Los Angeles Municipal Code Part 6B Density Districts
Los Angeles Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Los Angeles
Cite as: Los Angeles Municipal Code Part 6B · Text as of 2026-10-04
Div. 6B.1. Lot-Limited Density Districts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10
Div. 6B.2. Lot Area-Based Density Districts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11
Article 6. Density | 6-9 Article Publication Update | July 23, 2025
[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 6B.1. (Lot-Limited Density Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Div. 6B.1. LOT-LIMITED DENSITY DISTRICTS
In 1L, 2L, 3L and 4L Density Districts, the maximum number of dwelling units permitted on a lot is
limited according to the table below.
LOT-LIMITED DENSITY
DISTRICTS
Dwelling Units
Density District Per Lot (max)
Sec. 6C.1.1.
1L 1
2L 2
3L 3
4L 4
Div. 6B.1. (Lot-Limited Density Districts) | 6-10 Established by Ord. 188,418, Eff. 01/20/2025, Oper. 01/27/2025
[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] City of Los Angeles Div. 6B.2. (Lot Area-Based Density Districts) Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Div. 6B.2. LOT AREA-BASED DENSITY DISTRICTS
In FA, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 20, 25, 30, 40, 50, 60, and N Density Districts, the maximum density of household dwelling units and efficiency dwelling units permitted on a lot is limited according to the table below. A lot may contain any combination of household dwelling units and efficiency dwelling units.
LOT AREA-BASED DENSITY DISTRICTS Lot Area per Lot Area per Minimum Dwelling Units per Household Dwelling Unit Efficiency Dwelling Unit Density District Lot Area (min SF) (min SF) Sec. 6C.2.1. Sec. 6C.1.2. Sec. 6C.1.3. FA Limited by floor area Limited by floor area Applicable 2 200 100 Applicable 3 300 150 Applicable 4 400 200 Applicable 6 600 300 Applicable 8 800 400 Applicable 10 1000 500 Applicable 12 1200 600 Applicable 15 1500 750 Market-Contingent 20 2000 1000 Market-Contingent 25 2500 1250 As Mapped 30 3000 1500 As Mapped 40 4000 2000 As Mapped 50 5000 2500 As Mapped 60 6000 3000 As Mapped N Not Permitted Not Permitted As Mapped
Div. 6B.2. (Lot Area-Based Density Districts) | 6-11 Last amended by Ord. 188,480 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025
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