Los Angeles, CA

10 zoning districts · Population 3,898,747

C1

Limited Commercial

This zone is for local retail businesses and services that serve adjacent residential areas, along with some residential uses.

Height: 45 ft Min Lot: 5,000 sqft 4 permitted uses
C2

Commercial

This zone permits a wider range of commercial uses, including retail, offices, and services, and also allows for multiple dwellings.

Height: 45 ft Min Lot: 5,000 sqft 6 permitted uses
CM

Commercial Manufacturing

This zone allows for light manufacturing, wholesale businesses, and commercial uses, often serving as a transition between commercial and industrial areas.

Height: 45 ft Min Lot: 5,000 sqft 4 permitted uses
M1

Light Manufacturing

This zone is for light manufacturing, industrial research, and wholesale businesses, with limited commercial activities.

Height: 45 ft Min Lot: 5,000 sqft 4 permitted uses
M2

Heavy Manufacturing

This zone accommodates heavy manufacturing, industrial uses, and related activities, with restrictions on residential uses.

Height: 45 ft Min Lot: 5,000 sqft 4 permitted uses
R1

One-Family Residential

This zone is primarily for single-family dwellings, along with parks, playgrounds, and community centers.

Height: 45 ft Min Lot: 5,000 sqft 5 permitted uses
R2

Two-Family Residential

This zone permits two-family dwellings and multiple dwellings, along with parks, playgrounds, and community centers.

Height: 45 ft Min Lot: 5,000 sqft 6 permitted uses
R3

Multiple Dwelling

This zone is for multiple dwellings, including apartment houses, with provisions for parks and community facilities.

Height: 45 ft Min Lot: 5,000 sqft 6 permitted uses
R4

Multiple Dwelling

This zone allows for higher density multiple dwellings, including apartment houses, with civic and residential support uses.

Height: 45 ft Min Lot: 5,000 sqft 7 permitted uses
R5

Multiple Dwelling

This zone permits the highest density multiple dwellings, including apartment houses, hotels, and other residential and civic uses.

Height: 45 ft Min Lot: 5,000 sqft 7 permitted uses