CITY OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF CITY PLANNING ZONING INFORMATION FILE ZI NO. 2477 SOUTH LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY PLAN ADOPTION COMMENTS: The South Los Angeles Community Plan was adopted by City Council on November 22, 2017. The new General Plan land use designations and zoning as part of the community plan update are in progress and are not effective at this time. INSTRUCTIONS: If questions arise as to the forthcoming zoning or land use designation of a property, refer applicants to the following Web Application. For more information on the South Los Angeles Community Plan Update, refer applicants to the following website https://sites.google.com/site/southlaplan/.
CPIO SOUTH LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY PLAN Community Plan Implementation Overlay Map Community Plan Implementation Overlay PICO BLVD PICO BLVD V VENICE BLVD AS T VENICE BLVD FIG UE RO WASHINGTON BLVD WY F A C I N TA MO SAN Legend: CORRIDORS SUBAREAS ADAMS BLVD WA S HIN V Subarea A - Neighborhood-Serving Corridor AD Subarea B - Parkway Corridor Subarea C - General Corridor Subarea D - Commercial Corridor AM JEFFERSON BLVD JE FF TOD SUBAREAS EXPOSI INDUSTRIAL SUBAREAS Subarea I - Hybrid Limited Subarea J - Hybrid Subarea K - Compatible Industrial Subarea L - Industrial Innovation TION BL SO VD NB S RODEO RD LV D LV D MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD FIGUEROA ST Subarea E - TOD Low Subarea F - TOD Medium Subarea G - TOD High Subarea H - TOD Regional Center ER SB VERNON AVE VERNON AVE V 48TH ST RESIDENTIAL SUBAREAS Subarea M - Legacy Single-Family HARBOR FWY Subarea N - Multi-Family Subarea O - Character Residential Subareas B and L are not present in South Los Angeles Community Plan Area SLAUSON AVE SLAUSON AVE S V 1/4 Mile Radius around Metro Stations 1/2 Mile Radius around Metro Stations Metro Light Rail Transit (LRT) Stations S Metro Silver Line Stops V Proposed Vermont Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Stops GAGE AVE GAGE AVE FLORENCE AVE V MANCHESTER AVE V FLORENCE AVE new community plan 92ND ST 92ND ST Colden Ave NORMANDIE AVE VAN NESS AVE CENTURY BLVD V WESTERN AVE GRAMERCY PL 108TH ST CENTURY BLVD 108TH ST IMPERIAL HWY IMPERIAL HWY CENTURY FWY CENTURY FWY 120TH ST V Prepared by: DCP Policy Planning Division August 2017 MANCHESTER AVE BROADWAY S HARBOR FWY south los angeles 120TH ST GT ON BL VD
LEGEND GENERALIZED ZONING OS, GW A, RA RE, RS, R1, RU, RZ, RW1 R2, RD, RMP, RW2, R3, RAS, R4, R5 CR, C1, C1.5, C2, C4, C5, CW, ADP, LASED, CEC, USC, PVSP, PPSP CM, MR, WC, CCS, UV, UI, UC, M1, M2, LAX, M3, SL P, PB PF Visit: http://zimas.lacity.org GENERAL PLAN LAND USE LAND USE RESIDENTIAL Minimum Residential Very Low / Very Low I Residential Very Low II Residential Low / Low I Residential Low II Residential Low Medium / Low Medium I Residential Low Medium II Residential Medium Residential High Medium Residential High Density Residential Very High Medium Residential COMMERCIAL Limited Commercial Limited Commercial - Mixed Medium Residential Highway Oriented Commercial Highway Oriented and Limited Commercial Highway Oriented Commercial - Mixed Medium Residential Community Commercial Community Commercial - Mixed High Residential Regional Center Commercial FRAMEWORK COMMERCIAL Neighborhood Commercial General Commercial Community Commercial Regional Mixed Commercial INDUSTRIAL Commercial Manufacturing Limited Manufacturing Light Manufacturing Heavy Manufacturing Hybrid Industrial PARKING PORT OF LOS ANGELES General / Bulk Cargo - Non Hazardous (Industrial / Commercial) General / Bulk Cargo - Hazard Commercial Fishing Recreation and Commercial Intermodal Container Transfer Facility Site LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Airport Landside Airport Airside Airport Northside OPEN SPACE / PUBLIC FACILITIES Open Space Public / Open Space Public / Quasi-Public Open Space Other Public Open Space Public Facilities INDUSTRIAL Limited Industrial Light Industrial
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SCHOOLS/PARKS WITH 500 FT. BUFFER Existing School/Park Site Planned School/Park Site Aquatic Facilities Other Facilities OS Opportunity School Beaches Park / Recreation Centers CT Charter School Child Care Centers Parks ES Elementary School Dog Parks Performing / Visual Arts Centers SP Span School Golf Course Recreation Centers SE Special Education School Historic Sites Senior Citizen Centers HS High School Horticulture/Gardens MS Middle School Skate Parks EEC Early Education Center COASTAL ZONE Coastal Zone Commission Authority Calvo Exclusion Area Not in Coastal Zone Dual Jurisdictional Coastal Zone TRANSIT ORIENTED COMMUNITIES (TOC) Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3 Tier 4 Note: TOC Tier designation and map layers are for reference purposes only. Eligible projects shall demonstrate compliance with Tier eligibility standards prior to the issuance of any permits or approvals. As transit service changes, eligible TOC Incentive Areas will be updated. WAIVER OF DEDICATION OR IMPROVEMENT Public Work Approval (PWA) Waiver of Dedication or Improvement (WDI) LAMC SECTION 85.02 (VEHICLE DWELLING) No vehicle dwelling anytime No vehicle dwelling overnight between 9:00 PM - 6:00 AM. Must comply with all posted parking restrictions Vehicle dwelling allowed. Must comply with all posted parking restrictions OTHER SYMBOLS Lot Line Tract Line Lot Cut Easement Airport Hazard Zone Census Tract Coastal Zone Council District Zone Boundary Building Line Lot Split Community Driveway Downtown Parking Fault Zone Fire District No. 1!( J Lot Ties Building Outlines 2014 Tract Map Parcel Map Building Outlines 2008 Flood Zone Hazardous Waste High Wind Zone Hillside Grading Historic Preservation Overlay Zone Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone Oil Wells
SEC. 12.09.1. RD RESTRICTED DENSITY MULTIPLE DWEL... http://library.amlegal.com/alpscripts/get-content.aspx Print Los Angeles Planning and Zoning SEC. 12.09.1. RD RESTRICTED DENSITY MULTIPLE DWELLING ZONE. (Added by Ord. No. 127,777, Eff. 8/1/64.) The following regulations shall apply in the RD Restricted Density Multiple Dwelling Zone: A. Use. No building, structure or land shall be used and no building or structure shall be erected, structurally altered, enlarged or maintained, except for the following uses, and when a Supplemental Use District is created by the provisions of Article 3 of this chapter, for such uses as may be permitted therein: 1. One-family dwellings. 2. Two-family dwellings. 3. Multiple dwellings or group dwellings. 4. Apartment houses. 5. Park, playgrounds or community center, owned and operated by a governmental agency. 6. (Amended by Ord. No. 157,144, Eff. 11/22/82.) The keeping of equines, in conjunction with the residential use of the lot, and subject to the following limitations: (a) Such activities are not for commercial purposes. (b) The keeping of equines shall be permitted only on lots having an area of 20,000 square feet or more. Where equines are being kept, the number of such animals being kept shall not exceed one for each 5,000 square feet of lot area. 7. Accessory buildings, including private garages, accessory living quarters, servants quarters, recreation rooms, or private stables, provided that: (a) Every accessory building containing accessory living quarters or servants quarters shall constitute a dwelling and the lot area requirements of the zone in which it is located shall be complied with. (b) No stable is located or maintained on a lot having an area of less than 20,000 square feet and its capacity does not exceed one equine for each 5,000 square feet of lot area. (Amended by Ord. No. 157,144, Eff. 11/22/82.) (c) An accessory living quarters, servants quarters, recreation room or private garage or any combination of said uses may be included in one building not exceeding two stories in height. For location of accessory 1 of 3 7/12/18, 4:21 PM
SEC. 12.09.1. RD RESTRICTED DENSITY MULTIPLE DWEL... http://library.amlegal.com/alpscripts/get-content.aspx buildings, refer to Section 12.21C. 8. Conditional uses enumerated in Sec. 12.24 when the location is approved pursuant to the provisions of said section. 9. Accessory uses and home occupations, subject to the conditions specified in Section 12.05A16 of this Code. (Amended by Ord. No. 171,427, Eff. 1/4/97, Oper. 3/5/97.) 10. (Deleted by Ord. No. 171,687, Eff. 8/19/97.) 11. Name plates and signs, and required automobile parking spaces as provided for in Section 12.21A of this Code. (Added by Ord. No. 171,427, Eff. 1/4/97, Oper. 3/5/97.) B. Area. (Amended by Ord. No. 158,381, Eff. 11/20/83.) No building or structure nor the enlargement of any building or structure shall be erected or maintained unless the following yards and lot areas are provided and maintained in connection with such building, structure or enlargement: 1. Front Yard. There shall be a front yard of not less than 15 feet in depth in the RD1.5, RD2, RD3 and RD4 Zones and not less than 20 feet in depth in the RD5 and RD6 Zones. 2. Side Yards: (a) RD1.5 and RD2 Zones. For a main building not more than two stories in height in the RD1.5 and RD2 zones, there shall be a side yard on each side of said building of not less than five feet, except that where the lot is less than 50 feet in width, the side yard may be reduced to 10% of the width of the lot, but in no event to less than three feet in width. For a building more than two stories in height in the RD1.5 and RD2 zones, one foot shall be added to the width of such yard for each additional story above the second story, but in no event shall a side yard of more than 16 feet in width be required. (b) RD3 and RD4 Zones. There shall be a side yard on each side of a main building in the RD3 and RD4 zones of not less than five feet or 10% of the width of the lot, whichever is larger, but in no event shall a side yard of more than 10 feet be required. (c) RD5 and RD6 Zones. There shall be a side yard on each side of a main building in the RD5 and RD6 zones of not less than 10 feet in width. 3. Rear Yards. There shall be a rear yard of not less than 15 feet in depth in the RD1.5, RD2, RD3 and RD4 Zones and not less than 25 feet in depth in the RD5 and RD6 Zones. 4. Lot Area. Every lot classified in the RD Zone is, according to the lot area 2 of 3 7/12/18, 4:21 PM
SEC. 12.09.1. RD RESTRICTED DENSITY MULTIPLE DWEL... http://library.amlegal.com/alpscripts/get-content.aspx requirements, further designated as RD1.5, RD2, RD3, RD4, RD5 and RD6. Every lot shall have a minimum width, area and lot area per dwelling unit or guest room as follows: [LOT SIZE RD ZONE] Zone Minimum Lot Width (feet) Minimum Lot Area (Square feet) Minimum Lot Area Per Dwelling Unit or Guest Room (square feet) RD1.5 50 5,000 1,500 RD2 50 5,000 2,000 RD3 60 6,000 3,000 RD4 60 8,000 4,000 RD5 70 10,000 5,000 RD6 70 12,000 6,000 *Note, 520-522 W Colden Lot is 6,074 SQFT Exceptions to area regulations are provided for in Section 12.22C. C. Restriction. (Amended by Ord. No. 173,268, Eff. 7/1/00, Oper. 7/1/00.) For any lot designated as Public, Quasi-Public, Public/Quasi-Public Use, Other Public, or Open Space on the land use map of the applicable community or district plan; any lot shown on the map as having existing lakes, waterways, reservoirs, debris basins, or similar facilities; any lot shown on the map as the location of a freeway right-of-way; and any property annexed to the City of Los Angeles where a plan amendment was not adopted as part of the annexation proceedings: Any of the uses permitted by Subsection A of this section shall require prior approval in accordance with the provisions of Section 12.24.1 of this Code. 3 of 3 7/12/18, 4:21 PM
ZI NO. 2374 ENTERPRISE ZONE / EMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC INCENTIVE PROGRAM AREA (EZ) (Shown as State Enterprise Zone on ZIMAS) COMMENTS: EZs are specific geographic areas designated by City Council resolution, and have received approval from the California Department of Commerce under either the Enterprise Zone Act Program or Employment And Economic Incentive Act Program. The Federal, State and City governments provide economic incentives to stimulate local investment and employment through tax and regulation relief and improvement of public services. EZ special provisions applicable to plan check Parking Standards - Section 12.21A4(x)(3): Except for the Downtown Business District parking area described in Section 12.21A4(i), projects within EZs, may utilize a lower parking ratio for commercial office, business, retail, restaurant, bar and related uses, trade schools, or research and development buildings thus increasing the buildable area of the parcel which is critical in older areas of the City where parcels are small. Height - Section 12.21.4: Special height districts EZ1", EZ1-L", EZ1-VL", EZ1-XL", EZ2", EZ3" and EZ4 were established for Enterprise Zones. Height district EZ1 increases the total floor area contained in all the buildings on a lot to three times the buildable area. Note that the EZ... height district suffix must be accomplished by a Zone Change. INSTRUCTIONS: Apply the reduced parking ratio per Section 12.21A4(x)(3). Apply the increased FAR, as indicated in Section 12.21.4A, only to those lots with the EZ... height district zone suffix. For further information on Enterprise Zones please contact Community Development Department at 213-744-7111 or visit their web site at http://cdd.lacity.org/bus_zone.html (N:\SYSTEMS\Z I\ZI2374.wpd-revised 10/29/10)
See page 343 for Section 12.21.4A for increased EZ Zone Floor to Area Ratio Sec. 12.21.1 SEC. 12.21.1 -- HEIGHT OF BUILDING OR STRUCTURES. No building or structure shall be erected or enlarged which exceeds the total floor area, the number of stories or the height limits hereinafter specified for the district in which the building or structure is located. Provided, however, that with respect to height, buildings and structures located within the boundaries of the Century City North and Century City South Specific Plans shall comply solely with the requirements of the respective specific plan and the requirements of Section 12.21.2 of this Code; that buildings and structures located within Community Redevelopment Plan Areas shall comply with the requirements of Section 12.21.3 of this Code; that buildings and structures located within Enterprise Zones shall comply with the requirements of Section 12.21.4 of this Code; and that buildings and structures located within Centers Study Areas designated on Maps Numbered 1 through 29 referred to in Section 12.21.5 of this Code, shall comply with the requirements of Section 12.21.5 of this Code. Such designations are consistent with the purposes, intent and provisions of the General Plan. (Amended by Ord. No. 161,684, Eff. 11/3/86.) In the A1, A2, RA, RE, RS, R1, RZ, R2, RMP, and RW2 Zones, and in those portions of the RD and R3 Zones which are also in Height District No. 1, no building or structure shall exceed forty-five (45) feet in height. In the RU and RW1 Zones, no building or structure shall exceed thirty (30) feet in height. (Amended by Ord. No. 164,904, Eff. 7/7/89.) Notwithstanding the preceding paragraph, the following height regulations shall apply on a lot which is not located in a Hillside Area or Coastal Zone: Except as set forth below in the R1, R2, RS, or RE9 Zones, no building or structure shall exceed 33 feet in height. Except as set forth below in the RE11, RE15, RE20, or RA Zones, no building or structure shall exceed 36 feet in height. Provided, however, that when 40 percent or more of the existing single family dwellings with frontage on both sides on the block of the same street as the frontage of the subject lot have building heights exceeding these limits, the maximum height for any building on the subject lot shall be the average height of the dwellings exceeding these limits. Height requirements in specific plans, Historic Preservation Overlay Zones or in subdivision approvals shall take precedence over the requirements of this section. This section shall apply when there are no such height requirements imposed on lots by a specific plan or an Historic Overlay Zone or created by a subdivision approval. (Added by Ord. No. 169,775, Eff. 6/1/94.) In the CR Zone and those portions of the RD and R3 Zones which are in Height District Nos. 2, 3 or 4, no building or structure shall exceed six stories nor shall it exceed seventy-five (75) feet in height. However, a building designed and used entirely for residential purposes shall only be limited as to the number of feet in height. (Amended by Ord. No. 160,657, Eff. 2/17/86, Oper. 6/17/86.) In the PB Zone, no parking building shall exceed a height of two stories in Height District No. 1; provided, however, that the parking of automobiles shall be permitted on the roof of the parking building if a solid enclosing wall or parapet wall at least three feet six inches in height is provided and maintained around all those portions of the roof which are arranged and used for the (JULY 2000 EDITION, Pub. by City of LA) 337
Sec. 12.21.1 parking of automobiles. No parking building in a PB Zone shall exceed a height of six stories in Height District No. 2, ten stories in Height District No. 3 or 13 stories in Height District No. 4. Basement floors, located entirely below the natural or finished grade of a lot, whichever is lower, shall not be considered in computing the permitted height of parking buildings in the PB Zone. (Amended by Ord. No. 122,569, Eff. 9/2/62.) A. Limitations. 1. The total floor area contained in all the main buildings on a lot in a commercial or industrial zone in Height District No. 1 shall not exceed one-and-one-half times the buildable area of said lot; for a lot in all other zones, the total floor area contained in all the main buildings on a lot in Height District No. 1 shall not exceed three times the buildable area of said lot. Portions of Height District No. 1 may be designated as being in an "L" Limited Height District, and no building or structure in Height District No. 1-L shall exceed six stories, nor shall it exceed 75 feet in height. Portions of Height District No. 1 may be designated as being in a "VL" Very Limited Height District, and no building or structure in Height District No. 1-VL shall exceed three stories, nor shall it exceed 45 feet in height. Portions of Height District No. 1 may also be designated as being in an "XL" Extra Limited Height District, and no building or structure in Height District No. 1-XL shall exceed two stories, nor shall the highest point of the roof of any building or structure located in such district exceed 30 feet in height. EXCEPTION: A building in Height District Nos. 1-XL, 1-VL, designed and used entirely for residential purposes, shall be limited as to the number of feet in height, but not as to the number of stories. (Amended by Ord. No. 163,627, Eff. 6/20/88.) 2. The total floor area contained in all the buildings on a lot in Height District No. 2 shall not exceed six times the buildable area of said lot. (Amended by Ord. No. 161,684, Eff. 11/3/86.) 3. The total floor area contained in all the buildings on a lot in Height District No. 3 shall not exceed 10 times the buildable area of said lot. (Amended by Ord. No. 161,684, Eff. 11/3/86.) 4. The total floor area contained in all the buildings on a lot in Height District No. 4 shall not exceed 13 times the buildable area of said lot. (Amended by Ord. No. 161,684, Eff. 11/3/86.) 5. In computing the total floor area within a building, the gross area confined within the exterior walls within a building shall be considered as the floor area of that floor of the building, except for the space devoted to stairways, elevator shafts, light courts, rooms housing mechanical equipment incidental to the operation of buildings, and outdoor eating areas of ground floor restaurants. (Amended by Ord. No. 165,403, Eff. 2/17/90.) 6. Whenever any unusual situation or design of building exists so that it is difficult to determine the precise application of those provisions, the Department of Building and Safety shall make such determinations in a manner to carry out the indicated purpose and intent hereof. (JULY 2000 EDITION, Pub. by City of LA) 338
Sec. 12.21.1 A 7 7. (Deleted by Ord. No. 160,657, Eff. 2/17/86, Oper. 6/17/86.) 8. In determining the number of stories, any basement containing habitable rooms shall be considered a story. (Added by Ord. No. 131,309, Eff. 4/24/66.) 9. Additional limitations may be required as set forth in Section 12.32 G 3. (Added by Ord. No. 155,892, Eff. 11/21/81.) (Amended by Ord. No. 173,492, Eff. 10/10/00.) 10. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this section, portions of buildings on a C or M zoned lot governed by the provisions of this section shall not exceed the height limits set forth below when located within the distances specified from a lot classified in the RW1 Zone or a more restrictive zone. Distance Height 0 to 49 feet 25 feet 50 to 99 feet 33 feet 100 to 199 feet 61 feet When the highest existing elevation of the adjacent property in the RW1 Zone or a more restrictive zone exceeds the grade of a C or M zoned property by more than five feet, a building or structure on the C or M zoned property may exceed the height specified above by the number of feet represented by the difference in grade. Buildings of a height greater than that specified in this subdivision may be authorized by a Zoning Administrator pursuant to Section 12.24 X 22. (Amended by Ord. No. 173,492, Eff. 10/10/00.) (Added by Ord. No. 161,684, Eff. 11/3/86.) B. Exceptions. 1. In Height District No. 1, motion picture studio stages, scenes or sky-backings, temporary towers and the like may be erected to a height of 125 feet if said buildings and structures observe front, side, and rear yards of one foot for each four feet such building or structure exceeds three stories or 45 feet in height. Said yards shall be in addition to any other yards or setbacks required by other provisions of this article. 2. Whenever the highest point of elevation of the adjoining sidewalk or ground surface within a five-foot horizontal distance measured from the exterior wall of a building exceeds grade level by more than 20 feet, a building or structure may exceed the height in number of feet prescribed in this section by not more than 12 feet. However, such additional height shall not be permitted to the extent that such additional height causes any portion of the building or structure to exceed a height in number of feet as prescribed by this section as measured from the highest point of the roof structure or parapet wall to the elevation of the ground surface which is vertically below this point of measurement. The provisions of this subdivision shall not apply to any one-family dwelling subject to the provisions of Section 12.21 A 17 of this Code. (Amended by Ord. No. 168,159, Eff. 9/14/92.) (JULY 2000 EDITION, Pub. by City of LA) Rev. 9/13/2000 339
3. (a) Roof structures for the housing of elevators, stairways, tanks, ventilating fans or similar equipment required to operate and maintain the building, skylights, towers, steeples, flagpoles, chimneys, smokestacks, wireless masts, water tanks, silos, solar energy devices, or similar structures may be erected above the height limit specified in the district in which the property is located if, for each foot such structure exceeds the height limit, an equal setback from the roof perimeter is provided, except that stairways, chimneys and ventilation shafts shall not be required to be set back from the roof perimeter. No portion of any roof structure as provided for above shall exceed the specified height limit by more than five feet, except that where height is limited to seventy-five (75) feet, roof structures for the housing of elevators and stairways shall not exceed twenty (20) feet in height, and where height is limited to thirty (30) feet or forty-five (45) feet, such roof structures for the housing of elevators and stairways shall not exceed ten (10) feet in height. (b) No portion of any roof structure as provided for in Paragraph (a) of this subdivision, other than stairways, chimneys or exhaust ducts, shall be located within five (5) feet of the perimeter of the roof, and no such structure or any other space above the specified height limit shall be allowed for the purpose of providing additional floor space. (c) In all zones, except the A, R, CR, C1, and C1.5, a roof sign may also be erected above the specified height limit. (Amended by Ord. No. 160,657, Eff. 2/17/86, Oper. 6/17/86.) 4. In all height districts parking floor space with necessary interior driveways and ramps thereto, space within a roof structure or penthouse for the housing of building operating equipment or machinery, space provided for the landing and storage of helicopters and basement storage space shall not be considered in determining the total floor area within a building. (Amended by Ord. No. 146,704, Eff. 12/9/74.) 5. (Repealed by Ord. No. 132,319, Eff. 6/26/66.) 6. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 12.21.1 A 10, buildings on a lot in a C or M Zone in Height District No. 1 shall not be restricted in height as provided by Section 12.21.1 A 10, under either of the following circumstances: (a) Where one or more of the following discretionary approvals, initiated by application of property owners or their representatives, was granted on or after January 1, 1983, and specifically addressed the height for one or more buildings: change of zone, height district change, exception from a specific plan, conditional use, variance, tract map, parcel map or coastal development permit. If the approval provided for a specific height, then the restriction shall apply to the buildings and structures on the lot; or (Amended by Ord. No. 173,492, Eff. 10/10/00.) Sec. 12.21.1 B 3 (a) (JULY 2000 EDITION, Pub. by City of LA) Rev. 9/13/2000 340
(b) Where architectural and structural plans sufficient for a complete plan check for a building permit for a building or structure were accepted by the Department of Building and Safety and for which a plan check fee was collected on or before the effective date of this subdivision, and for which no subsequent changes are made to those plans which increase the height. However, any such building permit shall become invalid if construction pursuant to such permit is not commenced within 18 months of the date the plan check fee was collected. (Amended by Ord. No. 163,627, Eff. 6/20/88.) SEC. 12.21.2 -- HEIGHT OF BUILDINGS OR STRUCTURES IN CENTURY CITY. (Added by Ord. No. 160,657, Eff. 6/17/86.) Within the boundaries of the Century City North and Century City South Specific Plans (Ordinance Nos. 156,122 and 156,121, respectively), the following definitions and regulations shall apply: A. Definitions. 1. Building, Height of--the vertical distance between the highest point of the adjacent ground elevation and the ceiling of the top story of the building. 2. Grade (Adjacent Ground Elevation)--The lowest point of elevation of the finished surface of the ground between the exterior wall of a building and a point five feet distant from said wall, or the lowest point of elevation of the finished surface of the ground between the exterior wall of the building and the property line if it is less than five feet distant from said wall. In case walls are parallel to and within five feet of a public sidewalk, alley or other public way, the grade shall be the elevation of the sidewalk, alley or public way. B. Height of Buildings or Structures. 1. No building shall be erected, enlarged or maintained which exceeds either the total floor area, the number of stories or the height limits hereinafter specified for the district in which the building or structure is located. 2. The total floor area contained in all the main buildings on a lot in Height District No. 1 shall not exceed three times the buildable area of said lot. Portions of Height District No. 1 may be designated as being in an "L" Limited Height District and no building or structure in Height District No. 1-L shall exceed six stories nor shall it exceed 75 feet in height. Portions of Height District No. 1 may be designated as being in a "VL" Very Limited Height District and no building or structure in Height District No. 1-VL, shall exceed three stories not shall it exceed 45 feet in height. 3. The total floor area contained in all the main building on a lot in Height District No. 2 shall not exceed six times the buildable area of said lot. Sec. 12.21.1 B 6 (b) (JULY 2000 EDITION, Pub. by City of LA) 341
4. In computing the total floor area within a building, the gross area confined within the exterior walls within a building, except for the space devoted to stairways, elevator shafts, light courts, and rooms housing mechanical equipment incidental to the operation of buildings, shall be considered as the floor area of that floor of the building. 5. Whenever any unusual situation or design of building exists so that it is difficult to determine the precise application of those provisions, the Department of Building and Safety shall make such determinations in a manner to carry out the indicated purpose and intent hereof. 6. In any zone or height district where buildings are limited to a specific height or number of stories, no portion of any roof shall exceed the permitted building height by more than 14 feet. 7. In determining the number of stories, any basement containing habitable rooms shall be considered a story. 8. Additional limitations may be required as set forth in Section 12.32 K of this Code. C. Exceptions. 1. In Height District No. 1, motion picture studio stages, scenes or sky-backings, temporary towers and the like may be erected to a height of 125 feet if said buildings and structures observe front, side, and rear yards of one foot for each four feet such building or structure exceeds three stories or 45 feet in height. Said yards shall be in addition to any other yards or setbacks required by other provisions of this article. 2. Buildings or structures erected on sloping ground may exceed the height in number of feet prescribed in this subsection, insofar as such additional height may be required to overcome differences in adjoining sidewalk or ground elevations, but no building or structure shall exceed the specified height limit for the district in which it is located, measured from the highest point of the adjoining sidewalk or ground level, nor shall any such building or structure exceed the specified height limit by more than 15 feet measured from any other point of the adjoining sidewalk or ground level. No such building shall have more stories than hereinabove provided. 3. Penthouses or roof structures for the housing of elevators, stairways, tanks, ventilating fans or similar equipment required to operate and maintain the building, and fire or parapet walls, skylights, towers, steeples, flagpoles, chimneys, smokestacks, wireless masts, water tanks, silos, or similar structures, may be erected above the height limit specified in the district in which the property is located, but no such penthouse or roof structure, or any other space above said height limit, shall be allowed for the purpose for providing additional floor space. In all zones, except the A, R, CR, C1, and C1.5, a roof sign may also be erected above the specified height limit. 4. In all height districts, parking floor space with necessary interior driveways and ramps thereto, space within a roof structure or penthouse for the housing of building operating equipment or machinery, space provided for the landing and storage of helicopters and basement storage space shall not be considered in determining the total floor area within a building. Sec. 12.21.2 B 4 (JULY 2000 EDITION, Pub. by City of LA) 342
Sec. 12.21.3 SEC. 12.21.3 -- HEIGHT OF BUILDINGS OR STRUCTURES IN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AREAS. (Added by Ord. No. 161,684, Eff. 11/3/86.) Within the boundaries of a Community Redevelopment Plan Area for which a redevelopment plan has been adopted pursuant to the California Community Redevelopment Law, the height district limitations set forth below in Subsections A through F shall apply: A. The total floor area contained in all the buildings on a lot in Height District No. CRA 1 shall not exceed three times the buildable area of said lot. Portions of Height District No. CRA 1 may be designated as being in an "L" Limited Height District, and no building or structure in Height District No. CRA 1-L shall exceed six stories, nor shall it exceed 75 feet in height. Portions of Height District No. CRA 1 may be designated as being in a "VL" Very Limited Height District, and no building or structure in Height District No. CRA 1-VL shall exceed three stories, nor shall it exceed 45 feet in height. Portions of Height District No. CRA 1 may also be designated as being in an "XL" Extra Limited Height District, and no building or structure in Height District No. CRA 1-XL shall exceed two stories, nor shall the highest point of the roof of any building or structure located in such district exceed 30 feet in height. EXCEPTION: A building in Height District Nos. CRA 1-XL, CRA 1-VL and CRA 1-L designed and used entirely for residential purposes shall be limited as to the number of feet in height, but not as to the number of stories. B. The total floor area contained in all the buildings on a lot in Height District No. CRA 2 shall not exceed six times the buildable area of said lot. C. The total floor area contained in all the buildings on a lot in Height District No. CRA 3 shall not exceed 10 times the buildable area of said lot. D. The total floor area contained in all the buildings on a lot in Height District No. CRA 4 shall not exceed 13 times the buildable area of said lot. E. Buildings and structures shall further comply with the provisions of Section 12.21.1 A 5, 6, 8, 9 and 10 and Section 12.21.1 B 1, 2, 3 and 4. F. Additional limitations on the height and/or floor area of any building or structure may be required as set forth in each applicable Community Redevelopment Plan. SEC. 12.21.4 -- HEIGHT OF BUILDINGS OR STRUCTURES IN ENTERPRISE ZONES. (Added by Ord. No. 161,684, Eff. 11/3/86.) (Amended by Ord. No. 168,035, Eff. 7/29/92.) An Enterprise Zone shall be that area designated by City Council resolution and which has received approval as such from the California Department of Commerce under either the Employment and Economic Incentive Act Program or the Enterprise Zone Act Program. Within the boundaries of "Enterprise Zones," the height district limitations set forth below in Subsections A through F shall apply: (JULY 2000 EDITION, Pub. by City of LA) 343
A. The total floor area contained in all the buildings on a lot in Height District No. EZ 1 shall not exceed three times the buildable area of said lot. Portions of Height District No. EZ 1 may be designated as being in an "L" Limited Height District, and no building or structure in Height District No. EZ 1-L shall exceed six stories, nor shall it exceed 75 feet in height. Portions of Height District No. EZ 1 may be designated as being in a "VL" Very Limited Height District, and no building or structure in Height District No. EZ 1-VL shall exceed three stories, nor shall it exceed 45 feet in height. Portions of Height District No. EZ 1 may also be designated as being in an "XL" Extra Limited Height District, and no building or structure in Height District No. EZ 1-XL shall exceed two stories, nor shall the highest point of the roof of any building or structure located in such district exceed 30 feet in height. EXCEPTION: A building in Height District Nos. EZ 1-XL, EZ 1-VL and EZ 1-L designed and used entirely for residential purposes shall be limited as to the number of feet in height, but not as to the number of stories. B. The total floor area contained in all the buildings on a lot in Height District No. EZ 2 shall not exceed six times the buildable area of said lot. C. The total floor area contained in all the buildings on a lot in Height District No. EZ 3 shall not exceed 10 times the buildable area of said lot. D. The total floor area contained in all the buildings on a lot in Height District No. EZ 4 shall not exceed 13 times the buildable area of said lot. E. Buildings and structures shall further comply with the provisions of Section 12.21.1 A 5, 6, 8, 9 and 10 and Section 12.21.1 B 1, 2, 3 and 4. F. Additional limitations on the height and/or floor area of any building or structure may be required as set forth in each applicable specific plan. SEC. 12.21.5 -- HEIGHT OF BUILDINGS OR STRUCTURES IN CENTERS STUDY AREAS. (Added by Ord. No. 161,684, Eff. 11/3/86.) (Amended by Ord. No. 168,035, Eff. 7/29/92.) Within the boundaries of the Centers Study areas designated on maps numbered 1 through 3 and 5 through 28, as set forth on the Zoning Map, the height district limitations set forth below in Subsections A through F shall apply. (Amended by Ord. No. 168,870, Eff. 8/5/93.) A. The total floor area contained in all the buildings on a lot in Height District No. CSA 1 shall not exceed three times the buildable area of said lot. Portions of Height District No. CSA 1 may be designated as being in an "L" Limited Height District, and no building or structure in Height District No. CSA 1-L shall exceed six stories, nor shall it exceed 75 feet in height. Portions of Height District No. CSA 1 may be designated as being in a "VL" Very Limited Height District, and no building or structure in Height District No. CSA1-VL shall exceed three stories, nor shall it exceed 45 feet in height. Sec. 12.21.4 A (JULY 2000 EDITION, Pub. by City of LA) 344
Portions of Height District No. CSA 1 may also be designated as being in an "XL" Extra Limited Height District, and no building or structure in Height District No. CSA 1-XL shall exceed two stories, nor shall the highest point of the roof of any building or structure located in such District exceed 30 feet in height. EXCEPTION: A building in Height District Nos. CSA 1-XL, CSA 1-VL and CSA 1-L designed and used entirely for residential purposes shall be limited as to the number of feet in height, but not as to the number of stories. B. The total floor area contained in all the buildings on a lot in Height District No. CSA 2 shall not exceed six times the buildable of said lot. C. The total floor area contained in all the buildings on a lot in Height District No. CSA 3 shall not exceed 10 times the buildable area of said lot. D. The total floor area contained in all the buildings on a lot in Height District No. CSA 4 shall not exceed 13 times the buildable area of said lot. E. Buildings and structures shall further comply with the provisions of Section 12.21.1 A 5, 6, 8, 9 and 10 and Section 12.21.1 B 1, 2, 3 and 4. F. Additional limitations on the height and/or floor area of any building or structure may be required as set forth in any applicable specific plan. Sec. 12.21.5 A (JULY 2000 EDITION, Pub. by City of LA) 345
(JULY 2000 EDITION, Pub. by City of LA) 346
INFORMATION BULLETIN / PUBLIC - BUILDING CODE REFERENCE NO.: Effective: 09-30-2003 DOCUMENT NO.: P/ZC 2002-011 Revised: 01-01-2017 SUMMARY OF PARKING REGULATIONS Please be aware that areas located within Specific Plans, Interim Control Ordinances, or special districts may have different parking requirements than provided in this Information Bulletin. SECTION 12.21A.4.(c) COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS Ratio (spaces/sq ft) Use of Building (or portions of) * 1. Health or Athletic Club, Bath House, Gymnasium, Video arcades, Karaoke, Laser 1 per 100 tag or similar and Pool Hall (use total floor area minus the pool tables) 2. Studio for dance, yoga, martial art smaller than 1000 sq ft and with no more than 10 occupants at any given time (note such limitations on the Building Permit) 1 per 500 3. Skating/Roller Rinks, Bowling Alleys (Bowling Area), Basketball Court (including court surface); Sitting or viewing area at 1 per 100; with stadium seating for spectators 1 per 35 or 1 per 5 fixed seats. Bowling Lanes in a bowling alleys can be calculated at 1 per 500. 4. Restaurant, Café, Coffee Shop, Bar, Night Club, Banquet/Dance Hall or similar 1 per 100 5. Small Restaurant, Café, or Coffee Shop (1,000 sq. ft. or less) 1 per 200 6. Retail, Take-Out Restaurant (no seating), Art Gallery (retail) or Discount Wholesaler selling to the general Public, Gold buying 1 per 100 (more parking required for viewing or seating area) 1 per 250 7. Wholesaler not selling to the general Public 1 per 500 8. Retail Furniture, Major Appliances, or similar 1 per 500 9. Professional Office or other Business/services such as Dry Cleaner, Coin-laundry, Beauty Salon, Art Studio (no retail), Museum, Travel Agency, kennel, animal clinic, animal hospital..similar 10. School for adult: Trade, Music, Professional, or similar as defined in code section 12.21A.4.(c)(7) 1 per 500 a. Classroom or assembly area 1 per 50 or 1 per 5 fixed seats b. Laboratory or Classroom with heavy equipment 1 per 500 11. Adult Care Facility 1 per 500 12. Warehouse or Storage (for Household Goods) - Parking shall be calculated for each building 13. Light manufacturing uses such as data retrieval, record management, research and development, information processing, electronic technology or multi-media productions 14. Auto Dismantling Yard, Junk Yard or Open Storage in the M2 or M3 zones [Sec. 12.19 A4 (b) (4) and Sec. 12.20 A6 (b) (3) 15. Used vehicle sales /auto repair garage per Sec. 12.26 I.3(b) (exception: display of not more than 3 vehicles for purpose of sale or trade at any one time) SECTION 12.21A.4.(d) INSTITUTIONS :Use of Building (or portions of)* 1 per 500 (1 st 10,000 sq ft) + 1 per 5,000 after 1 per 500 1. Philanthropic Institution, Museum, Government Office, or similar 1 per 500 2. Medical Office, Clinic, or Medical Service Facility 1 per 200 6 for the first acre, 1 per 12,000 sq ft for the second acre, and 1 for each acre after 1 per 2000 of outdoor vehicle sales area (min. 2 stalls) + parking as required for the building Ratio (spaces/sq ft or unit) 3. Sanitarium or Convalescent Home The greater of 1 per 500 or min 0.2 per bed 4. Hospital 2 per patient bed *Exceptions for Section 12.21A.4.(c), (d), (e) and (f) 1. Any roofed Outdoor Eating Areas in connection with restaurants, cafes or other eating/refreshment establishments will provide parking as required except for ground floor Outdoor Eating Area as defined per Section 12.03 of the Zoning Code. No parking is required for any UNROOFED Outdoor Eating Areas such as patios, terraces or roof decks. 2. For any Specific Plans published prior to May 21,1990, required parking shall be based on Specific Plan or Section 12.21A4 whichever is required more parking. 3. Read 12.21A(j) for combination of uses inside an office building or an industrial-use lot. Exception 12.21A(j) (3) can be applied to retails, health club or any commercial uses per section 12.21A.4.(c) for an office building greater than 50,000 sq ft. 4. For church, gyms or any assembly, every 24 of bleacher or pew (if without a delineated seat or cushion for each person) is considered as one seat. 5. Warehouses built prior to Sept 8, 1950 can be considered as Industrial Use for nonconforming parking per LADBS 10/06/1997 memo. 6. For existing buildings per Ord.#182,110 (amending section 12.21A.4(m) ), Department of Building and Safety may reduce the number of required parking spaces by the number of spaces which the LADBS determines are needed to provide disabled parking spaces required by the State access laws. As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services and activities. (Rev. 10/23/17) Page 1 of 2
SECTION 12.21A.4.(e) and (f) ASEEMBLY AREA AND SCHOOLS : Use of Building (or portions of)* 1. High School/College Auditorium; Stadium; Theater; Bingo Parlors more than 50 occupants; or similar assembly P/ZC 2002-011 Ratio(spaces/sq ft or unit) 1 per 35 sq. ft. or 1 per 5 fixed seats 2. Church (The greater of the main sanctuary or main assembly area) 1 per 35 sq. ft. or 1 per 5 fixed seats 3. Schools (Private or Public) ////////////////////////////// a. Elementary/Middle K thru 8 th grade 1 per classroom (on-site only) b. 9 th thru 12 grade The greater of auditorium, any assembly or 1 per 500 of total building area 4. Facility for 12th graders and under including Child Care, Counseling Facility, After School Program for tutoring or athletic facility SPECIAL DISTRICTS: Use of Building (or portions of) 1. Downtown Parking District (DPD) - 12.21 A4 (i) (1) Auditoriums and other similar places of assembly 2. Downtown Parking District (DPD) - 12.21 A4 (i)(2)(3) Hospitals, philanthropic institutions, governmental offices buildings, medical offices and all uses as listed in Section 12.21A4C (No parking for any uses listed in Section 12.21A4C when the total commercial use is smaller than 7,500 sq ft in gross floor area) The greater of 1 per 500 of total building area or 1 per classroom for K thru 8 th grade Ratio spaces/sq ft or unit 1 per 10 fixed seats or 1 per 100 sq ft 1 per 1000 for all uses in Section 12.21A4C 3. Downtown Parking District (DPD) - 12.21 A4 (i)(3) - warehouse 1 per 1000 (1 st 10,000 sq ft) + 1 per 5,000 after 4. Community Redevelopment Areas & Enterprise Zones outside of DPD District - 12.21A4(x)(3) for medical office, clinic and all commercial uses in Section 12.21A4C 5. Historical Buildings (National Register of Historic places or State or City historical or cultural monuments) 12.21 A.4.(x)(2) SECTION 12.21A4 (a) (b) Use of Building (or portions of)** 1 per 500 1. One-Family Dwelling (SFD) or group of one family dwellings 2 (on-site only) No change in parking in connection with change of use. Ratio (spaces/sq ft or unit) 2. Apartment or Two-Family Dwelling (Duplex) ///////////////////////////////////////// a. units > 3 habitable rooms (such as a typical 2 bedroom unit) 2 (on-site only) b. units = 3 habitable rooms (such as a typical 1 bedroom unit) 1.5 (on-site only) c. units < 3 habitable rooms (such as a typical single unit) 1 (on-site only) 3. Hotel, Motel, Boarding House or Dormitory 7 including accessory facilities ////////////////////////////////////////// a. first 30 guestrooms / a suite in a Hotel 1 b. next 30 guestrooms / a suite in a Hotel One half c. remaining guestrooms / a suite in a Hotel One third d. Multi-purposes assembly room >750 sq ft inside a hotel or motel 1 per 35 sq. ft. or 1 per 5 fixed seats e. Restaurants > 750 sq.ft and not intended for hotel guests 1 per 100 sq. ft. 4. Condominiums Planning s tract condition 5. Mobile Homes Park (Title 25 of the California Administrative Code) N/A *See Footnotes on Page 1 of 2. **Exceptions for Section 12.21A4 (a) and (b): 1. Subject to the Hillside Ordinance or the Baseline Hillside Ordinance, an SFD may require up to a maximum of 5 parking spaces. 2. Residential located inside the Central City Parking District (CCPD) may have reduce parking as follows: a) Provide 1 parking per dwelling unit. When more than six dwelling units having more than 3 habitable rooms per unit on the site, the parking for these units shall be at 1¼. b) Provide 1 parking for each 2 guestrooms for first 20, 1 for each 4 guestrooms for next 20, 1 for each 6 guestrooms for the remaining. 3. SFD on a narrow lot, 40 ft or less in width and not abutting an alley requires only one parking space. However, this reduction shall not apply to lots fronting on a substandard street in A1, A2, A, RE, RS, R1 and RD zones. 12.21A.4(q). 4. Any commercial vehicle which exceeds a registered net weight of 5600 lbs shall not be considered as an accessory residential use. 5. Affordable Housing Incentives Parking Options are available for Housing Development Projects pursuant to 12.22 A25 (d). 6. Elder Care Facilities Reduced parking for special housing types pursuant to 12.21 A4 (d) (5). 7. Every 100 sq ft of superficial floor area in a dormitory shall be considered as a separate guest room. 8. Bicycle parking is required per Section 12.21A16. 9. For multi-family dwellings that have a common parking area, 5% of the total provided on-site parking shall be electrical vehicle charging spaces (EVCS). For residential projects with 17 or more units, 1 in every 25 EVCS shall comply with the dimension and slope requirements of Section 4.106.4.2.2 of the Los Angeles Green Building Code. As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services and activities. (Rev. 10/23/17) Page 2 of 2