Sec. 14.2.13. | Los Angeles City Law Search

no more than 25 percent of the transparent area of any individual window is visually obstructed for any individual window counting toward transparent area. For measuring visual obstruction, see Sec. 14.2.13. (Opacity (%)). < 25% Visual Obstruction < 25% Visual Obstruction Interior Security GateWindow Display > 25% Visual Obstruction  > 25% Visual Obstruction  Interior Security GateWindow Display ii. Windows obscured by fixed exterior facade screens may count toward transparent area, provided no more than 25 percent of the total transparent area is visually obstructed for any individual window opening counting toward transparent area. Percentage of visual obstruction is measured as opacity. iii. Transparent area covered by window signs may count toward transparent area provided the window signs are permitted by the applied Development Standards District (Part 4B.). iv. Areas of transparency may be made temporarily opaque by operable window treatments, such as curtains or blinds. e. Distance from transparent area is measured perpendicular to the exterior face of the transparent area. f. To be considered transparent, window and door glazing shall meet the following requirements: TRANSPARENT AREA STANDARDS Visible Light Transmittance External Reflectance Ground story More than 60% less than 20% Upper stories More than 30% less than 40% | 3-64 [ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] Div. 3C.4. (Transparency) Sec. 3C.4.1. (Transparent Area) Established by Ord. 188,418, Eff. 01/20/2025, Oper. 01/27/2025 City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A g. Muntins, mullions, window sashes, window frames, and door frames, no more than three inches wide may be considered transparent area when contained within a window opening or door opening occupied by a window or glazed door assembly where all included glazing meets the transparent area requirements above. Bulkhead Glazing Window Sash Rail Sill > 3” Door Frame Window Frame < 3” Trim D. Measurement 1. Ground Story a.