22.44.1375
Dimensional standards
Servicing
- Geographic extent
- Coastal Zone of Los Angeles County unincorporated areas
Extracted standards
35 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Fencing & walls
- Fence heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. restrictions
Fences and walls may be erected and maintained in required yards subject to the requirements of Section 22.44.1310, and subject to Section 22.44.2040. Trees, shrubs, flowers, and plants may be placed in any required yard, provided that all height restrictions applying to fences and walls shall also apply to hedges planted within yards and forming a barrier serving the same purpose as a fence or wall.
Other
- Wall/window-mounted air conditioner projection2.5 ft
Wall- and window-mounted air conditioners, coolers, and fans may be used in any required yard, provided that such equipment is not closer than two and one-half feet to any lot line.
- Awning projection into front/rear yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates.5 ft
Awnings or canopies may project a maximum distance of five feet into required front, rear and corner side yard
- Awning projection into side yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates.2.5 ft
Awnings or canopies may project a maximum distance of two and one-half feet into required interior side yard
- Covered patio in rear yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates.5 ft
Covered patios, attached to a dwelling unit, may project into a required rear yard, provided: That such patio is not closer than five feet to any lot line; That not to exceed 50 percent of the required rear yard shall be covered by buildings or other roofed structures
- Driveway/walkway heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.1 ft
Driveways, walkways, patio slabs and other areas constructed of concrete, asphalt or similar materials, and wooden decks, may be used in any required yard provided that such structures do not exceed one foot above ground level.
- Eaves and cantilevered roofs projection2.5 ft
Eaves and cantilevered roofs may project a maximum distance of two and one-half feet into any required yard
- Fireplace structures, buttresses, and wing walls projection2.5 ft
Fireplace structures, not wider than eight feet measured in the general direction of the wall of which it is a part, buttresses and wing walls may project a maximum distance of two and one-half feet into any required yard
- Flag lot yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates. requirements10 ft
Front, side and rear yards required by this LIP shall be established on the main portion of a flag lot exclusive of the access strip; provided, however, that in lieu of such yards, a uniform distance of 10 feet from all lot lines may be substituted.
- Front yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates. on key lots
The depth of a required front yard on key lots or parcels of land shall not be less than the average depth of the required front yard of the adjoining interior lot or parcel of land and the required side yard of the adjoining reversed corner lot or parcel of land.
- Front yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates. on partially-developed blocks
Where some lots or parcels of land in a block are improved or partially improved with buildings, each lot or parcel of land in said block may have a front yard of not less than the average depth of the front yards of the land adjoining on either side.
- Front yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates. on sloping terrain50 pct
The required front yard of a lot or parcel of land need not exceed 50 percent of the depth required in a zone where the difference in elevation between the curb level and the natural ground at a point 50 feet from the highway line, measured midway between the side lot lines, is 10 feet or more; or, if there is no curb, where a slope of 20 percent or more exists from the highway line to a point on natural ground 50 feet from said highway line.
- Garage in front yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates. on sloping terrain5 ft
A one-story attached or detached garage or carport may be used within a required front yard on sloping terrain, provided: That the difference in elevation between the curb level and the natural ground at a point 25 feet from the highway line is five feet or more; or where there is no curb, that a slope of 20 percent or more from the highway line to a point on natural ground 25 feet from said highway line exists. That such garage or carport is located not closer than five feet to a highway line or closer to a side lot line than is permitted for a main building on such lot or parcel of land; That such garage or carport does not exceed a height of 15 feet above the level of the centerline of the adjoining street or highway.
- Garage in rear and side yards75 ft
One-story detached garages and carports may be used within a required interior side and rear yard, provided: That such detached garages and carports are located 75 feet or more from the front lot line; That where such garages or carports have direct vehicular access to an alley, they shall be located a distance of not less than 26 feet from the opposite right-of-way line of such alley; That on a corner or reversed corner lot, such garage or carport is located not closer to the highway line than a distance equal to the corner side yard; That provision is made for all roof drainage to be taken care of on the same property; That not to exceed 50 percent of the required rear yard shall be covered by buildings or other roofed structures
- Ground-mounted equipment heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.6 ft
That such structures or equipment do not exceed a height of six feet measured from the base of the unit.
- Ground-mounted equipment setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line.2.5 ft
Ground-mounted air conditioners, swimming pool pumps, heaters, filters, and fans may be used in required rear yards, provided: That such structures or equipment are not closer than two and one-half feet to any lot line; That such structures or equipment do not exceed a height of six feet measured from the base of the unit.
- Guard railing heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.3.5 ft
Guard railings or fences for safety protection around depressed ramps may be placed in any yard, provided: That an open-work railing or fence is used; That such railing or fence does not exceed a height of three and one-half feet.
- Interior side yards on narrow lots3 ft
Where a lot or parcel of land is less than 50 feet in width, such lot or parcel of land may have interior side yards equal to 10 percent of the average width, but in no event less than three feet in width.
- Minimum distance between accessoryAccessory useA secondary activity customarily incidental to the main use of the lot — a garage, a home office. and main buildings6 ft
Except where a greater distance is otherwise required by this LIP, a minimum distance of six feet shall be required between any main residential building and an accessory building established on the same lot or parcel of land
- Minimum distance between main buildings10 ft
A minimum distance of 10 feet shall be required between all main residential buildings established on the same lot or parcel of land
- Other accessoryAccessory useA secondary activity customarily incidental to the main use of the lot — a garage, a home office. buildings in rear yards5 ft
Other one-story accessory buildings permitted in the zone, but excluding detached living quarters, living quarters for servants, or any other building designed or used for living or sleeping purposes, may be used within a required rear yard, provided: That such buildings are not placed within a required side yard; That such buildings are placed not closer than five feet to any lot line; That not to exceed 50 percent of the required rear yard shall be covered by buildings or other roofed structures
- Planter box heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.3.5 ft
Planter boxes and masonry planters are permitted in all required yards not to exceed a height of three and one-half feet.
- Rain conductors, spouts, utility-service risers projection1 ft
Rain conductors, spouts, utility-service risers, shut-off valves, water tables, sills, capitals, bases, cornices and belt courses may project a maximum distance of one foot into any required yard.
- Rear yards on shallow lots10 ft
Where a lot or parcel of land is less than 75 feet in depth, such lot or parcel of land may have a rear yard equal to 20 percent of the average depth, but in no event less than 10 feet in depth.
- Side yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates. on reversed corner lots adjoining key lots5 ft
Where the front yard of a key lot adjoining a reversed corner lot is less than 10 feet in depth, such reversed corner lot may have a corner side yard of the same depth but not less than five feet.
- Stairway/balcony projection into front/rear yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates.4 ft
Stairways and balconies above the level of the first floor may project a maximum distance of four feet into a required front or rear yard
- Stairway/balcony projection into side yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates.2 ft
Stairways and balconies above the level of the first floor may project a maximum distance of two feet into a required interior or corner side yard
- Fence heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. in supplemental yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates.6 ft
A person shall not use any building or structure within this supplemental yard except for openwork railings or fences which do not exceed six feet in height
- Supplemental yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates. along limited secondary highways8 ft
A supplemental yard eight feet wide shall be established in all zones along and contiguous to the highway lines of limited secondary highways; any other yard requirements established in this LIP shall be in addition to this requirement.
- Swimming pool setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line.5 ft
A swimming pool is permitted in a required rear yard provided it is not closer than five feet to any lot line.
- Uncovered porch projection into front/rear yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates.5 ft
Uncovered porches, platforms, landings and decks, including access stairs thereto, exceeding an average height of one foot which do not extend above the level of the first floor may project a maximum distance of five feet into required front, rear and corner side yards
- Uncovered porch projection into side yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates.3 ft
Uncovered porches, platforms, landings and decks, including access stairs thereto, exceeding an average height of one foot which do not extend above the level of the first floor may project a maximum distance of three feet into required interior side yards
- Water heater, water softener, meter projection2.5 ft
Water heaters, water softeners and gas or electric meters, including service conduits and pipes, enclosed or in the open, may project a maximum distance of two and one-half feet into a required interior side or rear yard
Signage
- Attached sign projection1.5 ft
On-site signs permitted by this LIP and attached to a lawfully-existing building may extend a maximum of 18 inches into the front or corner side yard
- Temporary sign setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line.10 ft
Temporary signs advertising the sale, lease or hire of the premises on which the sign is located may be placed within the front or corner side yard if not less than 10 feet from the highway line.
From the ordinance
To provide for adequate open spaces and the admission thereto of light and air, and to provide adequate visibility to the operators of motor and other vehicles along streets, highways and parkways, and at the intersection thereof, the yards provided in this LIP are created and established as part of a comprehensive system of yard and highway lines covering the unincorporated territory of the County.