Article 7 — ALTERNATE TYPOLOGIES›Part 7B — ALTERNATE TYPOLOGIES
Los Angeles Zoning Code — LAMC Chapter 1A Div. 7B.7 Corridor Transitions
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Cite as: Los Angeles Zoning Code — LAMC Chapter 1A § 7B.7 · Text as of 2026-10-04
Sec. 7B.7.1. CORRIDOR TRANSITIONS 1¶
A. Eligibility
1. Eligible Districts
| FORM | FRONTAGE | STANDARD | USE DENSITY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2l, 3l, 4l, 10, 12, | |||
| All | All | All v | A_, rG_, rX_, P_ 15, 20, 25, 30, 40, 50, 60 |
2. Eligible Projects
in order to be eligible to use the corridor transitions 1 Alternate typology, a project must be on a lot mapped in the ct-1 corridor transitions incentive Set on the Mixed Income Housing Incentive Map (Sec. 1.5.17.) , and must be utilizing, and meeting all requirements of, Sec. 9.2.4. (Corridor Transitions Incentive Program) .
B. Intent
the corridor transitions 1 Alternate typology is intended to establish a package of alternative standards for housing projects in order to facilitate the creation and development of restricted affordable units in lower density areas in the city, and aid in smoothing the transition between higher-scale development along principal corridors to lower-scale development in interior neighborhoods. the corridor transitions 1 Alternate typology provides moderate increases in density and floor area ratio to meet this goal, while controlling for lower-scale residential design needs and constraints. the alternate typology facilitates the Corridor Transitions Incentive Program (Sec. 9.2.4.) .
c. Review
Projects shall be subject to the applicable review procedures in Subsection D. (Administration) of Sec. 9.2.4. (Corridor Transitions Incentive Program) .
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Sec. 7B.7.1. (Corridor Transitions 1) Last amended by Ord. 189,007, Eff. 08/20/2026
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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. | a.FAR & HEIGHT | Div. 2C.4. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot area(min) | Set by Form District | Base FAR(max) | Set byForm District |
| Lot width(min) | Set by Form District | Base Height in Stories(max) |
Set by Form District |
| b.COVERAGE | Div. 2C.2. |
Tier 1 Bonus FAR(max) (incremental FAr) |
1.45, subject to _Paragraph 2_below |
| Buildingcoverage(max) | 70% | Tier 1 Bonus Heiht in Stories |
, |
| Building setbacks | g (max) |
2 stories | |
| Primary street (min) | 10' | Tier 2 Bonus FAR(max) | 1.95 |
| Side street (min) Side (min) |
4' 3' |
Tier 2 Bonus FAR in Stories (max) |
3 stories |
| rear (min) | 4' | b.BUILDING MASS | Div. 2C.5. |
| Alley (min) | 0' | Building width(max) | |
| c.AMENITY | Div. 2C.3. | Base Building Width | Set by Form District |
| Required Lot Amenity Alternatives |
courtyard Paseo r Yd |
Bonus Building Width Building Break(min) |
75' 6' |
| Ridtil it | ear ar | c.UPPER-STORY BULK | Div. 2C.6. |
| esena ameny space (min) |
Set by Form District | Street Step-Back | Set byForm District |
| Height Transition | Set by Form District | ||
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Sec. 7B.7.1. (Corridor Transitions 1) Last amended by Ord. 189,007, Eff. 08/20/2026
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3. Incremental FAR
the maximum floor area is limited by the total number of dwelling units on the lot and increases incrementally as the number of dwelling units in the project increases. the tier 1 bonus floor area ratio for total dwelling units in a project is provided in the table, below:
| INCREMEN | TAL | BONUS FAR |
|---|---|---|
| Total DwellingUnits | Tier 1 | Bonus Floor Area Ratio |
| 1-3 | N/A | |
| 4 | 1.15 | |
| 5 | 1.30 | |
| 6 or more | 1.45 |
4. Tier 2 Bonus FAR
A project may receive up to the tier 2 bonus floor area ratio in Paragraph 2. (Bulk and Mass) , above, through the provision of additional public benefits, pursuant to Sec. 9.2.4.C.3. (Public Benefits) of the corridor transitions incentive Program.
5. Small-Lot Subdivision Standards
regardless of Paragraph 1. (Lot Parameters) and Paragraph 2. (Bulk and Mass) , a project providing dwelling units as part of a small-lot subdivision shall be subject to the following standards for lots within the subdivision:
a. Minimum lot area: 600 square feet
b. Minimum lot width: 15 feet
c. Side building setback: 0 feet
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Sec. 7B.7.1. (Corridor Transitions 1) Last amended by Ord. 189,007, Eff. 08/20/2026
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e. Frontage Standards
1. Lot
| Primar | y Side |
Special | |
|---|---|---|---|
| a.BUILD-TO | Div. 3C.1. | ||
| Build-to depth(min) | 5' | 10' | 10' |
| Build-to width(min) | 50% | 30% | 50% |
| b.PARKING | Div. 3C.2. | ||
| Parking setbacks(min) | 20' | 5' | 5' |
| c.LANDSCAPE | Div. 3C.3. | ||
| Frontageplantingarea(min) | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Frontage yard fence & wall type allowed: |
A2 | A2 | A3 |
2. Facade
| Primary | Side Special |
|
|---|---|---|
| a.TRANSPARENCY | Div. 3C.4. | |
| Transparent area | ||
| Ground story (min) | 15% | 10% 15% |
| Upper stories(min) | 20% | 15% 20% |
| Active wall spacing (max) |
20' | 30' 20' |
| b.ENTRANCES | Div. 3C.5. | |
| Street-facingentrances | required | n/ required |
| entrance spacing (max) |
n/a | n/ n/ |
| Entry feature Options: |
required • Porch • raised • Forec • reces • courty • Breeze |
n/ required entry ourt sed entry ard way |
| c.GROUND STORY | Div. 3C.6. | |
| Ground story height (min) |
10' | 10' 10' |
| Ground floor elevation (min/ |
-2'/5' | -2'/5' -2'/5' |
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Sec. 7B.7.1. (Corridor Transitions 1) Last amended by Ord. 189,007, Eff. 08/20/2026
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F. Development Standards
Set by the applied Development Standards District (Part 4B.) except as provided in Paragraph 2. (Required Automobile Parking Stalls) and Paragraph 3. (Small-Lot Subdivision Standards) , below.
Required Automobile Parking Stalls
No automobile parking shall be required for residential uses.
- Small-Lot Subdivision Standards
A project providing dwelling units as part of a small-lot subdivision may provide a pedestrian accessway three feet in width for the lots in the subdivision in lieu of required automobile access or pedestrian access.
G. Use Standards
Set by the applied Use District (Part 5B.) .
H. Density Standards
the maximum density shall be the density allowed in Density District 15, pursuant to Div. 6B.2. (Lot Area-Based Density Districts) .
regardless of Paragraph 1. , above, a project opting to provide restricted affordable units at the rates required for the ct-2 corridor transitions incentive Set pursuant to Sec. 9.2.4.C.1.e. (Affordability Levels) , shall have the maximum density allowed in Density District 10, pursuant to Div. 6B.2. (Lot Area-Based Density Districts) .
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Sec. 7B.7.1. (Corridor Transitions 1) Last amended by Ord. 189,007, Eff. 08/20/2026
Alternate Typologies | Article 7 Div. 7B.7. (Corridor Transitions)
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Sec. 7B.7.2. CORRIDOR TRANSITIONS 2¶
A. Eligibility
1. Eligible Districts
| FORM | FRONTAGE | STANDARD | USE DENSITY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2l, 3l, 4l, 10, 12, | |||
| All | All | All | A_, rG_, rX_, P_ 15, 20, 25, 30, 40, 50, 60 |
2. Eligible Projects
in order to be eligible to use the corridor transitions 2 Alternate typology, a project must be on a lot mapped in the ct-2 corridor transitions incentive Set on the Mixed Income Housing Incentive Map (Sec. 1.5.17.) , and must be utilizing, and meeting all requirements of, Sec. 9.2.4. (Corridor Transitions Incentive Program) .
B. Intent
the corridor transitions 2 Alternate typology is intended to establish a package of alternative standards for housing projects and aims to facilitate the creation and development of restricted affordable units in lower density areas in the city, aiding in smoothing the transition between higher-scale development along principal corridors to lower-scale development in interior neighborhoods. the corridor transitions incentive Program provides the rules and framework for granting moderate increases in density and floor area ratio to meet this goal, while controlling lower-scale residential design needs and constraints. the alternate typology facilitates the Corridor Transitions Incentive Program (Sec. 9.2.4.) .
c. Review
Projects shall be subject to the applicable review procedures in Subsection D. (Administration) of Sec. 9.2.4. (Corridor Transitions Incentive Program) .
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Sec. 7B.7.2. (Corridor Transitions 2) Last amended by Ord. 189,007, Eff. 08/20/2026
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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) | 70% |
| Building setbacks | |
| Primary street (min) | 10' |
| Side street (min) | 4' |
| Side (min) | 3' |
| rear (min) | 4' |
| Alley (min) | 0' |
| c.AMENITY | Div. 2C.3. |
| Required Lot Amenity Alternatives |
courtyard Paseo rear Yard |
| 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) (incremental FAr) |
2.0, subject to Paragraph 2, below |
| Tier 1 Bonus Height in Stories (max) |
3 stories |
| Tier 2 Bonus FAR(max) | 2.5 |
| Tier 2 Bonus FAR in Stories (max) |
4 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.7.2. (Corridor Transitions 2) Last amended by Ord. 189,007, Eff. 08/20/2026
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3. Incremental FAR
the maximum floor area is limited by the total number of dwelling units on the lot and increases incrementally as the number of dwelling units in the project increases. the tier 1 bonus floor area ratio for total dwelling units in a project is provided in the table, below:
| INCREME | NTAL | BONUS FAR |
|---|---|---|
| Total DwellingUnits | Tier 1 | Bonus Floor Area Ratio |
| 1-3 | N/A | |
| 4 | 1.15 | |
| 5 | 1.30 | |
| 6 | 1.45 | |
| 7 | 1.60 | |
| 8 | 1.75 | |
| 9 | 1.90 | |
| 10 or more | 2.0 |
4. Tier 2 Bonus FAR
A project may receive up to the tier 2 bonus floor area ratio in Paragraph 2. (Bulk and Mass) , above, through the provision of additional public benefits, pursuant to Sec. 9.2.4.C.3. (Public Benefits) of the corridor transitions incentive Program.
5. Small-Lot Subdivision Standards
regardless of Paragraph 1. (Lot Parameters) and Paragraph 2. (Bulk and Mass) , above, projects providing dwelling units as part of a small-lot subdivision shall be subject to the following standards on lots within the subdivision:
a. Minimum lot area: 600 square feet
b. Minimum lot width: 15 feet
c. Side building setback: 0 feet
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Sec. 7B.7.2. (Corridor Transitions 2) Last amended by Ord. 189,007, Eff. 08/20/2026
Alternate Typologies | Article 7 Div. 7B.7. (Corridor Transitions)
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e. Frontage Standards
1. Lot
| Primar | y Side |
Special | |
|---|---|---|---|
| a.BUILD-TO | Div. 3C.1. | ||
| Build-to depth(min) | 5' | 10' | 10' |
| Build-to width(min) | 50% | 30% | 50% |
| b.PARKING | Div. 3C.2. | ||
| Parking setbacks(min) | 20' | 5' | 5' |
| c.LANDSCAPE | Div. 3C.3. | ||
| Frontageplantingarea(min) | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Frontage yard fence & wall type allowed: |
A2 | A2 | A3 |
2. Facade
| Primary | Side Special |
|
|---|---|---|
| a.TRANSPARENCY | Div. 3C.4. | |
| Transparent area | ||
| Ground story (min) | 15% | 10% 15% |
| Upper stories(min) | 20% | 15% 20% |
| Active wall spacing (max) |
20' | 30' 20' |
| b.ENTRANCES | Div. 3C.5. | |
| Street-facingentrances | required | n/ required |
| entrance spacing (max) |
n/a | n/ n/ |
| Entry feature Options: |
required • Porch • raised • Foreco • reces • courty • Breeze |
n/ required entry urt sed entry ard way |
| c.GROUND STORY | Div. 3C.6. | |
| Ground story height (min) |
10' | 10' 10' |
| Ground floor elevation (min/ |
-2'/5' | -2'/5' -2'/5' |
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Sec. 7B.7.2. (Corridor Transitions 2) Last amended by Ord. 189,007, Eff. 08/20/2026
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F. Development Standards
Set by the applied Development Standards District (Part 4B.) except as provided in Paragraph 2. (Required Automobile Parking Stalls) and Paragraph 3. (Small-Lot Subdivision Standards) , below.
Required Automobile Parking Stalls
No automobile parking shall be required for residential uses.
- Small-Lot Subdivision Standards
Projects providing dwelling units as part of a small-lot subdivision may provide a pedestrian accessway three feet in width for the lots in the subdivision in lieu of otherwise required automobile access or pedestrian access.
G. Use Standards
Set by the applied Use District (Part 5B.) .
H. Density Standards
the maximum density shall be the density allowed in Density District 6, pursuant to Div. 6B.2. (Lot Area-Based Density Districts) .
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Sec. 7B.7.2. (Corridor Transitions 2) Last amended by Ord. 189,007, Eff. 08/20/2026
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Sec. 7B.7.3. CORRIDOR TRANSITIONS 3¶
A. Eligibility
- Eligible Districts
| FORM | FRONTAGE | STANDARD | USE DENSITY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2l, 3l, 4l, 10, 12, | |||
| All | All | All | A_, rG_, rX_, P_ 15, 20, 25, 30, 40, 50, 60 |
2. Eligible Lots
in order to be eligible to use the corridor transitions 3 Alternate typology, a project must be on a lot mapped in the ct-3 corridor transitions incentive Set on the Mixed Income Housing Incentive Map (Sec. 1.5.17.) , and must be utilizing, and meeting all requirements of, Sec. 9.2.4. (Corridor Transitions Incentive Program) .
B. Intent
the corridor transitions 3 Alternate typology is intended to establish a package of alternative standards for housing projects and aims to facilitate the creation and development of restricted affordable units in lower density areas in the city, aiding in smoothing the transition between higher-scale development along principal corridors to lower-scale development in interior neighborhoods. the corridor transitions incentive Program provides the rules and framework for granting moderate increases in density and floor area ratio to meet this goal, while controlling lower-scale residential design needs and constraints. the alternate typology facilitates the Corridor Transitions Incentive Program (Sec. 9.2.4.) .
c. Review
Projects shall be subject to the applicable review procedures in Subsection D. (Administration) of Sec. 9.2.4. (Corridor Transitions Incentive Program) .
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Sec. 7B.7.3. (Corridor Transitions 3) Last amended by Ord. 189,007, Eff. 08/20/2026
Alternate Typologies | Article 7 Div. 7B.7. (Corridor Transitions)
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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. | a.FAR & HEIGHT | Div. 2C.4. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot area(min) | Set by Form District | Base FAR(max) | Set byForm District |
| Lot width(min) | Set by Form District |
Base Height in Stories(max) | Set by Form District |
| b.COVERAGE | Div. 2C.2. |
Tier 1 Bonus FAR(max) (itl FAr) |
2.90, subject to _Ph 2_bl |
| Buildingcoverage(max) | 70% | ncremena Tier 1 Bonus Heiht in Stories |
aragrap, eow |
| Building setbacks | g (max) |
3 stories | |
| Primary street (min) | 10' | Tier 2 Bonus FAR(max) | 3.4 |
| Side street (min) Side (min) |
4' 3' |
Tier 2 Bonus FAR in Stories (max) |
4 stories |
| rear (min) | 4' | b.BUILDING MASS | Div. 2C.5. |
| Alley (min) | 0' | Building width(max) | |
c.AMENITY |
Div. 2C.3. | Base Building Width | Set by Form District |
| Required Lot Amenity Alternatives |
courtyard Paseo |
Bonus Building Width Building Break(min) |
160' 15' |
| rear Yard | c.UPPER-STORY BULK | Div. 2C.6. | |
| Residential amenity space (min) |
Set by Form District | Street Step-Back | Set byForm District |
| Height Transition | Set by Form District | ||
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Sec. 7B.7.3. (Corridor Transitions 3) Last amended by Ord. 189,007, Eff. 08/20/2026
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3. Incremental FAR
the maximum floor area is limited by the total number of dwelling units on the lot and increases incrementally as the number of dwelling units in the project increases. the tier 1 bonus floor area ratio for total dwelling units in a project is provided in the table, below:
| INCREMEN | TAL | BONUS FAR |
|---|---|---|
| Total DwellingUnits | Tier 1 | Bonus Floor Area Ratio |
| 1-3 | N/A | |
| 4 | 1.15 | |
| 5 | 1.30 | |
| 6 | 1.45 | |
| 7 | 1.60 | |
| 8 | 1.75 | |
| 9 | 1.90 | |
| 10 | 2.0 | |
| 11 | 2.15 | |
| 12 | 2.30 | |
| 13 | 2.45 | |
| 14 | 2.60 | |
| 15 | 2.75 | |
| 16 or more | 2.90 |
4. Tier 2 Bonus FAR
A project may receive up to the tier 2 bonus floor area ratio in Paragraph 2. (Bulk and Mass) , above, through the provision of additional public benefits, pursuant to Sec. 9.2.4.C.3. (Public Benefits) of the corridor transitions incentive Program.
5. Small-Lot Subdivision Standards
regardless of Paragraph 1. (Lot Parameters) and Paragraph 2. (Bulk and Mass) , above, a project providing dwelling units as part of a small-lot subdivision shall be subject to the following standards on lots within the subdivision as follows:
a. Minimum lot area: 600 square feet
b. Minimum lot width: 15 feet
c. Side building setback: 0 feet
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Sec. 7B.7.3. (Corridor Transitions 3) Last amended by Ord. 189,007, Eff. 08/20/2026
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e. Frontage Standards
1. Lot
| Primar | y Side |
Special | |
|---|---|---|---|
| a.BUILD-TO | Div. 3C.1. | ||
| Build-to depth(min) | 5' | 10' | 10' |
| Build-to width(min) | 50% | 30% | 50% |
| b.PARKING | Div. 3C.2. | ||
| Parking setbacks(min) | 20' | 5' | 5' |
| c.LANDSCAPE | Div. 3C.3. | ||
| Frontageplantingarea(min) | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Frontage yard fence & wall type allowed: |
A2 | A2 | A3 |
2. Facade
| Primary | Side Special |
|
|---|---|---|
| a.TRANSPARENCY | Div. 3C.4. | |
| Transparent area | ||
| Ground story (min) | 15% | 10% 15% |
| Upper stories(min) | 20% | 15% 20% |
| Active wall spacing (max) |
20' | 30' 20' |
| b.ENTRANCES | Div. 3C.5. | |
| Street-facingentrances | required | n/ required |
| entrance spacing (max) |
n/a | n/ n/ |
| Entry feature Options: |
required • Porch • raised • Forec • reces • courty • Breeze |
n/ required entry ourt sed entry ard way |
| c.GROUND STORY | Div. 3C.6. | |
| Ground story height (min) |
10' | 10' 10' |
| Ground floor elevation (min/ |
-2'/5' | -2'/5' -2'/5' |
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Sec. 7B.7.3. (Corridor Transitions 3) Last amended by Ord. 189,007, Eff. 08/20/2026
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F. Development Standards
Set by the applied Development Standards District (Part 4B.) except as provided in Paragraph 2. (Required Automobile Parking Stalls) and Paragraph 3. (Small-Lot Subdivision Standards) , below.
Required Automobile Parking Stalls
No automobile parking shall be required for residential uses.
- Small-Lot Subdivision Standards
Projects providing dwelling units as part of a small-lot subdivision may provide a pedestrian accessway three feet in width for the lots in the subdivision in lieu of otherwise required automobile access or pedestrian access.
G. Use Standards
Set by the applied Use District (Part 5B.) .
H. Density Standards
the maximum density shall be the density allowed in Density District 4, pursuant to Div. 6B.2. (Lot Area-Based Density Districts) .
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Sec. 7B.7.3. (Corridor Transitions 3) Last amended by Ord. 189,007, Eff. 08/20/2026
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