Los Angeles Municipal Code § 57.505 Premises Identification

Section 505 of the CFC is hereby adopted in its entirety with the following exceptions, modifications, and additions.

Additional requirements of address size shall be as follows:

1. The height in inches of any number or letter therein shall be the sum of 1/10 of the distance in feet of the number from the boundary of the property (upon which the building, structure, or parking lot is situated) abutting the street, plus 2, providing that every number shall not be less than 4 inches in height.

2. The overall width of any figure in or comprising the number or letter shall be 1/2 of its height. The width of any portion of a figure in or comprising the number or letter shall be 1/10 of its height.

Design (including shape and style) as well as location of the street address numbers shall be such that they are legible and easily readable. Irrespective of whether the street address number was established before or after June 1, 1973, the Chief shall have the authority to prescribe a street address number larger in size than the dimensions stated in Section 57.505.1.1 when it is determined that due to lighting conditions, building location, shadows, background, or other reasons, street address numbers of minimum dimensions will not be easily readable from the street or approach to the entrance. A street address number of unusual design or placement may not be employed without prior written approval of the Chief.