Generalized Zoning Code Summary 3-23-20 - LA City Planning

DEPARTMENT OF CITY PLANNINGGENERALIZED SUMMARY OF ZONING REGULATIONSUpdated March 2020Table 1 – General Development StandardsMaximum HeightZoneUseRequired YardsMinimum AreaMin. LotWidthParkingRequired2.5 acres300 ft2 spaces perdwelling unit(6a)2 acres1 acre150 ftBicycle Parkingpursuant toSec. 12.21 A.16of the LAMC17,500 sq-ft (1)17,500 sq-ft (1)70 ft2 coveredspaces perdwelling unit(8)40,000 sq-ft (1)40,000 sq-ft (1)80 ft (1)20,000 sq-ft (1)20,000 sq-ft (1)10% lot width, butnot less than 5 ft,10 ft max(7)15,000 sq-ft (1)15,000 sq-ft (1)2 coveredspaces perdwelling unit(8)7 ft; or 10% lotwidth where lot is 70 ft wide, notless than 3 ft (7)11,000 sq-ft (1)11,000 sq-ft (1)70 ft (1)9,000 sq-ft (1)9,000 sq-ft (1)65 ft (1)StoriesFeetFrontSideRearPer LotPer DwellingUnitUnlimited(9)45or (6a), (9)20% lot depth;25 ft maxor (6a)10% of lot width;25 ft maxor (6a)25% lotdepth; 25 ftmax5 acresAgriculturalA1AgricultureOne-Family Dwellings, Parks,Playgrounds, Community Centers,Golf Courses, Agricultural UsesA2AgricultureA1 usesRASuburbanLimited Agricultural Uses, OneFamily Dwellings, HomeOccupationsSee Table 2below20% lot depth;25 ft max, butnot less thanprevailing (6b)10 ft min; for lotsrecorded prior to7/1/66, 10% lotwidth where lot is 70 ft wide, notless than 3 ft(7); for HillsideArea lots see Sec.12.21 C.10 of theLAMCSee Table 2below20% lot depth;25 ft max, butnot less thanprevailing (6b)10 ft(7)Residential EstateRE40RE20RE15Residential EstateOne-Family Dwellings, Parks,Playgrounds, Community Centers,Truck Gardening, Accessory LivingQuarters, Home OccupationsUnlimited(9)RE11RE925% lotdepth; 25 ftmaxBicycle Parkingpursuant toSec. 12.21 A.16of the LAMCOne- Family ResidentialRSSuburbanOne-Family Dwellings, Parks,Playgrounds, Community Centers,Truck Gardening, HomeOccupationsR1(includingR1V, R1F,R1R, R1H)One-Family ResidentialRS UsesCP-7150 (3/23/20)Unlimited(9)See Table 2below20% lot depth;25 ft max, butnot less thanprevailing (6b)5 ft; or 10% lotwidth 50 ft wide,not less than 3 ft(7)20 ft min7,500 sq-ft7,500 sq-ft60 ftSee Table 2below.Subject toencroachmentplane (seep.15)20% lot depth;20 ft max, butnot less thanprevailing (6b)5 ft; or 10% lotwidth where lot is 50 ft wide, notless than 3 ft (7);additional 5 ftoffset required forside walls 45 ftlong & 14 ft high15 ft min5,000 sq-ft5,000 sq-ft50 ft2 coveredspaces perdwelling unit(8)Page 1

DEPARTMENT OF CITY PLANNINGGENERALIZED SUMMARY OF ZONING REGULATIONSUpdated March 2020Table 1 – General Development StandardsMaximum HeightZoneUseStoriesRURequired YardsMinimum AreaFeetFrontSideRearPer LotPer DwellingUnit30 ft10 ft3 ft (9)10 ft3,500 sq-ftn/a45 ft (9)10 ft minZero (3); 3 ft 1 ftfor each storyover 2ndZero (3) or 15ft2,500 sq-ftMin. LotWidthParkingRequired35 ft2 coveredparking spacesper dwellingunitResidential UrbanRZ2.5Residential Zero Side Yard4,000 sq-ft30 ft, w/driveway; 25 ftw/o driveway;20 ft on flag,curved or culde-sac lot10% lot width; 3 ftmin15 ft2,300 sq-ft28 ft20% lot depth;20 ft max, butnot less thanprevailing5 ft; or 10% lotwidth where lot is 50 ft wide; 3 ftmin (7); additional5 ft offset requiredfor side walls 45ft long & 14 fthigh15 ft5,000 sq-ft15 ft5 ft; or 10% of lotwidth where lot isless than 50 ftwide; 3 ft min; 1ft for each storyover 2nd, not toexceed 16 ft (6a)15 ft3,000 sq-ftRZ3RZ4RW1One-Family ResidentialWaterwaysOne-Family Dwellings, HomeOccupations (10)30 ftMultiple ResidentialR2Two-Family DwellingsR1 Uses, Home OccupationsRD1.5Restricted Density MultipleDwellingOne-Family Dwellings, Two-FamilyDwellings, Apartment Houses,Multiple Dwellings, HomeOccupationsRD2Unlimited(9)45 ftor (6a), (7), (9)RD420 ftRD5RD610 ft(6a)50 ft1,500 sq-ft2,000 sq-ft10% of lot width,10 ft max; 5 ft min(6a)RD32,500 sq-ft25 ft6,000 sq-ft3,000 sq-ft8,000 sq-ft4,000 sq-ft10,000 sq-ft5,000 sq-ft12,000 sq-ft6,000 sq-ft60 ft70 ft2 spaces, onecovered1 space per unit 3 habitablerooms; 1.5spaces per unit 3 habitablerooms; 2spaces per unit 3 habitablerooms;uncovered (6a)1 space eachguest room(first 30)Bicycle Parkingpursuant toSec. 12.21 A.16of the LAMCRMPMobile Home ParkHome OccupationsRW2Two-Family ResidentialWaterwaysOne-Family Dwellings, Two-FamilyDwellings, Home OccupationsCP-7150 (3/23/20)45or (9)20% lot depth,25 ft max10 ft25% lotdepth, 25 ftmax20,000 sq-ft20,000 sq-ft80 ft10 ft10% lot width; 3 ftmin; 1 ft for eachstory over 2nd15 ft2,300 sq-ft1,150 sq-ft28 ft2 coveredspaces perdwelling unitBicycle Parkingpursuant toSec. 12.21 A.16of the LAMCPage 2

DEPARTMENT OF CITY PLANNINGGENERALIZED SUMMARY OF ZONING REGULATIONSUpdated March 2020Table 1 – General Development StandardsMaximum HeightZoneUseR3Multiple DwellingR2 Uses, Apartment Houses,Multiple Dwellings, Child Care (20max)RAS3Residential/AccessoryR3 uses, Limited ground floorcommercialR4Multiple DwellingR3 Uses, Churches, Schools,Childcare, Homeless ShelterRAS4Residential/AccessoryR4 uses, Limited ground floorcommercialR5Multiple DwellingR4 Uses, Clubs, Lodges, Hospitals,Sanitariums, HotelsStoriesFeetUnlimited(9)Required YardsMinimum AreaPer DwellingUnitFrontSideRearPer Lot15 ft; 10 ft forkey lots5 ft; 10% lot widthwhen lot width is 50 ft; 3 ft min; 1ft for each storyover 2nd, not toexceed 16 ft15 ft5,000 sq-ft5 ft, or averageof adjoiningbuildingsZero ft for groundfloor commercial,5 ft for residential15 ft adjacentto RD ormorerestrictiveZone;otherwise 5 ft800 sq-ft; 200sq-ft per guestroom15 ft; 10 ft forkey lots5ft; 10% lot widthwhen lot width is 50 ft; 3 ft min; 1ft for each storyover 2nd, not toexceed 16 ft15 ft; 1 ft foreach storyover 3rd; 20ft max400 sq-ft; 200sq-ft per guestroom5 ft, or averageof adjoiningbuildingsZero ft for groundfloor commercial,5 ft for residential15 ft adjacentto RD ormorerestrictiveZone;otherwise 5 ft15 ft; 10 ft forkey lots5ft; 10% lot widthwhen lot width is 50 ft; 3 ft min; 1ft for each storyover 2nd, not toexceed 16 ft15 ft; 1 ft foreach storyover 3rd; 20ft max800 sq-ft; 500sq-ft per guestroomMin. LotWidthParkingRequired50 ftSame as RDZones200 sq-ftLoading Space: Required for the RAS3, R4, RAS4, and R5 Zones in accordance with Section 12.21 C.6 of the LAMC.Open Space: Required for 6 or more residential units in accordance with Section 12.21 G of the LAMC.Passageway: 10 feet required from the street to one entrance of each dwelling unit or guest room in every residential building, except for the RW, RU, and RZ Zones, in accordance with Section 12.21 C.2 of the LAMC.CommercialCRLimited CommercialBanks, Clubs, Hotels, Churches,Schools, Business andProfessional Colleges, Child Care,Parking Areas, Offices, R4 UsesCP-7150 (3/23/20)6(9)75 ft(9)10 ft minFor corner lots:10% lot width;10 ftmax; 5 ft minFor lots adj. to Aor R zone or forresidential uses:10% lot width; 5 ftmax; 3 ft minFor other lots: notrequired15 ft min; 1ft for eachstory over 3rdSame as R4 for residential uses;otherwise none50 ft forresidentialuses; otherwisenoneSee separateparking handoutBicycle Parkingpursuant toSec. 12.21 A.16of the LAMCPage 3

DEPARTMENT OF CITY PLANNINGGENERALIZED SUMMARY OF ZONING REGULATIONSUpdated March 2020Table 1 – General Development StandardsMaximum HeightZoneUseC1Limited CommercialLocal Retail Stores 100,000 sq-ft,Offices or Businesses, Hotels,Hospitals and/or Clinics, ParkingAreas, CR Uses except forChurches, Schools, Museums, R3UsesC1.5Limited CommercialC1 Uses – Retail, Theaters, Hotels,Broadcasting Studios, ParkingBuildings, Parks and Playgrounds,R4 UsesC2CommercialC1.5 Uses; Retail w/ LimitedManufacturing, Service Stationsand Garages, Retail Contr.Business, Churches, Schools, AutoSales, R4 UsesC4CommercialC2 Uses with Limitation, R4 UsesC5CommercialC2 Uses, Limited Floor Area forManufacturing of CM Zone Type,R4 UsesCMCommercial ManufacturingWholesale, Storage, Clinics,Limited Manufacturing, Limited C2Uses, R3 UsesStoriesFeetRequired YardsFrontUnlimited(9)NoneMinimum AreaSideRearFor corner lots,lots adjacent to Aor R Zone, orresidential uses:10% lot width; 5 ftmax; 3 ft min; 1 ftfor each storyover 2nd, up to 16ftFor other lots: notrequired; 3 ft minif providedForresidentialuses orabutting A orR Zone: 15 ft; 1 ft for eachstory over3rd; 20 ft maxPer LotPer DwellingUnitMin. LotWidthParkingRequiredSame as R3 Zone for residential uses; otherwise noneSame as R4 Zone for residential uses; otherwise noneNone for commercial uses; same asR4 Zone for residential uses atlowest residential storySame as R4 Zone for residential uses at lowestresidential story; otherwise noneNone for commercial uses; same asR4 for residential usesSame as R3 Zone for residential uses; otherwise noneLoading Space: Hospitals, hotels, institutions, and every building where lot abuts an alley. Minimum loading space is 400 sq-ft; additional space for buildings 50,000 sq-ft of Floor Area. None for apartment buildings 30 units, inaccordance with Section 12.21 C.6 of the LAMC.ManufacturingMR1M1Restricted IndustrialCM Uses, Limited Commercial andManufacturing, Clinics, MediaProducts, Limited Machine Shops,Animal Hospitals and KennelsLimited IndustrialMR1 Uses, Limited Industrial andManufacturing Uses, no R ZoneUses, no Hospitals, Schools,Churches, any Enclosed C2 Use,Wireless Telecommunications,Household StorageCP-7150 (3/23/20)Unlimited(9)5 ft for lots 100ft deep; 15 ft forlost 100 ftdeepNoneNone for industrialor commercialuses; same as R4Zone forresidential uses(5)None forindustrial orcommercialuses; sameas R4 Zonefor residentialuses(5)None for industrial or commercial uses; same as R4 forresidential uses(5)See separateparking handoutBicycle Parkingpursuant toSec. 12.21 A.16of the LAMCPage 4

DEPARTMENT OF CITY PLANNINGGENERALIZED SUMMARY OF ZONING REGULATIONSUpdated March 2020Table 1 – General Development StandardsMaximum HeightZoneUseMR2Restricted Light IndustrialMR1 Uses, Additional IndustrialUses, Mortuaries, Animal KeepingM2Light IndustrialM1 and MR2 Uses, AdditionalIndustrial Uses, Storage Yards,Animal Keeping, EnclosedComposting, no R Zone UsesM3Heavy IndustrialM2 Uses, any Industrial I Uses,Nuisance Type Uses 500 ft fromany other Zone, no R Zone UsesStoriesFeetRequired YardsFrontSideMinimum AreaRear5 ft for lots 100ft deep; 15 ft forlots 100 ftdeepNonePer LotPer DwellingUnitMin. LotWidthParkingRequiredNone for industrial or commercial uses; same as R5 forresidential uses(5)Same as R5 Zonefor residentialuses(5)NoneNoneLoading Space: Institutions, and every building where lot abuts an alley. Minimum loading space is 400 sq-ft; additional space for buildings 50,000 sq-ft of floor area. None for apartment buildings 30 units, in accordance withSection 12.21 C.6 of the LAMC.ParkingPPBAutomobile Parking – Surface andUndergroundSurface Parking; Parking Buildingsif located below grade; Land in a PZone may also be classified in A orR ZoneUnlimited(9)10 ft incombinationwith an A or RZone; otherwisenone0 ft, 5, ft, or 10ft, depending onzoning frontageand zoningacross thestreetParking BuildingP Zone uses, Parking Buildings ator above grade; AutomobileParking within a BuildingNone5 ft 1 ft eachstory above 2nd ifabutting or acrossstreet andfrontage in A or RZoneNone, unless also in an A or R Zone5 ft 1 fteach storyabove 2nd ifabutting A orR ZoneNoneSee separateparking handoutBicycle Parkingpursuant toSec. 12.21 A.16of the LAMCOpen Space/Public Facilities/Submerged LandsOSPFOpen SpaceParks and Recreation Facilities,Nature Reserves, Closed SanitaryLandfill sites, Public Water SupplyReservoirs, Water ConservationAreasPublic FacilitiesAgricultural Uses, Parking UnderFreeways, Fire and Police Stations,Government Buildings, PublicLibraries, Post Offices, PublicHealth Facilities, Public Elementaryand Secondary Schools, QualifiedPermanent Supportive HousingProjects (12)CP-7150 (3/23/20)NoneNoneNoneSee separateparking handoutBicycle Parkingpursuant toSec. 12.21 A.16of the LAMCPage 5