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Part 3B. Frontage Districts

Div. 3B.1. Drive Frontage Districts

Drive Frontages control the location of vehicular access, require planted front yards, and provide flexible provisions for privacy through a combination of setbacks and frontage yard fence & wall standards.

[Reserved].

Div. 3B.2. Multi-Unit Frontage Districts

Multi-Unit Frontages require higher ground floor elevation, low transparency, and frequent entrance spacing. This allows for greater privacy for tenants located on the ground story while retaining an interplay between the private and public realms. Frequent entrances activate the public realm with pedestrian activity and visual interest.

Sec. 3B.2.1. Multi-Unit 1 (MU1)

A.Lot

Primary

Side

1. Build-to

Div. 3C.1.

Applicable stories (min)

2

2

A

Build-to depth (max)

5'

5'

B

Build-to width (min)

70%

40%

Pedestrian amenity allowance (max)

Not Required

Not Required

2. Parking

Div. 3C.2.

C

Parking setback (min)

20’

5'

3. Landscaping

Div. 3C.3.

Frontage planting area (min)

30%

30%

Frontage yard fence & wall type allowed:

A2

A2

B.Facade

Primary

Side

1. Transparency

Div. 3C.4.

Transparent area (min)

A

Ground story

30%

30%

b

Upper stories

20%

20%

c

Active wall spacing (max)

30’

40'

2. Entrances

Div. 3C.5.

D

Street-facing entrance

Required

Not Required

E

Entrance spacing (max)

50’

100'

Entry feature

Not Required

Not Required

3. Ground Story

Div. 3C.6.

F

Ground story height (min)

10'

10'

G

Ground floor elevation (min/max)

-2'/5'

-2'/5'

Sec. 3B.2.2. Multi-Unit 2 (MU2)

A.Lot

Primary

Side

1. Build-to

Div. 3C.1.

Applicable stories (min)

2

2

A

Build-to depth (max)

10'

15'

B

Build-to width (min)

70%

40%

Pedestrian amenity allowance (max)

Not Required

Not Required

2. Parking

Div. 3C.2.

C

Parking setback (min)

20’

5'

3. Landscaping

Div. 3C.3.

Frontage planting area (min)

30%

30%

Frontage yard fence & wall type allowed:

A2

A2

B.Facade

Primary

Side

1. Transparency

Div. 3C.4.

Transparent area (min)

A

Ground story

30%

30%

b

Upper stories

20%

20%

c

Active wall spacing (max)

30’

40'

2. Entrances

Div. 3C.5.

D

Street-facing entrance

Required

Not Required

E

Entrance spacing (max)

50’

100'

Entry feature

Not Required

Not Required

3. Ground Story

Div. 3C.6.

F

Ground story height (min)

10'

10'

G

Ground floor elevation (min/max)

-2'/5'

-2'/5'

Div. 3B.3. General Frontage Districts

General Frontages require moderate to high build-to widths while allowing a wide range of modifications for pedestrian amenity spaces. These Frontage Districts have a moderate transparency requirement with flexible entrance spacing standards while ensuring a high-quality pedestrian environment and providing flexibility for a variety of ground story tenants.

Sec. 3B.3.1. General 1 (G1)

A.Lot

Primary

Side

1. Build-to

Div. 3C.1.

Applicable stories (min)

5

5

A

Build-to depth (max)

10'

15'

B

Build-to width (min)

90%

70%

C

Pedestrian amenity allowance (max)

30%

20%

2. Parking

Div. 3C.2.

D

Parking setback (min)

15’

5'

3. Landscaping

Div. 3C.3.

Frontage planting area (min)

30%

30%

Frontage yard fence & wall type allowed:

A2

A2

B.Facade

Primary

Side

1. Transparency

Div. 3C.4.

Transparent area (min)

A

Ground story

50%

40%

B

Upper stories

30%

30%

C

Active wall spacing (max)

25’

25’

2. Entrances

Div. 3C.5.

D

Street-facing entrance

Required

Required

E

Entrance spacing (max)

75’

100'

Entry feature

Not Required

Not Required

3. Ground Story

Div. 3C.6.

F

Ground story height (min)

10'

10'

G

Ground floor elevation (min/max)

-2'/5'

-2'/5'

Div. 3B.4. Shopfront Frontage Districts

Shopfront Frontages require high build-to widths, high levels of transparency, frequent entrance spacing, and ground floor elevation at or near sidewalk grade. This promotes a legible street wall and activates the public realm with pedestrian activity and visual interest. The at-grade ground floor elevation allows for an increased connection between the interior uses and the pedestrian space.

Sec. 3B.4.1. Shopfront 1 (SH1)

A.Lot

Primary

Side

1. Build-to

Div. 3C.1.

Applicable stories (min)

5

5

A

Build-to depth (max)

5'

10'

B

Build-to width (min)

90%

70%

C

Pedestrian amenity allowance (max)

20%

10%

2. Parking

Div. 3C.2.

D

Parking setback (min)

20’

5'

3. Landscaping

Div. 3C.3.

Frontage planting area (min)

30%

30%

Frontage yard fence & wall type allowed:

A2

A2

B.Facade

Primary

Side

1. Transparency

Div. 3C.4.

Transparent area (min)

A

Ground story

70%

50%

B

Upper stories

30%

30%

C

Active wall spacing (max)

15’

25'

2. Entrances

Div. 3C.5.

D

Street-facing entrance

Required

Required

E

Entrance spacing (max)

50’

75'

Entry feature

Not Required

Not Required

3. Ground Story

Div. 3C.6.

F

Ground story height (min)

16'

16'

G

Ground floor elevation (min/max)

-2'/2'

-2'/2'

Sec. 3B.4.2. Shopfront 2 (SH2)

A.Lot

Primary

Side

1. Build-to

Div. 3C.1.

Applicable stories (min)

5

5

A

Build-to depth (max)

5'

10'

B

Build-to width (min)

95%

70%

C

Pedestrian amenity allowance (max)

35%

10%

2. Parking

Div. 3C.2.

D

Parking setback (min)

20’

5'

3. Landscaping

Div. 3C.3.

Frontage planting area (min)

30%

30%

Frontage yard fence & wall type allowed:

A2

A2

B.Facade

Primary

Side

1. Transparency

Div. 3C.4.

Transparent area (min)

A

Ground story

60%

40%

B

Upper stories

30%

30%

C

Active wall spacing (max)

15’

25'

2. Entrances

Div. 3C.5.

D

Street-facing entrance

Required

Required

E

Entrance spacing (max)

50’

75'

Entry feature

Not Required

Not Required

3. Ground Story

Div. 3C.6.

F

Ground story height (min)

16'

16'

G

Ground floor elevation (min/max)

-2'/2'

-2'/2'

Div. 3B.5. Market Frontage Districts

Market Frontages require high build-to widths and frequent entrances integrated as market stalls and shopfront bays. These entry feature options, paired with frequent entrance spacing, activates the public realm with pedestrian activity and visual interest in areas where market stalls are the dominant pattern.

Sec. 3B.5.1. Market 1 (MK1)

A.Lot

Primary

Side

1. Build-to

Div. 3C.1.

Applicable stories (min)

5

5

A

Build-to depth (max)

5'

10'

B

Build-to width (min)

90%

70%

C

Pedestrian amenity allowance (max)

20%

10%

2. Parking

Div. 3C.2.

D

Parking Setback (min)

20’

5'

3. Landscaping

Div. 3C.3.

Frontage planting area (min)

30%

30%

Frontage yard fence & wall type allowed:

A2

A2

B.Facade

Primary

Side

1. Transparency

Div. 3C.4.

Transparent area (min)

A

Ground story

60%

40%

b

Upper stories

20%

20%

c

Active wall spacing (max)

15’

30'

2. Entrances

Div. 3C.5.

D

Street-facing entrance

Required

Required

E

Entrance spacing (max)

25’

50'

Entry feature

Required

Required

Options

Market Stall

Shopfront Bay

3. Ground Story

Div. 3C.6.

F

Ground story height (min)

16'

16'

G

Ground floor elevation (min/max)

-2'/2'

-2'/2'

Div. 3B.6. Large Format Frontage Districts

Large Format Frontages require moderate build-to widths and infrequent entrance spacing. These Frontage Districts are designed to accommodate large tenants and controlled access in a manner that promotes a walkable street edge.

[Reserved]

Div. 3B.7. Warehouse Frontage Districts

The Warehouse Frontages have few standards and allow for a high level of flexibility. These Frontage Districts are designed for freight service. Warehouse Frontages are intended for areas where pedestrian-friendly environments are not a priority.

Sec. 3B.7.1. Warehouse 1 (WH1)

A.Lot

Primary

Side

1. Build-to

Div. 3C.1.

Not applicable

2. Parking

Div. 3C.2.

A

Parking setback (min)

5’

5'

3. Landscaping

Div. 3C.3.

Frontage planting area (min)

30%

30%

Frontage yard fence & wall type allowed:

A4

A4

B.Facade

Primary

Side

1. Transparency

Div. 3C.4.

Not applicable

2. Entrances

Div. 3C.5.

a

Street-facing entrance

Required

Not Required

Entrance spacing (max)

Not Required

Not Required

Entry feature

Not Required

Not Required

3. Ground Story

Div. 3C.6.

Not applicable

Div. 3B.8. Dual Frontage Districts

The Dual Frontages are required to address primary, side, and special frontage lot lines. This allows for activation of the frontage lot line with increased standards.

Sec. 3B.8.1. Alley Market (AL1)

A.Lot

Special

Primary

Side

1. Build-to

Div. 3C.1.

Applicable stories (min)

5

5

5

A

Build-to depth (max)

10'

5'

10'

B

Build-to width (min)

90%

90%

70%

Pedestrian amenity allowance (max)

10%

20%

10%

2. Parking

Div. 3C.2.

C

Parking Setback (min)

15'

20’

5'

3. Landscaping

Div. 3C.3.

Frontage planting area (min)

10%

20%

30%

Frontage yard fence & wall type allowed:

A1

A2

A2

B.Facade

Special

Primary

Side

1. Transparency

Div. 3C.4.

Transparent area (min)

Ground story

n/a

60%

40%

Upper stories

n/a

20%

20%

A

Active wall spacing (max)

25'

15’

30'

2. Entrances

Div. 3C.5.

B

Street-facing entrance

Required

Required

Required

C

Entrance spacing (max)

25'

25’

50'

Entry feature

Required

Required

Required

Options

Shopfront bay

Market stall

3. Ground Story

Div. 3C.6.

D

Ground story height (min)

16'

16'

16'

E

Ground floor elevation (min/max)

-1/1'

-2/2'

-2/2'

Sec. 3B.8.2. Alley Shopfront (AL2)

A.Lot

Special

Primary

Side

1. Build-to

Div. 3C.2.

Applicable stories (min)

5

5

5

A

Build-to depth (max)

10'

5'

10'

B

Build-to width (min)

70%

95%

70%

C

Pedestrian amenity allowance (max)

15%

35%

10%

2. Parking

Div. 3C.2.

D

Parking Setback (min)

15'

20’

5'

3. Landscaping

Div. 3C.3.

Frontage planting area (min)

10%

20%

30%

Frontage yard fence & wall type allowed:

A1

A2

A2

B.Facade

Special

Primary

Side

1. Transparency

Div. 3C.4.

Transparent area (min)

A

Ground story

60%

60%

40%

Upper stories

n/a

30%

30%

B

Active wall spacing (max)

25'

15’

25'

2. Entrances

Div. 3C.5.

C

Street-facing entrance

Required

Required

Required

D

Entrance spacing (max)

25'

50’

75'

Entry feature

Required

n/a

n/a

Options

Storefront bay

3. Ground Story

Div. 3C.6.

E

Ground story height (min)

16'

16'

16'

F

Ground floor elevation (min/max)

-1/1'

-2/2'

-2/2'

Div. 3B.9. Character Frontage Districts

Character Frontages provide standards for facade articulation, entry features, window design, siding materials, and roof form, in order to reinforce the prevailing architectural characteristics of the city’s historically and culturally significant neighborhoods and districts.

Sec. 3B.9.1. Historic Core (CHC1)

A.Intent

The Historic Core Character Frontage ("Historic Core") ensures new development contributes to and reinforces the established architectural character of an urban historic core established in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, while supporting creative design and contemporary construction practices. Key architectural characteristics of the Historic Core include grand entrances adorned with pillars and archways, highly decorative facades that clearly articulate the base, middle and top layers of a building, deeply recessed windows, and roofs with prominent cornices. Buildings in the Historic Core adhere to a well-defined street wall with high ground story activation.

B.Lot

Primary

Side

1. Build-to

Div. 3D.1.

Applicable stories (min)

12

12

A

Build-to depth (max)

5'

10'

B

Build-to width (min)

90%

70%

Pedestrian amenity allowance (max)

15%

10%

2. Parking

Div. 3D.2.

C

Parking setback (min)

20'

5'

3. Landscaping

Div. 3D.3.

Frontage planting area (min)

0%

0%

Frontage yard fence & wall type allowed:

A2

A2

C.Stories

Primary

Side

1. Ground floor elevation

Div. 3D.4.

a

Ground floor elevation (min/max)

-2'/2'

-2'/2'

2. Story Height

Div. 3D.5.

b

Ground story height (min)

16'

16'

D.Facade

Primary

Side

1. Articulation

Div. 3D.6.

Applicable stories (min)

First 12

First 12

A

Base, middle & top articulation

Required

Required

b

Horizontal band articulation

Required

Required

c

Vertical band articulation

Required

Required

Spacing (min/max)

15'/30'

15'/30'

2. Features

Div. 3D.7.

Applicable stories (min)

12

12

Restricted features

Projecting balcony

Prohibited

Prohibited

E.Doors

Primary

Side

1. Entrances

Div. 3D.8.

A

Street-facing entrance

Required

Required

b

Entrance spacing (max)

50'

50'

Entry feature

Required

Required

Options

Recessed entry

Storefront bay

c

Focal entry feature

1

0

F.Windows

Primary

Side

1. Transparency

Div. 3D.9.

Applicable stories (min)

First 12

First 12

A

Ground story (min/max)

50%/80%

50%/80%

Active wall spacing (max)

15'

15'

Window recession (min)

12"

12"

Bulkhead

Required

Required

Horizontal sliding windows

Prohibited

Prohibited

Vinyl windows

Prohibited

Prohibited

B

Upper stories (min/max)

30%/80%

30%/80%

Window recession (min)

6"

6"

Sill

Required

Required

Horizontal sliding windows

Prohibited

Prohibited

G.Cladding

1. Exterior Materials

Div. 3D.10.

Applicable stories (min)

First 12

A

Principal material coverage (min)

70%

Options

Brick

Solid stone

Concrete

Metal

Glazed tile

B

Accessory material coverage (max)

30%

Options

Brick

Solid stone

Concrete

Metal

Wood

Glazed tile

Number of accessory materials (max)

2

H.Roof

1. Roof Design

Div. 3D.11.

Not applicable

Sec. 3B.9.2. Daylight Factory (CDF1)

A.Intent

The Daylight Factory Character Frontage ensures new development reinforces the prevailing architectural characteristics of industrial districts established in the early 20th century, while supporting creative design and contemporary construction practices. Warehouse and factory buildings in these industrial districts are characterized by large, symmetrical windows that extend nearly a full story in height, high ceilings on each story, and brick and masonry facade materials. Facades are articulated to establish uniformity through horizontal repetition.

B.Lot

Primary

Side

1. Build-to

Div. 3D.1.

Applicable stories (min)

3

3

A

Build-to depth (max)

5'

10'

B

Build-to width (min)

90%

70%

Pedestrian amenity allowance (max)

30%

30%

2. Parking

Div. 3D.2.

C

Parking setback (min)

20'

5'

3. Landscaping

Div. 3D.3.

Frontage planting area (min)

30%

30%

Frontage yard fence & wall type allowed:

A2

A2

C.Stories

Primary

Side

1. Ground floor elevation

Div. 3D.4.

a

Ground floor elevation (min/max)

-2'/5'

-2'/5'

2. Story Height

Div. 3D.5.

b

Ground story height (min)

16'

16'

D.Facade

Primary

Side

1. Articulation

Div. 3D.6.

Applicable stories (min)

First 3

First 3

A

Vertical band articulation

Required

Required

Spacing (min/max)

20'/30'

20'/30'

2. Features

Div. 3D.7.

Not applicable

E.Doors

Primary

Side

1. Entrances

Div. 3D.8.

A

Street-facing entrance

Required

Required

b

Entrance spacing (max)

100'

100'

Entry feature

Required

Required

Options

Recessed entry

Storefront bay

c

Focal entry feature

1

1

F.Windows

Primary

Side

1. Transparency

Div. 3D.9.

Applicable stories (min)

First 3

First 3

A

Ground story (min/max)

50%/80%

50%/80%

Active wall spacing (max)

15'

25'

Window recession (min)

9"

9"

Horizontal sliding windows

Prohibited

Prohibited

B

Upper stories (min/max)

40%/70%

30%/70%

Window recession (min)

6"

6"

Sill

Required

Required

Horizontal sliding windows

Prohibited

Prohibited

G.Cladding

1. Exterior Materials

Div. 3D.10.

Applicable stories (min)

First 3

A

Principal material coverage (min)

70%

Options

Brick

Solid stone

Concrete

Metal

Wood

B

Accessory material coverage (max)

30%

Options

Brick

Solid stone

Concrete

Metal

Wood

Number of accessory materials (max)

3

Sec. 3B.9.3. Daylight Factory / River (CDR1)

A.Intent

The Daylight Factory / River Character Frontage provides standards intended to support the activation of the Los Angeles River as a public amenity while reinforcing the prevailing architectural characteristics of industrial districts established in the early 20th century along the River, and supporting creative design and contemporary construction practices. Warehouse and factory buildings in these riverside industrial districts are characterized by large, symmetrical windows that extend nearly a full story in height, high ceilings on each story, and brick and masonry facade materials. Facades are articulated to establish uniformity through horizontal repetition.

B.Lot

Primary

Side

Special

1. Build-to

Div. 3D.1.

Applicable stories (min)

3

3

3

A

Build-to depth (max)

5'

10'

20'

B

Build-to width (min)

90%

70%

70%

Pedestrian amenity allowance (max)

30%

30%

40%

2. Parking

Div. 3D.2.

C

Parking setback (min)

20'

5'

20'

3. Landscaping

Div. 3D.3.

Frontage planting area (min)

5%

5%

75%

Frontage yard fence & wall type allowed:

A2

A2

A3

C.Stories

Primary

Side

Special

1. Ground floor elevation

Div. 3D.4.

a

Ground floor elevation (min/max)

-2'/5'

-2'/5'

-2'/5'

2. Story Height

Div. 3D.5.

b

Ground story height (min)

16'

16'

16'

D.Facade

Primary

Side

Special

1. Articulation

Div. 3D.6.

Applicable stories (min)

First 3

First 3

First 3

A

Vertical band articulation

Required

Required

Required

Spacing

(min/max)

20'/30'

20'/30'

20'/30'

2. Features

Div. 3D.7.

Not applicable

E.Doors

Primary

Side

Special

1. Entrances

Div. 3D.8.

A

Street-facing entrance

Required

Required

Required

b

Entrance spacing (max)

100'

100'

100'

Entry feature

Required

Required

n/a

Options

Recessed entry

Storefront bay

c

Focal entry feature

1

1

n/a

F.Windows

Primary

Side

Special

1. Transparency

Div. 3D.9.

Applicable stories (min)

First 3

First 3

First 3

A

Ground story
(min/max)

50%/80%

50%/80%

30%/80%

Active wall spacing (max)

15'

25'

25'

Window recession (min)

9"

9"

9"

Horizontal sliding windows

Prohibited

Prohibited

Prohibited

B

Upper stories
(min/max)

40%/70%

30%/70%

30%/70%

Window recession (min)

6"

6"

6"

Sill

Required

Required

Required

Horizontal sliding windows

Prohibited

Prohibited

Prohibited

G.Cladding

1. Exterior Materials

Div. 3D.10.

Applicable stories (min)

First 3

A

Principal material coverage (min)

70%

Options

Brick

Solid stone

Concrete

Metal

Wood

B

Accessory material coverage (max)

30%

Options

Brick

Solid stone

Concrete

Metal

Wood

Number of accessory materials (max)

3

H.Roof

1. Roof Design

Div. 3D.11.

Not applicable