Los Angeles Municipal Code Part 7B Alternate Typologies (CA)

Div. 7B.1. Institutional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-14 Sec. 7B.1.1. Civic Institution 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-14

Div. 7B.2. Corner Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18

Div. 7B.3. Small Lot Subdivision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18

Div. 7B.4. Drive-Through . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-18

Div. 7B.5. Fueling Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18

Div. 7B.6. Opportunity Corridors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-19
Sec. 7B.6.1. Opportunity Corridors 1A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-19
Sec. 7B.6.2. Opportunity Corridors 1B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-22
Sec. 7B.6.3. Opportunity Corridors 2A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-25
Sec. 7B.6.4. Opportunity Corridors 2B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-28
Sec. 7B.6.5. Opportunity Corridors 3A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-31
Sec. 7B.6.6. Opportunity Corridors 3B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-34

Div. 7B.7. Corridor Transitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-37
Sec. 7B.7.1. Corridor Transitions 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-37
Sec. 7B.7.2. Corridor Transitions 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-42
Sec. 7B.7.3. Corridor Transitions 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-47

Article 7. Alternate Typologies | 7-13 Article Publication Update | July 23, 2025

Alternate Typologies | ARTICLE 7 City of Los Angeles Div. 7B.1. (Institutional) Zoning Code Chapter 1A

Div. 7B.1. INSTITUTIONAL

Sec. 7B.1.1. CIVIC INSTITUTION 1¶

A. Eligible FORM FRONTAGE STANDARD USE DENSITY Districts

All All 5 All All

B. Intent

The Civic Institution 1 Alternate Typology is intended to promote placemaking through architectural
monuments and publicly accessible spaces. This Alternate Typology allows greater design
flexibility for civic institutions to differentiate civic assets from the surrounding urban fabric, while
maintaining standards essential for ensuring all projects actively contribute to a highly walkable urban
environment.

C. Review

Administrative review is required, see Sec. 13B.3.1. (Administrative Review).

Sec. 7B.1.1. (Civic Institution 1) | 7-14 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025

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D. Form Standards

Lot Parameters 2. Bulk and Mass

E

D A

C D B

Street Street

a. LOT SIZE Sec. 7C.1.1. a. HEIGHT & FAR Sec. 7C.1.1. Lot area (min) n/a FAR (max) Set by Form District A Lot width (min) 25' A Height (max) n/a b. COVERAGE Sec. 7C.1.1. b. UPPER-STORY BULK Sec. 7C.1.1. B Building coverage (max) 95% Set by Form District Building setbacks c. BUILDING MASS Sec. 7C.1.1. C Primary street (min) 0' Set by Form District Side street (min) 0' D Side (min) 0' Rear (min) 0' E Alley (min) 0' Special lot line (min) 0' c. AMENITY Sec. 7C.1.1. Lot amenity space (min) n/a Residential amenity space (min) n/a

Sec. 7B.1.1. (Civic Institution 1) | 7-15 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025

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E. Frontage Standards

Site 2. Facade

B

A
D
C C
B
d Street Street

Primary St. Side St. Primary St. Side St.

a. BUILD-TO Sec. 7C.1.2. a. TRANSPARENCY Sec. 7C.1.2. Applicable stories (min) 1 1 A Ground story (min) 10%* 10%* A Build-to depth (max) 0'/10' 0'/10' Upper stories (min) n/a n/a B Build-to width (min) 80% 60% B Active wall spacing (max) 70’ 90' Pedestrian amenity allowance b. ENTRANCES Sec. 7C.1.2.C 100% 100% (max) C Street-facing entrance Required n/a b. PARKING Sec. 7C.1.2. D Entrance spacing (max) 100’ 150' D Parking setback (min) 25' 0' Entry feature n/a n/a Parking between building & No No c. GROUND STORY Sec. 7C.1.2. street (allowed) Ground story height (min) c. LANDSCAPE Sec. 7C.1.2. Residential (min) n/a n/a Frontage planting area (min) n/a n/a Non-residential (min) 16' 16' Frontage yard fence & wall A3* A3* Ground floor elevation type allowed: n/a n/a (min/max) *Fences and walls may not be located between the building face meeting the required build-to width and *Ground story window and door glazing may be the street. screened for up to 50 percent of the glazed area.

Sec. 7B.1.1. (Civic Institution 1) | 7-16 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025

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F. Development Standards

Set by the applied Development Standard District (Part 4B.).

G. Use Standards

For a minimum of 20 years after the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, no less than 75 percent of the total floor area on the lot shall be designated for one or more of the following uses:

a. Civic facility: local;

b. Civic facility: regional;

c. Public safety facility;

d. Community assembly: regional;

e. School: K-12;

f. School: post-secondary;

g. Social services; and

h. Passenger transit facility.

Once 20 years have elapsed, any use allowed in the applied Use District (Part 5B.) is permitted.
For additional Use District standards, see the applied Use District (Part 5B.).

H. Density Standards

Set by the applied Density District (Part 6B.).

Sec. 7B.1.1. (Civic Institution 1) | 7-17 Last amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025

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Div. 7B.2. CORNER STORE

[Reserved]. Div. 7B.3. SMALL LOT SUBDIVISION

[Reserved]. Div. 7B.4. DRIVE-THROUGH

[Reserved]. Div. 7B.5. FUELING STATION

[Reserved].

Reserved Typologies | 7-18 Established by Ord. 188,418, Eff. 01/20/2025, Oper. 01/27/2025

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Div. 7B.6. OPPORTUNITY CORRIDORS

Exceptions & meaning →

Sec. 7B.6.1. OPPORTUNITY CORRIDORS 1A¶

A. Eligibility

1. Eligible Districts

FORM FRONTAGE STANDARD USE DENSITY
2L, 3L, 4L, 2, 3,
4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, All All All A_, RG_, RX_ 20, 25, 30, 40,
50, 60, FA

2. Eligible Projects

In order to be eligible to use the Opportunity Corridors 1A Alternate Typology, a project must
be on a lot, in whole or in part, mapped in the OC-1 Opportunity Corridors Incentive Set on
the Mixed Income Housing Incentive Map (Sec. 1.5.17.), and must be utilizing, and meeting all
requirements of, Sec. 9.2.3. (Opportunity Corridors Housing Incentive Program).

B. Intent

The Opportunity Corridors 1A Alternate Typology is intended to establish a package of alternative
standards for housing projects to encourage the provision of restricted affordable units in
exchange for incentives such as additional allowable floor area and height in order to increase the
feasibility of construction. The alternate typology facilitates the Opportunity Corridors Housing
Incentive Program (Sec. 9.2.3.) and establishes the citywide baseline standards for mixed-income
housing projects that are appropriate along major streets with transit service.

C. Review

Projects shall be subject to the applicable review procedures in Subsection D. (Administration) of
Sec. 9.2.3. (Opportunity Corridors Housing Incentive Program).

Sec. 7B.6.1. (Opportunity Corridors 1A) | 7-19 Last amended by Ord. 188,478 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025

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D. Form Standards

Projects shall utilize the Form standards provided in the tables below, as applicable.

Lot Parameters 2. Bulk and Mass

a. LOT SIZE Div. 2C.1. a. FAR & HEIGHT Div. 2C.4. Lot area (min) Set by Form District Base FAR (max) Set by Form District Base Height in Stories (max) Set by Form District Lot width (min) Set by Form District Tier 1 Bonus FAR (max) 4.0 b. COVERAGE Div. 2C.2. Tier 1 Bonus Height in Stories Building coverage (max) Set by Form District 6 stories (max) Building setbacks Set by Form District Tier 2 Bonus FAR (max) 7.0 or Permeable Surface (min) Set by Form District Tier 2 Bonus Height in Stories 9 stories c. AMENITY Div. 2C.3. (max) Lot amenity space (min) Set by Form District b. BUILDING MASS Div. 2C.5. Residential amenity space Building width (max) Set by Form District (min) Base Building Width Set by Form District Bonus Building Width 160' Building Break (min) 15' c. UPPER-STORY BULK Div. 2C.6. Street Step-Back Set by Form District District Boundary Height Set by Form District Transition

Sec. 7B.6.1. (Opportunity Corridors 1A) | 7-20 Last amended by Ord. 188,478 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025

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In lieu of the floor area ratio and height standards in Paragraph 2. (Bulk and Mass), above, a project may use the following standards, as applicable:

a. A tier 1 bonus floor area ratio of up to a 45 percent increase in the base floor area ratio in the applied Form District (Part 2B.), or applicable Supplemental District, Specific Plan, or Special Zone, and a tier 1 bonus height in stories of one additional story of height beyond the base height in the applied Form District (Part 2B.), or applicable Supplemental District, Specific Plan or Special Zone.

b. A tier 2 bonus floor area ratio of up to an additional 3.0 FAR on top of the applicable tier 1

bonus floor area ratio in Paragraph 2. (Bulk and Mass), above, or Subparagraph a., above, and a tier 2 bonus height in stories of an additional three stories beyond the applicable tier 1 bonus height, in Paragraph 2. (Bulk and Mass), above, or Subparagraph a., above.

Regardless of Paragraph 1. (Lot Parameters), Paragraph 2. (Bulk and Mass) and Paragraph 3., above, a project on a site with a designated historic resource or a non-contributor shall be subject to the following standards:

a. Unless a project utilizes eligible public benefits incentives pursuant to Sec. 9.2.3.C.5. (Public Benefits) of the Opportunity Corridors Housing Incentive Program, the maximum FAR shall

be limited to the base FAR of the applied Form District (Part 2B.).

b. Unless a project utilizes eligible public benefits incentives pursuant to Sec. 9.2.3.C.5. (Public Benefits) of the Opportunity Corridors Housing Incentive Program, the maximum height shall be up to one additional story above the base height in stories, and up to an additional 11 feet above the base height in feet, of the applied Form District (Part 2B.).

E. Frontage Standards

Set by applied Frontage District (Part 3B.).

F. Development Standards

Set by the applied Development Standards District (Part 4B.) except as provided in Paragraph 2. (Required Automobile Parking Stalls), below.

Required Automobile Parking Stalls

No automobile parking shall be required for residential uses.

G. Use Standards

Set by the applied Use District (Part 5B.).

H. Density Standards

The maximum density shall be the density allowed in an FA Density District, pursuant to Div. 6B.2. (Lot Area-Based Density Districts).

Sec. 7B.6.1. (Opportunity Corridors 1A) | 7-21 Last amended by Ord. 188,478 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025

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Sec. 7B.6.2. OPPORTUNITY CORRIDORS 1B¶

A. Eligibility

1. Eligible Districts

FORM FRONTAGE STANDARD USE DENSITY
2L, 3L, 4L, 2, 3,
4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, All All All CX_, IX_, P_ 20, 25, 30, 40,
50, 60, FA

2. Eligible Projects

In order to be eligible to use the Opportunity Corridors 1B Alternate Typology, a project must
be on a lot mapped in the OC-1 Opportunity Corridors Incentive Set on the Mixed Income
Housing Incentive Map (Sec. 1.5.17.), and must be utilizing, and meeting all requirements of,
Sec. 9.2.3. (Opportunity Corridors Housing Incentive Program).

B. Intent

The Opportunity Corridors 1B Alternate Typology is intended to establish a package of alternative
standards for housing projects to encourage the provision of restricted affordable units in
exchange for incentives such as additional allowable floor area and height in order to increase the
feasibility of construction. The alternate typology facilitates the Opportunity Corridors Housing
Incentive Program (Sec. 9.2.3.), and establishes the citywide baseline standards for mixed-income
housing projects along major streets with transit service.

C. Review

Projects shall be subject to the applicable review procedures in Subsection D. (Administration) of
Sec. 9.2.3. (Opportunity Corridors Housing Incentive Program).

Sec. 7B.6.2. (Opportunity Corridors 1B) | 7-22 Last amended by Ord. 188,478 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025

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D. Form Standards

Projects shall utilize the Form standards provided in the tables below, as applicable.

Lot Parameters 2. Bulk and Mass

a. LOT SIZE Div. 2C.1. a. FAR & HEIGHT Div. 2C.4. Lot area (min) Set by Form District Base FAR (max) Set by Form District Base Height in Stories (max) Set by Form District Lot width (min) Set by Form District Tier 1 Bonus FAR (max) 4.5 b. COVERAGE Div. 2C.2. Tier 1 Bonus Height in Stories Building coverage (max) Set by Form District 7 stories (max) Building setbacks Set by Form District Tier 2 Bonus FAR (max) 7.5 Permeable Surface (min) Set by Form District Tier 2 Bonus Height in Stories 10 stories c. AMENITY Div. 2C.3. (max) Lot amenity space (min) Set by Form District b. BUILDING MASS Div. 2C.5. Residential amenity space Building width (max) Set by Form District (min) Base Building Width Set by Form District Bonus Building Width 210' Building Break (min) 25' c. UPPER-STORY BULK Div. 2C.6. Street Step-Back Set by Form District District Boundary Height Set by Form District Transition

Sec. 7B.6.2. (Opportunity Corridors 1B) | 7-23 Last amended by Ord. 188,478 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025

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In lieu of the floor area ratio and height standards in Paragraph 2. (Bulk and Mass), above, a project may use the following standards, as applicable:

a. A tier 1 bonus floor area ratio of up to a 50 percent increase in the base floor area ratio in the applied Form District (Part 2B.), or applicable Supplemental District, Specific Plan, or Special Zone, and a tier 1 bonus height in stories of one additional story of height beyond the base height in the applied Form District (Part 2B.), or applicable Supplemental District, Specific Plan or Special Zone.

b. A tier 2 bonus floor area ratio of up to an additional 3.0 FAR on top of the applicable tier 1

bonus floor area ratio in Paragraph 2. (Bulk and Mass), above, or Subparagraph a., above, and a tier 2 bonus height in stories of an additional three stories beyond the applicable tier 1 bonus height in stories, in Paragraph 2. (Bulk and Mass), above, or Subparagraph a., above.

Regardless of Paragraphs 1. (Lot Parameters), Paragraph 2. (Bulk and Mass), and Paragraph 3., above, a project on a site with a designated historic resource or a non-contributor shall be subject to the following standards:

a. Unless a project utilizes public benefits incentives pursuant to Sec. 9.2.3.C.5. (Public Benefits) of the Opportunity Corridors Housing Incentive Program, the maximum FAR shall

be limited to the base FAR of the applied Form District (Part 2B.).

b. Unless a project utilizes public benefits incentives pursuant to Sec. 9.2.3.C.5. (Public Benefits) of the Opportunity Corridors Housing Incentive Program, the maximum height shall be up to one additional story above the base height in stories, and up to 11 additional feet above base height in feet, of the applied Form District (Part 2B.).

E. Frontage Standards

Set by applied Frontage District (Part 3B.).

F. Development Standards

Set by the applied Development Standards District (Part 4B.) except as provided in Paragraph 2. (Required Automobile Parking Stalls), below.

Required Automobile Parking Stalls

No automobile parking shall be required for residential uses.

G. Use Standards

Set by the applied Use District (Part 5B.).

H. Density Standards

The maximum density shall be the density allowed in an FA Density District, pursuant to Div. 6B.2. (Lot Area-Based Density Districts).

Sec. 7B.6.2. (Opportunity Corridors 1B) | 7-24 Last amended by Ord. 188,478 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025

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Sec. 7B.6.3. OPPORTUNITY CORRIDORS 2A¶

A. Eligibility

1. Eligible Districts

FORM FRONTAGE STANDARD USE DENSITY
2L, 3L, 4L, 2, 3,
4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, All All All A_, RG_, RX_ 20, 25, 30, 40,
50, 60, FA

2. Eligible Projects

In order to be eligible to use the Opportunity Corridors 2A Alternate Typology, a project must
be on a lot mapped in the OC-2 Opportunity Corridors Incentive Set on the Mixed Income
Housing Incentive Map (Sec. 1.5.17.), and must be utilizing, and meeting all the requirements of,
Sec. 9.2.3. (Opportunity Corridors Housing Incentive Program).

B. Intent

The Opportunity Corridors 2A Alternate Typology is intended to establish a package of alternative
standards for housing projects to encourage the provision of restricted affordable units in
exchange for incentives such as additional allowable floor area and height in order to increase the
feasibility of construction. The alternate typology facilitates the Opportunity Corridors Housing
Incentive Program (Sec. 9.2.3.), and establishes the citywide baseline standards for mixed-income
housing projects along major streets with transit service.

C. Review

Projects shall be subject to the applicable review procedures in Subsection D. (Administration) of
Sec. 9.2.3. (Opportunity Corridors Housing Incentive Program).

Sec. 7B.6.3. (Opportunity Corridors 2A) | 7-25 Last amended by Ord. 188,478 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025

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D. Form Standards

Projects shall utilize the Form standards provided in the tables below, as applicable.

Lot Parameters 2. Bulk and Mass

a. LOT SIZE Div. 2C.1. a. FAR & HEIGHT Div. 2C.4. Lot area (min) Set by Form District Base FAR (max) Set by Form District Base Height in Stories (max) Set by Form District Lot width (min) Set by Form District Tier 1 Bonus FAR (max) 4.5 b. COVERAGE Div. 2C.2. Tier 1 Bonus Height in Stories Building coverage (max) Set by Form District 7 stories (max) Building setbacks Set by Form District Tier 2 Bonus FAR (max) 7.5 Permeable Surface (min) Set by Form District Tier 2 Bonus Height in Stories 10 stories c. AMENITY Div. 2C.3. (max) Lot amenity space (min) Set by Form District b. BUILDING MASS Div. 2C.5. Residential amenity space Building width (max) Set by Form District (min) Base Building Width Set by Form District Bonus Building Width 160' Building Break (min) 15' c. UPPER-STORY BULK Div. 2C.6. Street Step-Back Set by Form District District Boundary Height Set by Form District Transition

Sec. 7B.6.3. (Opportunity Corridors 2A) | 7-26 Last amended by Ord. 188,478 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025

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In lieu of the floor area ratio and height standards in Paragraph 2. (Bulk and Mass), above, a project may use the following standards, as applicable:

a. A tier 1 bonus floor area ratio of up to a 50 percent increase in the base floor area ratio in the applied Form District (Part 2B.), or applicable Supplemental District, Specific Plan, or Special Zone, and a tier 1 bonus height in stories of one additional story of height beyond the base in the applied Form District (Part 2B.), or applicable Supplemental District, Specific Plan or Special Zone.

b. A tier 2 bonus floor area ratio up to an additional 3.0 FAR on top of the applicable tier 1

bonus floor area ratio in Paragraph 2. (Bulk and Mass), above, or Subparagraph a., above, and a tier 2 bonus height in stories of an additional three stories beyond the applicable tier 1 bonus height in Paragraph 2. (Bulk and Mass), above, or Subparagraph a., above.

Regardless of the Paragraph 1. (Lot Parameters), Paragraph 2. (Bulk and Mass) and Paragraph 3., above, a project on a site with a designated historic resource or a non-contributor shall be

subject to the following standards:

a. Unless a project utilizes public benefits incentives pursuant to Sec. 9.2.3.C.5. (Public Benefits) of the Opportunity Corridors Housing Incentive Program, the maximum FAR shall

be limited to the base FAR of the applied Form District (Part 2B.).

b. Unless a project utilizes public benefits incentives pursuant to Sec. 9.2.3.C.5. (Public Benefits) of the Opportunity Corridors Housing Incentive Program, the maximum height shall be up to one additional story above the base height in stories, and up to an additional 11 feet above the base height in feet, of the applied Form District (Part 2B.).

E. Frontage Standards

Set by applied Frontage District (Part 3B.).

F. Development Standards

Set by the applied Development Standards District (Part 4B.) except as provided in Paragraph 2. (Required Automobile Parking Stalls), below.

Required Automobile Parking Stalls

No automobile parking shall be required for residential uses.

G. Use Standards

Set by the applied Use District (Part 5B.).

H. Density Standards

The maximum density shall be the density allowed in an FA Density District, pursuant to Div. 6B.2. (Lot Area-Based Density Districts).

Sec. 7B.6.3. (Opportunity Corridors 2A) | 7-27 Last amended by Ord. 188,478 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025

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Sec. 7B.6.4. OPPORTUNITY CORRIDORS 2B¶

A. Eligibility

1. Eligible Districts

FORM FRONTAGE STANDARD USE DENSITY
2L, 3L, 4L, 2, 3,
4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, All All All CX_, IX_, P_ 20, 25, 30, 40,
50, 60, FA

2. Eligible Projects

In order to be eligible to use the Opportunity Corridors 2B Alternate Typology, a project must
be on a lot mapped in the OC-2 Opportunity Corridors Incentive Set on the Mixed Income
Housing Incentive Map (Sec. 1.5.17.), and must be utilizing, and meeting all requirements of,
Sec. 9.2.3. (Opportunity Corridors Housing Incentive Program).

B. Intent

The Opportunity Corridors 2B Alternate Typology is intended to establish a package of alternative
standards for housing projects to encourage the provision of restricted affordable units in
exchange for incentives such as additional allowable floor area and height in order to increase the
feasibility of construction. The alternate typology facilitates the Opportunity Corridors Housing
Incentive Program (Sec. 9.2.3.), and establishes the citywide baseline standards for mixed-income
housing projects along major streets with transit service.

C. Review

Projects shall be subject to the applicable review procedures in Subsection D. (Administration) of
Sec. 9.2.3. (Opportunity Corridors Housing Incentive Program).

Sec. 7B.6.4. (Opportunity Corridors 2B) | 7-28 Last amended by Ord. 188,478 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025

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D. Form Standards

Projects shall utilize the Form standards provided in the tables below, as applicable.

Lot Parameters 2. Bulk and Mass

a. LOT SIZE Div. 2C.1. a. FAR & HEIGHT Div. 2C.4. Lot area (min) Set by Form District Base FAR (max) Set by Form District Base Height in Stories (max) Set by Form District Lot width (min) Set by Form District Tier 1 Bonus FAR (max) 4.75 b. COVERAGE Div. 2C.2. Tier 1 Bonus Height in Stories Building coverage (max) Set by Form District 7 stories (max) Building setbacks Set by Form District Tier 2 Bonus FAR (max) 7.75 Permeable Surface (min) Set by Form District Tier 2 Bonus Height in Stories 10 stories c. AMENITY Div. 2C.3. (max) Lot amenity space (min) Set by Form District b. BUILDING MASS Div. 2C.5. Residential amenity space Building width (max) Set by Form District (min) Base Building Width Set by Form District Bonus Building Width 210' Building Break (min) 25' c. UPPER-STORY BULK Div. 2C.6. Street Step-Back Set by Form District District Boundary Height Set by Form District Transition

Sec. 7B.6.4. (Opportunity Corridors 2B) | 7-29 Last amended by Ord. 188,478 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025

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In lieu of the floor area ratio and height standards in Paragraph 2. (Bulk and Mass), above, a project may use the following standards:

a. A tier 1 bonus floor area ratio of up to a 55 percent increase in the base floor area ratio in the applied Form District (Part 2B.), or applicable Supplemental District, Specific Plan, or Special Zone, and a tier 1 bonus height in stories of one additional story of height beyond the base height in the applied Form District (Part 2B.), or applicable Supplemental District, Specific Plan or Special Zone.

b. A tier 2 bonus floor area ratio of up to an additional 3.0 FAR on top of the applicable tier 1

bonus floor area ratio in Paragraph 2. (Bulk and Mass), above, or Subparagraph a., above, and a tier 2 bonus height in stories of an additional three stories beyond the applicable tier 1 bonus height in stories, in Paragraph 2. (Bulk and Mass), above, or Subparagraph a., above.

Regardless of Paragraph 1. (Lot Parameters), Paragraph 2. (Bulk and Mass) and Paragraph 3., above, a project on a site with a designated historic resource or a non-contributor shall be subject to the following standards:

a. Unless a project utilizes public benefits incentives pursuant to Sec. 9.2.3.C.5. (Public Benefits) of the Opportunity Corridors Housing Incentive Program, the maximum FAR shall

be limited to the base FAR of the applied Form District (Part 2B.).

b. Unless a project utilizes public benefits incentives pursuant to Sec. 9.2.3.C.5. (Public Benefits) of the Opportunity Corridors Housing Incentive Program, the maximum height shall be up to one additional story above the base height in stories, and up to an additional 11 feet above the base height in feet, of the applied Form District (Part 2B.).

E. Frontage Standards

Set by applied Frontage District (Part 3B.).

F. Development Standards

Set by the applied Development Standards District (Part 4B.) except as provided in Paragraph 2. (Required Automobile Parking Stalls), below.

Required Automobile Parking Stalls

No automobile parking shall be required for residential uses.

G. Use Standards

Set by the applied Use District (Part 5B.).

H. Density Standards

The maximum density shall be the density allowed in an FA Density District, pursuant to Div. 6B.2. (Lot Area-Based Density Districts).

Sec. 7B.6.4. (Opportunity Corridors 2B) | 7-30 Last amended by Ord. 188,478 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025

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Sec. 7B.6.5. OPPORTUNITY CORRIDORS 3A¶

A. Eligibility

1. Eligible Districts

FORM FRONTAGE STANDARD USE DENSITY
2L, 3L, 4L, 2, 3,
4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, All All All A_, RG_, RX_ 20, 25, 30, 40,
50, 60, FA

2. Eligible Projects

In order to be eligible to use the Opportunity Corridors 3A Alternate Typology, a project must
be on a lot mapped in the OC-3 Opportunity Corridors Incentive Set on the Mixed Income
Housing Incentive Map (Sec. 1.5.17.), and must be utilizing, and meeting all requirements of,
Sec. 9.2.3. (Opportunity Corridors Housing Incentive Program).

B. Intent

The Opportunity Corridors 3A Alternate Typology is intended to establish a package of alternative
standards for housing projects to encourage the provision of restricted affordable units in
exchange for incentives such as additional allowable floor area and height in order to increase the
feasibility of construction. The alternate typology facilitates the Opportunity Corridors Housing
Incentive Program (Sec. 9.2.3.), and establishes the citywide baseline standards for mixed-income
housing projects along major streets with transit service.

C. Review

Projects shall be subject to the applicable review procedures in Subsection D. (Administration) of
Sec. 9.2.3. (Opportunity Corridors Housing Incentive Program).

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D. Form Standards

Projects shall utilize the Form standards provided in the tables below, as applicable.

Lot Parameters 2. Bulk and Mass

a. LOT SIZE Div. 2C.1. a. FAR & HEIGHT Div. 2C.4. Lot area (min) Set by Form District Base FAR (max) Set by Form District Base Height in Stories (max) Set by Form District Lot width (min) Set by Form District Tier 1 Bonus FAR (max) 5.0 b. COVERAGE Div. 2C.2. Tier 1 Bonus Height in Stories Building coverage (max) Set by Form District 8 stories (max) Building setbacks Set by Form District Tier 2 Bonus FAR (max) 8.0 c. AMENITY Div. 2C.3. Tier 2 Bonus Height in Stories 11 stories Lot amenity space (min) Set by Form District (max) Residential amenity space b. BUILDING MASS Div. 2C.5. Set by Form District (min) Building width (max) Base Building Width Set by Form District Bonus Building Width 160' Building Break (min) 15' c. UPPER-STORY BULK Div. 2C.6. Street Step-Back Set by Form District District Boundary Height Set by Form District Transition

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In lieu of the floor area ratio and height standards in Paragraph 2.(Bulk and Mass), above, a project may use the following standards, as applicable:

a. A tier 1 bonus floor area ratio of up to a 60 percent increase in the base floor area ratio in the applied Form District (Part 2B.), or applicable Supplemental District, Specific Plan, or Special Zone, and a tier 1 bonus height in stories of one additional story of height beyond the base height in the applied Form District (Part 2B.), or applicable Supplemental District, Specific Plan or Special Zone.

b. A tier 2 bonus floor area ratio of up to an additional 3.0 FAR on top of the applicable tier 1

bonus floor area ratio in Paragraph 2. (Bulk and Mass), above, or Subparagraph a., above, and a tier 2 bonus height in stories of an additional three stories beyond the applicable tier 1 bonus height in Paragraph 2. (Bulk and Mass), above, or Subparagraph a., above.

Regardless of Paragraph 1. (Lot Parameters), Paragraph 2. (Bulk and Mass) and Paragraph 3., above, a project on a site with a designated historic resource or a non-contributor element shall be subject to the following standards:

a. Unless a project utilizes public benefits incentives pursuant to Sec. 9.2.3.C.5. (Public Benefits) of the Opportunity Corridors Housing Incentive Program, the maximum FAR shall

be limited to the base FAR of the applied Form District (Part 2B.).

b. Unless a project utilizes public benefits incentives pursuant to Sec. 9.2.3.C.5. (Public Benefits) of the Opportunity Corridors Housing Incentive Program, the maximum height shall be up to one additional story above the base height in stories, and up to an additional 11 feet above the base height in feet, of the applied Form District (Part 2B.).

E. Frontage Standards

Set by applied Frontage District (Part 3B.).

F. Development Standards

Set by the applied Development Standards District (Part 4B.) except as provided in Paragraph 2. (Required Automobile Parking Stalls), below.

Required Automobile Parking Stalls

No automobile parking shall be required for residential uses.

G. Use Standards

Set by the applied Use District (Part 5B.).

H. Density Standards

The maximum density shall be the density allowed in an FA Density District, pursuant to Div. 6B.2. (Lot Area-Based Density Districts).

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Sec. 7B.6.6. OPPORTUNITY CORRIDORS 3B¶

A. Eligibility

1. Eligible Districts

FORM FRONTAGE STANDARD USE DENSITY
2L, 3L, 4L, 2, 3,
4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, All All All CX_, IX_, P_ 20, 25, 30, 40,
50, 60, FA

2. Eligible Projects

In order to be eligible to use the Opportunity Corridors 3B Alternate Typology, a project must
be on a lot mapped in the OC-3 Opportunity Corridors Incentive Set on the Mixed Income
Housing Incentive Map (Sec. 1.5.17.), and must be utilizing, and meeting all requirements of,
Sec. 9.2.3. (Opportunity Corridors Housing Incentive Program).

B. Intent

The Opportunity Corridors 3B Alternate Typology is intended to establish a package of alternative
standards for housing projects to encourage the provision of restricted affordable units in
exchange for incentives such as additional allowable floor area and height in order to increase the
feasibility of construction. The alternate typology facilitates the Opportunity Corridors Housing
Incentive Program (Sec. 9.2.3.), and establishes the citywide baseline standards for mixed-income
housing projects along major streets with transit service.

C. Review

Projects shall be subject to the applicable review procedures in Subsection D. (Administration) of
Sec. 9.2.3. (Opportunity Corridors Housing Incentive Program).

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D. Form Standards

Projects shall utilize the Form standards provided in the tables below, as applicable.

Lot Parameters 2. Bulk and Mass

a. LOT SIZE Div. 2C.1. a. FAR & HEIGHT Div. 2C.4. Lot area (min) Set by Form District Base FAR (max) Set by Form District Base Height in Stories (max) Set by Form District Lot width (min) Set by Form District Tier 1 Bonus FAR (max) 5.0 b. COVERAGE Div. 2C.2. Tier 1 Bonus Height in Stories Building coverage (max) Set by Form District 8 stories (max) Building setbacks Set by Form District Tier 2 Bonus FAR (max) 8.0 c. AMENITY Div. 2C.3. Tier 2 Bonus Height in Stories 11 stories Lot amenity space (min) Set by Form District (max) Residential amenity space b. BUILDING MASS Div. 2C.5. Set by Form District (min) Building width (max) Base Building Width Set by Form District Bonus Building Width 210' Building Break (min) 25' c. UPPER-STORY BULK Div. 2C.6. Street Step-Back Set by Form District District Boundary Height Set by Form District Transition

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In lieu of the floor area ratio and height standards in Paragraph 2. (Bulk and Mass), above, a project may use the following standards, as applicable:

b. A tier 2 bonus floor area ratio of up to an additional 3.0 FAR on top of the applicable tier 1

Regardless of Paragraph 1. (Lot Parameters), Paragraph 2. (Bulk and Mass) and Paragraph 3., above, a project on a site with a designated historic resource or a non-contributor shall be subject to the following standards:

a. Unless a project utilizes public benefits incentives pursuant to Sec. 9.2.3.C.5. (Public Benefits) of the Opportunity Corridors Housing Incentive Program, the maximum FAR shall

be limited to the base FAR of the applied Form District (Part 2B.).

b. Unless a project utilizes public benefits incentives pursuant to Sec. 9.2.3.C.5. (Public Benefits) of the Opportunity Corridors Housing Incentive Program, the maximum height shall be up to one additional story above the base height in stories, and up to 11 additional feet above the base height in feet, of the applied Form District (Part 2B.).

E. Frontage Standards

Set by applied Frontage District (Part 3B.).

F. Development Standards

Set by the applied Development Standards District (Part 4B.) except as provided in Paragraph 2. (Required Automobile Parking Stalls), below.

Required Automobile Parking Stalls

No automobile parking shall be required for residential uses.

G. Use Standards

Set by the applied Use District (Part 5B.).

H. Density Standards

The maximum density shall be the density allowed in an FA Density District, pursuant to Div. 6B.2. (Lot Area-Based Density Districts).

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Div. 7B.7. CORRIDOR TRANSITIONS

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Sec. 7B.7.1. CORRIDOR TRANSITIONS 1¶

A. Eligibility

1. Eligible Districts

FORM FRONTAGE STANDARD USE DENSITY
2L, 3L, 4L, 10, 12,
All All All v A_, RG_, RX_, P_ 15, 20, 25, 30,
40, 50, 60

2. Eligible Projects

In order to be eligible to use the Corridor Transitions 1 Alternate Typology, a project must be
on a lot mapped in the CT-1 Corridor Transitions Incentive Set on the Mixed Income Housing
Incentive Map (Sec. 1.5.17.), and must be utilizing, and meeting all requirements of, Sec. 9.2.4.
(Corridor Transitions Incentive Program).

B. Intent

The Corridor Transitions 1 Alternate Typology is intended to establish a package of alternative
standards for housing projects in order to facilitate the creation and development of restricted
affordable units in lower density areas in the City, and aid in smoothing the transition between
higher-scale development along principal corridors to lower-scale development in interior
neighborhoods. The Corridor Transitions 1 Alternate Typology provides moderate increases in
density and floor area ratio to meet this goal, while controlling for lower-scale residential design
needs and constraints. The alternate typology facilitates the Corridor Transitions Incentive Program
(Sec. 9.2.4.).

C. Review

Projects shall be subject to the applicable review procedures in Subsection D. (Administration) of
Sec. 9.2.4. (Corridor Transitions Incentive Program).

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D. Form Standards

Projects shall utilize the Form standards provided in the tables below, as applicable.

Lot Parameters 2. Bulk and Mass

a. LOT SIZE Div. 2C.1. a. FAR & HEIGHT Div. 2C.4. Lot area (min) Set by Form District Base FAR (max) Set by Form District Base Height in Stories (max) Set by Form District Lot width (min) Set by Form District Tier 1 Bonus FAR (max) 1.45, subject to b. COVERAGE Div. 2C.2. (Incremental FAR) Paragraph 2, below Building coverage (max) 70% Tier 1 Bonus Height in Stories 2 stories Building setbacks (max) Primary street (min) 10' Tier 2 Bonus FAR (max) 1.95 Side street (min) 4' Tier 2 Bonus FAR in Stories 3 stories Side (min) 3' (max) Rear (min) 4' b. BUILDING MASS Div. 2C.5. Alley (min) 0' Building width (max) c. AMENITY Div. 2C.3. Base Building Width Set by Form District Courtyard Bonus Building Width 75' Required Lot Amenity Paseo Alternatives Building Break (min) 6' Rear Yard c. UPPER-STORY BULK Div. 2C.6. Residential amenity space Set by Form District Street Step-Back Set by Form District (min) District Boundary Height Set by Form District Transition

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Incremental FAR

The maximum floor area is limited by the total number of dwelling units on the lot and increases incrementally as the number of dwelling units in the project increases. The tier 1 bonus floor area ratio for total dwelling units in a project is provided in the table, below:

INCREMENTAL BONUS FAR
Total Dwelling Units Tier 1 Bonus Floor Area Ratio
1-3 N/A
4 1.15
5 1.30
6 or more 1.45

4. Tier 2 Bonus FAR

A project may receive up to the tier 2 bonus floor area ratio in Paragraph 2. (Bulk and Mass),
above, through the provision of additional public benefits, pursuant to Sec. 9.2.4.C.3. (Public
Benefits) of the Corridor Transitions Incentive Program.

5. Small-Lot Subdivision Standards

Regardless of Paragraph 1. (Lot Parameters) and Paragraph 2. (Bulk and Mass), a project
providing dwelling units as part of a small-lot subdivision shall be subject to the following
standards for lots within the subdivision:

a. Minimum lot area: 600 square feet

b. Minimum lot width: 15 feet

c. Side building setback: 0 feet

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E. Frontage Standards

Lot 2. Facade

Primary Side Special Primary Side Special a. BUILD-TO Div. 3C.1. a. TRANSPARENCY Div. 3C.4. Build-to depth (min) 5' 10' 10' Transparent area Build-to width (min) 50% 30% 50% Ground story (min) 15% 10% 15% b. PARKING Div. 3C.2. Upper stories (min) 20% 15% 20% Parking setbacks (min) 20' 5' 5' Active wall spacing 20' 30' 20' (max) c. LANDSCAPE Div. 3C.3. b. ENTRANCES Div. 3C.5. Frontage planting area (min) 50% 50% 50% Street-facing entrances Required n/a Required Frontage yard fence & wall A2 A2 A3 Entrance spacing type allowed: n/a n/a n/a (max) Entry feature Required n/a Required • Porch • Raised entry • Forecourt Options: • Recessed entry • Courtyard • Breezeway c. GROUND STORY Div. 3C.6. Ground story height 10' 10' 10' (min) Ground floor elevation -2'/5' -2'/5' -2'/5' (min/max)

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F. Development Standards

Set by the applied Development Standards District (Part 4B.) except as provided in Paragraph
1. (Required Automobile Parking Stalls) and Paragraph 3. (Small-Lot Subdivision Standards), below.

Required Automobile Parking Stalls

No automobile parking shall be required for residential uses.

Small-Lot Subdivision Standards

A project providing dwelling units as part of a small-lot subdivision may provide a pedestrian accessway three feet in width for the lots in the subdivision in lieu of required automobile access or pedestrian access.

G. Use Standards

Set by the applied Use District (Part 5B.).

H. Density Standards

The maximum density shall be the density allowed in Density District 15, pursuant to Div. 6B.2. (Lot Area-Based Density Districts).
Regardless of Paragraph 1., above, a project opting to provide restricted affordable units at the rates required for the CT-2 Corridor Transitions Incentive Set pursuant to Sec. 9.2.4.C.1.e. (Affordability Levels), shall have the maximum density allowed in Density District 10, pursuant to Div. 6B.2. (Lot Area-Based Density Districts).

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Sec. 7B.7.2. CORRIDOR TRANSITIONS 2¶

A. Eligibility

1. Eligible Districts

FORM FRONTAGE STANDARD USE DENSITY
2L, 3L, 4L, 10, 12,
All All All A_, RG_, RX_, P_ 15, 20, 25, 30,
40, 50, 60

2. Eligible Projects

In order to be eligible to use the Corridor Transitions 2 Alternate Typology, a project must be
on a lot mapped in the CT-2 Corridor Transitions Incentive Set on the Mixed Income Housing
Incentive Map (Sec. 1.5.17.), and must be utilizing, and meeting all requirements of, Sec. 9.2.4.
(Corridor Transitions Incentive Program).

B. Intent

The Corridor Transitions 2 Alternate Typology is intended to establish a package of alternative
standards for housing projects and aims to facilitate the creation and development of restricted
affordable units in lower density areas in the City, aiding in smoothing the transition between
higher-scale development along principal corridors to lower-scale development in interior
neighborhoods. The Corridor Transitions Incentive Program provides the rules and framework for
granting moderate increases in density and floor area ratio to meet this goal, while controlling
lower-scale residential design needs and constraints. The alternate typology facilitates the Corridor
Transitions Incentive Program (Sec. 9.2.4.).

C. Review

Projects shall be subject to the applicable review procedures in Subsection D. (Administration) of
Sec. 9.2.4. (Corridor Transitions Incentive Program).

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D. Form Standards

Projects shall utilize the Form standards provided in the tables below, as applicable.

Lot Parameters 2. Bulk and Mass

a. LOT SIZE Div. 2C.1. a. FAR & HEIGHT Div. 2C.4. Lot area (min) Set by Form District Base FAR (max) Set by Form District Base Height in Stories (max) Set by Form District Lot width (min) Set by Form District Tier 1 Bonus FAR (max) 2.0, subject to b. COVERAGE Div. 2C.2. (Incremental FAR) Paragraph 2, below Building coverage (max) 70% Tier 1 Bonus Height in Stories 3 stories Building setbacks (max) Primary street (min) 10' Tier 2 Bonus FAR (max) 2.5 Side street (min) 4' Tier 2 Bonus FAR in Stories 4 stories Side (min) 3' (max) Rear (min) 4' b. BUILDING MASS Div. 2C.5. Alley (min) 0' Building width (max) c. AMENITY Div. 2C.3. Base Building Width Set by Form District Courtyard Bonus Building Width 160' Required Lot Amenity Paseo Alternatives Building Break (min) 15' Rear Yard c. UPPER-STORY BULK Div. 2C.6. Residential amenity space Set by Form District Street Step-Back Set by Form District (min) District Boundary Height Set by Form District Transition

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Incremental FAR

INCREMENTAL BONUS FAR
Total Dwelling Units Tier 1 Bonus Floor Area Ratio
1-3 N/A
4 1.15
5 1.30
6 1.45
7 1.60
8 1.75
9 1.90
10 or more 2.0

4. Tier 2 Bonus FAR

5. Small-Lot Subdivision Standards

Regardless of Paragraph 1. (Lot Parameters) and Paragraph 2. (Bulk and Mass), above, projects
providing dwelling units as part of a small-lot subdivision shall be subject to the following
standards on lots within the subdivision:

a. Minimum lot area: 600 square feet

b. Minimum lot width: 15 feet

c. Side building setback: 0 feet

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E. Frontage Standards

Lot 2. Facade

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F. Development Standards

Set by the applied Development Standards District (Part 4B.) except as provided in Paragraph
1. (Required Automobile Parking Stalls) and Paragraph 3. (Small-Lot Subdivision Standards), below.

Required Automobile Parking Stalls

No automobile parking shall be required for residential uses.

Small-Lot Subdivision Standards

Projects providing dwelling units as part of a small-lot subdivision may provide a pedestrian accessway three feet in width for the lots in the subdivision in lieu of otherwise required automobile access or pedestrian access.

G. Use Standards

Set by the applied Use District (Part 5B.).

H. Density Standards

The maximum density shall be the density allowed in Density District 6, pursuant to Div. 6B.2. (Lot Area-Based Density Districts).

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Sec. 7B.7.3. CORRIDOR TRANSITIONS 3¶

A. Eligibility

1. Eligible Districts

FORM FRONTAGE STANDARD USE DENSITY
2L, 3L, 4L, 10, 12,
All All All A_, RG_, RX_, P_ 15, 20, 25, 30,
40, 50, 60

2. Eligible Lots

In order to be eligible to use the Corridor Transitions 3 Alternate Typology, a project must be
on a lot mapped in the CT-3 Corridor Transitions Incentive Set on the Mixed Income Housing
Incentive Map (Sec. 1.5.17.), and must be utilizing, and meeting all requirements of, Sec. 9.2.4.
(Corridor Transitions Incentive Program).

B. Intent

The Corridor Transitions 3 Alternate Typology is intended to establish a package of alternative
standards for housing projects and aims to facilitate the creation and development of restricted
affordable units in lower density areas in the City, aiding in smoothing the transition between
higher-scale development along principal corridors to lower-scale development in interior
neighborhoods. The Corridor Transitions Incentive Program provides the rules and framework for
granting moderate increases in density and floor area ratio to meet this goal, while controlling
lower-scale residential design needs and constraints. The alternate typology facilitates the Corridor
Transitions Incentive Program (Sec. 9.2.4.).

C. Review

Projects shall be subject to the applicable review procedures in Subsection D. (Administration) of
Sec. 9.2.4. (Corridor Transitions Incentive Program).

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D. Form Standards

Projects shall utilize the Form standards provided in the tables below, as applicable.

Lot Parameters 2. Bulk and Mass

a. LOT SIZE Div. 2C.1. a. FAR & HEIGHT Div. 2C.4. Lot area (min) Set by Form District Base FAR (max) Set by Form District Base Height in Stories (max) Set by Form District Lot width (min) Set by Form District Tier 1 Bonus FAR (max) 2.90, subject to b. COVERAGE Div. 2C.2. (Incremental FAR) Paragraph 2, below Building coverage (max) 70% Tier 1 Bonus Height in Stories 3 stories Building setbacks (max) Primary street (min) 10' Tier 2 Bonus FAR (max) 3.4 Side street (min) 4' Tier 2 Bonus FAR in Stories 4 stories Side (min) 3' (max) Rear (min) 4' b. BUILDING MASS Div. 2C.5. Alley (min) 0' Building width (max) c. AMENITY Div. 2C.3. Base Building Width Set by Form District Courtyard Bonus Building Width 160' Required Lot Amenity Paseo Alternatives Building Break (min) 15' Rear Yard c. UPPER-STORY BULK Div. 2C.6. Residential amenity space Set by Form District Street Step-Back Set by Form District (min) District Boundary Height Set by Form District Transition

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Incremental FAR

INCREMENTAL BONUS FAR
Total Dwelling Units Tier 1 Bonus Floor Area Ratio
1-3 N/A
4 1.15
5 1.30
6 1.45
7 1.60
8 1.75
9 1.90
10 2.0
11 2.15
12 2.30
13 2.45
14 2.60
15 2.75
16 or more 2.90

4. Tier 2 Bonus FAR

5. Small-Lot Subdivision Standards

Regardless of Paragraph 1. (Lot Parameters) and Paragraph 2. (Bulk and Mass), above, a project
providing dwelling units as part of a small-lot subdivision shall be subject to the following
standards on lots within the subdivision as follows:

a. Minimum lot area: 600 square feet

b. Minimum lot width: 15 feet

c. Side building setback: 0 feet

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E. Frontage Standards

Lot 2. Facade

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F. Development Standards

Set by the applied Development Standards District (Part 4B.) except as provided in Paragraph
1. (Required Automobile Parking Stalls) and Paragraph 3. (Small-Lot Subdivision Standards), below.

Required Automobile Parking Stalls

No automobile parking shall be required for residential uses.

Small-Lot Subdivision Standards

Projects providing dwelling units as part of a small-lot subdivision may provide a pedestrian accessway three feet in width for the lots in the subdivision in lieu of otherwise required automobile access or pedestrian access.

G. Use Standards

Set by the applied Use District (Part 5B.).

H. Density Standards

The maximum density shall be the density allowed in Density District 4, pursuant to Div. 6B.2. (Lot Area-Based Density Districts).

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