Division 3D.7 — FEATURES

A. Intent

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City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

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The intent of the standards of this Section (Restricted Features) is to ensure facades are built in a

way that contributes to the established architectural character of surrounding neighborhoods or

districts by limiting the use of architectural features that are inappropriate to the historic or desired

context.

B. Applicability

This Section (Restricted Features) applies to new construction or an exterior modifcationi when

the applied Character Frontage District (Part 3B.) restricts features on any facade pursuant to Sec.

3A.2.2.B.3. (Frontage Applicable Facades) .

C. Standards

Where the applied Frontage District (Part 3B.) lists a feature as "prohibited", no applicable facade located on a build-to applicable story specified by the applied Frontage District (Part 3B.) may

include any variety of listed feature.

D. Projecting Balcony

An unenclosed occupiable platform, located at an elevation above the ground story, that is fixed

to or integrated with an exterior building facade and projects beyond the foor areal of the story

immediately below. Balconies include protective barriers such as railings or parapets and may be

covered or uncovered.

1. Standards

Where the applied Frontage District (Part 3B.) lists projecting balcony as "prohibited":

a. No feature meeting the definition for projecting balcony above may be included on an

applicable facade.

b. Roof terraces that meet the definition of balcony may be allowed provided they are

uncovered and do not project beyond the story immediately below.

2. Measurement

Projecting balconies are identified as present or absent based on whether an applicable facade

includes a projecting balcony as described above.

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Sec. 3D.7.1. (Restricted Features) Established by Ord. 188,418, Eff. 01/20/2025, Oper. 01/27/2025

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Div. 3D.7. (Features)

E. Relief

City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

1. Deviation from "restricted features" standards may be met through alternative compliance in

accordance with Sec. 13B.5.1. (Alternative Compliance) .

2. Deviation from any "restricted features" standards may be granted as a variance in accordance

with Sec. 13B.5.3. (Variance) .

Sec. 3D.7.1. (Restricted Features) Established by Ord. 188,418, Eff. 01/20/2025, Oper. 01/27/2025

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Div. 3D.8. (Entrances)