Section 22.408.070
Dimensional standards
Servicing
- Geographic extent
- Universal Studios Specific Plan area
Extracted standards
29 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Design
- Building façade articulation
Building façades within 40 feet of public rights-of-way shall include articulation.
- No highly reflective materials
Projects shall not utilize mirrored glass or other Highly Reflective Building Materials.
- Screening along LA River
New buildings within 625-foot Height Zone along LA River Flood Control Channel shall incorporate visual treatment.
- Screening of outdoor storage
All outdoor storage shall be screened from public pedestrian locations within 500 feet of boundaries.
- Screening of rooftop equipment
All rooftop equipment shall be vertically screened from public pedestrian locations within 500 feet of boundaries.
- Warehouse parking/loading restrictions
Parking areas and loading docks shall not be developed on the east side of new warehouse facilities.
Fencing & walls
- Eastern boundary fence heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.12 ft
A new painted metal fence, 12 feet in height including a security section, shall be installed.
- Maximum fence heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.15 ft
The height of any non-structural fence shall be permitted up to 15 feet in height above highest Finished Grade.
- Retaining walls allowed
Retaining walls and specially-engineered or structural walls shall be allowed in conformance with County Code requirements.
- Sound wall along Donald O'Connor Drive10 ft
A 10-foot high painted block sound wall shall be constructed along the eastern edge of Donald O'Connor Drive.
Height
- HeightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. exception maximum1,000 ft MSL
Height Exception up to 1000 feet MSL, max 25,000 sq ft floorplate
- Maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. zones (feet above MSL)
Height Zones: 625, 650, 720, 725, 745, 750, 820, 850, 890 feet MSL
- Maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. of Sets/Façades in greenspace35 ft
Sets/Façades shall be limited to a maximum height of 35 feet.
- Terrace for 720-ft MSL zone
For buildings in 720-foot MSL Height Zone, portions above 696-foot MSL shall be terraced back 50 feet from north façade.
- Terrace for 745-ft MSL zone
For buildings in 745-foot MSL Height Zone, portions above 721-foot MSL shall be terraced back 20 feet from west façade.
Historic
- HistoricHistoric districtAn area where exterior changes need design review to protect its character. preservation
Prior to building permit, submit written verification from Historic Preservation Expert of compliance with Historic Preservation Plan.
Landscaping & trees
- Drought-tolerant landscaping
All Projects shall comply with Drought-Tolerant Landscaping design regulations.
- Greenspace area along eastern boundary
A greenspace area shall be maintained along the eastern boundary adjacent to Existing Off-Site Residential Uses.
- Southern landscape buffer
The southern landscape buffer area shall be retained as a landscaped area.
Other
- Alcohol establishments
20 existing establishments, 15 new establishments permitted for sale of alcoholic beverages.
- Energy exceed Title 24 by 15%15 pct
All new buildings shall be designed to exceed Title 24 energy requirements by at least 15 percent.
- Maximum hotel floor area450,000 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
Hotel use shall be limited to a maximum of 450,000 square feet of Floor Area and a maximum of 500 hotel guest rooms/suites.
- Land Use Equivalency
Land Use Equivalency allows shifts of Floor Area between categories up to 10% per category, 30% for Studio Use.
- Large scale entertainment attractions
New large scale Entertainment Attractions limited to Entertainment and Studio Districts; in Back Lot limited to Tram Tour.
- Low Impact Development
All Projects shall comply with Low Impact Development regulations.
- No yards required0 ft
No front, side or rear yards, limitations on building projections or building separations shall be required.
- Recycling 65% of debris65 pct
Minimum 65 percent of non-hazardous construction and demolition debris shall be recycled.
- Temporary use duration
Temporary Use may be permitted for up to 60 consecutive days, extendable to 90, aggregate 120 days per year.
- Water conservation
Use of reclaimed water for landscape irrigation, high efficiency irrigation systems.
From the ordinance
The Universal Studios Specific Plan area is divided into four Districts... Height Zones... Design Standards...