C5 Zone in Los Angeles, CA
C5 zoning district rules in Los Angeles, CA. Permitted uses, setbacks, height limits, and lot coverage requirements.
The C5 zone in Los Angeles, CA is a commercial district (Central Business District). Permits the widest range of commercial uses at maximum intensity. Applied to downtown cores where high-density mixed commercial uses are appropriate.
Common Permitted Uses
- Office towers
- Retail
- Hotels
- Entertainment
- Financial services
- Mixed-use development
Permits the widest range of commercial uses at maximum intensity. Applied to downtown cores where high-density mixed commercial uses are appropriate.
Parking Requirements
Varies by use — typically 1 space per 250 sqft for retail, 1 per 300 sqft for office. Shared parking and transit reduction options available.
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