Chapter IX — BUILDING REGULATIONS›Article 1 — AMENDMENTS TO THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE [BUILDING CODE]›Division 32 — ENCROACHMENTS INTO THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
Los Angeles Municipal Code § 91.3202 Encroachments
Los Angeles Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-27 · Los Angeles
Cite as: Los Angeles Municipal Code § 91.3202 · Text as of 2026-10-27
(Amended by Ord. No. 188,797, Eff. 12/31/25.)
Section 3202 of the CBC is adopted by reference, except Section 3202.3.1 of the CBC is not adopted; and, in lieu, LAMC Subdivision 91.3202.3.1 is added.
91.3202.3.1. Awnings, Canopies, Marquees and Signs.¶
(Readopted by Ord. No. 188,797, Eff. 12/31/25.) Awnings, canopies, marquees and signs shall be constructed so as to support applicable loads as specified in Division 16, Article 1, Chapter IX of the LAMC. Awnings, canopies, marquees and signs with less than 15 feet (4572 mm) clearance above the sidewalk shall not extend into or occupy more than 2/3 the width of the sidewalk measured from the building. Stanchions or columns that support awnings, canopies, marquees and signs shall be located not less than 2 feet (609.6 mm) in from the curb line.
Prior to issuance of a building permit, plans and specifications and the type, design, arrangement and location of every marquee shall be approved by the City's Board of Cultural Affairs Commissioners and Board of Public Works.
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