Los Angeles Municipal Code Part 3B Frontage Districts

Div. 3B.1. Drive Frontage Districts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-18

Div. 3B.2. Multi-Unit Frontage Districts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19
Sec. 3B.2.1. Multi-Unit 1 (MU1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19
Sec. 3B.2.2. Multi-Unit 2 (MU2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20

Div. 3B.3. General Frontage Districts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21
Sec. 3B.3.1. General 1 (G1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21

Div. 3B.4. Shopfront Frontage Districts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
Sec. 3B.4.1. Shopfront 1 (SH1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
Sec. 3B.4.2. Shopfront 2 (SH2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23

Div. 3B.5. Market Frontage Districts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
Sec. 3B.5.1. Market 1 (MK1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24

Div. 3B.6. Large Format Frontage Districts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25

Div. 3B.7. Warehouse Frontage Districts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26
Sec. 3B.7.1. Warehouse 1 (WH1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26

Div. 3B.8. Dual Frontage Districts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-27
Sec. 3B.8.1. Alley Market (AL1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27
Sec. 3B.8.2. Alley Shopfront (AL2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-28

Div. 3B.9. Character Frontage Districts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-29
Sec. 3B.9.1. Historic Core (CHC1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-29
Sec. 3B.9.2. Daylight Factory (CDF1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-33
Sec. 3B.9.3. Daylight Factory / River (CDR1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-37

Article 3. Frontage | 3-17 Article Publication Update | July 23, 2025

[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 3B.1. (Drive Frontage Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A

Div. 3B.1. DRIVE FRONTAGE DISTRICTS

Drive Frontages control the location of vehicular access, require planted front yards, and provide flexible provisions for privacy through a combination of setbacks and frontage yard fence & wall standards.

[Reserved].

Div. 3B.1. (Drive Frontage Districts) | 3-18 Established by Ord. 188,418, Eff. 01/20/2025, Oper. 01/27/2025

[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 3B.2. (Multi-Unit Frontage Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A

Div. 3B.2. MULTI-UNIT FRONTAGE DISTRICTS

Multi-Unit Frontages require higher ground floor elevation, low transparency, and frequent entrance spacing. This allows for greater privacy for tenants located on the ground story while retaining an interplay between the private and public realms. Frequent entrances activate the public realm with pedestrian activity and visual interest.

A. Lot B. Facade

B

B

C B

A
F D

C B
Street E G Street
A

Primary Side Primary Side

1.  BUILD-TO Div. 3C.1. 1.  TRANSPARENCY Div. 3C.4. Applicable stories (min) 2 2 Transparent area (min) A Ground story 30% 30%A Build-to depth (max) 5' 5' b Upper stories 20% 20%B Build-to width (min) 70% 40% c Active wall spacing (max) 30’ 40' Pedestrian amenity Not Not allowance (max) Required Required 2.  ENTRANCES Div. 3C.5. 2.  PARKING Div. 3C.2. Not D Street-facing entrance Required RequiredC Parking setback (min) 20’ 5' E Entrance spacing (max) 50’ 100' 3.  LANDSCAPING Div. 3C.3. Not Not Frontage planting area (min) 30% 30% Entry feature Required Required Frontage yard fence & wall A2 A2 3.  GROUND STORY Div. 3C.6. type allowed: F Ground story height (min) 10' 10' Ground floor elevation G -2'/5' -2'/5' (min/max)

Sec. 3B.2.1. (Multi-Unit 1 (MU1)) | 3-19 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025

[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 3B.2. (Multi-Unit Frontage Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A

A. Lot B. Facade

B

B

C B

A
D F

C
B
E G
Street A Street

Primary Side Primary Side

1.  BUILD-TO Div. 3C.1. 1.  TRANSPARENCY Div. 3C.4. Applicable stories (min) 2 2 Transparent area (min) A Build-to depth (max) 10' 15' A Ground story 30% 30% B Build-to width (min) 70% 40% b Upper stories 20% 20% Pedestrian amenity Not Not c Active wall spacing (max) 30’ 40' allowance (max) Required Required 2.  ENTRANCES Div. 3C.5. 2.  PARKING Div. 3C.2. Not D Street-facing entrance Required C Parking setback (min) 20’ 5' Required 3.  LANDSCAPING Div. 3C.3. E Entrance spacing (max) 50’ 100' Frontage planting area (min) 30% 30% Not Not Entry feature Required Required Frontage yard fence & wall A2 A2 3.  GROUND STORY Div. 3C.6. type allowed: F Ground story height (min) 10' 10' Ground floor elevation G -2'/5' -2'/5' (min/max)

Sec. 3B.2.2. (Multi-Unit 2 (MU2)) | 3-20 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025

[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 3B.3. (General Frontage Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A

Div. 3B.3. GENERAL FRONTAGE DISTRICTS

General Frontages require moderate to high build-to widths while allowing a wide range of modifications for pedestrian amenity spaces. These Frontage Districts have a moderate transparency requirement with flexible entrance spacing standards while ensuring a high-quality pedestrian environment and providing flexibility for a variety of ground story tenants.

A. Lot B. Facade

B

B

B

D

A
C D F
E
B
G Street C Street
A

Primary Side Primary Side

1.  BUILD-TO Div. 3C.1. 1.  TRANSPARENCY Div. 3C.4. Applicable stories (min) 5 5 Transparent area (min) A Build-to depth (max) 10' 15' A Ground story 50% 40% B Build-to width (min) 90% 70% B Upper stories 30% 30% Pedestrian amenity C Active wall spacing (max) 25’ 25’C 30% 20% allowance (max) 2.  ENTRANCES Div. 3C.5. 2.  PARKING Div. 3C.2. D Street-facing entrance Required Required D Parking setback (min) 15’ 5' E Entrance spacing (max) 75’ 100' 3.  LANDSCAPING Div. 3C.3. Not Not Entry feature Frontage planting area (min) 30% 30% Required Required Frontage yard fence & wall 3.  GROUND STORY Div. 3C.6. A2 A2 type allowed: F Ground story height (min) 10' 10' Ground floor elevation G -2'/5' -2'/5' (min/max)

Sec. 3B.3.1. (General 1 (G1)) | 3-21 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025

[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 3B.4. (Shopfront Frontage Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A

Div. 3B.4. SHOPFRONT FRONTAGE DISTRICTS

Shopfront Frontages require high build-to widths, high levels of transparency, frequent entrance spacing, and ground floor elevation at or near sidewalk grade. This promotes a legible street wall and activates the public realm with pedestrian activity and visual interest. The at-grade ground floor elevation allows for an increased connection between the interior uses and the pedestrian space.

A. Lot B. Facade

B

B

B

D A

F
C D
B E
Street Street G C
A

Primary Side Primary Side

1.  BUILD-TO Div. 3C.1. 1.  TRANSPARENCY Div. 3C.4. Applicable stories (min) 5 5 Transparent area (min) A Build-to depth (max) 5' 10' A Ground story 70% 50% B Build-to width (min) 90% 70% B Upper stories 30% 30% Pedestrian amenity C Active wall spacing (max) 15’ 25'C 20% 10% allowance (max) 2.  ENTRANCES Div. 3C.5. 2.  PARKING Div. 3C.2. D Street-facing entrance Required Required D Parking setback (min) 20’ 5' E Entrance spacing (max) 50’ 75' 3.  LANDSCAPING Div. 3C.3. Not Not Entry feature Frontage planting area (min) 30% 30% Required Required Frontage yard fence & wall 3.  GROUND STORY Div. 3C.6. A2 A2 type allowed: F Ground story height (min) 16' 16' Ground floor elevation G -2'/2' -2'/2' (min/max)

Sec. 3B.4.1. (Shopfront 1 (SH1)) | 3-22 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025

[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 3B.4. (Shopfront Frontage Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A

A. Lot B. Facade

D B C B D B F E C B A Street Street A G

Primary Side Primary Side

1.  BUILD-TO Div. 3C.1. 1.  TRANSPARENCY Div. 3C.4. Applicable stories (min) 5 5 Transparent area (min) A Build-to depth (max) 5' 10' A Ground story 60% 40% B Build-to width (min) 95% 70% B Upper stories 30% 30% Pedestrian amenity C Active wall spacing (max) 15’ 25'C 35% 10% allowance (max) 2.  ENTRANCES Div. 3C.5. 2.  PARKING Div. 3C.2. D Street-facing entrance Required Required D Parking setback (min) 20’ 5' E Entrance spacing (max) 50’ 75' 3.  LANDSCAPING Div. 3C.3. Not Not Entry feature Frontage planting area (min) 30% 30% Required Required Frontage yard fence & wall 3.  GROUND STORY Div. 3C.6. A2 A2 type allowed: F Ground story height (min) 16' 16' Ground floor elevation G -2'/2' -2'/2' (min/max)

Sec. 3B.4.2. (Shopfront 2 (SH2)) | 3-23 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025

[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 3B.5. (Market Frontage Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A

Div. 3B.5. MARKET FRONTAGE DISTRICTS

Market Frontages require high build-to widths and frequent entrances integrated as market stalls and shopfront bays. These entry feature options, paired with frequent entrance spacing, activates the public realm with pedestrian activity and visual interest in areas where market stalls are the dominant pattern.

A. Lot B. Facade

B

B D
B
C F
A D
B
Street Street E G C
A

Primary Side Primary Side

1.  BUILD-TO Div. 3C.1. 1.  TRANSPARENCY Div. 3C.4. Applicable stories (min) 5 5 Transparent area (min) A Build-to depth (max) 5' 10' A Ground story 60% 40% B Build-to width (min) 90% 70% b Upper stories 20% 20% Pedestrian amenity c Active wall spacing (max) 15’ 30'C 20% 10% allowance (max) 2.  ENTRANCES Div. 3C.5. 2.  PARKING Div. 3C.2. D Street-facing entrance Required Required D Parking Setback (min) 20’ 5' E Entrance spacing (max) 25’ 50' 3.  LANDSCAPING Div. 3C.3. Entry feature Required Required Frontage planting area (min) 30% 30% • Market Stall Frontage yard fence & wall Options A2 A2 • Shopfront Bay type allowed: 3.  GROUND STORY Div. 3C.6. F Ground story height (min) 16' 16' Ground floor elevation G -2'/2' -2'/2' (min/max)

Sec. 3B.5.1. (Market 1 (MK1)) | 3-24 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025

[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 3B.6. (Large Format Frontage Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A

Div. 3B.6. LARGE FORMAT FRONTAGE DISTRICTS

Large Format Frontages require moderate build-to widths and infrequent entrance spacing. These Frontage Districts are designed to accommodate large tenants and controlled access in a manner that promotes a walkable street edge.

[Reserved]

Div. 3B.6. (Large Format Frontage Districts) | 3-25 Established by Ord. 188,418, Eff. 01/20/2025, Oper. 01/27/2025

[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 3B.7. (Warehouse Frontage Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A

Div. 3B.7. WAREHOUSE FRONTAGE DISTRICTS

The Warehouse Frontages have few standards and allow for a high level of flexibility. These Frontage Districts are designed for freight service. Warehouse Frontages are intended for areas where pedestrian-friendly environments are not a priority.

A. Lot B. Facade

A A

Street Street

Primary Side Primary Side

1.  BUILD-TO Div. 3C.1. 1.  TRANSPARENCY Div. 3C.4. Not applicable Not applicable 2.  PARKING Div. 3C.2. 2.  ENTRANCES Div. 3C.5. A Parking setback (min) 5’ 5' Not a Street-facing entrance Required Required 3.  LANDSCAPING Div. 3C.3. Not Not Frontage planting area (min) 30% 30% Entrance spacing (max) Required Required Frontage yard fence & wall A4 A4 Not Not type allowed: Entry feature Required Required 3.  GROUND STORY Div. 3C.6. Not applicable

Sec. 3B.7.1. (Warehouse 1 (WH1)) | 3-26 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025

[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 3B.8. (Dual Frontage Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A

Div. 3B.8. DUAL FRONTAGE DISTRICTS

The Dual Frontages are required to address primary, side, and special frontage lot lines. This allows for activation of the frontage lot line with increased standards.

A. Lot B. Facade

C A

B D

B C
Alley Alley

A E

Special Primary Side Special Primary Side

1.  BUILD-TO Div. 3C.1. 1.  TRANSPARENCY Div. 3C.4. Applicable stories (min) 5 5 5 Transparent area (min) A Build-to depth (max) 10' 5' 10' Ground story n/a 60% 40% B Build-to width (min) 90% 90% 70% Upper stories n/a 20% 20% Pedestrian amenity Active wall spacing 10% 20% 10% A 25' 15’ 30' allowance (max) (max) 2.  PARKING Div. 3C.2. 2.  ENTRANCES Div. 3C.5. C Parking Setback (min) 15' 20’ 5' B Street-facing entrance Required Required Required 3.  LANDSCAPING Div. 3C.3. Entrance spacing C 25' 25’ 50' (max) Frontage planting area 10% 20% 30% (min) Entry feature Required Required Required Frontage yard fence & • Shopfront bay A1 A2 A2 Options wall type allowed: • Market stall 3.  GROUND STORY Div. 3C.6. Ground story height D 16' 16' 16' (min) Ground floor elevation E -1/1' -2/2' -2/2' (min/max)

Sec. 3B.8.1. (Alley Market (AL1)) | 3-27 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025

[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 3B.8. (Dual Frontage Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A

A. Lot B. Facade

D B

E
A C
B
Alley Alley F D
C
A

Special Primary Side Special Primary Side

1.  BUILD-TO Div. 3C.2. 1.  TRANSPARENCY Div. 3C.4. Applicable stories (min) 5 5 5 Transparent area (min) A Build-to depth (max) 10' 5' 10' A Ground story 60% 60% 40% B Build-to width (min) 70% 95% 70% Upper stories n/a 30% 30% Pedestrian amenity Active wall spacingC 15% 35% 10% B 25' 15’ 25' allowance (max) (max) 2.  PARKING Div. 3C.2. 2.  ENTRANCES Div. 3C.5. D Parking Setback (min) 15' 20’ 5' C Street-facing entrance Required Required Required 3.  LANDSCAPING Div. 3C.3. Entrance spacing D 25' 50’ 75' (max) Frontage planting area 10% 20% 30% (min) Entry feature Required n/a n/a Frontage yard fence & Options • Storefront bay A1 A2 A2 wall type allowed: 3.  GROUND STORY Div. 3C.6. Ground story height E 16' 16' 16' (min) Ground floor elevation F -1/1' -2/2' -2/2' (min/max)

Sec. 3B.8.2. (Alley Shopfront (AL2)) | 3-28 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025

[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 3B.9. (Character Frontage Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A

Div. 3B.9. CHARACTER FRONTAGE DISTRICTS

Character Frontages provide standards for facade articulation, entry features, window design, siding materials, and roof form, in order to reinforce the prevailing architectural characteristics of the city’s historically and culturally significant neighborhoods and districts.

A. Intent B. Lot

The Historic Core Character Frontage ("Historic Core") ensures new development contributes to and reinforces the established architectural character of an urban historic core established in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, while supporting creative design and contemporary construction practices. Key architectural characteristics of the Historic Core include grand C entrances adorned with pillars and archways, highly decorative facades that clearly articulate the base, middle and top layers of a building, deeply recessed windows, and roofs with prominent cornices. Buildings in the B Historic Core adhere to a well-defined street wall with Street high ground story activation. A

Primary Side
1.  BUILD-TO Div. 3D.1.
Applicable stories (min) 12 12
A Build-to depth (max) 5' 10'
B Build-to width (min) 90% 70%
Pedestrian amenity 15% 10% allowance (max)
2.  PARKING Div. 3D.2.
C Parking setback (min) 20' 5'
3.  LANDSCAPING Div. 3D.3.
Frontage planting area (min) 0% 0%
Frontage yard fence & wall A2 A2 type allowed:

Sec. 3B.9.1. (Historic Core (CHC1)) | 3-29 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025

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C. Stories D. Facade

C B C B C C B C C B B B A B B B B B A

B A

Street A
Street

Primary Side Primary Side

1.  GROUND FLOOR ELEVATION Div. 3D.4. 1.  ARTICULATION Div. 3D.6. Ground floor elevation Applicable stories (min) First 12 First 12a -2'/2' -2'/2' (min/max) Base, middle & top A Required Required 2.  STORY HEIGHT Div. 3D.5. articulation b Ground story height (min) 16' 16' b Horizontal band articulation Required Required c Vertical band articulation Required Required Spacing (min/max) 15'/30' 15'/30' 2.  FEATURES Div. 3D.7. Applicable stories (min) 12 12 Restricted features Projecting balcony Prohibited Prohibited

Sec. 3B.9.1. (Historic Core (CHC1)) | 3-30 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025

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E. Doors F. Windows

B

B

B

B

B
C
B

A B
B

A
Street Street

Primary Side Primary Side

1.  ENTRANCES Div. 3D.8. 1.  TRANSPARENCY Div. 3D.9. A Street-facing entrance Required Required Applicable stories (min) First 12 First 12 b Entrance spacing (max) 50' 50' A Ground story (min/max) 50%/80% 50%/80% Entry feature Required Required Active wall spacing (max) 15' 15' • Recessed entry Window recession (min) 12" 12" Options • Storefront bay Bulkhead Required Required c Focal entry feature 1 0 Horizontal sliding Prohibited Prohibited windows Vinyl windows Prohibited Prohibited B Upper stories (min/max) 30%/80% 30%/80% Window recession (min) 6" 6" Sill Required Required Horizontal sliding Prohibited Prohibited windows

Sec. 3B.9.1. (Historic Core (CHC1)) | 3-31 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025

[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 3B.9. (Character Frontage Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A

G. Cladding H. Roof 1.  ROOF DESIGN Div. 3D.11. Not applicable

B

A

B

Street

1.  EXTERIOR MATERIALS Div. 3D.10. Applicable stories (min) First 12 A Principal material coverage (min) 70% • Brick • Solid stone Options • Concrete • Metal • Glazed tile B Accessory material coverage (max) 30% • Brick • Solid stone • Concrete Options • Metal • Wood • Glazed tile Number of accessory materials 2 (max)

Sec. 3B.9.1. (Historic Core (CHC1)) | 3-32 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025

[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 3B.9. (Character Frontage Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A

A. Intent B. Lot

The Daylight Factory Character Frontage ensures new development reinforces the prevailing architectural characteristics of industrial districts established in the early 20th century, while supporting creative design and contemporary construction practices. Warehouse and factory buildings in these industrial districts are characterized by large, symmetrical windows that extend C nearly a full story in height, high ceilings on each story, and brick and masonry facade materials. Facades are articulated to establish uniformity through horizontal repetition. B Street A

Primary Side
1.  BUILD-TO Div. 3D.1.
Applicable stories (min) 3 3
A Build-to depth (max) 5' 10'
B Build-to width (min) 90% 70%
Pedestrian amenity 30% 30% allowance (max)
2.  PARKING Div. 3D.2.
C Parking setback (min) 20' 5'
3.  LANDSCAPING Div. 3D.3.
Frontage planting area (min) 30% 30%
Frontage yard fence & wall A2 A2 type allowed:

Sec. 3B.9.2. (Daylight Factory (CDF1)) | 3-33 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025

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C. Stories D. Facade

A
A
A
A
A B
A

Street Street

Primary Side Primary Side

1.  GROUND FLOOR ELEVATION Div. 3D.4. 1.  ARTICULATION Div. 3D.6. Ground floor elevation Applicable stories (min) First 3 First 3a -2'/5' -2'/5' (min/max) A Vertical band articulation Required Required 2.  STORY HEIGHT Div. 3D.5. Spacing (min/max) 20'/30' 20'/30' b Ground story height (min) 16' 16' 2.  FEATURES Div. 3D.7. Not applicable

Sec. 3B.9.2. (Daylight Factory (CDF1)) | 3-34 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025

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E. Doors F. Windows

B

B

B

C B
A
B A

Street Street

Primary Side Primary Side 1.  ENTRANCES Div. 3D.8. 1.  TRANSPARENCY Div. 3D.9. A Street-facing entrance Required Required Applicable stories (min) First 3 First 3 b Entrance spacing (max) 100' 100' A Ground story (min/max) 50%/80% 50%/80% Entry feature Required Required Active wall spacing (max) 15' 25' • Recessed entry Window recession (min) 9" 9" Options • Storefront bay Horizontal sliding Prohibited Prohibited c Focal entry feature 1 1 windows B Upper stories (min/max) 40%/70% 30%/70% Window recession (min) 6" 6" Sill Required Required Horizontal sliding Prohibited Prohibited windows

Sec. 3B.9.2. (Daylight Factory (CDF1)) | 3-35 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025

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G. Cladding H. Roof 1.  ROOF DESIGN Div. 3D.11. Not applicable

A B

Street

1.  EXTERIOR MATERIALS Div. 3D.10. Applicable stories (min) First 3 A Principal material coverage (min) 70% • Brick • Solid stone Options • Concrete • Metal • Wood B Accessory material coverage (max) 30% • Brick • Solid stone Options • Concrete • Metal • Wood Number of accessory materials 3 (max)

Sec. 3B.9.2. (Daylight Factory (CDF1)) | 3-36 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025

[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 3B.9. (Character Frontage Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A

A. Intent B. Lot

The Daylight Factory / River Character Frontage provides standards intended to support the activation of the Los Angeles River as a public amenity while reinforcing the prevailing architectural characteristics of industrial districts established in the early 20th century along the River, and supporting creative design and contemporary construction practices. Warehouse and factory buildings C in these riverside industrial districts are characterized by large, symmetrical windows that extend nearly a full story in height, high ceilings on each story, and brick and masonry facade materials. Facades are articulated to B establish uniformity through horizontal repetition. Street A

Primary Side Special
1.  BUILD-TO Div. 3D.1.
Applicable stories (min) 3 3 3
A Build-to depth (max) 5' 10' 20'
B Build-to width (min) 90% 70% 70%
Pedestrian amenity 30% 30% 40% allowance (max)
2.  PARKING Div. 3D.2.
C Parking setback (min) 20' 5' 20'
3.  LANDSCAPING Div. 3D.3.
Frontage planting area 5% 5% 75% (min)
Frontage yard fence & A2 A2 A3 wall type allowed:

Sec. 3B.9.3. (Daylight Factory / River (CDR1)) | 3-37 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025

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C. Stories D. Facade

A A A A A B A

Street
Street

Primary Side Special Primary Side Special

1.  GROUND FLOOR ELEVATION Div. 3D.4. 1.  ARTICULATION Div. 3D.6. Ground floor elevation Applicable storiesa -2'/5' -2'/5' -2'/5' First 3 First 3 First 3 (min/max) (min) 2.  STORY HEIGHT Div. 3D.5. Vertical band A Required Required Required articulation b Ground story height (min) 16' 16' 16' Spacing 20'/30' 20'/30' 20'/30' (min/max) 2.  FEATURES Div. 3D.7. Not applicable

Sec. 3B.9.3. (Daylight Factory / River (CDR1)) | 3-38 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025

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Primary Side Special Primary Side Special 1.  ENTRANCES Div. 3D.8. 1.  TRANSPARENCY Div. 3D.9. Street-facing Applicable storiesA Required Required Required First 3 First 3 First 3 entrance (min) Entrance spacing Ground storyb 100' 100' 100' A 50%/80% 50%/80% 30%/80% (max) (min/max) Entry feature Required Required n/a Active wall 15' 25' 25' spacing (max) • Recessed entry Options • Storefront bay Window 9" 9" 9" recession (min) c Focal entry feature 1 1 n/a Horizontal Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited sliding windows Upper stories B 40%/70% 30%/70% 30%/70% (min/max) Window 6" 6" 6" recession (min) Sill Required Required Required Horizontal Prohibited Prohibited Prohibited sliding windows

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1.  EXTERIOR MATERIALS Div. 3D.10. Applicable stories (min) First 3 A Principal material coverage (min) 70% • Brick • Solid stone Options • Concrete • Metal • Wood B Accessory material coverage (max) 30% • Brick • Solid stone Options • Concrete • Metal • Wood Number of accessory materials 3 (max)

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