Part 3C — (General Frontage Rules)

For Illustrative Purposes Only
DIV. 3C.6. GROUND STORY
SEC. 3C.6.1. GROUND STORY HEIGHT
Ground story height is defined as the floor-to-floor height of the story of a building having its fnished
foor elevation nearest to the fnished grade.
A. Intent
The intent of the standards of this Section (Ground Story Height) is to promote active uses that
are directly connected to the public realm, and ensure high-quality ground story spaces that are
adaptable and appropriate to their context.
B. Applicability
Ground story height standards apply to new construction. When the ground story height standards
apply, the standards apply to all portions of the ground story, within the first 15 feet of a facade of
a new building or structure, pursuant to Sec. 3A.2.2.B.3. (Frontage Applicable Facades) .
C. Standards
All occupiable space located in applicable portions of the ground story shall have floor-to-floor
height of no less than the ground story height minimum.
D. Measurement
1. Ground story height is measured vertically from the top of the finished ground story to the top
of the finished floor above.
2. Where no story exists above, ground story height is the shortest vertical distance from the top
of the ground foor elevation to the top of the ceiling or roof structure above.
3. For determining the ground story, see Sec. 14.2.10.A. (Ground Story) .
E. Relief
1. A reduction in required ground story height up to one foot may be granted in accordance with
Sec. 13B.5.2. (Adjustment) .

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Sec. 3A.1.2. (How to Use Article 3. (Frontage)) Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025

[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] Div. 3A.1. (Orientation)

City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

Character Fronta e District Exam le: g p

Zone String

- [ LLM1-CHC1CHC1 5] [IH2-FA]

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[ LLM1-CHC1CHC1 5] [IH2-FA]
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For Illustrative Purposes Only
SEC. 3B.9.1. HISTORIC CORE (CHC1)
A. Intent B. Lot
The Historic Core Character Frontage ("Historic Core")