Chapter IX — BUILDING REGULATIONS›Article 1 — AMENDMENTS TO THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE [BUILDING CODE]
Los Angeles Municipal Code Div. 32 Encroachments into the Public Right-of-Way
Los Angeles Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-19 · Los Angeles
Cite as: Los Angeles Municipal Code Division 32 · Text as of 2026-10-19
(Amended by Ord. No. 188,797, Eff. 12/31/25.)
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91.3200 Basic Provisions.
91.3201 General.
91.3202 Encroachments.
SEC. 91.3200. BASIC PROVISIONS.¶
Chapter 32 of the CBC is adopted by reference with the following exceptions, modifications and additions:
SEC. 91.3201. GENERAL.¶
Section 3201 of the CBC is adopted by reference, except Sections 3201.1 and 3201.3 of the CBC are not adopted; and, in lieu, LAMC Subsections 91.3201.1 and 91.3201.3 are added. (Amended by Ord. No. 185,587, Eff. 7/16/18.)
91.3201.1. Scope. (Readopted by Ord. No. 188,797, Eff. 12/31/25.) The provisions of this division shall govern the encroachment of structures into the public right-of-way.
No portion of any projection from any building over any roadway shall be lower than an elevation of 14 feet (4267.2 mm) above the roadway surface.
91.3201.3. Other Laws. (Readopted by Ord. No. 188,797, Eff. 12/31/25.) The provisions of this division shall not be construed to permit the violation of other laws or ordinances regulating the use and occupancy of public property.
Projections into the public right-of-way shall require the approval of the Department of Public Works.
SEC. 91.3202. ENCROACHMENTS.¶
(Amended by Ord. No. 188,797, Eff. 12/31/25.)
Section 3202 of the CBC is adopted by reference, except Section 3202.3.1 of the CBC is not adopted; and, in lieu, LAMC Subdivision 91.3202.3.1 is added.
91.3202.3.1. Awnings, Canopies, Marquees and Signs. (Readopted by Ord. No. 188,797, Eff. 12/31/25.) Awnings, canopies, marquees and signs shall be constructed so as to support applicable loads as specified in Division 16, Article 1, Chapter IX of the LAMC. Awnings, canopies, marquees and signs with less than 15 feet (4572 mm) clearance above the sidewalk shall not extend into or occupy more than 2/3 the width of the sidewalk measured from the building. Stanchions or columns that support awnings, canopies, marquees and signs shall be located not less than 2 feet (609.6 mm) in from the curb line.
Prior to issuance of a building permit, plans and specifications and the type, design, arrangement and location of every marquee shall be approved by the City's Board of Cultural Affairs Commissioners and Board of Public Works.
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