Chapter 1A Zoning Code

Sec. 13B.5.2.

ing setback if: 1. The automobile access package specified by the applied Development Standards District (Part 4B.) allows automobile access through the frontage lot line associated with a parking setback, then a driveway may be permitted in the parking setback, and 2. The driveway is no wider than the minimum required width. See Div. 4C.2. (Automobile Access). F. Relief 1. A reduction in the required parking setback up to 20 percent may be granted in accordance with Sec. 13B.5.2. (Adjustment). 2. A reduction in the required parking setback may be granted as a variance in accordance with Sec. 13B.5.3. (Variance). | 3-55 [ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] Div. 3C.3. (Landscaping) Sec. 3C.3.1. (Frontage Planting Area) Established by Ord. 188,418, Eff. 01/20/2025, Oper. 01/27/2025 City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A DIv. 3C.3. LANDSCAPING SEC. 3C.3.1. FRONTAGE PLANTING AREA Frontage planting area is defined as the area in a frontage yard designated and designed for plants. A. Intent The intent of the standards of this Section (Frontage Planting Area) is to support a comfortable, attractive, and contextually appropriate streetscape along the public realm, while promoting infiltration, slowing stormwater runoff, and offsetting urban heat island effect. B. Applicability Frontage planting area standards apply to new construction, a major remodel, or a site modification, on any lot possessing yards abutting a frontage lot line. C. Standards 1. Each frontage yard shall provide a cumulative area at least the size of the planting area required by the applied Frontage District (Part 3B.). 2. All required planting areas shall meet Sec. 4C.6.4.C.2. (Planting Area). 3. All provided plants shall meet Sec. 4C.6.4. (Plant Design & Installation). D. Measurement 1. Frontage planting area is a percentage calculated as the cumulative planting area located in a frontage yard divided by the total frontage yard area. 2. For frontage yard designation, see Sec. 14.2.16.