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ZAC Meeting

ZAC Meeting

Neighborhood Councils are encouraged to participate in this meeting.  Check back for update and meeting agenda.  Please save the date. July 23, 2014 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Robert Janovici Conference Room, Room 525 City Hall 200 North Spring Street Los Angeles CA 90012 The Zoning Advisory Committee (ZAC) is currently scheduled to meet on this date from 6 pm to 8 pm.  Please check back for a posted agenda

LA Zoning Advisory Committee (ZAC) Announced

LA Zoning Advisory Committee (ZAC) Announced

Zoning Advisory Committee (ZAC) The Director of Planning announces the re:code LA Zoning Advisory Committee (ZAC) The following 21 Zoning Advisory Committee (ZAC) members will play a vital role in the re:code LA effort by providing guidance on zoning policy direction. Represented interests include academia (environmental, transportation, and design), neighborhood organizations, social activism, business, and development. The ZAC members possess valuable expertise and unique perspectives on zoning and planning in the City of Los Angeles. The re:code LA team looks…

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Zoning Code Revision – Council Vote on Funding This Friday (11/2) at 10 AM

Zoning Code Revision – Council Vote on Funding This Friday (11/2) at 10 AM

Greetings All: The City Council will be voting on a major funding component of the Department’s efforts to comprehensively revise the City’s Zoning Code.  If you can find the time to attend, we would appreciate your participation.  The meeting is currently scheduled for this Friday (11/2) at 10 AM: JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER ROOM 340, CITY HALL 200 NORTH SPRING STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 Google Maps You can find the agenda here (Item No. 1 – Council File No….

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City Zoning Code 5-year Work Program Moving Forward

City Zoning Code 5-year Work Program Moving Forward

Greetings All: The City Council has approved funding from the Construction Services Trust Fund (CSTF) for the first year of a five-year work program to revise the City’s Zoning Code.  This historic action marks the beginning of one of the City’s most significant planning initiatives to date.  The project now has enough funding to proceed to the next step. Our Department will prepare and release a Request for Proposals to select the consultant team, and begin taking steps to initiate…

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Annual CEQA Program – May 12

Annual CEQA Program – May 12

SAVE the DATE Saturday, May 12 10:00 a.m. -1:00p.m. Annual CEQA Program Update Current Issues in City Land Use and Planning Networking with Citywide Neighborhood Council and Community Representatives PlanCheckNC Programs are held at the The Community Exchange* 114 W 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90013 Mark your calendars and watch for more information Please share with interested stakeholders. Maggi Fajnor, Chair maggi4f@gmail.com Cindy Cleghorn, Communications & Outreach PlanCheckNCLA@gmail.com Russell Brown, Educational Programs PlanCheckNCLA@gmail.com *Parking available on Spring Street $5

Proposed Code Amendment for Bicycle Parking

Proposed Code Amendment for Bicycle Parking

The proposed code amendment for bicycle parking spaces is scheduled for a staff hearing on March 30, 2011.  PLEASE NOTE:  The modified parking plan hearing is also being held on the same date. Should you have any questions, you may contact Tom Rothmann at tom.rothmann@lacity.org or at (213) 978-1370.

IMPORTANT: You are Invited to Help Reform the City’s Development Review Process

IMPORTANT: You are Invited to Help Reform the City’s Development Review Process

Community Invitation IMPORTANT:  Please share with your neighbors and invite their participation at these upcoming Community Meetings regarding Reforming the City’s Development process.  You can make a difference! Dear Community Stakeholder: The City of Los Angeles is committed to reforming the City’s Development Review Process. Once the Department of City Planning has determined that a homeowner’s remodeling project or a developer’s complex complies with the City’s General Plan, many complain that the design, permitting, and review processes are cumbersome. Therefore,…

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City Planning Commission Hearing- Oct 15

City Planning Commission Hearing- Oct 15

The City Planning Commission held a public hearing for an entire day this past Thursday.  The main two topics were the Citywide Zoning Code Core Findings and the Citywide Community Care Facilities ordinances. Both have been postponed so more information can be reviewed. A subcommittee of the City Planning Commission, City Planning and the City Attorney regarding Community Care Facilities was formed If you haven’t already sent your concerns to City Attorney, Amy Brothers, please do so at Amy.Brothers@lacity.org and…

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Metro IN THE WORKS!

Metro IN THE WORKS!

Dear Transportation Partner: Metro’s transportation agenda is In The Works with the 30/10 Initiative to leverage Measure R revenues as collateral for long-term bonds and a federal loan to allow Metro to build key mass transit projects in 10 years, rather than 30 years. The initiative is gaining widespread support among labor, business, the media and mobility advocates throughout the region. Over the next six weeks, two of Metro’s significant Measure R projects will be hosting public hearings, and Metro…

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City Planning to host Informational Meetings

City Planning to host Informational Meetings

Note: This notice arrived end of day Friday. The Oct. 9 date and time conflicts with PlanCheck’s already confirmed meeting. Also the deadline for comments is the day before the Oct. 9 meeting. We are working to reconfirm these meeting dates and times and will post here when we know. Thank you. Please share with your distribution lists: The Department of City Planning invites you to attend one of four upcoming informational meetings about the proposed Core Findings and Community…

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