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Article 7

Division 7A.1 — ORIENTATION

Los Angeles Zoning Code — LAMC Chapter 1A · 2025 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Los Angeles

Sec. 7A.1.1. RELATIONSHIP TO ZONE STRING

City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

Alternative Typologies may be used on lots where all districts in the applied zone string are listed as

eligible districts in the eligibility table of an Alternate Typology. An Alternate Typology either supersedes or defers to the standards of the underlying applied zoning districts as specified by the Alternate

Typology.

FORM FRONTAGE STANDARD USE DENSITY

All All 5 All All

[ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ]

Sec. 7A.1.1. (Relationship to Zone String) Established by Ord. 188,418, Eff. 01/20/2025, Oper. 01/27/2025

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Alternate Typologies | ARTICLE 7 Div. 7A.1. (Orientation)

City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

Sec. 7A.1.2. HOW TO USE ARTICLE 7. (ALTERNATE TYPOLOGIES)

A. Determine Eligibility

Review each component in a zone string against the eligible districts for an Alternate Typology.

B. Identify Standards

  1. Form Standards

Outlined in Subsection D. (Form Standards) of each Alternate Typology (Part 7B.) .

  1. Frontage Standards

Outlined in Subsection E. (Frontage Standards) of each Alternate Typology (Part 7B.) .

  1. Development Standards

Outlined in Subsection F. (Development Standards) of each Alternate Typology (Part 7B.) .

  1. Use Standards

Outlined in Subsection G. (Use Standards) of each Alternate Typology (Part 7B.) .

  1. Density Standards

Outlined in Subsection H. (Density Standards) of each Alternate Typology (Part 7B.) .

C. Interpret Standards

Each standard in an Alternate Typology in Part 7B. (Alternate Typologies) provides a reference to

Part 7C. (Alternate Typology Rules) where each standard is explained in detail.

Sec. 7A.1.2. (How to Use Article 7. (Alternate Typologies)) Established by Ord. 188,418, Eff. 01/20/2025, Oper. 01/27/2025

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Alternate Typologies | ARTICLE 7 Div. 7A.1. (Orientation)

Zone String

City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

Zone Strin Exam le: g p

[ LM2-MU2-5] [RG1-FA]

ARTICLE 7 - Alternate Typologies - Institutional - s) Zoning is Elig
DIV. 7B.1.INSTITUTIONAL
SEC. 7B.1.1.CIVIC INSTITUTION 1
A.Eligible
Districts
FORM
FRONTAGE
STANDARD
USE
DENSITY
All
All
5
All
All
B.Intent
The Civic Institution 1 Alternate Typology is intended to promote placemaking through
architectural monuments and publicly accessible spaces. This Alternate Typology allows greater
design flexibility for civic institutions to differentiate civic assets from the surroundingurban fabric,
while maintaining standards essential for ensuring allprojects actively contribute to a highly
walkable urban environment.
C.Review














2.Facade
Street
A
C
B
D
D.Form Standards
2.Bulk and Mass

1.Lot Parameters
E
Illustrative Purposes Only
Only
Illustrative Purposes Only
ARTICLE 7 - Alternate Typologies - Institutional - s) Zoning is Elig
B.
C.
F.Development Standards
Set by the applied_Development Standard District (Part 4B.).
G.Use Standards
1.For a minimum of 20 years after the issuance of aCertificate of Occupancy, no less than 75
percent of the totalfloor area on thelot shall be designated for one or more of the following
uses:
a.Civic facility: local;
b.Civic facility: regional;
c.Public safety facility;
d.Community assembly: regional;
e.School: K-12;
f.
School: post-secondary;
g.Social services; and
h.Passenger transit station.
2.Once 20 years have elapsed, anyuse allowed in the applied_Use District (Part 5B.) is permitted.
3.For additionalUse District standards, see the applied_Use District (Part 5B.).
H.Density Standards
Set by the applied_Density District (Part 6B.).
1.Site
Street
A
d
B
C
Primary St.
Side St.
a.BUILD-TO
Sec. 7C.1.2.
Applicable stories(min)
1
1
A Build-to depth(max)
0'/10'
0'/10'
B Build-to width(min)
80%
60%
C Pedestrian amenity allowance
(max)
100%
100%
b.PARKING
Sec. 7C.1.2.
D Parking setback(min)
25'
0'
Parking between building &
street(allowed)
No
No
c.LANDSCAPE
Sec. 7C.1.2.
Frontage planting area (min)
n/a
n/a
Frontage yard fence & wall
type allowed:
A3*
A3*
E.Frontage Standards
Illustrative Purposes Only
Illustrative Purposes Only
ARTICLE 7 - Alternate Typologies - Institutional - s) Zoning is Elig
B.
C.
F.Development Standards
Set by the applied_Development Standard District (Part 4B.).
G.Use Standards
1.For a minimum of 20 years after the issuance of aCertificate of Occupancy, no less than 75
percent of the totalfloor area on thelot shall be designated for one or more of the following
uses:
a.Civic facility: local;
b.Civic facility: regional;
c.Public safety facility;
d.Community assembly: regional;
e.School: K-12;
f.
School: post-secondary;
g.Social services; and
h.Passenger transit station.
2.Once 20 years have elapsed, anyuse allowed in the applied_Use District (Part 5B.) is permitted.
3.For additionalUse District standards, see the applied_Use District (Part 5B.).
H.Density Standards
Set by the applied_Density District (Part 6B.).
1.Site
Street
A
d
B
C
Primary St.
Side St.
a.BUILD-TO
Sec. 7C.1.2.
Applicable stories(min)
1
1
A Build-to depth(max)
0'/10'
0'/10'
B Build-to width(min)
80%
60%
C Pedestrian amenity allowance
(max)
100%
100%
b.PARKING
Sec. 7C.1.2.
D Parking setback(min)
25'
0'
Parking between building &
street(allowed)
No
No
c.LANDSCAPE
Sec. 7C.1.2.
Frontage planting area (min)
n/a
n/a
Frontage yard fence & wall
type allowed:
A3*
A3*
E.Frontage Standards
Illustrative Purposes Only
Illustrative Purposes Only		 B.
C.
ied_Use District (Part 5B.)_ is permitted.
_ District (Part 5B.)_.
1.Site
Street
A
d
B
C
Primary St.
Side St.
a.BUILD-TO
Sec. 7C.1.2.
Applicable stories(min)
1
1
A Build-to depth(max)
0'/10'
0'/10'
B Build-to width(min)
80%
60%
C Pedestrian amenity allowance
(max)
100%
100%
b.PARKING
Sec. 7C.1.2.
D Parking setback(min)
25'
0'
Parking between building &
street(allowed)
No
No
c.LANDSCAPE
Sec. 7C.1.2.
Frontage planting area (min)
n/a
n/a
Frontage yard fence & wall
type allowed:
A3*
A3*
E.Frontage Standards
Illustrative Purposes Only		 B.
C.
Only		 Intent
The Civic Institution 1 Alternate Typology is inte
architectural monuments and publicly accessib
design flexibility for civic institutions to differen
while maintaining standards essential for ensur
walkable urban environment.
Review









2.Facade
Street
A
C
B
D
D.Form Standards
1.Lot Parameters
E
Illustrative Purposes Only		 Intent
The Civic Institution 1 Alternate Typology is inte
architectural monuments and publicly accessib
design flexibility for civic institutions to differen
while maintaining standards essential for ensur
walkable urban environment.
Review









2.Facade
Street
A
C
B
D
D.Form Standards
1.Lot Parameters
E
Illustrative Purposes Only		 Intent
The Civic Institution 1 Alternate Typology is inte
architectural monuments and publicly accessib
design flexibility for civic institutions to differen
while maintaining standards essential for ensur
walkable urban environment.
Review









2.Facade
Street
A
C
B
D
D.Form Standards
1.Lot Parameters
E
Illustrative Purposes Only		 Intent
The Civic Institution 1 Alternate Typology is inte
architectural monuments and publicly accessib
design flexibility for civic institutions to differen
while maintaining standards essential for ensur
walkable urban environment.
Review









2.Facade
Street
A
C
B
D
D.Form Standards
1.Lot Parameters
E
Illustrative Purposes Only
ARTICLE 7 - Alternate Typologies - Institutional - s) Zoning is Elig
B.
C.
F.Development Standards
Set by the applied_Development Standard District (Part 4B.).
G.Use Standards
1.For a minimum of 20 years after the issuance of aCertificate of Occupancy, no less than 75
percent of the totalfloor area on thelot shall be designated for one or more of the following
uses:
a.Civic facility: local;
b.Civic facility: regional;
c.Public safety facility;
d.Community assembly: regional;
e.School: K-12;
f.
School: post-secondary;
g.Social services; and
h.Passenger transit station.
2.Once 20 years have elapsed, anyuse allowed in the applied_Use District (Part 5B.) is permitted.
3.For additionalUse District standards, see the applied_Use District (Part 5B.).
H.Density Standards
Set by the applied_Density District (Part 6B.).
1.Site
Street
A
d
B
C
Primary St.
Side St.
a.BUILD-TO
Sec. 7C.1.2.
Applicable stories(min)
1
1
A Build-to depth(max)
0'/10'
0'/10'
B Build-to width(min)
80%
60%
C Pedestrian amenity allowance
(max)
100%
100%
b.PARKING
Sec. 7C.1.2.
D Parking setback(min)
25'
0'
Parking between building &
street(allowed)
No
No
c.LANDSCAPE
Sec. 7C.1.2.
Frontage planting area (min)
n/a
n/a
Frontage yard fence & wall
type allowed:
A3*
A3*
E.Frontage Standards
Illustrative Purposes Only
Illustrative Purposes Only		 B.
C.
ied_Use District (Part 5B.)_ is permitted.
_ District (Part 5B.)_.
1.Site
Street
A
d
B
C
Primary St.
Side St.
a.BUILD-TO
Sec. 7C.1.2.
Applicable stories(min)
1
1
A Build-to depth(max)
0'/10'
0'/10'
B Build-to width(min)
80%
60%
C Pedestrian amenity allowance
(max)
100%
100%
b.PARKING
Sec. 7C.1.2.
D Parking setback(min)
25'
0'
Parking between building &
street(allowed)
No
No
c.LANDSCAPE
Sec. 7C.1.2.
Frontage planting area (min)
n/a
n/a
Frontage yard fence & wall
type allowed:
A3*
A3*
E.Frontage Standards
Illustrative Purposes Only		 B.
C.
Only		 Intent
The Civic Institution 1 Alternate Typology is inte
architectural monuments and publicly accessib
design flexibility for civic institutions to differen
while maintaining standards essential for ensur
walkable urban environment.
Review









2.Facade
Street
A
C
B
D
D.Form Standards
1.Lot Parameters
E
Illustrative Purposes Only		 e Civic Institution 1 Alternate Typology is inte
chitectural monuments and publicly accessib
sign flexibility for civic institutions to differen
hile maintaining standards essential for ensur
alkable urban environment.
eview









Street
A
C
B
D
D.Form Standards
1.Lot Parameters
E
Illustrative Purposes Only		 e Civic Institution 1 Alternate Typology is inte
chitectural monuments and publicly accessib
sign flexibility for civic institutions to differen
hile maintaining standards essential for ensur
alkable urban environment.
eview









Street
A
C
B
D
D.Form Standards
1.Lot Parameters
E
Illustrative Purposes Only		 nded to promote placemaking through
le spaces. This Alternate Typology allows grea
tiate civic assets from the surroundingurban f
ing allprojects actively contribute to a highly






2.Bulk and Mass
ARTICLE 7 - Alternate Typologies - Institutional - s) Zoning is Elig
B.
C.
F.Development Standards
Set by the applied_Development Standard District (Part 4B.).
G.Use Standards
1.For a minimum of 20 years after the issuance of aCertificate of Occupancy, no less than 75
percent of the totalfloor area on thelot shall be designated for one or more of the following
uses:
a.Civic facility: local;
b.Civic facility: regional;
c.Public safety facility;
d.Community assembly: regional;
e.School: K-12;
f.
School: post-secondary;
g.Social services; and
h.Passenger transit station.
2.Once 20 years have elapsed, anyuse allowed in the applied_Use District (Part 5B.) is permitted.
3.For additionalUse District standards, see the applied_Use District (Part 5B.).
H.Density Standards
Set by the applied_Density District (Part 6B.).
1.Site
Street
A
d
B
C
Primary St.
Side St.
a.BUILD-TO
Sec. 7C.1.2.
Applicable stories(min)
1
1
A Build-to depth(max)
0'/10'
0'/10'
B Build-to width(min)
80%
60%
C Pedestrian amenity allowance
(max)
100%
100%
b.PARKING
Sec. 7C.1.2.
D Parking setback(min)
25'
0'
Parking between building &
street(allowed)
No
No
c.LANDSCAPE
Sec. 7C.1.2.
Frontage planting area (min)
n/a
n/a
Frontage yard fence & wall
type allowed:
A3*
A3*
E.Frontage Standards
Illustrative Purposes Only
Illustrative Purposes Only		 B.
C.
ied_Use District (Part 5B.)_ is permitted.
_ District (Part 5B.)_.
1.Site
Street
A
d
B
C
Primary St.
Side St.
a.BUILD-TO
Sec. 7C.1.2.
Applicable stories(min)
1
1
A Build-to depth(max)
0'/10'
0'/10'
B Build-to width(min)
80%
60%
C Pedestrian amenity allowance
(max)
100%
100%
b.PARKING
Sec. 7C.1.2.
D Parking setback(min)
25'
0'
Parking between building &
street(allowed)
No
No
c.LANDSCAPE
Sec. 7C.1.2.
Frontage planting area (min)
n/a
n/a
Frontage yard fence & wall
type allowed:
A3*
A3*
E.Frontage Standards
Illustrative Purposes Only		 B.
C.
Only		 A
a.
A		 i i t
ti
i
TRANSPARENCY
Ground story(min)
D		 i
i
d
S
13B
Primary St.
Side St.
Sec. 7C.1.2.
10%
10%
n/a
n/a

70’
90'
Sec. 7C.1.2.
Required
n/a
100’
150'
n/a
n/a
Sec. 7C.1.2.
)
n/a
n/a
16'
16'
n/a
n/a
oor glazing may be
t of the glazed area.
B
D
Sec. 7C.1.1.
n/a
25'
Sec. 7C.1.1.
e(max)
95%
s
(min)
0'
n)
0'
0'
0'
0'
(min)
0'
 _ 1 (Ad_
i i t
ti
R
i
)
Street
A
B
a.HEIGHT & FAR
Sec. 7C.1.1.
FAR(max)
Set by Form District
A Height(max)
n/a
B.
C.
F.Development Standards
Set by the applied_Development Standard District (Part 4B.).
G.Use Standards
1.For a minimum of 20 years after the issuance of aCertificate of Occupancy, no less than 75
percent of the totalfloor area on thelot shall be designated for one or more of the following
uses:
a.Civic facility: local;
b.Civic facility: regional;
c.Public safety facility;
d.Community assembly: regional;
e.School: K-12;
f.
School: post-secondary;
g.Social services; and
h.Passenger transit station.
2.Once 20 years have elapsed, anyuse allowed in the applied_Use District (Part 5B.) is permitted.
3.For additionalUse District standards, see the applied_Use District (Part 5B.).
H.Density Standards
Set by the applied_Density District (Part 6B.).
1.Site
Street
A
d
B
C
Primary St.
Side St.
a.BUILD-TO
Sec. 7C.1.2.
Applicable stories(min)
1
1
A Build-to depth(max)
0'/10'
0'/10'
B Build-to width(min)
80%
60%
C Pedestrian amenity allowance
(max)
100%
100%
b.PARKING
Sec. 7C.1.2.
D Parking setback(min)
25'
0'
Parking between building &
street(allowed)
No
No
c.LANDSCAPE
Sec. 7C.1.2.
Frontage planting area (min)
n/a
n/a
Frontage yard fence & wall
type allowed:
A3*
A3*
E.Frontage Standards
Illustrative Purposes Only
Illustrative Purposes Only		 B.
C.
ied_Use District (Part 5B.)_ is permitted.
_ District (Part 5B.)_.
1.Site
Street
A
d
B
C
Primary St.
Side St.
a.BUILD-TO
Sec. 7C.1.2.
Applicable stories(min)
1
1
A Build-to depth(max)
0'/10'
0'/10'
B Build-to width(min)
80%
60%
C Pedestrian amenity allowance
(max)
100%
100%
b.PARKING
Sec. 7C.1.2.
D Parking setback(min)
25'
0'
Parking between building &
street(allowed)
No
No
c.LANDSCAPE
Sec. 7C.1.2.
Frontage planting area (min)
n/a
n/a
Frontage yard fence & wall
type allowed:
A3*
A3*
E.Frontage Standards
Illustrative Purposes Only		 B.
C.
Only		 Upper stories(min)
C		 Upper stories(min)
C		 Upper stories(min)
C
ARTICLE 7 - Alternate Typologies - Institutional - s) Zoning is Elig
B.
C.
F.Development Standards
Set by the applied_Development Standard District (Part 4B.).
G.Use Standards
1.For a minimum of 20 years after the issuance of aCertificate of Occupancy, no less than 75
percent of the totalfloor area on thelot shall be designated for one or more of the following
uses:
a.Civic facility: local;
b.Civic facility: regional;
c.Public safety facility;
d.Community assembly: regional;
e.School: K-12;
f.
School: post-secondary;
g.Social services; and
h.Passenger transit station.
2.Once 20 years have elapsed, anyuse allowed in the applied_Use District (Part 5B.) is permitted.
3.For additionalUse District standards, see the applied_Use District (Part 5B.).
H.Density Standards
Set by the applied_Density District (Part 6B.).
1.Site
Street
A
d
B
C
Primary St.
Side St.
a.BUILD-TO
Sec. 7C.1.2.
Applicable stories(min)
1
1
A Build-to depth(max)
0'/10'
0'/10'
B Build-to width(min)
80%
60%
C Pedestrian amenity allowance
(max)
100%
100%
b.PARKING
Sec. 7C.1.2.
D Parking setback(min)
25'
0'
Parking between building &
street(allowed)
No
No
c.LANDSCAPE
Sec. 7C.1.2.
Frontage planting area (min)
n/a
n/a
Frontage yard fence & wall
type allowed:
A3*
A3*
E.Frontage Standards
Illustrative Purposes Only
Illustrative Purposes Only		 B.
C.
ied_Use District (Part 5B.)_ is permitted.
_ District (Part 5B.)_.
1.Site
Street
A
d
B
C
Primary St.
Side St.
a.BUILD-TO
Sec. 7C.1.2.
Applicable stories(min)
1
1
A Build-to depth(max)
0'/10'
0'/10'
B Build-to width(min)
80%
60%
C Pedestrian amenity allowance
(max)
100%
100%
b.PARKING
Sec. 7C.1.2.
D Parking setback(min)
25'
0'
Parking between building &
street(allowed)
No
No
c.LANDSCAPE
Sec. 7C.1.2.
Frontage planting area (min)
n/a
n/a
Frontage yard fence & wall
type allowed:
A3*
A3*
E.Frontage Standards
Illustrative Purposes Only		 B.
C.
Only		 B Active wall spacing(max)
 Active wall spacing(max)
 Active wall spacing(max)
B.
C.
F.Development Standards
Set by the applied_Development Standard District (Part 4B.).
G.Use Standards
1.For a minimum of 20 years after the issuance of aCertificate of Occupancy, no less than 75
percent of the totalfloor area on thelot shall be designated for one or more of the following
uses:
a.Civic facility: local;
b.Civic facility: regional;
c.Public safety facility;
d.Community assembly: regional;
e.School: K-12;
f.
School: post-secondary;
g.Social services; and
h.Passenger transit station.
2.Once 20 years have elapsed, anyuse allowed in the applied_Use District (Part 5B.) is permitted.
3.For additionalUse District standards, see the applied_Use District (Part 5B.).
H.Density Standards
Set by the applied_Density District (Part 6B.).
1.Site
Street
A
d
B
C
Primary St.
Side St.
a.BUILD-TO
Sec. 7C.1.2.
Applicable stories(min)
1
1
A Build-to depth(max)
0'/10'
0'/10'
B Build-to width(min)
80%
60%
C Pedestrian amenity allowance
(max)
100%
100%
b.PARKING
Sec. 7C.1.2.
D Parking setback(min)
25'
0'
Parking between building &
street(allowed)
No
No
c.LANDSCAPE
Sec. 7C.1.2.
Frontage planting area (min)
n/a
n/a
Frontage yard fence & wall
type allowed:
A3*
A3*
E.Frontage Standards
Illustrative Purposes Only
Illustrative Purposes Only		 B.
C.
ied_Use District (Part 5B.)_ is permitted.
_ District (Part 5B.)_.
1.Site
Street
A
d
B
C
Primary St.
Side St.
a.BUILD-TO
Sec. 7C.1.2.
Applicable stories(min)
1
1
A Build-to depth(max)
0'/10'
0'/10'
B Build-to width(min)
80%
60%
C Pedestrian amenity allowance
(max)
100%
100%
b.PARKING
Sec. 7C.1.2.
D Parking setback(min)
25'
0'
Parking between building &
street(allowed)
No
No
c.LANDSCAPE
Sec. 7C.1.2.
Frontage planting area (min)
n/a
n/a
Frontage yard fence & wall
type allowed:
A3*
A3*
E.Frontage Standards
Illustrative Purposes Only		 B.
C.
Only		 b.
C		 ENTRANCES
Street-facing entrance
Stree		 ENTRANCES
Street-facing entrance
Stree		 ENTRANCES
Street-facing entrance
Stree
ARTICLE 7 - Alternate Typologies - Institutional - s) Zoning is Elig
B.
C.
F.Development Standards
Set by the applied_Development Standard District (Part 4B.).
G.Use Standards
1.For a minimum of 20 years after the issuance of aCertificate of Occupancy, no less than 75
percent of the totalfloor area on thelot shall be designated for one or more of the following
uses:
a.Civic facility: local;
b.Civic facility: regional;
c.Public safety facility;
d.Community assembly: regional;
e.School: K-12;
f.
School: post-secondary;
g.Social services; and
h.Passenger transit station.
2.Once 20 years have elapsed, anyuse allowed in the applied_Use District (Part 5B.) is permitted.
3.For additionalUse District standards, see the applied_Use District (Part 5B.).
H.Density Standards
Set by the applied_Density District (Part 6B.).
1.Site
Street
A
d
B
C
Primary St.
Side St.
a.BUILD-TO
Sec. 7C.1.2.
Applicable stories(min)
1
1
A Build-to depth(max)
0'/10'
0'/10'
B Build-to width(min)
80%
60%
C Pedestrian amenity allowance
(max)
100%
100%
b.PARKING
Sec. 7C.1.2.
D Parking setback(min)
25'
0'
Parking between building &
street(allowed)
No
No
c.LANDSCAPE
Sec. 7C.1.2.
Frontage planting area (min)
n/a
n/a
Frontage yard fence & wall
type allowed:
A3*
A3*
E.Frontage Standards
Illustrative Purposes Only
Illustrative Purposes Only		 B.
C.
ied_Use District (Part 5B.)_ is permitted.
_ District (Part 5B.)_.
1.Site
Street
A
d
B
C
Primary St.
Side St.
a.BUILD-TO
Sec. 7C.1.2.
Applicable stories(min)
1
1
A Build-to depth(max)
0'/10'
0'/10'
B Build-to width(min)
80%
60%
C Pedestrian amenity allowance
(max)
100%
100%
b.PARKING
Sec. 7C.1.2.
D Parking setback(min)
25'
0'
Parking between building &
street(allowed)
No
No
c.LANDSCAPE
Sec. 7C.1.2.
Frontage planting area (min)
n/a
n/a
Frontage yard fence & wall
type allowed:
A3*
A3*
E.Frontage Standards
Illustrative Purposes Only		 B.
C.
Only		 D Entrance spacing (max)

t		 Entrance spacing (max)

t		 Entrance spacing (max)

t
B.
C.
F.Development Standards
Set by the applied_Development Standard District (Part 4B.).
G.Use Standards
1.For a minimum of 20 years after the issuance of aCertificate of Occupancy, no less than 75
percent of the totalfloor area on thelot shall be designated for one or more of the following
uses:
a.Civic facility: local;
b.Civic facility: regional;
c.Public safety facility;
d.Community assembly: regional;
e.School: K-12;
f.
School: post-secondary;
g.Social services; and
h.Passenger transit station.
2.Once 20 years have elapsed, anyuse allowed in the applied_Use District (Part 5B.) is permitted.
3.For additionalUse District standards, see the applied_Use District (Part 5B.).
H.Density Standards
Set by the applied_Density District (Part 6B.).
1.Site
Street
A
d
B
C
Primary St.
Side St.
a.BUILD-TO
Sec. 7C.1.2.
Applicable stories(min)
1
1
A Build-to depth(max)
0'/10'
0'/10'
B Build-to width(min)
80%
60%
C Pedestrian amenity allowance
(max)
100%
100%
b.PARKING
Sec. 7C.1.2.
D Parking setback(min)
25'
0'
Parking between building &
street(allowed)
No
No
c.LANDSCAPE
Sec. 7C.1.2.
Frontage planting area (min)
n/a
n/a
Frontage yard fence & wall
type allowed:
A3*
A3*
E.Frontage Standards
Illustrative Purposes Only
Illustrative Purposes Only		 B.
C.
ied_Use District (Part 5B.)_ is permitted.
_ District (Part 5B.)_.
1.Site
Street
A
d
B
C
Primary St.
Side St.
a.BUILD-TO
Sec. 7C.1.2.
Applicable stories(min)
1
1
A Build-to depth(max)
0'/10'
0'/10'
B Build-to width(min)
80%
60%
C Pedestrian amenity allowance
(max)
100%
100%
b.PARKING
Sec. 7C.1.2.
D Parking setback(min)
25'
0'
Parking between building &
street(allowed)
No
No
c.LANDSCAPE
Sec. 7C.1.2.
Frontage planting area (min)
n/a
n/a
Frontage yard fence & wall
type allowed:
A3*
A3*
E.Frontage Standards
Illustrative Purposes Only		 B.
C.
Only		 c. Entry feature
GROUND STORY
Ground story height(min
 Entry feature
GROUND STORY
Ground story height(min
 Entry feature
GROUND STORY
Ground story height(min
ARTICLE 7 - Alternate Typologies - Institutional - s) Zoning is Elig
B.
C.
F.Development Standards
Set by the applied_Development Standard District (Part 4B.).
G.Use Standards
1.For a minimum of 20 years after the issuance of aCertificate of Occupancy, no less than 75
percent of the totalfloor area on thelot shall be designated for one or more of the following
uses:
a.Civic facility: local;
b.Civic facility: regional;
c.Public safety facility;
d.Community assembly: regional;
e.School: K-12;
f.
School: post-secondary;
g.Social services; and
h.Passenger transit station.
2.Once 20 years have elapsed, anyuse allowed in the applied_Use District (Part 5B.) is permitted.
3.For additionalUse District standards, see the applied_Use District (Part 5B.).
H.Density Standards
Set by the applied_Density District (Part 6B.).
1.Site
Street
A
d
B
C
Primary St.
Side St.
a.BUILD-TO
Sec. 7C.1.2.
Applicable stories(min)
1
1
A Build-to depth(max)
0'/10'
0'/10'
B Build-to width(min)
80%
60%
C Pedestrian amenity allowance
(max)
100%
100%
b.PARKING
Sec. 7C.1.2.
D Parking setback(min)
25'
0'
Parking between building &
street(allowed)
No
No
c.LANDSCAPE
Sec. 7C.1.2.
Frontage planting area (min)
n/a
n/a
Frontage yard fence & wall
type allowed:
A3*
A3*
E.Frontage Standards
Illustrative Purposes Only
Illustrative Purposes Only		 B.
C.
ied_Use District (Part 5B.)_ is permitted.
_ District (Part 5B.)_.
1.Site
Street
A
d
B
C
Primary St.
Side St.
a.BUILD-TO
Sec. 7C.1.2.
Applicable stories(min)
1
1
A Build-to depth(max)
0'/10'
0'/10'
B Build-to width(min)
80%
60%
C Pedestrian amenity allowance
(max)
100%
100%
b.PARKING
Sec. 7C.1.2.
D Parking setback(min)
25'
0'
Parking between building &
street(allowed)
No
No
c.LANDSCAPE
Sec. 7C.1.2.
Frontage planting area (min)
n/a
n/a
Frontage yard fence & wall
type allowed:
A3*
A3*
E.Frontage Standards
Illustrative Purposes Only		 B.
C.
Only		 Residential (min)
Non-residential (min)
Ground floor elevation
a.LOT SIZE
Lot area(min)
A Lot width(min)		 Residential (min)
Non-residential (min)
Ground floor elevation
a.LOT SIZE
Lot area(min)
A Lot width(min)		 Residential (min)
Non-residential (min)
Ground floor elevation
a.LOT SIZE
Lot area(min)
A Lot width(min)
B.
C.
F.Development Standards
Set by the applied_Development Standard District (Part 4B.).
G.Use Standards
1.For a minimum of 20 years after the issuance of aCertificate of Occupancy, no less than 75
percent of the totalfloor area on thelot shall be designated for one or more of the following
uses:
a.Civic facility: local;
b.Civic facility: regional;
c.Public safety facility;
d.Community assembly: regional;
e.School: K-12;
f.
School: post-secondary;
g.Social services; and
h.Passenger transit station.
2.Once 20 years have elapsed, anyuse allowed in the applied_Use District (Part 5B.) is permitted.
3.For additionalUse District standards, see the applied_Use District (Part 5B.).
H.Density Standards
Set by the applied_Density District (Part 6B.).
1.Site
Street
A
d
B
C
Primary St.
Side St.
a.BUILD-TO
Sec. 7C.1.2.
Applicable stories(min)
1
1
A Build-to depth(max)
0'/10'
0'/10'
B Build-to width(min)
80%
60%
C Pedestrian amenity allowance
(max)
100%
100%
b.PARKING
Sec. 7C.1.2.
D Parking setback(min)
25'
0'
Parking between building &
street(allowed)
No
No
c.LANDSCAPE
Sec. 7C.1.2.
Frontage planting area (min)
n/a
n/a
Frontage yard fence & wall
type allowed:
A3*
A3*
E.Frontage Standards
Illustrative Purposes Only
Illustrative Purposes Only		 *Fences andwalls may not be located between the
building face~~ meeting the requiredbuild-to width and
the street.
*G
scr~~		 *Fences andwalls may not be located between the
building face~~ meeting the requiredbuild-to width and
the street.
*G
scr~~		 *Fences andwalls may not be located between the
building face~~ meeting the requiredbuild-to width and
the street.
*G
scr~~		 (min/max)
round story window and d
eened for up to 50 percen

b.COVERAGE
B Building coverag
Building setback
C
Primary street
Side street (mi
D
Side (min)
Rear (min)
E
Alley (min)
Special lot line
 (min/max)
round story window and d
eened for up to 50 percen

b.COVERAGE
B Building coverag
Building setback
C
Primary street
Side street (mi
D
Side (min)
Rear (min)
E
Alley (min)
Special lot line
 (min/max)
round story window and d
eened for up to 50 percen

b.COVERAGE
B Building coverag
Building setback
C
Primary street
Side street (mi
D
Side (min)
Rear (min)
E
Alley (min)
Special lot line

Sec. 7A.1.2. (How to Use Article 7. (Alternate Typologies)) Established by Ord. 188,418, Eff. 01/20/2025, Oper. 01/27/2025

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Alternate Typologies | ARTICLE 7 Div. 7A.1. (Orientation)

Sec. 7A.1.3. ALTERNATE TYPOLOGY GRAPHICS

A. General

City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

  1. Illustrations and graphics are included in Article 7. (Alternate Typologies) only to assist users in

understanding the intent and requirements of the text. In the event a conflict occurs between

the text of Article 7. (Alternate Typologies) and any illustration or graphic, the text prevails.

  1. To interpret the Form standard graphics in Article 7. (Alternate Typologies) see Sec. 2A.1.3.

(Form District Diagrams) .

  1. To interpret the Frontage standard graphics in Article 7. (Alternate Typologies) see Sec. 3A.1.3.

(Frontage District Diagrams) .

Sec. 7A.1.3. (Alternate Typology Graphics) Established by Ord. 188,418, Eff. 01/20/2025, Oper. 01/27/2025

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Alternate Typologies | ARTICLE 7 Div. 7A.1. (Orientation)

Sec. 7A.1.4. ALTERNATE TYPOLOGY NAMING CONVENTION

City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

Alternate Typology names are composed of two components: a typology category and a variation

number.

A. Typology Category

The first component of each Alternate Typology name is a typology category. Typology categories

group all typologies with similar allowed uses, characteristics, and intent. Typology categories are

organized as follows:

  1. Civic Institution

  2. Corner Store

  3. Small Lot Subdivision

  4. Drive-Through

  5. Fueling Station

  6. Opportunity Corridors

  7. Corridor Transitions

B. Variation Number

The last component of each Alternate Typology name is a variation number. Alternate Typologies

are numbered based on the order in which they were incorporated into this Zoning Code (Chapter

1A).

Sec. 7A.1.4. (Alternate Typology Naming Convention) Last amended by Ord. 188,478 (Resolution), Eff. 06/18/2025

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Alternate Typologies | ARTICLE 7 Div. 7A.2. (General Rules)

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▸ Contents — Los Angeles Zoning Code — LAMC Chapter 1A
Los Angeles Zoning Code — LAMC Chapter 1A
  1. Article 1
  2. Article 2 — FORM
  3. Article 3 — FRONTAGE
  4. Article 4
  5. Article 5 — USE
  6. Article 6 — DENSITY
  7. ▸ Article 7
    Overview
    1. Division 7A.1 — ORIENTATION
    2. Division 7A.2 — GENERAL RULES
    3. Division 7B.1 — INSTITUTIONAL
    4. Division 7B.2 — CORNER STORE
    5. Division 7B.3 — SMALL LOT SUBDIVISION
    6. Division 7B.4 — DRIVE-THROUGH
    7. Division 7B.5 — FUELING STATION
    8. Division 7B.6 — OPPORTUNITY CORRIDORS
    9. Division 7B.7 — CORRIDOR TRANSITIONS
    10. Division 7C.1 — ALTERNATE TYPOLOGY RULES
  8. Article 8
  9. Article 9
  10. Article 10
  11. Article 11
  12. Article 12
  13. Article 13
  14. Article 14
  15. Article 15 — FEES

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