FAQ on Allowable Uses for 314 N. Wilmington Blvd.

1. **What types of businesses are allowed under [Q]C1.5-1VL-O-CUGU zoning?**

– Retail shops (e.g., building supplies, specialty goods).
– Office spaces for professional services (e.g., medical, legal).
– Community-oriented businesses (e.g., art galleries, fitness studios).
– Small-scale manufacturing with a retail component (e.g., furniture making).
– Eco-friendly or green businesses (e.g., urban agriculture, solar equipment).

2. **Can the building be used for logistics or warehousing?**

– Traditional logistics hubs are not permitted. However, small-scale storage or inventory for retail operations is allowable.

3. **Is ship chandlery a permitted use?**

– Yes, if it operates as a retail/service business providing goods for ships and aligns with C1.5 zoning and CUGU standards.

4. **What restrictions apply to the building?**

– Building height is limited to 45 feet.
– Floor Area Ratio (FAR) is capped at 1.5:1.
– Operations must comply with the Clean Up Green Up (CUGU) overlay.

5. **What uses are NOT allowed under this zoning?**

– Heavy industrial operations, large-scale logistics, or truck yards.
– Any use generating significant noise, pollution, or traffic incompatible with residential proximity.

6. **Can zoning modifications be requested?**

– Buyers can apply for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) or zoning variance for specific uses not
explicitly allowed.

For further clarification or assistance, contact the City of Los Angeles Planning Department or reach
out to us direct. This FAQ prepared by ChatGPT.