Sec. 3D.9.1. | Los Angeles City Law Search

eles Zoning Code Chapter 1A DIv. 3D.9. TRANSPARENCY SEC. 3D.9.1. GROUND STORY A. Intent The intent of the standards of this Section (Ground Story) is to ensure projects are designed with ground story windows that contribute to the established architectural character of surrounding neighborhoods or district. B. Applicability Ground story transparency standards apply to new construction, a major remodel, or an exterior modification when the applied Character Frontage District (Div. 3B.9.) requires ground story transparency on facades pursuant to Sec. 3A.2.2.B.3. (Frontage Applicable Facades) located on the ground story and pursuant to Sec. 3A.2.2.B.4. (Frontage Applicable Building Depth). C. Standards 1. General a. Standards i. Frontage applicable facades located on the ground story shall provide no less than the minimum transparency specified in the applied Character Frontage District (Div. 3B.9.). ii. Frontage applicable facades located on the ground story shall provide no more than the maximum transparency specified in the applied Character Frontage District (Div. 3B.9.). iii. All transparent area shall meet the standards of Sec. 3C.4.1.C. (Standards). b. Measurement For transparent area measurement, see Sec. 3C.4.1.D. (Measurement). 2. Active Wall Spacing See Sec. 3C.4.2. (Active Wall Spacing). 3. Window Recession The depth that a window is set back from the surrounding facade. a. Standards All windows on applicable facades shall be recessed at a minimum depth as specified in the applied Frontage District (Part 3B.). | 3-117 [ FORM - FRONTAGE - STANDARDS ] [ USE - DENSITY ] Div. 3D.9. (Transparency) Sec. 3D.9.1. (Ground Story) Established by Ord. 188,418, Eff. 01/20/2025, Oper. 01/27/2025 City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A b. Measurement Window recession depth is measured inward from the immediately surrounding facade surface, exclusive of trim or accessory projecting architectural details, to the outermost element of the window assembly. 4. Bulkhead A wal