (Opportunity Corridors)

City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

  1. in lieu of the floor area ratio and height standards in Paragraph 2. (Bulk and Mass) , above, a project may use the following standards:

  • a. A tier 1 bonus floor area ratio of up to a 55 percent increase in the base floor area ratio in the applied Form District (Part 2B.) , or applicable Supplemental District, Specific Plan, or Special Zone, and a tier 1 bonus height in stories of one additional story of height beyond the base height in the applied Form District (Part 2B.) , or applicable Supplemental District, Specific Plan or Special Zone.

    • b. A tier 2 bonus floor area ratio of up to an additional 3.0 FAr on top of the applicable tier 1 bonus floor area ratio in Paragraph 2. (Bulk and Mass) , above, or Subparagraph a. , above, and a tier 2 bonus height in stories of an additional three stories beyond the applicable tier 1 bonus height in stories, in Paragraph 2. (Bulk and Mass) , above, or Subparagraph a. , above.

  1. regardless of Paragraph 1. (Lot Parameters) , Paragraph 2. (Bulk and Mass) and Paragraph 3. , above, a project on a site with a designated historic resource or a non-contributor shall be subject to the following standards:

    • a. Unless a project utilizes public benefits incentives pursuant to Sec. 9.2.3.C.5. (Public Benefits) of the Opportunity corridors Housing incentive Program, the maximum FAr shall be limited to the base FAr of the applied Form District (Part 2B.) .

    • b. Unless a project utilizes public benefits incentives pursuant to Sec. 9.2.3.C.5. (Public Benefits) of the Opportunity corridors Housing incentive Program, the maximum height shall be up to one additional story above the base height in stories, and up to an additional 11 feet above the base height in feet, of the applied Form District (Part 2B.) .

e. Frontage Standards

Set by applied Frontage District (Part 3B.) .

F. Development Standards

  1. Set by the applied Development Standards District (Part 4B.) except as provided in Paragraph 2. (Required Automobile Parking Stalls) , below.

  2. Required Automobile Parking Stalls

No automobile parking shall be required for residential uses.

G. Use Standards

Set by the applied Use District (Part 5B.) .

H. Density Standards

the maximum density shall be the density allowed in an FA Density District, pursuant to Div. 6B.2. (Lot Area-Based Density Districts) .

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Sec. 7B.6.4. (Opportunity Corridors 2B) Last amended by Ord. 189,007, Eff. 08/20/2026

Alternate Typologies | Article 7 Div. 7B.6. (Opportunity Corridors)

City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

Exceptions & meaning →

Sec. 7B.6.5. OPPORTUNITY CORRIDORS 3A

A. Eligibility
  1. Eligible Districts
FORM FRONTAGE STANDARD USE DENSITY
All All All A_, rG_, rX_ 2l, 3l, 4l, 2, 3,
4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15,
20, 25, 30, 40,
50, 60, FA
2. Eligible Projects

in order to be eligible to use the Opportunity corridors 3A Alternate typology, a project must be on a lot mapped in the Oc-3 Opportunity corridors incentive Set on the Mixed Income Housing Incentive Map (Sec. 1.5.17.) , and must be utilizing, and meeting all requirements of, Sec. 9.2.3. (Opportunity Corridors Housing Incentive Program) .

B. Intent

the Opportunity corridors 3A Alternate typology is intended to establish a package of alternative standards for housing projects to encourage the provision of restricted affordable units in exchange for incentives such as additional allowable floor area and height in order to increase the feasibility of construction. the alternate typology facilitates the Opportunity Corridors Housing Incentive Program (Sec. 9.2.3.) , and establishes the citywide baseline standards for mixed-income housing projects along major streets with transit service.

c. Review

Projects shall be subject to the applicable review procedures in Subsection D. (Administration) of Sec. 9.2.3. (Opportunity Corridors Housing Incentive Program) .

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Sec. 7B.6.5. (Opportunity Corridors 3A) Last amended by Ord. 189,007, Eff. 08/20/2026

Alternate Typologies | Article 7 Div. 7B.6. (Opportunity Corridors)

City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

D. Form Standards

Projects shall utilize the Form standards provided in the tables below, as applicable.

1. Lot Parameters
2. Bulk and Mass
a.LOT SIZE Div. 2C.1.
Lot area(min) Set by Form District
Lot width(min) Set by Form District
b.COVERAGE Div. 2C.2.
Buildingcoverage(max) Set byForm District
Building setbacks Set by Form District
c.AMENITY Div. 2C.3.
Lot amenityspace(min) Set byForm District
Residential amenity space
(min)		 Set by Form District
a.FAR & HEIGHT Div. 2C.4.
Base FAR(max) Set byForm District
Base Height in Stories(max) Set by Form District
Tier 1 Bonus FAR(max) 5.0
Tier 1 Bonus Height in Stories
(max)		 8 stories
Tier 2 Bonus FAR(max) 8.0
Tier 2 Bonus Height in Stories
(max)		 11 stories
b.BUILDING MASS Div. 2C.5.
Building width(max)
Base Building Width Set by Form District
Bonus Building Width 160'
Building Break(min) 15'
c.UPPER-STORY BULK Div. 2C.6.
Street Step-Back Set byForm District
Height Transition Set by Form District
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Sec. 7B.6.5. (Opportunity Corridors 3A) Last amended by Ord. 189,007, Eff. 08/20/2026

Alternate Typologies | Article 7 Div. 7B.6. (Opportunity Corridors)

City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

  1. in lieu of the floor area ratio and height standards in Paragraph 2.(Bulk and Mass) , above, a project may use the following standards, as applicable:

  • a. A tier 1 bonus floor area ratio of up to a 60 percent increase in the base floor area ratio in the applied Form District (Part 2B.) , or applicable Supplemental District, Specific Plan, or Special Zone, and a tier 1 bonus height in stories of one additional story of height beyond the base height in the applied Form District (Part 2B.) , or applicable Supplemental District, Specific Plan or Special Zone.

    • b. A tier 2 bonus floor area ratio of up to an additional 3.0 FAr on top of the applicable tier 1 bonus floor area ratio in Paragraph 2. (Bulk and Mass) , above, or Subparagraph a. , above, and a tier 2 bonus height in stories of an additional three stories beyond the applicable tier 1 bonus height in Paragraph 2. (Bulk and Mass) , above, or Subparagraph a. , above.

  1. regardless of Paragraph 1. (Lot Parameters) , Paragraph 2. (Bulk and Mass) and Paragraph 3. , above, a project on a site with a designated historic resource or a non-contributor element shall be subject to the following standards:

    • a. Unless a project utilizes public benefits incentives pursuant to Sec. 9.2.3.c.5. (Public Benefits) of the Opportunity corridors Housing incentive Program, the maximum FAr shall be limited to the base FAr of the applied Form District (Part 2B.) .

    • b. Unless a project utilizes public benefits incentives pursuant to Sec. 9.2.3.C.5. (Public Benefits) of the Opportunity corridors Housing incentive Program, the maximum height shall be up to one additional story above the base height in stories, and up to an additional 11 feet above the base height in feet, of the applied Form District (Part 2B.) .

e. Frontage Standards

Set by applied Frontage District (Part 3B.) .

F. Development Standards

  1. Set by the applied Development Standards District (Part 4B.) except as provided in Paragraph 2. (Required Automobile Parking Stalls) , below.

  2. Required Automobile Parking Stalls

No automobile parking shall be required for residential uses.

G. Use Standards

Set by the applied Use District (Part 5B.) .

H. Density Standards

the maximum density shall be the density allowed in an FA Density District, pursuant to Div. 6B.2. (Lot Area-Based Density Districts) .

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Sec. 7B.6.5. (Opportunity Corridors 3A) Last amended by Ord. 189,007, Eff. 08/20/2026

Alternate Typologies | Article 7 Div. 7B.6. (Opportunity Corridors)

City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

Exceptions & meaning →

Sec. 7B.6.6. OPPORTUNITY CORRIDORS 3B

A. Eligibility
  1. Eligible Districts
FORM FRONTAGE STANDARD USE DENSITY
All All All cX_, iX_, P_ 2l, 3l, 4l, 2, 3,
4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15,
20, 25, 30, 40,
50, 60, FA
2. Eligible Projects

in order to be eligible to use the Opportunity corridors 3B Alternate typology, a project must be on a lot mapped in the Oc-3 Opportunity corridors incentive Set on the Mixed Income Housing Incentive Map (Sec. 1.5.17.) , and must be utilizing, and meeting all requirements of, Sec. 9.2.3. (Opportunity Corridors Housing Incentive Program) .

B. Intent

the Opportunity corridors 3B Alternate typology is intended to establish a package of alternative standards for housing projects to encourage the provision of restricted affordable units in exchange for incentives such as additional allowable floor area and height in order to increase the feasibility of construction. the alternate typology facilitates the Opportunity Corridors Housing Incentive Program (Sec. 9.2.3.) , and establishes the citywide baseline standards for mixed-income housing projects along major streets with transit service.

c. Review

Projects shall be subject to the applicable review procedures in Subsection D. (Administration) of Sec. 9.2.3. (Opportunity Corridors Housing Incentive Program) .

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D. Form Standards

Projects shall utilize the Form standards provided in the tables below, as applicable.

1. Lot Parameters
2. Bulk and Mass
a.LOT SIZE Div. 2C.1.
Lot area(min) Set by Form District
Lot width(min) Set by Form District
b.COVERAGE Div. 2C.2.
Buildingcoverage(max) Set byForm District
Building setbacks Set by Form District
c.AMENITY Div. 2C.3.
Lot amenityspace(min) Set byForm District
Residential amenity space
(min)		 Set by Form District
a.FAR & HEIGHT Div. 2C.4.
Base FAR(max) Set byForm District
Base Height in Stories(max) Set by Form District
Tier 1 Bonus FAR(max) 5.0
Tier 1 Bonus Height in Stories
(max)		 8 stories
Tier 2 Bonus FAR(max) 8.0
Tier 2 Bonus Height in Stories
(max)		 11 stories
b.BUILDING MASS Div. 2C.5.
Building width(max)
Base Building Width Set by Form District
Bonus Building Width 210'
Building Break(min) 25'
c.UPPER-STORY BULK Div. 2C.6.
Street Step-Back Set byForm District
Height Transition Set by Form District
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  1. in lieu of the floor area ratio and height standards in Paragraph 2. (Bulk and Mass) , above, a project may use the following standards, as applicable:

  • a. A tier 1 bonus floor area ratio of up to a 60 percent increase in the base floor area ratio in the applied Form District (Part 2B.) , or applicable Supplemental District, Specific Plan, or Special Zone, and a tier 1 bonus height in stories of one additional story of height beyond the base height in the applied Form District (Part 2B.) , or applicable Supplemental District, Specific Plan or Special Zone.

    • b. A tier 2 bonus floor area ratio of up to an additional 3.0 FAr on top of the applicable tier 1 bonus floor area ratio in Paragraph 2. (Bulk and Mass) , above, or Subparagraph a. , above, and a tier 2 bonus height in stories of an additional three stories beyond the applicable tier 1 bonus height, in Paragraph 2. (Bulk and Mass) , above, or Subparagraph a. , above.

  1. regardless of Paragraph 1. (Lot Parameters) , Paragraph 2. (Bulk and Mass) and Paragraph 3. , above, a project on a site with a designated historic resource or a non-contributor shall be subject to the following standards:

    • a. Unless a project utilizes public benefits incentives pursuant to Sec. 9.2.3.C.5. (Public Benefits) of the Opportunity corridors Housing incentive Program, the maximum FAr shall be limited to the base FAr of the applied Form District (Part 2B.) .

    • b. Unless a project utilizes public benefits incentives pursuant to Sec. 9.2.3.C.5. (Public Benefits) of the Opportunity corridors Housing incentive Program, the maximum height shall be up to one additional story above the base height in stories, and up to 11 additional feet above the base height in feet, of the applied Form District (Part 2B.) .

e. Frontage Standards

Set by applied Frontage District (Part 3B.) .

F. Development Standards

  1. Set by the applied Development Standards District (Part 4B.) except as provided in Paragraph 2. (Required Automobile Parking Stalls) , below.

  2. Required Automobile Parking Stalls

No automobile parking shall be required for residential uses.

G. Use Standards

Set by the applied Use District (Part 5B.) .

H. Density Standards

the maximum density shall be the density allowed in an FA Density District, pursuant to Div. 6B.2. (Lot Area-Based Density Districts) .

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