City overview
Los Angeles, CA
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Population 3.9M · LA County · Zoning code effective Jan 2026
Verified from Los Angeles Municipal Code (Jan 2026)
32
Zones
60
Business types
5
Mixed-use
40
Overlays
Residential zones
A1 · AgriculturalA2 · AgriculturalRA · SuburbanRE · Residential estateRS · SuburbanR1 · Single-familyRU · Residential urbanRZ · Residential zeroRW1 · Residential waterwaysR2 · Two-familyRD · Restricted density MFR3 · Medium-density MFRAS3 · Residential/accessoryR4 · High-density MFRAS4 · Residential/accessoryR5 · Multiple dwelling
Commercial zones
CR · Limited commercialC1 · Limited commercialC1.5 · Limited commercialC2 · General commercialC4 · CommercialC5 · CommercialCM · Commercial manufacturing
Industrial / Special
MR1 · Restricted industrialM1 · Limited industrialMR2 · Restricted light industrialM2 · Light industrialM3 · Heavy industrialP · Automobile parkingPB · Parking buildingPF · Public facilitiesOS · Open spaceSL · Ocean/submerged
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Cannabis snapshot
~15 retail likely availableRetail
185/200
Limited
Delivery
42
Available
Mfg
67
Available
Distrib
89
Available
Testing
12
Available
~15 retail licenses likely available per DCC data. Social equity priority. Delivery, manufacturing, and distribution open.
10% gross receipts tax · Annual renewal required · Varies by license type
License counts from CA Dept. of Cannabis Control. Local availability may differ — verify with city planning.
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