Los Angeles Municipal Code Part 5B Use Districts
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Cite as: Los Angeles Municipal Code Part 5B · Text as of 2026-10-04
Div. 5B.1. Open Space Use Districts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16 Sec. 5B.1.1. Open Space 1 (OS1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
Div. 5B.2. Agricultural Use Districts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
Sec. 5B.2.1. Agricultural 1 (A1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
Div. 5B.3. Residential Use Districts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26
Sec. 5B.3.1. Residential 1 (RG1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26
Div. 5B.4. Residential-Mixed Use Districts . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-31
Sec. 5B.4.1. Residential-Mixed 1 (RX1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-31
Div. 5B.5. Commercial-Mixed Use Districts . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-37
Sec. 5B.5.1. Commercial-Mixed 1 (CX1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-37
Sec. 5B.5.2. Commercial-Mixed 2 (CX2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-43
Sec. 5B.5.3. Commercial-Mixed 3 (CX3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-49
Sec. 5B.5.4. Commercial-Mixed 4 (CX4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-57
Div. 5B.6. Industrial-Mixed Use Districts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-64
Sec. 5B.6.1. Industrial-Mixed 1 (IX1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-64
Sec. 5B.6.2. Industrial-Mixed 2 (IX2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-71
Sec. 5B.6.3. Industrial-Mixed 3 (IX3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-79
Sec. 5B.6.4. Industrial-Mixed 4 (IX4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-87
Div. 5B.7. Industrial Use Districts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-95
Sec. 5B.7.1. Industrial 1 (I1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-95
Sec. 5B.7.2. Industrial 2 (I2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-105
Div. 5B.8. Public Use Districts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-116
Sec. 5B.8.1. Public 1 (P1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-116
Sec. 5B.8.2. Public 2 (P2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-121
Article 5. Use | 5-15 Article Publication Update | July 23, 2025
[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 5B.1. (Open Space Use Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Div. 5B.1. OPEN SPACE USE DISTRICTS
Open Space Use Districts regulate open spaces to be preserved as natural resources or used for outdoor recreation opportunities.
Sec. 5B.1.1. OPEN SPACE 1 (OS1)¶
A. Intent
The OS1 Use District is intended to protect and preserve natural resources, provide outdoor
recreation opportunities, and facilitate the efficient management of municipal resources.
B. Allowed Uses & Use Limitations
Use Permission Use Standard Specification
1. RESIDENTIAL
Dwelling --
Household Business:
Family Child Care --
Home Occupation --
Home-Sharing --
Joint Living & Work Quarters --
Live/Work --
Mobile Home Park --
Supportive Housing:
General --
Medical Care --
Transitional --
2. PUBLIC & INSTITUTIONAL
Screening
Cemetery P* Frontage screen F-Screen 2
Transition screen T-Screen 1
Civic Facility:
Local P
Regional --
Civic Fleet Services --
Detention Facility CU3
Hospital:
Local --
Regional --
Parking P* In conjunction with: Other allowed use
Public Safety Facility P
Community Assembly:
Local --
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by
Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most
Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.1.1. (Open Space 1 (OS1)) | 5-16 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 5B.1. (Open Space Use Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Use Permission Use Standard Specification Regional -- School: Preschool/Daycare -- K-12 -- Post-secondary -- Social Services -- Utilities: Screening Minor P* Frontage screen F-Screen 3 Transition screen T-Screen 1 Major CU3 In conjunction with: Other allowed use Solar Energy Facility CU2* Minimum area: 0.1 FAR Relief CU3 Wireless Facility, Freestanding CU2* Supplemental standards Sec. 5C.2.2.A.1. Wireless Facility, Rooftop CU2* Supplemental standards Sec. 5C.2.2.A.1. 3. OPEN SPACE & RECREATION Amphitheater or Stadium Local CU2 Regional CU3 Indoor Recreation: Public P Commercial -- Nature Reserve P Open Space, Public P Outdoor Recreation: Public P Commercial CU2 Golf Course CU3 4. TRANSPORTATION Airport -- Freight Railway Facility -- Freight Transfer Facility -- Heliport -- Passenger Transit Facility -- 5. GENERAL COMMERCIAL Animal Services: General -- Kennel -- Veterinary Care --
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.1.1. (Open Space 1 (OS1)) | 5-17 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 5B.1. (Open Space Use Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Use Permission Use Standard Specification Commissary Kitchen -- Eating & Drinking: Amplified Sound Restrictions Applicable General CU1* Relief CU2 Supplemental Standards: Sec. 5C.2.4.B. Amplified Sound Restrictions Applicable Relief CU2 Alcohol Service S* Supplemental Standards: Sec. 5C.2.4.B. Special Use Program: Alcohol Sales Program Sec. 5C.3.3. Entertainment Venue, Indoor: Local CU2 Regional CU3 Financial Services: General -- Alternative -- Instructional Services -- Lodging -- Medical Clinic -- Office -- Personal Services -- Postmortem Services -- Retail: General CU1 Alcohol CU1 Hours of operation (open/close) 7AM / 9PM Special use program: Farmers' Market, Certified P* Certified Farmers' Market Sec 5C.3.4. Program Firearms -- Food & Beverage CU1 Large Format -- Merchant Market -- Pet Shop -- Special use program: Seasonal Market S Seasonal Market Program Sec 5C.3.5. Smoke & Vape Shop -- Sexually Oriented Business General -- Sexual Encounter --
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.1.1. (Open Space 1 (OS1)) | 5-18 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 5B.1. (Open Space Use Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Use Permission Use Standard Specification 6. HEAVY COMMERCIAL Motor Vehicle Services: Light -- Heavy -- Large Vehicle -- Car Wash -- Fueling Station: Standard Vehicle -- Large Vehicle -- Motor Vehicle Sales & Rental: Standard Vehicle -- Large Vehicle -- Household Moving Truck Rental -- Storage, Indoor: General -- Self-Service Facility -- Storage, Outdoor: Accessory to: Other allowed use General P* Screening Outdoor storage screening S-Screen 2 Standard Vehicle -- Large Vehicle -- Donation Bin -- Cargo Container -- Official Motor Vehicle Impound -- 7. LIGHT INDUSTRIAL Machine Shop -- Manufacturing, Light: General -- Alcoholic Beverage -- Artistic & Artisanal -- Cosmetic & Pharmaceutical -- Electronics -- Food & Drink -- Garment & Accessory -- Textile -- Research & Development CU3 Soundstages & Backlots -- Wholesale Trade & Warehousing --
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.1.1. (Open Space 1 (OS1)) | 5-19 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 5B.1. (Open Space Use Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Use Permission Use Standard Specification 8. HEAVY INDUSTRIAL Animal Products Processing -- Manufacturing, Heavy: -- General -- Chemical Products -- Petroleum & Coal Products -- Salvage Yard -- Recycling Facility: -- Collection -- Sorting & Processing -- Waste Facility: Organic Waste -- Hazardous Waste -- Solid Waste -- Mineral & Ore Extraction CU3* Supplemental findings: Sec. 5C.2.7.H.1. Oil, Gas, or Hydrocarbon Well -- 9. AGRICULTURAL Animal Keeping: Accessory to: Other allowed use Bees P* Supplemental Standards: Sec. 5C.2.8.A.1. Dairy -- Equine, Commercial -- Equine, Non-commercial -- Livestock -- Pets -- Small Animals -- Wild Animals -- Plant Cultivation: Community Garden P Farming --
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.1.1. (Open Space 1 (OS1)) | 5-20 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 5B.2. (Agricultural Use Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Div. 5B.2. AGRICULTURAL USE DISTRICTS
Agricultural Use Districts emphasize agriculture-related uses while also allowing for residential uses.
Sec. 5B.2.1. AGRICULTURAL 1 (A1)¶
A. Intent
The A1 Use District is intended to protect and preserve agricultural resources and facilitate the
efficient management of municipal resources.
B. Allowed Uses & Use Limitations
Use Permission Use Standard Specification
1. RESIDENTIAL
Special use program:
Dwelling S
Inclusionary Housing Program Sec. 5C.3.1.
Household Business:
Family Child Care P
Hours of operation (open/close) 8AM / 8PM
Home Occupation P*
Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.1.A.1.
Special use program
Home-Sharing P*
Home-Sharing Program Sec. 5C.3.2.
Joint Living & Work Quarters --
Live/Work --
Screening
Mobile Home Park P*
Transition screen T-Screen 1
Supportive Housing:
General P
Supportive housing:
Medical Care P* In conjunction with: general
Transitional P
2. PUBLIC & INSTITUTIONAL
Screening
Cemetery P* Frontage screen F-Screen 2
Transition screen T-Screen 1
Civic Facility:
Local P
Regional --
Civic Fleet Services --
Detention Facility CU3
Hospital:
Local CU2
Regional CU3
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by
Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most
Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.2.1. (Agricultural 1 (A1)) | 5-21 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 5B.2. (Agricultural Use Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Use Permission Use Standard Specification
Parking P* In conjunction with: Other allowed use
Public Safety Facility P
Community Assembly:
Local P
Regional P
School:
Preschool/Daycare CU2
K-12 CU2
Post-secondary --
Social Services --
Utilities:
Screening
Minor P* Frontage screen F-Screen 3
Transition screen T-Screen 1
Major CU3
In conjunction with: Other allowed use
Solar Energy Facility CU2* Minimum area: 0.1 FAR
Relief: CU3
Wireless Facility, Freestanding CU2* Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.2.A.1.
Wireless Facility, Rooftop CU2* Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.2.A.1.
3. OPEN SPACE & RECREATION
Amphitheater or Stadium
Local CU2
Regional CU3
Indoor Recreation:
Public P
Commercial --
Nature Reserve P
Open Space, Public P
Outdoor Recreation:
Public P
Commercial CU2
Golf Course P
4. TRANSPORTATION
Airport --
Freight Railway Facility --
Freight Transfer Facility --
Heliport CU2* Accessory to: Other allowed use
Passenger Transit Facility --
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by
Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most
Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.2.1. (Agricultural 1 (A1)) | 5-22 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 5B.2. (Agricultural Use Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Use Permission Use Standard Specification
5. GENERAL COMMERCIAL
Animal Services:
General --
Kennel --
Veterinary Care --
Commissary Kitchen --
Eating & Drinking:
General --
Alcohol Service --
Entertainment Venue, Indoor:
Local --
Regional --
Financial Services:
General --
Alternative --
Instructional Services --
Lodging --
Medical Clinic --
Office --
Personal Services --
Postmortem Services CU2
Retail:
General --
Alcohol --
Hours of operation (open/close) 7AM / 9PM
Special use program: Farmers' Market, Certified P*
Certified Farmers' Market
Sec 5C.3.4.
Program
Firearms --
Food & Beverage --
Large Format --
Merchant Market --
Pet Shop --
Special use program:
Seasonal Market --
Seasonal Market Program Sec 5C.3.5.
Smoke & Vape Shop --
Sexually Oriented Business
General --
Sexual Encounter --
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by
Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most
Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.2.1. (Agricultural 1 (A1)) | 5-23 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 5B.2. (Agricultural Use Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Use Permission Use Standard Specification 6. HEAVY COMMERCIAL Motor Vehicle Services: Light -- Heavy -- Large Vehicle -- Car Wash -- Fueling Station: Standard Vehicle -- Large Vehicle -- Motor Vehicle Sales & Rental: Standard Vehicle -- Large Vehicle -- Household Moving Truck Rental -- Storage, Indoor: General -- Self-Service Facility -- Storage, Outdoor: Accessory to: Other allowed use General P* Screening Outdoor storage screening S-Screen 2 Standard Vehicle -- Large Vehicle -- Donation Bin -- Cargo Container -- Official Motor Vehicle Impound -- 7. LIGHT INDUSTRIAL Machine Shop -- Manufacturing, Light: General -- Alcoholic Beverage -- Artistic & Artisanal -- Cosmetic & Pharmaceutical -- Electronics -- Food & Drink -- Garment & Accessory -- Textile -- Research & Development CU2 Soundstages & Backlots CU2 Wholesale Trade & Warehousing --
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.2.1. (Agricultural 1 (A1)) | 5-24 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 5B.2. (Agricultural Use Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Use Permission Use Standard Specification 8. HEAVY INDUSTRIAL Animal Products Processing -- Manufacturing, Heavy: General -- Chemical Products -- Petroleum & Coal Products -- Salvage Yard -- Recycling Facility: Public & institutional In conjunction with: use Size, entire use (max): 200 SF Covered and Enclosure enclosed Collection CU2* Screening Outdoor storage screening S-Screen 1 Hours of operation (open/close) 7AM / 7PM Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.7.D.1. Sorting & Processing -- Waste Facility: Organic Waste CU3 Hazardous Waste -- Solid Waste -- Mineral & Ore Extraction CU3* Supplemental findings: Sec. 5C.2.7.H.1. Oil, Gas, or Hydrocarbon Well -- 9. AGRICULTURAL Animal Keeping: Accessory to: Other allowed use Bees P* Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.8.A.1. Dairy P* Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.8.B.1. Equine, Commercial CU2* Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.8.C.1. Equine, Non-commercial P* Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.8.D.1. Livestock P* Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.8.E.1. Pets P* In conjunction with: Other allowed use Small Animals P* Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.8.F.1. Wild Animals CU2 Plant Cultivation: Community Garden P Farming P* Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.8.G.1.
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.2.1. (Agricultural 1 (A1)) | 5-25 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 5B.3. (Residential Use Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Div. 5B.3. RESIDENTIAL USE DISTRICTS
Residential Use Districts emphasize residential uses and only allow a minimal amount of compatible services and amenities.
Sec. 5B.3.1. RESIDENTIAL 1 (RG1)¶
A. Intent
The RG1 Use District is intended to: accommodate a wide variety of housing types for a variety of
housing needs, in a predominately residential setting and facilitate the efficient management of
municipal resources.
B. Allowed Uses & Use Limitations
Use Permission Use Standard Specification
1. RESIDENTIAL
Special use program:
Dwelling S
Inclusionary Housing Program Sec. 5C.3.1.
Household Business:
Family Child Care P
Hours of operation (open/close) 8AM / 8PM
Home Occupation P*
Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.1.A.1.
Special use program
Home-Sharing P*
Home-Sharing Program Sec. 5C.3.2.
Joint Living & Work Quarters --
Live/Work --
Screening
Mobile Home Park P*
Transition screen T-Screen 1
Supportive Housing:
General P
Supportive housing:
Medical Care P* In conjunction with: general
Transitional P
2. PUBLIC & INSTITUTIONAL
Cemetery --
Civic Facility:
Local P
Regional --
Civic Fleet Services --
Detention Facility CU3
Hospital:
Local CU2
Regional CU3
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by
Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most
Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.3.1. (Residential 1 (RG1)) | 5-26 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 5B.3. (Residential Use Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Use Permission Use Standard Specification
Parking P* In conjunction with: Other allowed use
Public Safety Facility P
Community Assembly:
Local P
Regional CU2
School:
Preschool/Daycare P
K-12 P
Post-secondary P
Social Services P
Utilities:
Screening
Minor P* Frontage screen F-Screen 3
Transition screen T-Screen 1
Major CU3
In conjunction with: Other allowed use
Solar Energy Facility CU2* Minimum area: 0.1 FAR
Relief CU3
Wireless Facility, Freestanding CU2* Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.2.A.1.
Wireless Facility, Rooftop CU2* Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.2.A.1.
3. OPEN SPACE & RECREATION
Amphitheater or Stadium:
Local CU2
Regional CU3
Indoor Recreation:
Public P
Commercial --
Nature Reserve P
Open Space, Public P
Outdoor Recreation:
Public P
Commercial --
Golf Course --
4. TRANSPORTATION
Airport --
Freight Railway Facility --
Freight Transfer Facility --
Heliport CU2* Accessory to: Other allowed use
Passenger Transit Facility --
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by
Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most
Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.3.1. (Residential 1 (RG1)) | 5-27 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 5B.3. (Residential Use Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Use Permission Use Standard Specification
5. GENERAL COMMERCIAL
Animal Services:
General --
Kennel --
Veterinary Care --
Commissary Kitchen --
Eating & Drinking:
General --
Alcohol Service --
Entertainment Venue, Indoor:
Local --
Regional --
Financial Services:
General --
Alternative --
Instructional Services --
Lodging --
Medical Clinic --
Office --
Personal Services --
Postmortem Services --
Retail:
General --
Alcohol --
Hours of operation (open/close) 7AM / 7PM
Special use program: Farmers' Market, Certified CU1*
Certified Farmers' Market
Sec. 5C.3.4. Program¶
Firearms -- Food & Beverage -- Large Format -- Merchant Market -- Pet Shop -- Seasonal Market -- Smoke & Vape Shop -- Sexually Oriented Business General -- Sexual Encounter --
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.3.1. (Residential 1 (RG1)) | 5-28 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 5B.3. (Residential Use Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Use Permission Use Standard Specification 6. HEAVY COMMERCIAL Motor Vehicle Services: Light -- Heavy -- Large Vehicle -- Car Wash -- Fueling Station: Standard Vehicle -- Large Vehicle -- Motor Vehicle Sales & Rental: Standard Vehicle -- Large Vehicle -- Household Moving Truck Rental -- Storage, Indoor: General -- Self-Service Facility -- Storage, Outdoor: General -- Standard Vehicle -- Large Vehicle -- Donation Bin -- Cargo Container -- Official Motor Vehicle Impound -- 7. LIGHT INDUSTRIAL Machine Shop -- Manufacturing, Light: -- General -- Alcoholic Beverage -- Artistic & Artisanal -- Cosmetic & Pharmaceutical -- Electronics -- Food & Drink -- Garment & Accessory -- Textile -- Research & Development -- Soundstages & Backlots CU3 Wholesale Trade & Warehousing --
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.3.1. (Residential 1 (RG1)) | 5-29 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 5B.3. (Residential Use Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Use Permission Use Standard Specification 8. HEAVY INDUSTRIAL Animal Products Processing -- Manufacturing, Heavy: General -- Chemical Products -- Petroleum & Coal Products -- Salvage Yard -- Recycling Facility: Public & institutional In conjunction with: use Size, entire use (max): 200 SF Covered and Enclosure enclosed Collection CU2* Screening Outdoor storage screening S-Screen 1 Hours of operation (open/close) 7AM / 7PM Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.7.D.1. Sorting & Processing -- Waste Facility: Organic Waste -- Hazardous Waste -- Solid Waste -- Mineral & Ore Extraction CU3* Supplemental findings: Sec. 5C.2.7.H.1. Oil, Gas, or Hydrocarbon Well -- 9. AGRICULTURAL Animal Keeping: Accessory to: Other allowed use Bees P* Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.8.A.1. Dairy -- Equine, Commercial -- Equine, Non-commercial P* Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.8.D.1. Livestock -- Pets P* In conjunction with: Other allowed use Small Animals -- Wild Animals -- Plant Cultivation: Community Garden P Farming P* Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.8.G.1.
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.3.1. (Residential 1 (RG1)) | 5-30 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 5B.4. (Residential-Mixed Use Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Div. 5B.4. RESIDENTIAL-MIXED USE DISTRICTS
Residential-Mixed Use Districts emphasize residential uses and only allow a minimal amount of compatible services and amenities and limited commercial uses.
Sec. 5B.4.1. RESIDENTIAL-MIXED 1 (RX1)¶
A. Intent
The RX1 Use District is intended to accommodate a wide variety of housing types for a variety of
housing needs, in a primarily residential setting supported by neighborhood-serving commercial
uses and facilitate the efficient management of municipal resources.
B. Allowed Uses & Use Limitations
Use Permission Use Standard Specification
1. RESIDENTIAL
Special use program:
Dwelling S
Inclusionary Housing Program Sec. 5C.3.1.
Household Business:
Family Child Care P
Hours of operation (open/close) 8AM / 8PM
Home Occupation P*
Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.1.A.1.
Special use program
Home-Sharing P*
Home-Sharing Program Sec. 5C.3.2.
Joint Living & Work Quarters --
Live/Work --
Screening
Mobile Home Park P*
Transition screen T-Screen 1
Supportive Housing:
General P
Medical Care P
Transitional P
2. PUBLIC & INSTITUTIONAL
Cemetery --
Civic Facility:
Local P
Regional --
Civic Fleet Services --
Detention Facility CU3
Hospital:
Local CU2
Regional CU3
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by
Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most
Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.4.1. (Residential-Mixed 1 (RX1)) | 5-31 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 5B.4. (Residential-Mixed Use Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Use Permission Use Standard Specification Parking P* In conjunction with: Other allowed use Public Safety Facility P Community Assembly: Local P Regional CU2 School: Preschool/Daycare P K-12 P Post-secondary P Social Services P Utilities: Screening Minor P* Frontage screen F-Screen 3 Transition screen T-Screen 1 Major CU3 In conjunction with: Other allowed use Solar Energy Facility CU2* Minimum area: 0.1 FAR Relief CU3 Wireless Facility, Freestanding CU2* Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.2.A.1. Wireless Facility, Rooftop CU2* Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.2.A.1. 3. OPEN SPACE & RECREATION Amphitheater or Stadium: Local CU2 Regional CU3 Indoor Recreation: Public P Size, tenant space (max) 1,500 SF Relief CU2 Commercial P* Location Ground story Hours of operation (open/close) 6AM / 10PM Nature Reserve P Open Space, Public P Outdoor Recreation: Public P Commercial -- Golf Course -- 4. TRANSPORTATION Airport -- Freight Railway Facility -- Freight Transfer Facility -- Heliport CU2* Accessory to: Other allowed use Passenger Transit Facility --
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.4.1. (Residential-Mixed 1 (RX1)) | 5-32 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 5B.4. (Residential-Mixed Use Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Use Permission Use Standard Specification 5. GENERAL COMMERCIAL Size, tenant space (max): 1,500 SF General Commercial Use Category Relief CU2 Standards Location Ground story Hours of operation (open/close) 6AM / 10PM Animal Services: General Commercial Use Category Standards apply, as General P* listed above Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.4.A.1. Kennel -- Veterinary Care -- Commissary Kitchen -- Eating & Drinking: General Commercial Use Category Standards apply, as listed above Amplified Sound Restrictions Applicable General P* Relief CU2 Supplemental Standards: Sec. 5C.2.4.B. General Commercial Use Category Standards apply, as listed above Amplified Sound Restrictions Applicable Relief CU2 Alcohol Service S* Supplemental Standards: Sec. 5C.2.4.B. Special use program: Alcohol Sales Program Sec. 5C.3.3. Entertainment Venue, Indoor: Local -- Regional -- Financial Services: General -- Alternative -- General Commercial Use Category Standards apply, as Instructional Services P* listed above Lodging -- Medical Clinic -- General Commercial Use Category Standards apply, as Office P* listed above General Commercial Use Category Standards apply, as Personal Services P* listed above Postmortem Services -- Retail: General Commercial Use Category Standards apply, as General P* listed above
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.4.1. (Residential-Mixed 1 (RX1)) | 5-33 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 5B.4. (Residential-Mixed Use Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Use Permission Use Standard Specification General Commercial Use Category Standards apply, as listed above Alcohol S* Special use program: Alcohol Sales Program Sec. 5C.3.3. Hours of operation (open/close) 7AM / 7PM Special use program: Farmers' Market, Certified CU1* Certified Farmers' Market Sec 5C.3.4. Program Firearms -- General Commercial Use Category Standards apply, as Food & Beverage P* listed above Large Format -- Merchant Market -- Pet Shop -- Seasonal Market -- Smoke & Vape Shop -- Sexually Oriented Business General -- Sexual Encounter -- 6. HEAVY COMMERCIAL Motor Vehicle Services: Light -- Heavy -- Large Vehicle -- Car Wash -- Fueling Station: Standard Vehicle -- Large Vehicle -- Motor Vehicle Sales & Rental: Standard Vehicle -- Large Vehicle -- Household Moving Truck Rental -- Storage, Indoor: General -- Self-Service Facility -- Storage, Outdoor: General -- Standard Vehicle --
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.4.1. (Residential-Mixed 1 (RX1)) | 5-34 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 5B.4. (Residential-Mixed Use Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Use Permission Use Standard Specification
Large Vehicle --
Donation Bin --
Cargo Container --
Official Motor Vehicle Impound --
7. LIGHT INDUSTRIAL
Machine Shop --
Manufacturing, Light:
General --
Alcoholic Beverage --
Artistic & Artisanal --
Cosmetic & Pharmaceutical --
Electronics --
Food & Drink --
Garment & Accessory --
Textile --
Research & Development --
Soundstages & Backlots CU3
Wholesale Trade & Warehousing --
8. HEAVY INDUSTRIAL
Animal Products Processing --
Manufacturing, Heavy:
General --
Chemical Products --
Petroleum & Coal Products --
Salvage Yard --
Recycling Facility:
Public & institutional
In conjunction with:
use
Size, entire use (max): 200 SF
Covered and
Enclosure
enclosed
Collection CU2*
Screening
Outdoor storage screening S-Screen 1
Hours of operation (open/close) 7AM / 7PM
Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.7.D.1.
Sorting & Processing --
Waste Facility:
Organic Waste --
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by
Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most
Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.4.1. (Residential-Mixed 1 (RX1)) | 5-35 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 5B.4. (Residential-Mixed Use Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Use Permission Use Standard Specification
Hazardous Waste --
Solid Waste --
Mineral & Ore Extraction CU3* Supplemental findings: Sec. 5C.2.7.H.1.
Oil, Gas, or Hydrocarbon Well --
9. AGRICULTURAL
Animal Keeping:
Accessory to: Other allowed use
Bees P*
Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.8.A.
Dairy --
Equine, Commercial --
Equine, Non-commercial P* Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.8.D.1.
Livestock --
Pets P* In conjunction with: Other allowed use
Small Animals --
Wild Animals --
Plant Cultivation:
Community Garden P
Farming P* Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.8.G.1.
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by
Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most
Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.4.1. (Residential-Mixed 1 (RX1)) | 5-36 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 5B.5. (Commercial-Mixed Use Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Div. 5B.5. COMMERCIAL-MIXED USE DISTRICTS
Commercial-Mixed Use Districts promote neighborhoods with a mixture of uses including commercial and residential.
Sec. 5B.5.1. COMMERCIAL-MIXED 1 (CX1)¶
A. Intent
The CX1 Use District allows for commercial uses generally within a 10,000 square foot
establishment size on the ground story, as well as a wide range of housing types. This District is
intended to support the clustering of commercial, cultural, entertainment, and institutional uses
that cater to immediately surrounding neighborhoods.
B. Allowed Uses & Use Limitations
Use Permission Use Standard Specification
1. RESIDENTIAL
Special use program:
Dwelling S
Inclusionary Housing Program Sec. 5C.3.1.
Household Business:
Family Child Care P
Hours of operation (open/close) 8AM / 8PM
Home Occupation P*
Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.1.A.1.
Special use program
Home-Sharing P*
Home-Sharing Program Sec. 5C.3.2.
Joint Living & Work Quarters P* Designated Work Space Required
Size, dwelling unit average (min) 750 SF
Designated Work Space Required
Live/Work S*
Special Use Program:
Inclusionary Housing Program Sec. 5C.3.1.
Mobile Home Park --
Supportive Housing:
General P
Medical Care P
Transitional P
2. PUBLIC & INSTITUTIONAL
Screening
Cemetery P* Frontage screen F-Screen 2
Transition screen T-Screen 1
Civic Facility:
Local P
Regional --
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by
Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most
Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.5.1. (Commercial-Mixed 1 (CX1)) | 5-37 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 5B.5. (Commercial-Mixed Use Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Use Permission Use Standard Specification
Civic Fleet Services --
Detention Facility CU3
Hospital:
Local CU2
Regional CU3
Parking P* In conjunction with: Other allowed use
Public Safety Facility P
Community Assembly:
Local P
Regional P
School:
Preschool/Daycare P
K-12 P
Post-secondary P
Social Services P
Utilities:
Screening
Minor P* Frontage screen F-Screen 3
Transition screen T-Screen 1
Major CU3
In conjunction with: Other allowed use
Solar Energy Facility P* Minimum area: 0.1 FAR
Relief CU3
Wireless Facility, Freestanding CU2* Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.2.A.1.
Wireless Facility, Rooftop P* Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.2.A.1.
3. OPEN SPACE & RECREATION
Amphitheater or Stadium:
Local CU2
Regional CU3
Indoor Recreation:
Public P
Size, tenant space (max) 15,000 SF
Commercial P*
Relief CU2
Nature Reserve P
Open Space, Public P
Outdoor Recreation:
Public P
Commercial P
Golf Course --
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by
Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most
Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.5.1. (Commercial-Mixed 1 (CX1)) | 5-38 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 5B.5. (Commercial-Mixed Use Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Use Permission Use Standard Specification 4. TRANSPORTATION Airport -- Freight Railway Facility -- Freight Transfer Facility -- Accessory to: Other allowed use Heliport CU2* Passenger Transit Facility P 5. GENERAL COMMERCIAL General Commercial Use Category Size, tenant space (max): 15,000 SF Standards Relief CU2 Animal Services: General Commercial Use Category Standards apply, as listed above General P* Enclosure Indoors Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.4.A.1. Kennel -- General Commercial Use Category Standards apply, as Veterinary Care P* listed above Enclosure Indoors General Commercial Use Category Standards apply, as Commissary Kitchen P* listed above Eating & Drinking: General Commercial Use Category Standards apply, as listed above Amplified Sound Restrictions Applicable General P* Relief CU2 Supplemental Standards: Sec. 5C.2.4.B. General Commercial Use Category Standards apply, as listed above Amplified Sound Restrictions Applicable Relief CU2 Alcohol Service S* Supplemental Standards: Sec. 5C.2.4.B. Special use program: Alcohol Sales Program Sec. 5C.3.3. Entertainment Venue, Indoor: General Commercial Use Category Standards apply, as Local P* listed above Regional CU3 General Commercial Use Category Standards apply, as Financial Services: listed above General P* Alternative --
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.5.1. (Commercial-Mixed 1 (CX1)) | 5-39 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 5B.5. (Commercial-Mixed Use Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Use Permission Use Standard Specification General Commercial Use Category Standards apply, as Instructional Services P* listed above Supplemental findings: Sec. 5C.2.4.C.1. Project category exceptions: CU3 Lodging CU3* Intensification of use Exempt Lodging units: 25% Intensification threshold max General Commercial Use Category Standards apply, as Medical Clinic P* listed above General Commercial Use Category Standards apply, as Office P* listed above General Commercial Use Category Standards apply, as Personal Services P* listed above General Commercial Use Category Standards apply, as Postmortem Services CU2* listed above Retail: General Commercial Use Category Standards apply, as General P* listed above General Commercial Use Category Standards apply, as listed above Alcohol S* Special use program: Alcohol Sales Program Sec. 5C.3.3. Hours of operation (open/close) 7AM / 9PM Special use program: Farmers' Market, Certified S* Certified Farmers' Market
Sec. 5C.3.4. Program¶
Firearms -- General Commercial Use Category Standards apply, as Food & Beverage P* listed above Large Format -- Covered and Enclosure Merchant Market P enclosed Relief CU2 General Commercial Use Category Standards apply, as Pet Shop P* listed above Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.4.F.1. Special use program: Seasonal Market S Seasonal Market Program Sec. 5C.3.5. Smoke & Vape Shop -- Sexually Oriented Business General -- Sexual Encounter -- 6. HEAVY COMMERCIAL Motor Vehicle Services: Light -- Heavy --
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.5.1. (Commercial-Mixed 1 (CX1)) | 5-40 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 5B.5. (Commercial-Mixed Use Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Use Permission Use Standard Specification Large Vehicle -- Car Wash -- Fueling Station: Standard Vehicle -- Large Vehicle -- Motor Vehicle Sales & Rental: Standard Vehicle -- Large Vehicle -- Household Moving Truck Rental -- Storage, Indoor: General -- Self-Service Facility -- Storage, Outdoor: General -- Standard Vehicle -- Large Vehicle -- Accessory to: Other allowed use Donation Bin P* Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.5.G.1. Cargo Container -- Official Motor Vehicle Impound -- 7. LIGHT INDUSTRIAL Machine Shop -- Manufacturing, Light: General -- Alcoholic Beverage -- Artistic & Artisanal -- Cosmetic & Pharmaceutical -- Electronics -- Food & Drink -- Garment & Accessory -- Textile -- Research & Development CU2 Soundstages & Backlots CU3 Wholesale Trade & Warehousing -- 8. HEAVY INDUSTRIAL Animal Products Processing -- Manufacturing, Heavy: General -- Chemical Products --
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.5.1. (Commercial-Mixed 1 (CX1)) | 5-41 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 5B.5. (Commercial-Mixed Use Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Use Permission Use Standard Specification Petroleum & Coal Products -- Salvage Yard -- Recycling Facility: In conjunction with: Other allowed use Size, entire use (max): 200 SF Covered and Enclosure enclosed Collection CU2* Screening Outdoor storage screening S-Screen 1 Hours of operation (open/close) 7AM / 7PM Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.7.D.1. Sorting & Processing -- Waste Facility: Organic Waste -- Hazardous Waste -- Solid Waste -- Mineral & Ore Extraction CU3* Supplemental findings: Sec. 5C.2.7.H.1. Oil, Gas, or Hydrocarbon Well -- 9. AGRICULTURAL Animal Keeping: Accessory to: Other allowed use Bees P* Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.8.A.1. Dairy -- Equine, Commercial -- Equine, Non-commercial -- Livestock -- Pets P* In conjunction with: Other allowed use Small Animals -- Wild Animals -- Plant Cultivation: Community Garden P Farming P* Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.8.G.1.
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.5.1. (Commercial-Mixed 1 (CX1)) | 5-42 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 5B.5. (Commercial-Mixed Use Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Sec. 5B.5.2. COMMERCIAL-MIXED 2 (CX2)¶
A. Intent
The CX2 Use District allows for commercial uses generally within a 50,000 square foot
establishment size on the ground story, as well as a wide range of housing types. This District
is intended to support a broad range of residential, commercial, and civic facility uses to serve
surrounding neighborhoods as well as visitors to the area. Public & institutional use services and
amenities are also allowed.
B. Allowed Uses & Use Limitations
Use Permission Use Standard Specification
1. RESIDENTIAL
Special use program:
Dwelling S
Inclusionary Housing Program Sec. 5C.3.1.
Household Business:
Family Child Care P
Hours of operation (open/close) 8AM / 8PM
Home Occupation P*
Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.1.A.1.
Special use program
Home-Sharing P*
Home-Sharing Program Sec. 5C.3.3.
Joint Living & Work Quarters P* Designated Work Space Required
Size, dwelling unit average (min) 750 SF
Designated Work Space Required
Live/Work S*
Special use program:
Inclusionary Housing Program Sec. 5C.3.1.
Mobile Home Park --
Supportive Housing:
General P
Medical Care P
Transitional P
2. PUBLIC & INSTITUTIONAL
Screening
Cemetery P* Frontage screen F-Screen 2
Transition screen T-Screen 1
Civic Facility:
Local P
Regional P
Civic Fleet Services --
Detention Facility CU3
Hospital:
Local P
Regional P
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by
Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most
Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.5.2. (Commercial-Mixed 2 (CX2)) | 5-43 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 5B.5. (Commercial-Mixed Use Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Use Permission Use Standard Specification Parking P* In conjunction with: Other allowed use Public Safety Facility P Community Assembly: Local P Regional P School: Preschool/Daycare P K-12 P Post-secondary P Social Services P Utilities: Screening Minor P* Frontage screen F-Screen 3 Transition screen T-Screen 1 Major CU3 In conjunction with: Other allowed use Solar Energy Facility P* Minimum area: 0.1 FAR Relief CU3 Wireless Facility, Freestanding CU2* Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.2.A.1. Wireless Facility, Rooftop P* Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.2.A.1. 3. OPEN SPACE & RECREATION Amphitheater or Stadium: Local P Regional CU3 Indoor Recreation: Public P Size, tenant space (max) 50,000 SF Commercial P* Relief CU2 Nature Reserve P Open Space, Public P Outdoor Recreation: Public P Commercial P Golf Course -- 4. TRANSPORTATION Airport -- Freight Railway Facility -- Freight Transfer Facility -- Accessory to: Other allowed use Heliport CU2* Passenger Transit Facility P
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.5.2. (Commercial-Mixed 2 (CX2)) | 5-44 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 5B.5. (Commercial-Mixed Use Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Use Permission Use Standard Specification 5. GENERAL COMMERCIAL General Commercial Use Category Size, tenant space (max): 50,000 SF Standards Relief CU2 Animal Services: General Commercial Use Category Standards apply, as listed above General P* Enclosure Indoors Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.4.A.1. Kennel -- General Commercial Use Category Standards apply, as Veterinary Care P* listed above Enclosure Indoors General Commercial Use Category Standards apply, as Commissary Kitchen P* listed above Eating & Drinking: General Commercial Use Category Standards apply, as listed above Amplified Sound Restrictions Applicable General P* Relief CU2 Supplemental Standards: Sec. 5C.2.4.B. General Commercial Use Category Standards apply, as listed above Amplified Sound Restrictions Applicable Relief CU2 Alcohol Service S* Supplemental Standards: Sec. 5C.2.4.B. Special use program: Alcohol Sales Program Sec. 5C.3.3. Entertainment Venue, Indoor: General Commercial Use Category Standards apply, as Local P* listed above General Commercial Use Category Standards apply, as Regional P* listed above Financial Services: General Commercial Use Category Standards apply, as General P* listed above General Commercial Use Category Standards apply, as Alternative CU2* listed above General Commercial Use Category Standards apply, as Instructional Services P* listed above Supplemental findings: Sec. 5C.2.4.C.1. Project category exceptions: CU3 Lodging CU3* Intensification of use Exempt Lodging units: 25% Intensification threshold max General Commercial Use Category Standards apply, as Medical Clinic P* listed above General Commercial Use Category Standards apply, as Office P* listed above
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.5.2. (Commercial-Mixed 2 (CX2)) | 5-45 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 5B.5. (Commercial-Mixed Use Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Use Permission Use Standard Specification
General Commercial Use Category Standards apply, as
Personal Services P* listed above
General Commercial Use Category Standards apply, as
Postmortem Services CU2* listed above
Retail:
General Commercial Use Category Standards apply, as
General P* listed above
General Commercial Use Category Standards apply, as
listed above
Alcohol S* Special use program:
Alcohol Sales Program Sec. 5C.3.3.
Hours of operation (open/close) 7AM / 9PM
Special use program: Farmers' Market, Certified P*
Certified Farmers' Market
Sec. 5C.3.4. Program¶
Firearms -- General Commercial Use Category Standards apply, as Food & Beverage P* listed above Large Format -- Covered and Enclosure Merchant Market P* enclosed Relief CU2 General Commercial Use Category Standards apply, as Pet Shop P* listed above Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.4.F.1. Special use program: Seasonal Market S Seasonal Market Program Sec. 5C.3.5. General Commercial Use Category Standards apply, as listed above Separation: Smoke & Vape Shop P* Residential, Residential-Mixed, 500' or Agricultural Use District Relief CU2 Sexually Oriented Business General Commercial Use Category Standards apply, as listed above Separation (min) Other sexually oriented 1,000' business General P* Residential, Residential-Mixed, 500' or Agricultural Use District Sensitive uses 500' Relief CU2 Supplemental Procedure: Sec. 5C.2.4.G.
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.5.2. (Commercial-Mixed 2 (CX2)) | 5-46 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 5B.5. (Commercial-Mixed Use Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Use Permission Use Standard Specification Sexual Encounter -- 6. HEAVY COMMERCIAL Motor Vehicle Services: Light -- Heavy -- Large Vehicle -- Car Wash -- Fueling Station: Standard Vehicle -- Large Vehicle -- Motor Vehicle Sales & Rental: Standard Vehicle -- Large Vehicle -- Household Moving Truck Rental -- Storage, Indoor: General P* Accessory to: Other allowed use Self-Service Facility -- Storage, Outdoor: General -- Standard Vehicle -- Large Vehicle -- Accessory to: Other allowed use Donation Bin P* Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.5.G.1. Cargo Container -- Official Motor Vehicle Impound -- 7. LIGHT INDUSTRIAL Machine Shop -- Manufacturing, Light: Retail: General P* Incidental to: General Merchant Market Eating & Drinking: Alcoholic Beverage P* Incidental to: Alcohol Service Artistic & Artisanal P Cosmetic & Pharmaceutical -- Electronics -- Commissary Kitchen Food & Drink P* Incidental to: Eating & Drinking: General Garment & Accessory P Textile -- Research & Development CU2 Soundstages & Backlots CU3
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.5.2. (Commercial-Mixed 2 (CX2)) | 5-47 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 5B.5. (Commercial-Mixed Use Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Use Permission Use Standard Specification Wholesale Trade & Warehousing -- 8. HEAVY INDUSTRIAL Animal Products Processing -- Manufacturing, Heavy: General -- Chemical Products -- Petroleum & Coal Products -- Salvage Yard -- Recycling Facility: In conjunction with: Other allowed use Size, entire use (max): 600 SF Covered and Enclosure enclosed Collection CU2* Screening Outdoor storage screening S-Screen 1 Hours of operation (open/close) 7AM / 7PM Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.7.D.1. Sorting & Processing -- Waste Facility: Organic Waste -- Hazardous Waste -- Solid Waste -- Mineral & Ore Extraction CU3* Supplemental findings: Sec. 5C.2.7.H.1. Oil, Gas, or Hydrocarbon Well -- 9. AGRICULTURAL Animal Keeping: Accessory to: Other allowed use Bees P* Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.8.A.1. Dairy -- Equine, Commercial -- Equine, Non-commercial -- Livestock -- Pets P* In conjunction with: Other allowed use Small Animals -- Wild Animals -- Plant Cultivation: Community Garden P Farming P* Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.8.G.1.
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.5.2. (Commercial-Mixed 2 (CX2)) | 5-48 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 5B.5. (Commercial-Mixed Use Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Sec. 5B.5.3. COMMERCIAL-MIXED 3 (CX3)¶
A. Intent
The CX3 Use District allows for primarily commercial uses. This District is intended to
accommodate a variety of uses, mixing housing with small and large-scale commercial amenities
and services.
B. Allowed Uses & Use Limitations
Use Permission Use Standard Specification
1. RESIDENTIAL
Special use program:
Dwelling S
Inclusionary Housing Program Sec. 5C.3.1.
Household Business:
Family Child Care P
Hours of operation (open/close) 8AM / 8PM
Home Occupation P*
Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.1.A.1.
Special use program
Home-Sharing P*
Home-Sharing Program Sec. 5C.3.3.
Joint Living & Work Quarters P* Designated Work Space Required
Size, dwelling unit average (min) 750 SF
Designated Work Space Required
Live/Work S*
Special use program:
Inclusionary Housing Program Sec. 5C.3.1.
Mobile Home Park --
Supportive Housing:
General P
Medical Care P
Transitional P
2. PUBLIC & INSTITUTIONAL
Screening
Cemetery P* Frontage screen F-Screen 2
Transition screen T-Screen 1
Civic Facility:
Local P
Regional P
Civic Fleet Services --
Detention Facility CU3
Hospital:
Local P
Regional P
Parking P* In conjunction with: Other allowed use
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by
Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most
Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.5.3. (Commercial-Mixed 3 (CX3)) | 5-49 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 5B.5. (Commercial-Mixed Use Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Use Permission Use Standard Specification
Public Safety Facility P
Community Assembly:
Local P
Regional P
School:
Preschool/Daycare P
K-12 P
Post-secondary P
Social Services P
Utilities:
Screening
Minor P* Frontage screen F-Screen 3
Transition screen T-Screen 1
Major CU3
In conjunction with: Other allowed use
Solar Energy Facility P* Minimum area: 0.1 FAR
Relief CU3
Wireless Facility, Freestanding CU2* Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.2.A.1.
Wireless Facility, Rooftop P* Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.2.A.1.
3. OPEN SPACE & RECREATION
Amphitheater or Stadium:
Local P
Regional CU3
Indoor Recreation:
Public P
Commercial P
Nature Reserve P
Open Space, Public P
Outdoor Recreation:
Public P
Commercial P
Golf Course --
4. TRANSPORTATION
Airport --
Freight Railway Facility --
Freight Transfer Facility --
Heliport CU2* Accessory to: Other allowed use
Passenger Transit Facility P
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by
Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most
Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.5.3. (Commercial-Mixed 3 (CX3)) | 5-50 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 5B.5. (Commercial-Mixed Use Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Use Permission Use Standard Specification 5. GENERAL COMMERCIAL Animal Services: Enclosure Indoors General P* Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.4.A.1. Kennel -- Veterinary Care P* Enclosure Indoors Commissary Kitchen P Eating & Drinking: Amplified Sound Restrictions Applicable General P* Relief CU2 Supplemental Standards: Sec. 5C.2.4.B. Amplified Sound Restrictions Applicable Relief CU2 Alcohol Service S* Supplemental Standards: Sec. 5C.2.4.B. Special use program: Alcohol Sales Program Sec. 5C.3.3. Entertainment Venue, Indoor: Local P Regional P Financial Services: General P Alternative CU2 Instructional Services P Supplemental findings: Sec. 5C.2.4.C.1. Project category exceptions: CU3 Lodging CU3* Intensification of use Exempt Lodging units: 25% Intensification threshold max Medical Clinic P Office P Personal Services P Postmortem Services CU2 Retail: General P Special use program: Alcohol S Alcohol Sales Program Sec. 5C.3.3. Hours of operation (open/close) 7AM / 9PM Special use program: Farmers' Market, Certified P* Certified Farmers' Market
Sec. 5C.3.4. Program¶
Firearms CU2* Supplemental findings: Sec. 5C.2.4.D.1. Food & Beverage P Large Format CU3* Supplemental findings: Sec. 5C.2.4.E.1.
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.5.3. (Commercial-Mixed 3 (CX3)) | 5-51 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 5B.5. (Commercial-Mixed Use Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Use Permission Use Standard Specification Covered and Enclosure Merchant Market P* enclosed Relief CU2 Pet Shop P* Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.4.F.1. Special use program: Seasonal Market S Seasonal Market Program Sec. 5C.3.5. Separation: Residential, Residential-Mixed, Smoke & Vape Shop P* 500' or Agricultural Use District Relief CU2 Sexually Oriented Business Separation (min) Other sexually oriented 1,000' business Residential, Residential-Mixed, 500' General P* or Agricultural Use District Sensitive uses 500' Relief CU2 Supplemental Procedure: Sec. 5C.2.4.G. Sexual Encounter -- 6. HEAVY COMMERCIAL Motor Vehicle Services: Motor vehicle sales & Incidental to: rental Separation (min) Sensitive use 200' Residential, Residential-Mixed, 200' or Agricultural Use District Relief CU2 Light P* Enclosure Indoors Screening Frontage screen F-Screen 3 Transition screen T-Screen 1 Hours of operation (open/close) 7AM / 7PM Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.5.A.1. Heavy -- Large Vehicle --
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.5.3. (Commercial-Mixed 3 (CX3)) | 5-52 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 5B.5. (Commercial-Mixed Use Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Use Permission Use Standard Specification
Separation (min) Sensitive use 200' Residential, Residential-Mixed, 200' or Agricultural Use District Relief CU2 Enclosure Covered Car Wash P* Screening Frontage screen F-Screen 3 Transition screen T-Screen 1 Hours of operation (open/close) 7AM / 7PM Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.5.B.1. Fueling Station: Separation (min) Sensitive use 200' Residential, Residential-Mixed, 200' or Agricultural Use District Relief CU2 Standard Vehicle P* Screening Frontage screen F-Screen 3 Transition screen T-Screen 1 Hours of operation (open/close) 7AM / 7PM Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.5.C.1. Large Vehicle -- Motor Vehicle Sales & Rental: Separation (min) Sensitive use 200' Residential, Residential-Mixed, 200' or Agricultural Use District Relief CU2 Standard Vehicle P* Screening Frontage screen F-Screen 3 Transition screen T-Screen 1 Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.5.D.1. Large Vehicle --
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.5.3. (Commercial-Mixed 3 (CX3)) | 5-53 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 5B.5. (Commercial-Mixed Use Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Use Permission Use Standard Specification
Storage, Indoor: Incidental to: Self-Service Facility Separation (min) Sensitive use 500' Residential, Residential-Mixed, 500' Household Moving Truck Rental P* or Agricultural Use District Relief CU2 Screening Frontage Screen F-Screen 3 Transition Screen T-Screen 1 Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.5.D.1. Storage, Indoor: General P* Accessory to: Other allowed use Retail: In conjunction with: General Food & Beverage Minimum area 0.1 FAR Self-Service Facility P* Separation (min) Other self-service facility 500' Relief CU2 Supplemental Findings Sec. 5C.2.5.E.1. Storage, Outdoor: General -- Standard Vehicle -- Large Vehicle -- Accessory to: Other allowed use Donation Bin P* Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.5.G.1. Cargo Container -- Official Motor Vehicle Impound -- 7. LIGHT INDUSTRIAL Machine Shop -- Manufacturing, Light: Retail: General P* Incidental to: General Merchant Market Eating & Drinking: Alcoholic Beverage P* Incidental to: Alcohol Service Artistic & Artisanal P Cosmetic & Pharmaceutical -- Electronics --
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.5.3. (Commercial-Mixed 3 (CX3)) | 5-54 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 5B.5. (Commercial-Mixed Use Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Use Permission Use Standard Specification
Commissary Kitchen Food & Drink P* Incidental to: Eating & Drinking: General Garment & Accessory P Textile -- Research & Development CU2 Soundstages & Backlots CU2 Wholesale Trade & Warehousing -- 8. HEAVY INDUSTRIAL Animal Products Processing -- Manufacturing, Heavy: General -- Chemical Products -- Petroleum & Coal Products -- Salvage Yard -- Recycling Facility: In conjunction with: Other allowed use Size, entire use (max): 600 SF Covered and Enclosure enclosed Collection CU2* Screening Outdoor storage screening S-Screen 1 Hours of operation (open/close) 7AM / 7PM Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.7.D.1. Sorting & Processing -- Waste Facility: Organic Waste -- Hazardous Waste -- Solid Waste -- Mineral & Ore Extraction CU3* Supplemental findings: Sec. 5C.2.7.H.1. Oil, Gas, or Hydrocarbon Well -- 9. AGRICULTURAL Animal Keeping: Accessory to: Other allowed use Bees P* Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.8.A.1. Dairy -- Equine, Commercial -- Equine, Non-commercial -- Livestock -- Pets P* In conjunction with: Other allowed use Small Animals --
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.5.3. (Commercial-Mixed 3 (CX3)) | 5-55 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 5B.5. (Commercial-Mixed Use Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Use Permission Use Standard Specification
Wild Animals --
Plant Cultivation:
Community Garden P
Farming P* Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.8.G.1.
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by
Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most
Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.5.3. (Commercial-Mixed 3 (CX3)) | 5-56 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 5B.5. (Commercial-Mixed Use Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Sec. 5B.5.4. COMMERCIAL-MIXED 4 (CX4)¶
A. Intent
The CX4 District allows for primarily commercial uses. This District is intended to accommodate a
variety of uses, mixing housing with small and large-scale commercial amenities and services.
B. Allowed Uses & Use Limitations
Use Permission Use Standard Specification
1. RESIDENTIAL
Special use program:
Dwelling S
Inclusionary Housing Program Sec. 5C.3.1.
Household Business:
Family Child Care P
Hours of operation (open/close) 8AM / 8PM
Home Occupation P*
Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.1.A.1.
Special use program
Home-Sharing P*
Home-Sharing Program Sec. 5C.3.2.
Joint Living & Work Quarters P* Designated Work Space Required
Size, dwelling unit average (min) 750 SF
Designated Work Space Required
Live/Work S*
Special Use Program:
Inclusionary Housing Program Sec. 5C.3.1.
Mobile Home Park --
Supportive Housing:
General P
Medical Care P
Transitional P
2. PUBLIC & INSTITUTIONAL
Screening
Cemetery P* Frontage screen F-Screen 2
Transition screen T-Screen 1
Civic Facility:
Local P
Regional P
Civic Fleet Services --
Detention Facility CU3
Hospital:
Local CU2
Regional CU3
Parking P* In conjunction with: Other allowed use
Public Safety Facility P
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by
Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most
Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.5.4. (Commercial-Mixed 4 (CX4)) | 5-57 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 5B.5. (Commercial-Mixed Use Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Use Permission Use Standard Specification
Community Assembly:
Local P
Regional P
School:
Preschool/Daycare P
K-12 P
Post-secondary P
Social Services P
Utilities:
Screening
Minor P* Frontage screen F-Screen 3
Transition screen T-Screen 1
Major CU3
In conjunction with: Other allowed use
Solar Energy Facility P* Minimum area: 0.1 FAR
Relief CU3
Wireless Facility, Freestanding CU2* Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.2.A.1.
Wireless Facility, Rooftop P* Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.2.A.1.
3. OPEN SPACE & RECREATION
Amphitheater or Stadium:
Local P
Regional CU3
Indoor Recreation:
Public P
Commercial P
Nature Reserve P
Open Space, Public P
Outdoor Recreation:
Public P
Commercial P
Golf Course --
4. TRANSPORTATION
Airport --
Freight Railway Facility --
Freight Transfer Facility -- Accessory to: Other allowed use
Heliport CU2*
Passenger Transit Facility P
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by
Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most
Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.5.4. (Commercial-Mixed 4 (CX4)) | 5-58 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 5B.5. (Commercial-Mixed Use Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Use Permission Use Standard Specification 5. GENERAL COMMERCIAL Animal Services: Enclosure Indoors General P* Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.4.A.1. Kennel -- Veterinary Care P* Enclosure Indoors Commissary Kitchen P Eating & Drinking: Amplified Sound Restrictions Applicable General P* Relief CU2 Supplemental Standards: Sec. 5C.2.4.B. Amplified Sound Restrictions Applicable Relief CU2 Alcohol Service S* Supplemental Standards: Sec. 5C.2.4.B. Special use program: Alcohol Sales Program Sec. 5C.3.3. Entertainment Venue, Indoor: Local P Regional P Financial Services: General P Alternative CU2 Instructional Services P Supplemental findings: Sec. 5C.2.4.C.1. Project category exceptions: CU3 Lodging CU3* Intensification of use Exempt Lodging units: 25% Intensification threshold max Medical Clinic P Office P Personal Services P Postmortem Services CU2 Retail: General P Special use program: Alcohol S Alcohol Sales Program Sec. 5C.3.3. Hours of operation (open/close) 7AM / 9PM Special use program: Farmers' Market, Certified P* Certified Farmers' Market
Sec. 5C.3.4. Program¶
Firearms -- Food & Beverage P
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.5.4. (Commercial-Mixed 4 (CX4)) | 5-59 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 5B.5. (Commercial-Mixed Use Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Use Permission Use Standard Specification Large Format CU3* Supplemental findings: Sec. 5C.2.4.E.1. Covered and Enclosure Merchant Market P* enclosed Relief CU2 Pet Shop P* Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.4.F.1. Special use program: Seasonal Market S Seasonal Market Program Sec. 5C.3.5. Separation: Residential, Residential-Mixed, Smoke & Vape Shop P* 500' or Agricultural Use District Relief CU2 Sexually Oriented Business Separation (min) Other sexually oriented 1,000' business Residential, Residential-Mixed, 500' General P* or Agricultural Use District Sensitive uses 500' Relief CU2 Supplemental Procedure: Sec. 5C.2.4.G. Sexual Encounter -- 6. HEAVY COMMERCIAL Motor Vehicle Services: Motor vehicle sales & Incidental to: rental Enclosure Indoors Screening Light P* Frontage screen F-Screen 3 Transition screen T-Screen 1 Hours of operation (open/close) 7AM / 7PM Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.5.A.1. Heavy -- Large Vehicle -- Motor vehicle sales & Incidental to: rental Enclosure Covered Screening Car Wash P* Frontage screen F-Screen 3 Transition screen T-Screen 1 Hours of operation (open/close) 7AM / 7PM Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.5.B.1.
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.5.4. (Commercial-Mixed 4 (CX4)) | 5-60 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 5B.5. (Commercial-Mixed Use Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Use Permission Use Standard Specification
Fueling Station: Motor vehicle sales & Incidental to: rental Screening Frontage screen F-Screen 3 Standard Vehicle P* Transition screen T-Screen 1 Hours of operation (open/close) 7AM / 7PM Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.5.C.1. Large Vehicle -- Motor Vehicle Sales & Rental: Separation (min) Sensitive use 200' Residential, Residential-Mixed, 200' or Agricultural Use District Relief CU2 Standard Vehicle P* Screening Frontage screen F-Screen 3 Transition screen T-Screen 1 Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.5.D.1. Large Vehicle -- Household Moving Truck Rental -- Storage, Indoor: General P* Accessory to: Other allowed use Self-Service Facility -- Storage, Outdoor: General -- Standard Vehicle -- Large Vehicle -- Accessory to: Other allowed use Donation Bin P* Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.5.G.1. Cargo Container -- Official Motor Vehicle Impound -- 7. LIGHT INDUSTRIAL Machine Shop -- Manufacturing, Light: Retail: General P* Incidental to: General Merchant Market Eating & Drinking: Alcoholic Beverage P* Incidental to: Alcohol Service Artistic & Artisanal P Cosmetic & Pharmaceutical --
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.5.4. (Commercial-Mixed 4 (CX4)) | 5-61 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 5B.5. (Commercial-Mixed Use Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Use Permission Use Standard Specification Electronics -- Commissary Kitchen Food & Drink P* Incidental to: Eating & Drinking: General Garment & Accessory P Textile -- Research & Development CU2 Soundstages & Backlots CU2 Wholesale Trade & Warehousing -- 8. HEAVY INDUSTRIAL Animal Products Processing -- Manufacturing, Heavy: General -- Chemical Products -- Petroleum & Coal Products -- Salvage Yard -- Recycling Facility: In conjunction with: Other allowed use Size, entire use (max): 600 SF Covered and Enclosure enclosed Collection CU2* Screening Outdoor storage screening S-Screen 1 Hours of operation (open/close) 7AM / 7PM Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.7.D.1. Sorting & Processing -- Waste Facility: Organic Waste -- Hazardous Waste -- Solid Waste -- Mineral & Ore Extraction CU3* Supplemental findings: Sec. 5C.2.7.H.1. Oil, Gas, or Hydrocarbon Well -- 9. AGRICULTURAL Animal Keeping: Accessory to: Other allowed use Bees P* Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.8.A.1. Dairy -- Equine, Commercial -- Equine, Non-commercial -- Livestock -- Pets P* In conjunction with: Other allowed use
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.5.4. (Commercial-Mixed 4 (CX4)) | 5-62 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 5B.5. (Commercial-Mixed Use Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Use Permission Use Standard Specification
Small Animals --
Wild Animals --
Plant Cultivation:
Community Garden P
Farming P* Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.8.G.1.
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by
Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most
Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.5.4. (Commercial-Mixed 4 (CX4)) | 5-63 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 5B.6. (Industrial-Mixed Use Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Div. 5B.6. INDUSTRIAL-MIXED USE DISTRICTS
Industrial-Mixed Use Districts accommodate a mixture of light industrial use, office, and research & development activity, with limited residential uses and other compatible uses.
Sec. 5B.6.1. INDUSTRIAL-MIXED 1 (IX1)¶
A. Intent
The IX1 District is intended to accommodate a wide variety of employment, cultural, and
recreational opportunities while supporting vulnerable residents with affordable housing and social
services, and facilitate the efficient management of municipal resources.
B. Allowed Uses & Use Limitations
Use Permission Use Standard Specification
1. RESIDENTIAL
Separation (min)
Residential Use Category Standards Heavy industrial uses 50'
Relief C1
Residential Use Category Standards apply, as listed
above
Dwelling S* Special use program:
Inclusionary Housing Program Sec. 5C.3.1.
Household Business:
Family Child Care P
Hours of operation (open/close) 8AM / 8PM
Home Occupation P*
Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.1.A.1.
Special use program
Home-Sharing P*
Home-Sharing Program Sec. 5C.3.2.
Residential Use Category Standards apply, as listed
above
Designated Work Space Required Joint Living & Work Quarters S*
Special use program:
Inclusionary Housing Program Sec. 5C.3.1.
Residential Use Category Standards apply, as listed
above
Size, dwelling unit average (min) 750 SF
Live/Work S* Designated Work Space Required
Special use program:
Inclusionary Housing Program Sec. 5C.3.1.
Mobile Home Park --
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by
Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most
Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.6.1. (Industrial-Mixed 1 (IX1)) | 5-64 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
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Use Permission Use Standard Specification
Supportive Housing: Residential Use Category Standards apply, as listed General P* above Residential Use Category Standards apply, as listed Medical Care P* above Residential Use Category Standards apply, as listed Transitional P* above 2. PUBLIC & INSTITUTIONAL Screening Cemetery P* Frontage screen F-Screen 2 Transition screen T-Screen 1 Civic Facility: Local P Regional P Screening Civic Fleet Services P* Frontage screen F-Screen 4 Transition screen T-Screen 1 Detention Facility CU3 Hospital: Local CU2 Regional CU3 Parking P* In conjunction with: Other allowed use Public Safety Facility P Community Assembly: Local P Regional CU2 School: Preschool/Daycare P K-12 P Post-secondary P Social Services P Utilities: Screening Minor P* Frontage screen F-Screen 3 Transition screen T-Screen 1 Major CU3 In conjunction with: Other allowed use Solar Energy Facility P* Minimum area: 0.1 FAR Relief CU3 Wireless Facility, Freestanding CU2* Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.2.A.1. Wireless Facility, Rooftop P* Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.2.A.1.
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.6.1. (Industrial-Mixed 1 (IX1)) | 5-65 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
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Use Permission Use Standard Specification 3. OPEN SPACE & RECREATION Amphitheater or Stadium: Local P Regional CU3 Indoor Recreation: Public P Commercial P Nature Reserve P Open Space, Public P Outdoor Recreation: Public P Commercial P Golf Course -- 4. TRANSPORTATION Airport -- Freight Railway Facility -- Freight Transfer Facility -- Accessory to: Other allowed use Heliport CU2* Passenger Transit Facility P 5. GENERAL COMMERCIAL Animal Services: Enclosure Indoors General P* Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.4.A.1. Separation (min) Residential or Residential- 200' Kennel P* Mixed Use District Relief CU2 Enclosure Indoors Veterinary Care P* Enclosure Indoors Commissary Kitchen P Eating & Drinking: Amplified Sound Restrictions Applicable General P* Relief CU2 Supplemental Standards: Sec. 5C.2.4.B. Amplified Sound Restrictions Applicable Relief CU2 Alcohol Service S* Supplemental Standards: Sec. 5C.2.4.B. Special use program: Alcohol Sales Program Sec. 5C.3.3. Entertainment Venue, Indoor: Local P Regional P
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.6.1. (Industrial-Mixed 1 (IX1)) | 5-66 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
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Use Permission Use Standard Specification
Financial Services:
General P
Alternative --
Instructional Services P
Lodging --
Medical Clinic P
Office P
Personal Services P
Postmortem Services CU2
Retail:
General P
Special use program:
Alcohol S
Alcohol Sales Program Sec. 5C.3.3.
Hours of operation (open/close) 7AM / 9PM
Special use program: Farmers' Market, Certified P*
Certified Farmers' Market
Sec. 5C.3.4. Program¶
Firearms -- Food & Beverage P Large Format CU3* Supplemental findings: Sec. 5C.2.4.C.1. Covered and Enclosure Merchant Market P* enclosed Relief CU2 Pet Shop P* Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.4.F.1. Special use program: Seasonal Market S Seasonal Market Program Sec. 5C.3.5. Smoke & Vape Shop -- Sexually Oriented Business General -- Sexual Encounter --
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.6.1. (Industrial-Mixed 1 (IX1)) | 5-67 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
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Use Permission Use Standard Specification 6. HEAVY COMMERCIAL Motor Vehicle Services: Separation (min) Sensitive use 200' Residential, Residential-Mixed, 200' or Agricultural Use District Relief CU2 Enclosure Indoors Light P* Screening Frontage screen F-Screen 3 Transition screen T-Screen 1 Hours of operation (open/close) 7AM / 7PM Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.5.A.1. Heavy -- Large Vehicle -- Car Wash -- Fueling Station: Standard Vehicle -- Large Vehicle -- Motor Vehicle Sales & Rental: Standard Vehicle -- Large Vehicle -- Household Moving Truck Rental -- Storage, Indoor: General P Self-Service Facility P Storage, Outdoor: Accessory to: Other allowed use General P* Screening Outdoor storage screening S-Screen 2 Standard Vehicle -- Large Vehicle -- Accessory to: Other allowed use Donation Bin P* Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.5.G.1. Cargo Container -- Separation (min) Sensitive use 200' Residential, Residential-Mixed, 200' or Agricultural Use District Relief CU2 Official Motor Vehicle Impound P* Screening Frontage screen F-Screen 4 Transition screen T-Screen 2 Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.5.I.1.
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.6.1. (Industrial-Mixed 1 (IX1)) | 5-68 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
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Use Permission Use Standard Specification
7. LIGHT INDUSTRIAL
Use standard applicability
Sensitive use
Residential,
Adjoining lot Residential-Mixed,
or Agricultural Use Light Industrial Use Category
District Standards
Enclosure Indoors
Screening
Frontage screen F-Screen 4
Transition screen T-Screen 2 Light Industrial Use Category Standards apply, as listed Machine Shop P* above Manufacturing, Light: Light Industrial Use Category Standards apply, as listed General P* above Light Industrial Use Category Standards apply, as listed Alcoholic Beverage P* above Light Industrial Use Category Standards apply, as listed Artistic & Artisanal P* above Light Industrial Use Category Standards apply, as listed Cosmetic & Pharmaceutical P* above Light Industrial Use Category Standards apply, as listed Electronics P* above Light Industrial Use Category Standards apply, as listed Food & Drink P* above Light Industrial Use Category Standards apply, as listed Garment & Accessory P* above Light Industrial Use Category Standards apply, as listed Textile -- above Light Industrial Use Category Standards apply, as listed Research & Development P* above Light Industrial Use Category Standards apply, as listed Soundstages & Backlots P* above Light Industrial Use Category Standards apply, as listed above Wholesale Trade & Warehousing P* Size, tenant space (max): 50,000 SF Relief CU2 8. HEAVY INDUSTRIAL Animal Products Processing -- Manufacturing, Heavy: General -- Chemical Products -- Petroleum & Coal Products -- Salvage Yard -- Recycling Facility:
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.6.1. (Industrial-Mixed 1 (IX1)) | 5-69 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 5B.6. (Industrial-Mixed Use Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Use Permission Use Standard Specification
In conjunction with: Other allowed use Size, entire use (max): 600 SF Covered and Enclosure enclosed Collection CU2* Screening Outdoor storage screening S-Screen 1 Hours of operation (open/close) 7AM / 7PM Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.7.D.1. Sorting & Processing -- Waste Facility: Organic Waste -- Hazardous Waste -- Solid Waste -- Mineral & Ore Extraction CU3* Supplemental findings: Sec. 5C.2.7.H.1. Oil, Gas, or Hydrocarbon Well -- 9. AGRICULTURAL Animal Keeping: Accessory to: Other allowed use Bees P* Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.8.A.1. Dairy -- Equine, Commercial -- Equine, Non-commercial -- Livestock -- Pets P* In conjunction with: Other allowed use Small Animals -- Wild Animals -- Plant Cultivation: Community Garden P Farming P* Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.8.G.1.
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.6.1. (Industrial-Mixed 1 (IX1)) | 5-70 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
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Sec. 5B.6.2. INDUSTRIAL-MIXED 2 (IX2)¶
A. Intent
The IX2 District is intended to accommodate light industrial uses, office space, and research &
development activity. This District also allows a wide range of commercial uses as well as Joint
Living & Work Quarters.
B. Allowed Uses & Use Limitations
Use Permission Use Standard Specification
1. RESIDENTIAL
Separation (min)
Residential Use Category Standards Heavy industrial uses 50'
Relief C1
Dwelling --
Household Business:
Family Child Care --
Hours of operation (open/close) 8AM / 8PM
Home Occupation P*
Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.1.A.1.
Home-Sharing --
Residential Use Category Standards apply, as listed
above
Joint Living & Work Quarters CU1* Designated Work Space Required
Supplemental findings: Sec. 5C.2.1.B.1.
Live/Work --
Mobile Home Park --
Supportive Housing:
General --
Medical Care --
Residential Use Category Standards apply, as listed
Transitional P* above
2. PUBLIC & INSTITUTIONAL
Screening
Cemetery P* Frontage screen F-Screen 2
Transition screen T-Screen 1
Civic Facility:
Local P
Regional P
Screening
Civic Fleet Services P* Frontage screen F-Screen 4
Transition screen T-Screen 1
Detention Facility CU3
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by
Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most
Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.6.2. (Industrial-Mixed 2 (IX2)) | 5-71 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
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Use Permission Use Standard Specification
Hospital:
Local CU2
Regional CU3
Parking P* In conjunction with: Other allowed use
Public Safety Facility P
Community Assembly:
Local P
Regional CU2
School:
Preschool/Daycare P
K-12 P
Post-secondary P
Social Services P
Utilities:
Screening
Minor P* Frontage screen F-Screen 3
Transition screen T-Screen 1
Major CU3
In conjunction with: Other allowed use
Solar Energy Facility P* Minimum area: 0.1 FAR
Relief CU3
Wireless Facility, Freestanding CU2* Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.2.A.1.
Wireless Facility, Rooftop P* Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.2.A.1.
3. OPEN SPACE & RECREATION
Amphitheater or Stadium:
Local P
Regional CU3
Indoor Recreation:
Public P
Commercial P
Nature Reserve P
Open Space, Public P
Outdoor Recreation:
Public P
Commercial P
Golf Course --
4. TRANSPORTATION
Airport --
Freight Railway Facility --
Freight Transfer Facility --
Heliport CU2* Accessory to: Other allowed use
Passenger Transit Facility P
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by
Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most
Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.6.2. (Industrial-Mixed 2 (IX2)) | 5-72 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
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Use Permission Use Standard Specification 5. GENERAL COMMERCIAL Animal Services: Enclosure Indoors General P* Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.4.A.1. Separation (min) Residential or Residential- 200' Kennel P* Mixed Use District Relief CU2 Enclosure Indoors Veterinary Care P* Enclosure Indoors Commissary Kitchen P Eating & Drinking: Amplified Sound Restrictions Applicable General P* Relief CU2 Supplemental Standards: Sec. 5C.2.4.B. Amplified Sound Restrictions Applicable Relief CU2 Alcohol Service S* Supplemental Standards: Sec. 5C.2.4.B. Special use program: Alcohol Sales Program Sec. 5C.3.3. Entertainment Venue, Indoor: Local P Regional P Financial Services: General P Alternative -- Instructional Services P Lodging -- Medical Clinic P Office P Personal Services P Postmortem Services CU2 Retail: General P Special Use Program: Alcohol S Alcohol Sales Program Sec. 5C.3.3. Hours of operation (open/close) 7AM / 9PM Special use program: Farmers' Market, Certified P* Certified Farmers' Market
Sec. 5C.3.4. Program¶
Firearms CU2* Supplemental findings: Sec. 5C.2.4.D.1. Food & Beverage P Large Format CU3* Supplemental findings: Sec. 5C.2.4.E.1.
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.6.2. (Industrial-Mixed 2 (IX2)) | 5-73 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
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Use Permission Use Standard Specification Covered and Enclosure Merchant Market P* enclosed Relief CU2 Pet Shop P* Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.4.F.1. Special use program: Seasonal Market S Seasonal Market Program Sec. 5C.3.5. Separation: Residential, Residential-Mixed, Smoke & Vape Shop P* 500' or Agricultural Use District Relief CU2 Sexually Oriented Business Separation (min) Other sexually oriented 1,000' business Residential, Residential-Mixed, 500' General P* or Agricultural Use District Sensitive uses 500' Relief CU2 Supplemental Procedure: Sec. 5C.2.4.G. Sexual Encounter -- 6. HEAVY COMMERCIAL Motor Vehicle Services: Separation (min) Sensitive use 200' Residential, Residential-Mixed, 200' or Agricultural Use District Relief CU2 Enclosure Indoors Light P* Screening Frontage screen F-Screen 3 Transition screen T-Screen 1 Hours of operation (open/close) 7AM / 7PM Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.5.A.1. Separation (min) Sensitive use 500' Residential, Residential-Mixed, 500' or Agricultural Use District Relief CU2 Enclosure Indoors Heavy P* Screening Frontage screen F-Screen 3 Transition screen T-Screen 1 Hours of operation (open/close) 7AM / 7PM Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.5.A.1. Large Vehicle --
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.6.2. (Industrial-Mixed 2 (IX2)) | 5-74 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
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Use Permission Use Standard Specification
Separation (min) Sensitive use 200' Residential, Residential-Mixed, 200' or Agricultural Use District Relief CU2 Enclosure Indoors Car Wash P* Screening Frontage screen F-Screen 3 Transition screen T-Screen 1 Hours of operation (open/close) 7AM / 7PM Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.5.B.1. Fueling Station: Separation (min) Sensitive use 200' Residential, Residential-Mixed, 200' or Agricultural Use District Relief CU2 Standard Vehicle P* Screening Frontage screen F-Screen 3 Transition screen T-Screen 1 Hours of operation (open/close) 7AM / 7PM Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.5.C.1. Large Vehicle -- Motor Vehicle Sales & Rental: Screening Frontage screen F-Screen 3 Standard Vehicle P* Transition screen T-Screen 1 Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.5.D.1. Large Vehicle -- Storage, Indoor: Incidental to: Self-Service Facility Separation (min) Sensitive use 200' Residential, Residential-Mixed, 200' Household Moving Truck Rental P* or Agricultural Use District Relief CU2 Screening Frontage Screen F-Screen 3 Transition Screen T-Screen 1 Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.5.D.1. Storage, Indoor: General P Self-Service Facility P
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.6.2. (Industrial-Mixed 2 (IX2)) | 5-75 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
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Use Permission Use Standard Specification
Storage, Outdoor: Accessory to: Other allowed use General P* Screening Outdoor storage screening S-Screen 2 Motor vehicle sales & In Conjunction with: rental Separation (min) Sensitive use 200' Residential, Residential-Mixed, 200' or Agricultural Use District Standard Vehicle P* Relief CU2 Screening Frontage screen F-Screen 3 Transition screen T-Screen 1 Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.5.F.1. Large Vehicle -- Accessory to: Other allowed use Donation Bin P* Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.5.G.1. Cargo Container -- Separation (min) Sensitive use 200' Residential, Residential-Mixed, 200' or Agricultural Use District " Relief CU2 Official Motor Vehicle Impound P* Screening Frontage screen F-Screen 4 Transition screen T-Screen 2 Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.5.I.1. 7. LIGHT INDUSTRIAL Use standard applicability
Sensitive use
Residential,
Adjoining lot Residential-Mixed,
or Agricultural Use Light Industrial Use Category
District Standards
Enclosure Indoors
Screening
Frontage screen F-Screen 4
Transition screen T-Screen 2
Light Industrial Use Category Standards apply, as listed
Machine Shop P* above
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by
Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most
Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.6.2. (Industrial-Mixed 2 (IX2)) | 5-76 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 5B.6. (Industrial-Mixed Use Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Use Permission Use Standard Specification
Manufacturing, Light: Light Industrial Use Category Standards apply, as listed General P* above Light Industrial Use Category Standards apply, as listed Alcoholic Beverage P* above Light Industrial Use Category Standards apply, as listed Artistic & Artisanal P* above Light Industrial Use Category Standards apply, as listed Cosmetic & Pharmaceutical P* above Light Industrial Use Category Standards apply, as listed Electronics P* above Light Industrial Use Category Standards apply, as listed Food & Drink P* above Light Industrial Use Category Standards apply, as listed Garment & Accessory P* above Light Industrial Use Category Standards apply, as listed Textile P* above Light Industrial Use Category Standards apply, as listed Research & Development P* above Light Industrial Use Category Standards apply, as listed Soundstages & Backlots P* above Light Industrial Use Category Standards apply, as listed Wholesale Trade & Warehousing P* above 8. HEAVY INDUSTRIAL Animal Products Processing -- Manufacturing, Heavy: General -- Chemical Products -- Petroleum & Coal Products -- Salvage Yard -- Recycling Facility: In conjunction with: Other allowed use Size, entire use (max): 600 SF Covered and Enclosure enclosed Collection CU2* Screening Outdoor storage screening S-Screen 1 Hours of operation (open/close) 7AM / 7PM Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.7.D.1. Sorting & Processing -- Waste Facility: Organic Waste -- Hazardous Waste -- Solid Waste -- Mineral & Ore Extraction CU3* Supplemental findings: Sec. 5C.2.7.H.1. Oil, Gas, or Hydrocarbon Well --
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.6.2. (Industrial-Mixed 2 (IX2)) | 5-77 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
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Use Permission Use Standard Specification
9. AGRICULTURAL
Animal Keeping:
Accessory to: Other allowed use
Bees P*
Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.8.A.1.
Dairy --
Equine, Commercial --
Equine, Non-commercial --
Livestock --
Pets P* In conjunction with: Other allowed use
Small Animals --
Wild Animals --
Plant Cultivation:
Community Garden P
Farming P* Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.8.G.1.
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by
Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most
Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.6.2. (Industrial-Mixed 2 (IX2)) | 5-78 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
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Sec. 5B.6.3. INDUSTRIAL-MIXED 3 (IX3)¶
A. Intent
The IX3 District is intended to promote a mixing of uses that support creative production
industries, accommodate a wide variety of employment, cultural and recreational opportunities,
while supporting vulnerable residents with affordable housing and social services, and facilitate the
efficient management of municipal resources.
B. Allowed Uses & Use Limitations
Use Permission Use Standard Specification
1. RESIDENTIAL
Separation (min)
Residential Use Category Standards Heavy industrial uses 50'
Relief C1
Residential Use Category Standards apply, as listed
above
Manufacturing, Light:
General
In conjunction with: Artistic & Artisanal
Garment &
Accessory
Minimum area: 1.0 FAR
Dwelling S* Project category exceptions:
Campus Unified Development Exempt
Special Use Program:
Inclusionary Housing Program Sec. 5C.3.1.
Project category exceptions:
Affordable Housing Exempt
Dwelling unit threshold (min) 100%
Change of use Prohibited
Household Business:
Family Child Care P
Hours of operation (open/close) 8AM / 8PM
Home Occupation P*
Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.1.A.1.
Special use program
Home-Sharing P*
Home-Sharing Program Sec. 5C.3.2.
Joint Living & Work Quarters --
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by
Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most
Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.6.3. Industrial-Mixed 3 (IX3) | 5-79 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
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Use Permission Use Standard Specification Residential Use Category Standards apply, as listed above Size, dwelling unit average (min) 750 SF Designated Work Space Required Manufacturing, Light: General In conjunction with: Artistic & Artisanal Live/Work S* Garment & Accessory Minimum area: 1.0 FAR Special use program: Inclusionary Housing Program Sec. 5C.3.1. Project category exceptions: Change of use Prohibited Mobile Home Park -- Supportive Housing: Residential Use Category Standards apply, as listed General P* above Medical Care -- Residential Use Category Standards apply, as listed Transitional P* above 2. PUBLIC & INSTITUTIONAL Screening Cemetery P* Frontage screen F-Screen 2 Transition screen T-Screen 1 Civic Facility: Local P Regional P Screening Civic Fleet Services P* Frontage screen F-Screen 4 Transition screen T-Screen 1 Detention Facility CU3 Hospital: Local CU2 Regional CU3 Parking P* In conjunction with: Other allowed use Public Safety Facility P Community Assembly: Local P Regional CU2
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.6.3. Industrial-Mixed 3 (IX3) | 5-80 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 5B.6. (Industrial-Mixed Use Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Use Permission Use Standard Specification
School: Preschool/Daycare P K-12 P Post-secondary P Social Services P Utilities: Screening Minor P* Frontage screen F-Screen 3 Transition screen T-Screen 1 Major CU3 In conjunction with: Other allowed use Solar Energy Facility P* Minimum area: 0.1 FAR Relief CU3 Wireless Facility, Freestanding CU2* Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.2.A.1. Wireless Facility, Rooftop P* Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.2.A.1. 3. OPEN SPACE & RECREATION Amphitheater or Stadium: Local P Regional CU3 Indoor Recreation: Public P Commercial P Nature Reserve P Open Space, Public P Outdoor Recreation: Public P Commercial P Golf Course -- 4. TRANSPORTATION Airport -- Freight Railway Facility -- Freight Transfer Facility -- Heliport CU2* Accessory to: Other allowed use Passenger Transit Facility P 5. GENERAL COMMERCIAL Animal Services: Enclosure Indoors General P* Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.4.A.1. Kennel -- Veterinary Care P* Enclosure Indoors
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.6.3. Industrial-Mixed 3 (IX3) | 5-81 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 5B.6. (Industrial-Mixed Use Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Use Permission Use Standard Specification
Commissary Kitchen P
Eating & Drinking:
Amplified Sound Restrictions Applicable
General P* Relief CU2
Supplemental Standards: Sec. 5C.2.4.B.
Amplified Sound Restrictions Applicable
Relief CU2
Alcohol Service S* Supplemental Standards: Sec. 5C.2.4.B.
Special use program:
Alcohol Sales Program Sec. 5C.3.3.
Entertainment Venue, Indoor:
Local P
Regional P
Financial Services:
General P
Alternative --
Instructional Services P
Lodging --
Medical Clinic P
Incidental to: Other allowed use
Relief CU2
Office P*
Project category exceptions:
New construction Exempt
Personal Services P
Postmortem Services CU2
Retail:
General P
Special use program:
Alcohol S*
Alcohol Sales Program Sec. 5C.3.3.
Hours of operation (open/close) 7AM / 9PM
Special use program: Farmers' Market, Certified P*
Certified Farmers' Market
Sec. 5C.3.4. Program¶
Firearms CU2* Supplemental findings: Sec. 5C.2.4.D.1. Food & Beverage P Large Format CU3* Supplemental findings: Sec. 5C.2.4.E.1. Covered and Enclosure Merchant Market P* enclosed Relief CU2 Pet Shop P* Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.4.F.1.
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.6.3. Industrial-Mixed 3 (IX3) | 5-82 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 5B.6. (Industrial-Mixed Use Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Use Permission Use Standard Specification
Special use program: Seasonal Market S Seasonal Market Program Sec. 5C.3.5. Separation: Residential, Residential-Mixed, Smoke & Vape Shop P* 500' or Agricultural Use District Relief CU2 Sexually Oriented Business Separation (min) Other sexually oriented 1,000' business Residential, Residential-Mixed, 500' General P* or Agricultural Use District Sensitive uses 500' Relief CU2 Supplemental Procedure: Sec. 5C.2.4.G. Sexual Encounter -- 6. HEAVY COMMERCIAL Motor Vehicle Services: Separation (min) Sensitive use 200' Residential, Residential-Mixed, 200' or Agricultural Use District Relief CU2 Enclosure Indoors Light P* Screening Frontage screen F-Screen 3 Transition screen T-Screen 1 Hours of operation (open/close) 7AM / 7PM Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.5.A.1. Heavy -- Large Vehicle -- Car Wash -- Fueling Station: Standard Vehicle -- Large Vehicle -- Motor Vehicle Sales & Rental: Screening Frontage screen F-Screen 3 Standard Vehicle P* Transition screen T-Screen 1 Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.5.D.1. Large Vehicle -- Household Moving Truck Rental --
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.6.3. Industrial-Mixed 3 (IX3) | 5-83 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 5B.6. (Industrial-Mixed Use Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Use Permission Use Standard Specification
Storage, Indoor: General P Self-Service Facility -- Storage, Outdoor: Accessory to: Other allowed use General P* Screening Outdoor storage screening S-Screen 2 Motor vehicle sales & In Conjunction with: rental Separation (min) Sensitive use 200' Residential, Residential-Mixed, 200' or Agricultural Use District Standard Vehicle P* Relief CU2 Screening Frontage screen F-Screen 3 Transition screen T-Screen 1 Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.5.F.1. Large Vehicle -- Accessory to: Other allowed use Donation Bin P* Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.5.G.1. Cargo Container -- Separation (min) Sensitive use 200' Residential, Residential-Mixed, 200' or Agricultural Use District Relief CU2 Official Motor Vehicle Impound P* Screening Frontage screen F-Screen 4 Transition screen T-Screen 2 Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.5.I.1. 7. LIGHT INDUSTRIAL Use standard applicability
Sensitive use
Residential,
Adjoining lot Residential-Mixed,
or Agricultural Use Light Industrial Use Category
District Standards
Enclosure Indoors
Screening
Frontage screen F-Screen 4
Transition screen T-Screen 2
Light Industrial Use Category Standards apply, as listed
Machine Shop P* above
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by
Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most
Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.6.3. Industrial-Mixed 3 (IX3) | 5-84 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 5B.6. (Industrial-Mixed Use Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Use Permission Use Standard Specification
Manufacturing, Light: Light Industrial Use Category Standards apply, as listed General P* above Light Industrial Use Category Standards apply, as listed Alcoholic Beverage P* above Light Industrial Use Category Standards apply, as listed Artistic & Artisanal P* above Light Industrial Use Category Standards apply, as listed Cosmetic & Pharmaceutical P* above Light Industrial Use Category Standards apply, as listed Electronics P* above Light Industrial Use Category Standards apply, as listed Food & Drink P* above Light Industrial Use Category Standards apply, as listed Garment & Accessory P* above Light Industrial Use Category Standards apply, as listed Textile P* above Light Industrial Use Category Standards apply, as listed Research & Development P* above Light Industrial Use Category Standards apply, as listed Soundstages & Backlots P* above Light Industrial Use Category Standards apply, as listed above Wholesale Trade & Warehousing P* Size, tenant space (max): 50,000 SF Relief CU2 8. HEAVY INDUSTRIAL Animal Products Processing -- Manufacturing, Heavy: General -- Chemical Products -- Petroleum & Coal Products -- Salvage Yard -- Recycling Facility: In conjunction with: Other allowed use Size, entire use (max): 600 SF Covered and Enclosure enclosed Collection CU2* Screening Outdoor storage screening S-Screen 1 Hours of operation (open/close) 7AM / 7PM Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.7.D.1. Sorting & Processing -- Waste Facility: Organic Waste -- Hazardous Waste -- Solid Waste -- Mineral & Ore Extraction CU3* Supplemental findings: Sec. 5C.2.7.H.1. Oil, Gas, or Hydrocarbon Well --
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.6.3. Industrial-Mixed 3 (IX3) | 5-85 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 5B.6. (Industrial-Mixed Use Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Use Permission Use Standard Specification
9. AGRICULTURAL
Animal Keeping:
Accessory to: Other allowed use
Bees P*
Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.8.A.1.
Dairy --
Equine, Commercial --
Equine, Non-commercial --
Livestock --
Pets P* In conjunction with: Other allowed use
Small Animals --
Wild Animals --
Plant Cultivation:
Community Garden P
Farming P* Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.8.G.1.
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by
Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most
Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.6.3. Industrial-Mixed 3 (IX3) | 5-86 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 5B.6. (Industrial-Mixed Use Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Sec. 5B.6.4. INDUSTRIAL-MIXED 4 (IX4)¶
A. Intent
The IX4 District supports office and commercial uses, as well as research & development,
wholesale, and light industrial uses. This District allows for a limited amount of live/work units. This
District is intended to promote productive industries and entrepreneurial activities.
B. Allowed Uses & Use Limitations
Use Permission Use Standard Specification
1. RESIDENTIAL
Separation (min)
Residential Use Category Standards Heavy industrial uses 50'
Relief C1 Residential Use Category Standards apply, as listed above Affordable Housing 100% Dwelling P* Project category exceptions: Adaptive reuse project Exempt Household Business: Family Child Care P Hours of operation (open/close) 8AM / 8PM Home Occupation P* Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.1.A.1. Special use program Home-Sharing P* Home-Sharing Program Sec. 5C.3.2. Residential Use Category Standards apply, as listed Joint Living & Work Quarters P* above Designated Work Space Required Residential Use Category Standards apply, as listed above Size, dwelling unit average 1,000 SF Designated Work Space Required Office Manufacturing, Light: Live/Work S* In conjunction with: General Artistic & Artisanal Garment & Accessory Minimum area: 1.5 FAR Special Use Program: Inclusionary Housing Program Sec. 5C.3.1. Mobile Home Park --
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.6.4. (Industrial-Mixed 4 (IX4)) | 5-87 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 5B.6. (Industrial-Mixed Use Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Use Permission Use Standard Specification
Supportive Housing: Residential Use Category Standards apply, as listed General P* above Medical Care -- Residential Use Category Standards apply, as listed Transitional P* above 2. PUBLIC & INSTITUTIONAL Screening Cemetery P* Frontage screen F-Screen 2 Transition screen T-Screen 1 Civic Facility: Local P Regional P Screening Civic Fleet Services P* Frontage screen F-Screen 4 Transition screen T-Screen 1 Detention Facility CU3 Hospital: Local CU2 Regional CU3 Parking P* In conjunction with: Other allowed use Public Safety Facility P Community Assembly: Local P Regional CU2 School: Preschool/Daycare P K-12 P Post-secondary P Social Services P Utilities: Screening Minor P* Frontage screen F-Screen 3 Transition screen T-Screen 1 Major CU3 In conjunction with: Other allowed use Solar Energy Facility P* Minimum area: 0.1 FAR Relief CU3 Wireless Facility, Freestanding CU2* Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.2.A.1. Wireless Facility, Rooftop P* Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.2.A.1.
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.6.4. (Industrial-Mixed 4 (IX4)) | 5-88 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 5B.6. (Industrial-Mixed Use Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Use Permission Use Standard Specification
3. OPEN SPACE & RECREATION
Amphitheater or Stadium:
Local P
Regional CU3
Indoor Recreation:
Public P
Commercial P
Nature Reserve P
Open Space, Public P
Outdoor Recreation:
Public P
Commercial P
Golf Course --
4. TRANSPORTATION
Airport --
Freight Railway Facility --
Freight Transfer Facility --
Heliport CU2* Accessory to: Other allowed use
Passenger Transit Facility P
5. GENERAL COMMERCIAL
Animal Services:
Enclosure Indoors
General P*
Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.4.A.1.
Kennel --
Veterinary Care P* Enclosure Indoors
Commissary Kitchen P
Eating & Drinking:
Amplified Sound Restrictions Applicable
General P* Relief CU2
Supplemental Standards: Sec. 5C.2.4.B.
Amplified Sound Restrictions Applicable
Relief CU2
Alcohol Service S* Supplemental Standards: Sec. 5C.2.4.B.
Special Use Program:
Alcohol Sales Program Sec. 5C.3.3.
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by
Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most
Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.6.4. (Industrial-Mixed 4 (IX4)) | 5-89 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 5B.6. (Industrial-Mixed Use Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Use Permission Use Standard Specification
Entertainment Venue, Indoor:
Local P
Regional P
Financial Services:
General P
Alternative --
Instructional Services P
Supplemental findings: Sec. 5C.2.4.C.1.
Project category exceptions: CU3
Lodging CU3* Intensification of use Exempt
Lodging units: 25%
Intensification threshold
max
Medical Clinic P
Office P
Personal Services P
Postmortem Services CU2
Retail:
General P
Special use program:
Alcohol S*
Alcohol Sales Program Sec. 5C.3.3.
Hours of operation (open/close) 7AM / 9PM
Special use program: Farmers' Market, Certified P*
Certified Farmers' Market
Sec. 5C.3.4. Program¶
Firearms CU2* Supplemental findings: Sec. 5C.2.4.D.1. Food & Beverage P Large Format CU3* Supplemental findings: Sec. 5C.2.4.E.1. Covered and Enclosure Merchant Market P* enclosed Relief CU2 Pet Shop P* Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.4.F.1. Special use program: Seasonal Market S Seasonal Market Program Sec. 5C.3.5. Separation: Residential, Residential-Mixed, Smoke & Vape Shop P* 500' or Agricultural Use District Relief CU2
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.6.4. (Industrial-Mixed 4 (IX4)) | 5-90 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 5B.6. (Industrial-Mixed Use Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Use Permission Use Standard Specification
Sexually Oriented Business Separation (min) Other sexually oriented 1,000' business Residential, Residential-Mixed, 500' General P* or Agricultural Use District Sensitive uses 500' Relief CU2 Supplemental Procedure: Sec. 5C.2.4.G. Sexual Encounter -- 6. HEAVY COMMERCIAL Motor Vehicle Services: Separation (min) Sensitive use 200' Residential, Residential-Mixed, 200' or Agricultural Use District Relief CU2 Enclosure Indoors Light P* Screening Frontage screen F-Screen 3 Transition screen T-Screen 1 Hours of operation (open/close) 7AM / 7PM Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.5.A.1. Heavy -- Large Vehicle -- Car Wash -- Fueling Station: Standard Vehicle -- Large Vehicle -- Motor Vehicle Sales & Rental: Screening Frontage screen F-Screen 3 Standard Vehicle P* Transition screen T-Screen 1 Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.5.D.1. Large Vehicle -- Household Moving Truck Rental -- Storage, Indoor: General P Self-Service Facility --
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.6.4. (Industrial-Mixed 4 (IX4)) | 5-91 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 5B.6. (Industrial-Mixed Use Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Use Permission Use Standard Specification
Storage, Outdoor: Accessory to: Other allowed use General P* Screening Outdoor storage screening S-Screen 2 Motor vehicle sales & In Conjunction with: rental Separation (min) Sensitive use 200' Residential, Residential-Mixed, 200' or Agricultural Use District Standard Vehicle P* Relief CU2 Screening Frontage screen F-Screen 3 Transition screen T-Screen 1 Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.5.F.1. Large Vehicle -- Accessory to: Other allowed use Donation Bin P* Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.5.G.1. Cargo Container -- Separation (min) Sensitive use 200' Residential, Residential-Mixed, 200' or Agricultural Use District Relief CU2 Official Motor Vehicle Impound P* Screening Frontage screen F-Screen 4 Transition screen T-Screen 2 Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.5.I.1. 7. LIGHT INDUSTRIAL Use standard applicability
Sensitive use
Residential,
Adjoining lot Residential-Mixed,
or Agricultural Use Light Industrial Use Category
District Standards
Enclosure Indoors
Screening
Frontage screen F-Screen 4
Transition screen T-Screen 2
Light Industrial Use Category Standards apply, as listed
Machine Shop P* above
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by
Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most
Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.6.4. (Industrial-Mixed 4 (IX4)) | 5-92 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 5B.6. (Industrial-Mixed Use Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Use Permission Use Standard Specification
Manufacturing, Light: Light Industrial Use Category Standards apply, as listed General P* above Light Industrial Use Category Standards apply, as listed Alcoholic Beverage P* above Light Industrial Use Category Standards apply, as listed Artistic & Artisanal P* above Light Industrial Use Category Standards apply, as listed Cosmetic & Pharmaceutical P* above Light Industrial Use Category Standards apply, as listed Electronics P* above Light Industrial Use Category Standards apply, as listed Food & Drink P* above Light Industrial Use Category Standards apply, as listed Garment & Accessory P* above Light Industrial Use Category Standards apply, as listed Textile P* above Light Industrial Use Category Standards apply, as listed Research & Development P* above Light Industrial Use Category Standards apply, as listed Soundstages & Backlots P* above Light Industrial Use Category Standards apply, as listed above Wholesale Trade & Warehousing P* Size, tenant space (max): 50,000 SF Relief CU2 8. HEAVY INDUSTRIAL Animal Products Processing -- Manufacturing, Heavy: General -- Chemical Products -- Petroleum & Coal Products -- Salvage Yard -- Recycling Facility: In conjunction with: Other allowed use Size, entire use (max): 600 SF Covered and Enclosure enclosed Collection CU2* Screening Outdoor storage screening S-Screen 1 Hours of operation (open/close) 7AM / 7PM Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.7.D.1. Sorting & Processing -- Waste Facility: Organic Waste -- Hazardous Waste -- Solid Waste -- Mineral & Ore Extraction CU3* Supplemental findings: Sec. 5C.2.7.H.1. Oil, Gas, or Hydrocarbon Well --
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.6.4. (Industrial-Mixed 4 (IX4)) | 5-93 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 5B.6. (Industrial-Mixed Use Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Use Permission Use Standard Specification
9. AGRICULTURAL
Animal Keeping:
Accessory to: Other allowed use
Bees P*
Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.8.A.1.
Dairy --
Equine, Commercial --
Equine, Non-commercial --
Livestock --
Pets P* In conjunction with: Other allowed use
Small Animals --
Wild Animals --
Plant Cultivation:
Community Garden P
Farming P* Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.8.G.1.
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by
Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most
Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.6.4. (Industrial-Mixed 4 (IX4)) | 5-94 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 5B.7. (Industrial Use Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Div. 5B.7. INDUSTRIAL USE DISTRICTS
Sec. 5B.7.1. INDUSTRIAL 1 (I1)¶
A. Intent
The I1 District allows heavy commercial uses and light industrial uses as well as a limited amount
of commercial activity. This District intends to support employment, goods movement, and
warehousing.
B. Allowed Uses & Use Limitations
Use Permission Use Standard Specification
1. RESIDENTIAL
Dwelling --
Household Business:
Family Child Care --
Home Occupation --
Home-Sharing --
Joint Living & Work Quarters --
Live/Work --
Mobile Home Park --
Supportive Housing:
General --
Medical Care --
Transitional --
2. PUBLIC & INSTITUTIONAL
Screening
Cemetery P* Frontage screen F-Screen 2
Transition screen T-Screen 1
Civic Facility:
Local P
Regional P
Screening
Civic Fleet Services P* Frontage screen F-Screen 4
Transition screen T-Screen 1
Detention Facility CU3
Hospital:
Local CU2
Regional CU3
Parking P* In conjunction with: Other allowed use
Public Safety Facility P
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by
Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most
Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.7.1. (Industrial 1 (I1)) | 5-95 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 5B.7. (Industrial Use Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Use Permission Use Standard Specification
Community Assembly: Local P Regional CU2 School: Preschool/Daycare -- K-12 -- Post-secondary CU2 Social Services P Utilities: Screening Minor P* Frontage screen F-Screen 3 Transition screen T-Screen 1 Major CU3 In conjunction with: Other allowed use Solar Energy Facility P* Minimum area: 0.1 FAR Relief CU3 Wireless Facility, Freestanding P* Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.2.A.1. Wireless Facility, Rooftop P* Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.2.A.1. 3. OPEN SPACE & RECREATION Amphitheater or Stadium: Local CU2 Regional CU3 Indoor Recreation: Public P Commercial P Nature Reserve P Open Space, Public P Outdoor Recreation: Public P Commercial -- Golf Course -- 4. TRANSPORTATION Airport -- Freight Railway Facility CU3 Freight Transfer Facility CU3 Heliport CU2* Accessory to: Other allowed use Passenger Transit Facility P
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.7.1. (Industrial 1 (I1)) | 5-96 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 5B.7. (Industrial Use Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Use Permission Use Standard Specification 5. GENERAL COMMERCIAL Animal Services: Enclosure Indoors General P* Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.4.A.1. Separation (min) Residential or Residential- 200' Kennel P* Mixed Use District Relief CU2 Enclosure Indoors Veterinary Care P* Enclosure Indoors Commissary Kitchen P Eating & Drinking: Manufacturing, Light: Accessory to: Alcoholic Beverage Food & Drink General P* Relief CU2 Amplified Sound Restrictions Applicable Relief CU2 Supplemental Standards: Sec. 5C.2.4.B. Manufacturing, Light: Accessory to: Alcoholic Beverage Food & Drink Relief CU2 Alcohol Service S* Amplified Sound Restrictions Applicable Relief CU2 Supplemental Standards: Sec. 5C.2.4.B. Special Use Program: Alcohol Sales Program Sec. 5C.3.3. Entertainment Venue, Indoor: Local -- Regional -- Financial Services: General -- Alternative -- Instructional Services P* Accessory to: Other allowed use Lodging -- Medical Clinic -- Office P* Accessory to: Other allowed use Personal Services -- Postmortem Services P
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.7.1. (Industrial 1 (I1)) | 5-97 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 5B.7. (Industrial Use Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Use Permission Use Standard Specification
Retail: Manufacturing, Light: General Artistic & Artisanal Accessory to: General P* Wholesale Trade & Warehousing Fueling Station Relief CU1 Manufacturing, Light: Accessory to: Alcoholic Beverage Food & Drink Alcohol S* Relief CU2 Special use program: Alcohol Sales Program Sec. 5C.3.3. Hours of operation (open/close) 7AM / 9PM Special use program: Farmers' Market, Certified P* Certified Farmers' Market
Sec. 5C.3.4. Program¶
Firearms CU2* Supplemental findings: Sec. 5C.2.4.D.1. Manufacturing, Light: Food & Drink Accessory to: Wholesale Trade & Food & Beverage P* Warehousing Fueling Station Relief CU1 Large Format CU3* Supplemental findings: Sec. 5C.2.4.E.1. Covered and Enclosure Merchant Market P* enclosed Relief CU2 Wholesale Trade & Accessory to: Warehousing Pet Shop P* Relief CU1 Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.4.F.1. Special use program: Seasonal Market S Seasonal Market Program Sec. 5C.3.5. Manufacturing, Light: General Accessory to: Artistic & Artisanal Wholesale Trade & Warehousing Smoke & Vape Shop P* Relief CU1 Separation: Residential, Residential-Mixed, 500' or Agricultural Use District Relief CU2
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.7.1. (Industrial 1 (I1)) | 5-98 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 5B.7. (Industrial Use Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Use Permission Use Standard Specification
Sexually Oriented Business Separation (min) Other sexually oriented 1,000' business Residential, Residential-Mixed, 500' General P* or Agricultural Use District Sensitive uses 500' Relief CU2 Supplemental Procedure: Sec. 5C.2.4.G. Separation (min) Other sexually oriented 1,000' business Sexual Encounter CU2* Residential, Residential-Mixed, 500' or Agricultural Use District Sensitive uses 500' 6. HEAVY COMMERCIAL Motor Vehicle Services: Separation (min) Sensitive use 200' Residential, Residential-Mixed, 200' or Agricultural Use District Relief CU2 Enclosure Indoors Light P* Screening Frontage screen F-Screen 3 Transition screen T-Screen 1 Hours of operation (open/close) 7AM / 7PM Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.5.A.1. Separation (min) Sensitive use 500' Residential, Residential-Mixed, 500' or Agricultural Use District Relief CU2 Enclosure Indoors Heavy P* Screening Frontage screen F-Screen 3 Transition screen T-Screen 1 Hours of operation (open/close) 7AM / 7PM Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.5.A.1.
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.7.1. (Industrial 1 (I1)) | 5-99 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 5B.7. (Industrial Use Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Use Permission Use Standard Specification
Separation (min) Sensitive use 500' Residential, Residential-Mixed, 500' or Agricultural Use District Relief CU2 Enclosure Indoors Large Vehicle P* Screening Frontage screen F-Screen 3 Transition screen T-Screen 1 Hours of operation (open/close) 7AM / 7PM Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.5.A.1. Separation (min) Sensitive use 200' Residential, Residential-Mixed, 200' or Agricultural Use District Relief CU2 Enclosure Indoors Car Wash P* Screening Frontage screen F-Screen 3 Transition screen T-Screen 1 Hours of operation (open/close) 7AM / 7PM Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.5.B.1. Fueling Station: Separation (min) Sensitive use 200' Residential, Residential-Mixed, 200' or Agricultural Use District Relief CU2 Standard Vehicle P* Screening Frontage screen F-Screen 3 Transition screen T-Screen 1 Hours of operation (open/close) 7AM / 7PM Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.5.C.1. Separation (min) Sensitive use 500' Residential, Residential-Mixed, 500' or Agricultural Use District Relief CU2 Large Vehicle P* Screening Frontage screen F-Screen 3 Transition screen T-Screen 1 Hours of operation (open/close) 7AM / 7PM Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.5.C.1.
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.7.1. (Industrial 1 (I1)) | 5-100 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 5B.7. (Industrial Use Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Use Permission Use Standard Specification
Motor Vehicle Sales & Rental: Screening Frontage screen F-Screen 3 Standard Vehicle P* Transition screen T-Screen 1 Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.5.D.1. Screening Frontage screen F-Screen 3 Large Vehicle P* Transition screen T-Screen 1 Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.5.D.1. Screening Frontage Screen F-Screen 3 Household Moving Truck Rental P* Transition Screen T-Screen 1 Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.5.D.1. Storage, Indoor: General P Self-Service Facility P Storage, Outdoor: Accessory to: Other allowed use General P* Screening Outdoor storage screening S-Screen 2 Separation (min) Sensitive use 200' Residential, Residential-Mixed, 200' or Agricultural Use District Relief CU2 Standard Vehicle P* Screening Frontage screen F-Screen 4 Transition screen T-Screen 1 Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.5.F.1. Separation (min) Sensitive use 500' Residential, Residential-Mixed, 500' or Agricultural Use District Relief CU2 Large Vehicle P* Screening Frontage screen F-Screen 4 Transition screen T-Screen 1 Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.5.F.1. Accessory to: Other allowed use Donation Bin P* Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.5.G.1.
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.7.1. (Industrial 1 (I1)) | 5-101 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 5B.7. (Industrial Use Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Use Permission Use Standard Specification
Separation (min) Sensitive use 500' Residential, Residential-Mixed, 500' or Agricultural Use District Relief CU2 Cargo Container P* Screening Frontage screen F-Screen 5 Transition screen T-Screen 2 Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.5.H.1. Separation (min) Sensitive use 200' Residential, Residential-Mixed, 200' or Agricultural Use District Relief CU2 Official Motor Vehicle Impound P* Screening Frontage screen F-Screen 4 Transition screen T-Screen 2 Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.5.I.1. 7. LIGHT INDUSTRIAL Use standard applicability
Sensitive use
Residential,
Adjoining lot Residential-Mixed,
or Agricultural Use Light Industrial Use Category
District Standards
Enclosure Indoors
Screening
Frontage screen F-Screen 4
Transition screen T-Screen 2 Light Industrial Use Category Standards apply, as listed Machine Shop P* above Manufacturing, Light: Light Industrial Use Category Standards apply, as listed General P* above Light Industrial Use Category Standards apply, as listed Alcoholic Beverage P* above Light Industrial Use Category Standards apply, as listed Artistic & Artisanal P* above Light Industrial Use Category Standards apply, as listed Cosmetic & Pharmaceutical P* above Light Industrial Use Category Standards apply, as listed Electronics P* above Light Industrial Use Category Standards apply, as listed Food & Drink P* above Light Industrial Use Category Standards apply, as listed Garment & Accessory P* above Light Industrial Use Category Standards apply, as listed Textile P* above
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.7.1. (Industrial 1 (I1)) | 5-102 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
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Use Permission Use Standard Specification Light Industrial Use Category Standards apply, as listed Research & Development P* above Light Industrial Use Category Standards apply, as listed Soundstages & Backlots P* above Light Industrial Use Category Standards apply, as listed Wholesale Trade & Warehousing P* above 8. HEAVY INDUSTRIAL Separation (min) Sensitive use 500' Residential, Residential-Mixed, 500' or Agricultural Use District Relief CU2 Animal Products Processing P* Enclosure Indoors Screening Frontage screen F-Screen 4 Transition screen T-Screen 2 Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.7.A.1. Manufacturing, Heavy: General -- Chemical Products -- Petroleum & Coal Products -- Separation (min) Sensitive use 500' Residential, Residential-Mixed, 500' or Agricultural Use District Relief CU2 Salvage Yard P* Screening Frontage Screen F-Screen 5 Transition Screen T-Screen 2 Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.7.C.1. Recycling Facility: Separation (min) Sensitive use 1,000' Residential, Residential-Mixed, 1,000' or Agricultural Use District Relief CU3 Collection P* Enclosure Indoors Screening Frontage screen F-Screen 5 Transition screen T-Screen 2 Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.7.D.1.
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.7.1. (Industrial 1 (I1)) | 5-103 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 5B.7. (Industrial Use Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Use Permission Use Standard Specification
Separation (min) Sensitive use 1,000' Residential, Residential-Mixed, 1,000' or Agricultural Use District Relief CU3 Sorting & Processing P* Enclosure Indoors Screening Frontage screen F-Screen 5 Transition screen T-Screen 2 Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.7.E.1. Waste Facility: Separation (min) Sensitive use 500' Residential, Residential-Mixed, 500' or Agricultural Use District Relief CU2 Organic Waste P* Enclosure Indoors Screening Frontage screen F-Screen 5 Transition screen T-Screen 2 Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.7.F.1. Hazardous Waste -- Solid Waste -- Mineral & Ore Extraction CU3* Supplemental findings: Sec. 5C.2.7.H.1. Oil, Gas, or Hydrocarbon Well -- 9. AGRICULTURAL Animal Keeping: Accessory to: Other allowed use Bees P* Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.8.A.1. Dairy P* Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.8.B.1. Equine, Commercial P* Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.8.C.1. Equine, Non-commercial -- Livestock P* Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.8.E.1. Pets P* In conjunction with: Other allowed use Small Animals P* Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.8.F.1. Wild Animals CU2 Plant Cultivation: Community Garden P Farming P* Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.8.G.1.
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.7.1. (Industrial 1 (I1)) | 5-104 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 5B.7. (Industrial Use Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Sec. 5B.7.2. INDUSTRIAL 2 (I2)¶
A. Intent
The I2 District allows heavy commercial uses, light industrial uses, and heavy industrial uses as
well as a limited amount of commercial activity. This District is intended to support employment
and accommodate the most intense industrial activities while minimizing potential disruptions to
surrounding uses.
B. Allowed Uses & Use Limitations
Use Permission Use Standard Specification
1. RESIDENTIAL
Dwelling --
Household Business:
Family Child Care --
Home Occupation --
Home-Sharing --
Joint Living & Work Quarters --
Live/Work --
Mobile Home Park --
Supportive Housing:
General --
Medical Care --
Transitional --
2. PUBLIC & INSTITUTIONAL
Screening
Cemetery P* Frontage screen F-Screen 2
Transition screen T-Screen 1
Civic Facility:
Local P
Regional P
Screening
Civic Fleet Services P* Frontage screen F-Screen 4
Transition screen T-Screen 1
Detention Facility CU3
Hospital:
Local CU2
Regional CU3
Parking P* In conjunction with: Other allowed use
Public Safety Facility P
Community Assembly:
Local P
Regional CU2
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by
Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most
Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.7.2. (Industrial 2 (I2)) | 5-105 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
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Use Permission Use Standard Specification
School:
Preschool/Daycare --
K-12 --
Post-secondary CU3
Social Services P
Utilities:
Screening
Minor P* Frontage screen F-Screen 3
Transition screen T-Screen 1
Major CU3
In conjunction with: Other allowed use
Solar Energy Facility P* Minimum area: 0.1 FAR
Relief CU3
Wireless Facility, Freestanding P* Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.2.A.1.
Wireless Facility, Rooftop P* Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.2.A.1.
3. OPEN SPACE & RECREATION
Amphitheater or Stadium:
Local CU2
Regional CU3
Indoor Recreation:
Public P
Commercial P
Nature Reserve P
Open Space, Public P
Outdoor Recreation:
Public P
Commercial --
Golf Course --
4. TRANSPORTATION
Airport CU3
Freight Railway Facility CU3
Freight Transfer Facility CU3
Heliport CU2* Accessory to: Other allowed use
Passenger Transit Facility P
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by
Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most
Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.7.2. (Industrial 2 (I2)) | 5-106 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
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Use Permission Use Standard Specification 5. GENERAL COMMERCIAL Animal Services: Enclosure Indoors General P* Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.4.A.1. Separation (min) Residential or Residential- 200' Kennel P* Mixed Use District Relief CU2 Enclosure Indoors Veterinary Care P* Enclosure Indoors Commissary Kitchen P Eating & Drinking: Manufacturing, Light: Accessory to: Alcoholic Beverage Food & Drink General P* Relief CU2 Amplified Sound Restrictions Applicable Relief CU2 Supplemental Standards: Sec. 5C.2.4.B. Manufacturing, Light: Accessory to: Alcoholic Beverage Food & Drink Relief CU2 Alcohol Service S* Amplified Sound Restrictions Applicable Relief CU2 Supplemental Standards: Sec. 5C.2.4.B. Special Use Program: Alcohol Sales Program Sec. 5C.3.3. Entertainment Venue, Indoor: Local -- Regional -- Financial Services: General -- Alternative -- Instructional Services P* Accessory to: Other allowed use Lodging -- Medical Clinic -- Office P* Accessory to: Other allowed use Personal Services -- Postmortem Services P
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.7.2. (Industrial 2 (I2)) | 5-107 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 5B.7. (Industrial Use Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Use Permission Use Standard Specification
Retail: Manufacturing, Light: General Artistic & Artisanal Accessory to: General P* Wholesale Trade & Warehousing Fueling Station Relief CU1 Manufacturing, Light: Accessory to: Alcoholic Beverage Food & Drink Alcohol S* Relief CU2 Special Use Program: Alcohol Sales Program Sec. 5C.3.3. Hours of operation (open/close) 7AM / 9PM Special use program: Farmers' Market, Certified P* Certified Farmers' Market
Sec. 5C.3.4. Program¶
Firearms CU2* Supplemental findings: Sec. 5C.2.4.D.1. Manufacturing, Light: Food & Drink Accessory to: Wholesale Trade & Food & Beverage P* Warehousing Fueling Station Relief CU1 Large Format CU3* Supplemental findings: Sec. 5C.2.4.E.1. Covered and Enclosure Merchant Market P* enclosed Relief CU2 Wholesale Trade & Accessory to: Warehousing Pet Shop P* Relief CU1 Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.4.F.1. Special use program: Seasonal Market S Seasonal Market Program Sec. 5C.3.5. Manufacturing, Light: General Accessory to: Artistic & Artisanal Wholesale Trade & Warehousing Smoke & Vape Shop P* Relief CU1 Separation: Residential, Residential-Mixed, 500' or Agricultural Use District Relief CU2
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.7.2. (Industrial 2 (I2)) | 5-108 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
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Use Permission Use Standard Specification
Sexually Oriented Business Separation (min) Other sexually oriented 1,000' business Residential, Residential-Mixed, 500' General P* or Agricultural Use District Sensitive uses 500' Relief CU2 Supplemental Procedure: Sec. 5C.2.4.G. Separation (min) Other sexually oriented 1,000' business Sexual Encounter CU2* Residential, Residential-Mixed, 500' or Agricultural Use District Sensitive uses 500' 6. HEAVY COMMERCIAL Motor Vehicle Services: Separation (min) Sensitive use 200' Residential, Residential-Mixed, 200' or Agricultural Use District Relief CU2 Enclosure Indoors Light P* Screening Frontage screen F-Screen 3 Transition screen T-Screen 1 Hours of operation (open/close) 7AM / 7PM Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.5.A.1. Separation (min) Sensitive use 500' Residential, Residential-Mixed, 500' or Agricultural Use District Relief CU2 Enclosure Indoors Heavy P* Screening Frontage screen F-Screen 3 Transition screen T-Screen 1 Hours of operation (open/close) 7AM / 7PM Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.5.A.1.
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.7.2. (Industrial 2 (I2)) | 5-109 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
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Use Permission Use Standard Specification
Separation (min) Sensitive use 500' Residential, Residential-Mixed, 500' or Agricultural Use District Relief CU2 Enclosure Indoors Large Vehicle P* Screening Frontage screen F-Screen 3 Transition screen T-Screen 1 Hours of operation (open/close) 7AM / 7PM Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.5.A.1. Separation (min) Sensitive use 200' Residential, Residential-Mixed, 200' or Agricultural Use District Relief CU2 Enclosure Indoors Car Wash P* Screening Frontage screen F-Screen 3 Transition screen T-Screen 1 Hours of operation (open/close) 7AM / 7PM Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.5.B.1. Fueling Station: Separation (min) Sensitive use 200' Residential, Residential-Mixed, 200' or Agricultural Use District Relief CU2 Standard Vehicle P* Screening Frontage screen F-Screen 3 Transition screen T-Screen 1 Hours of operation (open/close) 7AM / 7PM Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.5.C.1. Separation (min) Sensitive use 500' Residential, Residential-Mixed, 500' or Agricultural Use District Relief CU2 Large Vehicle P* Screening Frontage screen F-Screen 3 Transition screen T-Screen 1 Hours of operation (open/close) 7AM / 7PM Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.5.C.1.
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.7.2. (Industrial 2 (I2)) | 5-110 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
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Use Permission Use Standard Specification
Motor Vehicle Sales & Rental: Screening Frontage screen F-Screen 3 Standard Vehicle P* Transition screen T-Screen 1 Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.5.D.1. Screening Frontage screen F-Screen 3 Large Vehicle P* Transition screen T-Screen 1 Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.5.D.1. Screening Household Moving Truck Rental P* Frontage Screen F-Screen 3 Transition Screen T-Screen 1 Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.5.D.1. Storage, Indoor: General P Self-Service Facility P Storage, Outdoor: Separation (min) Sensitive use 200' Residential, Residential-Mixed, 200' General P* or Agricultural Use District Relief CU2 Screening Outdoor storage screening S-Screen 2 Separation (min) Sensitive use 200' Residential, Residential-Mixed, 200' or Agricultural Use District Relief CU2 Standard Vehicle P* Screening Frontage screen F-Screen 4 Transition screen T-Screen 1 Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.5.F.1. Separation (min) Sensitive use 500' Residential, Residential-Mixed, 500' or Agricultural Use District Relief CU2 Large Vehicle P* Screening Frontage screen F-Screen 4 Transition screen T-Screen 1 Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.5.F.1.
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.7.2. (Industrial 2 (I2)) | 5-111 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
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Use Permission Use Standard Specification
Accessory to: Other allowed use Donation Bin P* Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.5.G.1. Separation (min) Sensitive use 500' Residential, Residential-Mixed, 500' or Agricultural Use District Relief CU2 Cargo Container P* Screening Frontage screen F-Screen 5 Transition screen T-Screen 2 Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.5.H.1. Separation (min) Sensitive use 200' Residential, Residential-Mixed, 200' or Agricultural Use District Relief CU2 Official Motor Vehicle Impound P* Screening Frontage screen F-Screen 4 Transition screen T-Screen 2 Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.5.I.1. 7. LIGHT INDUSTRIAL Use standard applicability
Sensitive use
Residential,
Adjoining lot Residential-Mixed,
or Agricultural Use Light Industrial Use Category
District Standards
Enclosure Indoors
Screening
Frontage screen F-Screen 4
Transition screen T-Screen 2
Light Industrial Use Category Standards apply, as listed
Machine Shop P* above
Manufacturing, Light:
Light Industrial Use Category Standards apply, as listed
General P* above
Light Industrial Use Category Standards apply, as listed
Alcoholic Beverage P* above
Light Industrial Use Category Standards apply, as listed
Artistic & Artisanal P* above
Light Industrial Use Category Standards apply, as listed
Cosmetic & Pharmaceutical P* above
Light Industrial Use Category Standards apply, as listed
Electronics P* above
Light Industrial Use Category Standards apply, as listed
Food & Drink P* above
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by
Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most
Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.7.2. (Industrial 2 (I2)) | 5-112 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
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Use Permission Use Standard Specification
Light Industrial Use Category Standards apply, as listed
Garment & Accessory P* above
Light Industrial Use Category Standards apply, as listed
Textile P* above
Light Industrial Use Category Standards apply, as listed
Research & Development P* above
Light Industrial Use Category Standards apply, as listed
Soundstages & Backlots P* above
Light Industrial Use Category Standards apply, as listed
Wholesale Trade & Warehousing P* above
8. HEAVY INDUSTRIAL
Use standard applicability
Sensitive use
Residential,
Adjoining lot Residential-Mixed,
Heavy Industrial Use Category or Agricultural Use
Standards District
Screening
Frontage screen F-Screen 4
Transition screen T-Screen 2 Separation (min) Sensitive use 500' Residential, Residential-Mixed, 500' or Agricultural Use District Relief CU2 Animal Products Processing P* Enclosure Indoors Screening Frontage screen F-Screen 4 Transition screen T-Screen 2 Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.7.A.1. Manufacturing, Heavy: Heavy Industrial Use Category Standards apply, as listed above Separation (min) Sensitive use 1,000' General P* Residential, Residential-Mixed, 1,000' or Agricultural Use District " Relief CU3 Enclosure Indoors Heavy Industrial Use Category Standards apply, as listed above Separation (min) Sensitive use 1,000' Chemical Products P* Residential, Residential-Mixed, 1,000' or Agricultural Use District Relief CU3 Enclosure Indoors
1,000' or Agricultural Use District Relief CU3 Enclosure Indoors
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.7.2. (Industrial 2 (I2)) | 5-113 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 5B.7. (Industrial Use Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Use Permission Use Standard Specification Heavy Industrial Use Category Standards apply, as listed above Separation (min) Sensitive use 1,500' Petroleum & Coal Products P* Residential, Residential-Mixed, 1,500' or Agricultural Use District Relief CU3 Enclosure Indoors Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.7.B.1. Separation (min) Sensitive use 500' Residential, Residential-Mixed, 500' or Agricultural Use District Relief CU2 Salvage Yard P* Screening Frontage Screen F-Screen 5 Transition Screen T-Screen 2 Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.7.C.1. Recycling Facility: Separation (min) Sensitive use 1,000' Residential, Residential-Mixed, 1,000' or Agricultural Use District Relief CU3 Collection P* Enclosure Indoors Screening Frontage screen F-Screen 5 Transition screen T-Screen 2 Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.7.D.1. Separation (min) Sensitive use 1,000' Residential, Residential-Mixed, 1,000' or Agricultural Use District Relief CU3 Sorting & Processing P* Enclosure Indoors Screening Frontage Screen F-Screen 5 Transition Screen T-Screen 2 Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.7.E.1.
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.7.2. (Industrial 2 (I2)) | 5-114 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 5B.7. (Industrial Use Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Use Permission Use Standard Specification
Waste Facility: Separation (min) Sensitive use 500' Residential, Residential-Mixed, 500' or Agricultural Use District Relief CU2 Organic Waste P* Enclosure Indoors Screening Frontage screen F-Screen 5 Transition screen T-Screen 2 Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.7.F.1. Enclosure Indoors Screening Frontage screen F-Screen 5 Hazardous Waste CU3* Transition screen T-Screen 2 Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.7.G.1. Supplemental findings: Sec. 5C.2.7.G.2 Enclosure Indoors Screening Frontage screen F-Screen 5 Solid Waste CU3* Transition screen T-Screen 2 Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.7.G.1. Supplemental findings: Sec. 5C.2.7.G.2 Mineral & Ore Extraction CU3* Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.7.F.1. Oil, Gas, or Hydrocarbon Well -- 9. AGRICULTURAL Animal Keeping: Accessory to: Other allowed use Bees P* Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.8.A.1. Dairy P* Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.8.B.1. Equine, Commercial P* Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.8.C.1. Equine, Non-commercial -- Livestock P* Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.8.E.1. Pets P* In conjunction with: Other allowed use Small Animals P* Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.8.F.1. Wild Animals CU2 Plant Cultivation: Community Garden P Farming P* Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.8.G.1.
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.7.2. (Industrial 2 (I2)) | 5-115 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 5B.8. (Public Use Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Div. 5B.8. PUBLIC USE DISTRICTS
Public Use Districts promote public & institutional uses and allow a limited amount of compatible uses.
Sec. 5B.8.1. PUBLIC 1 (P1)¶
A. Intent
The P1 Use District allows for government buildings, structures, offices, and services facilities.
This District is intended to provide regulations for the use and development of land owned by
a government agency. For most uses, district permissions assume those of the most restrictive
adjoining Use District.
B. Allowed Uses & Use Limitations
Use Permission Use Standard Specification
1. RESIDENTIAL
Dwelling A-
Household Business:
Family Child Care A-
Home Occupation A-
Home-Sharing A-
Joint Living & Work Quarters A-
Live/Work A-
Mobile Home Park A-
Supportive Housing:
General A-
Medical Care A-
Transitional P
2. PUBLIC & INSTITUTIONAL
Cemetery A-
Civic Facility:
Local P
Regional CU3
Screening
Civic Fleet Services P* Frontage screen F-Screen 4
Transition screen T-Screen 1
Detention Facility CU3
Hospital:
Local P
Regional P
Parking A-
Public Safety Facility P
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by
Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most
Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.8.1. (Public 1 (P1)) | 5-116 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 5B.8. (Public Use Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Use Permission Use Standard Specification
Community Assembly: Local A- Regional A- School: Preschool/Daycare P K-12 P Post-secondary CU3 Social Services P Utilities: Screening Minor P* Frontage screen F-Screen 3 Transition screen T-Screen 1 Major CU3 In conjunction with: Other allowed use Solar Energy Facility P* Minimum area: 0.1 FAR Relief CU3 Wireless Facility, Freestanding CU2* Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.2.A.1. Wireless Facility, Rooftop P* Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.2.A.1. 3. OPEN SPACE & RECREATION Amphitheater or Stadium: Local CU2 Regional CU3 Indoor Recreation: Public P Commercial A- Nature Reserve P Open Space, Public P Outdoor Recreation: Public P Commercial A- Golf Course A- 4. TRANSPORTATION Airport A- Freight Railway Facility A- Freight Transfer Facility A- Heliport A- Passenger Transit Facility A-
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.8.1. (Public 1 (P1)) | 5-117 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 5B.8. (Public Use Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Use Permission Use Standard Specification 5. GENERAL COMMERCIAL Animal Services: General A- Kennel A- Veterinary Care A- Commissary Kitchen A- Eating & Drinking: General A- Alcohol Service A- Entertainment Venue, Indoor: Local A- Regional CU3 Financial Services: General A- Alternative A- Instructional Services A- Lodging A- Medical Clinic A- Office A- Personal Services A- Postmortem Services A- Retail: General A- Alcohol A- Farmers' Market, Certified A- Firearms A- Food & Beverage A- Large Format A- Merchant Market A- Pet Shop A- Seasonal Market A- Smoke & Vape Shop A- Sexually Oriented Business A- General A- Sexual Encounter A-
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.8.1. (Public 1 (P1)) | 5-118 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 5B.8. (Public Use Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Use Permission Use Standard Specification 6. HEAVY COMMERCIAL Motor Vehicle Services: Light A- Heavy A- Large Vehicle A- Car Wash A- Fueling Station: Standard Vehicle A- Large Vehicle A- Motor Vehicle Sales & Rental: Standard Vehicle A- Large Vehicle A- Household Moving Truck Rental A- Storage, Indoor: General A- Self-Service Facility A- Storage, Outdoor: General A- Standard Vehicle A- Large Vehicle A- Donation Bin A- Cargo Container A- Official Motor Vehicle Impound A- 7. LIGHT INDUSTRIAL Machine Shop A- Manufacturing, Light: General A- Alcoholic Beverage A- Artistic & Artisanal A- Cosmetic & Pharmaceutical A- Electronics A- Food & Drink A- Garment & Accessory A- Textile A- Research & Development CU3 Soundstages & Backlots A- Wholesale Trade & Warehousing A- 8. HEAVY INDUSTRIAL Animal Products Processing A-
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.8.1. (Public 1 (P1)) | 5-119 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 5B.8. (Public Use Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Use Permission Use Standard Specification
Manufacturing, Heavy: General A- Chemical Products A- Petroleum & Coal Products A- Salvage Yard A- Recycling Facility: Collection A- Sorting & Processing A- Waste Facility: Organic Waste A- Hazardous Waste A- Solid Waste A- Mineral & Ore Extraction A- Oil, Gas, or Hydrocarbon Well A- 9. AGRICULTURAL Animal Keeping: Bees A- Dairy A- Equine, Commercial A- Equine, Non-commercial A- Livestock A- Pets A- Small Animals A- Wild Animals A- Plant Cultivation: Community Garden A- Farming A-
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.8.1. (Public 1 (P1)) | 5-120 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 5B.8. (Public Use Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Sec. 5B.8.2. PUBLIC 2 (P2)¶
A. Intent
The P2 Use District allows for government buildings, structures, offices, and services facilities.
This District is intended to provide regulations for the use and development of land owned by
a government agency. For most uses, district permissions assume those of the most permissive
adjoining Use District.
B. Allowed Uses & Use Limitations
Use Permission Use Standard Specification
1. RESIDENTIAL
Special use program:
Dwelling S Inclusionary Housing
Sec. 5C.3.1. Program¶
Household Business: Family Child Care A+ Home Occupation A+ Home-Sharing A+ Joint Living & Work Quarters A+ Live/Work A+ Mobile Home Park A+ Supportive Housing: General A+ Medical Care A+ Transitional P 2. PUBLIC & INSTITUTIONAL Cemetery A+ Civic Facility: Local P Regional CU3 Screening Civic Fleet Services P* Frontage screen F-Screen 4 Transition screen T-Screen 1 Detention Facility CU3 Hospital: Local P Regional P Parking A+ Public Safety Facility P Community Assembly: Local A+ Regional A+
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.8.2. (Public 2 (P2)) | 5-121 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 5B.8. (Public Use Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Use Permission Use Standard Specification
School: Preschool/Daycare P K-12 P Post-secondary CU3 Social Services P Utilities: Screening Minor P* Frontage screen F-Screen 3 Transition screen T-Screen 1 Major CU3 In conjunction with: Other allowed use Solar Energy Facility P* Minimum area: 0.1 FAR Relief CU3 Wireless Facility, Freestanding CU2* Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.2.A.1. Wireless Facility, Rooftop P* Supplemental standards: Sec. 5C.2.2.A.1. 3. OPEN SPACE & RECREATION Amphitheater or Stadium: Local CU2 Regional CU3 Indoor Recreation: Public P Commercial A+ Nature Reserve P Open Space, Public P Outdoor Recreation: Public P Commercial A+ Golf Course A+ 4. TRANSPORTATION Airport A+ Freight Railway Facility A+ Freight Transfer Facility A+ Heliport A+ Passenger Transit Facility A+ 5. GENERAL COMMERCIAL Animal Services: General A+ Kennel A+ Veterinary Care A+ Commissary Kitchen A+
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.8.2. (Public 2 (P2)) | 5-122 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 5B.8. (Public Use Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Use Permission Use Standard Specification
Eating & Drinking: General A+ Alcohol Service A+ Entertainment Venue, Indoor: Local A+ Regional CU3 Financial Services: General A+ Alternative A+ Instructional Services A+ Lodging A+ Medical Clinic A+ Office A+ Personal Services A+ Postmortem Services A+ Retail: A+ General A+ Alcohol A+ Farmers' Market, Certified A+ Firearms A+ Food & Beverage A+ Large Format A+ Merchant Market A+ Pet Shop A+ Seasonal Market A+ Smoke & Vape Shop A+ Sexually Oriented Business General A+ Sexual Encounter A+ 6. HEAVY COMMERCIAL Motor Vehicle Services: Light A+ Heavy A+ Large Vehicle A+ Car Wash A+ Fueling Station: Standard Vehicle A+ Large Vehicle A+
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.8.2. (Public 2 (P2)) | 5-123 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 5B.8. (Public Use Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Use Permission Use Standard Specification
Motor Vehicle Sales & Rental: Standard Vehicle A+ Large Vehicle A+ Household Moving Truck Rental A+ Storage, Indoor: General A+ Self-Service Facility A+ Storage, Outdoor: General A+ Standard Vehicle A+ Large Vehicle A+ Donation Bin A+ Cargo Container A+ Official Motor Vehicle Impound A+ 7. LIGHT INDUSTRIAL Machine Shop A+ Manufacturing, Light: General A+ Alcoholic Beverage A+ Artistic & Artisanal A+ Cosmetic & Pharmaceutical A+ Electronics A+ Food & Drink A+ Garment & Accessory A+ Textile A+ Research & Development CU3 Soundstages & Backlots A+ Wholesale Trade & Warehousing A+ 8. HEAVY INDUSTRIAL Animal Products Processing A+ Manufacturing, Heavy: General A+ Chemical Products A+ Petroleum & Coal Products A+ Salvage Yard A+ Recycling Facility: Collection A+ Sorting & Processing A+ Waste Facility: Organic Waste A+
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.8.2. (Public 2 (P2)) | 5-124 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 5B.8. (Public Use Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Use Permission Use Standard Specification Hazardous Waste A+ Solid Waste A+ Mineral & Ore Extraction A+ Oil, Gas, or Hydrocarbon Well A+ 9. AGRICULTURAL Animal Keeping: Bees A+ Dairy A+ Equine, Commercial A+ Equine, Non-commercial A+ Livestock A+ Pets A+ Small Animals A+ Wild Animals A+ Plant Cultivation: Community Garden A+ Farming A+
KEY: "P"= Permitted Use; "*"= Use Standard Applies; "CU1"= Approval by Zoning Administrator; "CU2"= Public Hearing by Zoning Administrator; "CU3"= Review by City Planning Commission; "S"= Special Use Program; "A-"= Dependent on Most Restrictive Adjoining Zone; "A+"= Dependent on Most Permissive Adjoining Zone; "--"= Use Not Permitted
Sec. 5B.8.2. (Public 2 (P2)) | 5-125 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
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