Zoning Districts in Los Angeles
Browse the zoning districts in Los Angeles, CA. Each zone type defines permitted uses, setbacks, height limits, and lot coverage requirements.
Los Angeles divides its land into 22 primary zoning districts. Select a zone below to view its permitted uses, setback requirements, height limits, and lot coverage standards.
Zoning Districts
R1
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R2
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R3
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R4
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R5
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RE9
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RE11
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RE15
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RE20
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RE40
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C1
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C1.5
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C2
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C4
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C5
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CR
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CA
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CM
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MX
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M1
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M2
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M3
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About Los Angeles Zoning
Zoning districts define what can be built, how large structures can be, and how close buildings can be to property lines and neighboring structures. Understanding the zoning district for your property is the first step in any building project in Los Angeles.
Source: LAMC Section 12.22 A.33 (Ordinance 186,481, eff 2019-12-19); California Government Code Chapter 13 §§66314–66333 (Stats. 2024 Ch. 7 §20). Last verified April 7, 2026. View source