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SB 79 Phased Implementation and Low-Rise ordinances Staff Report now available

SB 79 Phased Implementation and Low-Rise ordinances Staff Report now available

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Dear Interested Parties, On April 17, 2026, Los Angeles City Planning released two proposed ordinances: the Senate Bill (SB) 79 Phased Implementation Ordinance and the Low-Rise Ordinance amending the Mixed Income Incentive Program (MIIP) as part of LA’s local implementation of SB 79 or “The Abundant and Affordable Homes Near Transit Act.” Together, the ordinances phase in the implementation of SB 79’s housing incentives (pursuant to Government Code Sections 65912.155 – 65912.162). This approach is tailored to LA’s local housing…

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SB79 – New Development – Major Concern

SB79 – New Development – Major Concern

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Recently met with Kevin Keller and received an alarming update: This is exactly what stakeholders warned about—and why outreach was critical. Why This Matters Reducing setbacks from 15 ft to 4 ft would: “Existing” reduced setbacks could become the new citywide standard No Justification Provided Conclusion: This change appears policy-driven—not evidence-based. Consistent with Broader Concerns This issue directly reinforces what we heard in the recent PlanCheckNCLA meeting: 1. Over-Zoning Without Real Outcomes 2. Infrastructure Still Not Addressed 3. Loss of…

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April Meeting Report

April Meeting Report

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PlanCheckNCLA – SB 79 & Planning Issues Summary Recent PlanCheckNCLA discussions highlighted significant concerns regarding the City’s implementation of SB 79, broader planning practices, and the disconnect between zoning policy and real-world outcomes. Key Issues & Concerns 1. Zoning vs. Reality Policy Concern: Over-reliance on upzoning without addressing feasibility is not producing intended results. 2. Infrastructure Capacity Policy Concern: Development is being advanced without verified infrastructure capacity, creating long-term public health and safety risks. 3. SB 79 Implementation Policy Concern:…

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March 14, 2026 Meeting Recap

March 14, 2026 Meeting Recap

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Topic: Los Angeles Open Space Element UpdateDate: March 14, 2026 Key TakeawaysThe Los Angeles Open Space Element is being updated for the first time since 1973.The update is partly required by state legislation including SB 1425 and related environmental policies.The public comment period for the draft Open Space Element runs through March 31, 2026.Community members raised concerns about definitions of open space, impacts of housing policies, loss of trees and parkland, and the need for measurable tracking of open space.

Feb. 14 PlanCheckNCLA Meeting Recap

Feb. 14 PlanCheckNCLA Meeting Recap

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Meeting RecapDiscussion on Olympic Streamlining Ordinance & Sign RegulationsFebruary 14, 2026Zoom Meeting OverviewA Zoom meeting was held on February 14, 2026, to discuss several City of Los Angeles planning and policy matters related to land use regulations, signage enforcement, and proposed ordinances connected to the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Participants reviewed current proposals before the Los Angeles City Council and discussed potential impacts on neighborhoods, zoning protections, and enforcement practices. Major Discussion Topics Key Takeaways Closing SummaryParticipants emphasized the…

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December 13, 2025 Meeting

December 13, 2025 Meeting

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Thank you to everyone who joined us for PlanCheckNC on December 13, 2025. Special thanks to Denzel Henderson, our City Planning Liaison, for helping kick off the meeting and for taking questions and community concerns. Please note: the recording begins about 30 minutes in, so you’ll want to scroll ahead to reach the start of the video. We will also post an AI-generated recap of the meeting. Please use the full recording to verify and confirm any details. Additional materials…

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PlanCheckNC Meeting Nov. 8 2025

PlanCheckNC Meeting Nov. 8 2025

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Link to the PlanCheckNCLA meeting recording: https://youtu.be/4CBbiOD7-oY Following is a recap of the Chat for this meeting: PlanCheckNCLA Meeting Summary – November 8, 2025 Recording: The meeting was recorded and will be linked on the PlanCheckNCLA website and on YouTube at @plancheckncla. Welcome and Introductions Cindy Cleghorn opened the meeting and welcomed participants, inviting everyone to share their names, Neighborhood Council affiliation, and contact information. She then handed the meeting to Denzel Henderson, Planning Department Liaison. Key Discussion Topics 1….

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Land Use Report – October/Novembr 2025

Land Use Report – October/Novembr 2025

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October -November 2025 Land Use Report City Council Files CF 15-0989-S47 / CPC-2025-6189-CA Proposed Olympic and Paralympic Ordinance – November 2025In order to expedite the construction of “project activities” related to the presentation of the Olympics and Paralympic Games, it is proposed that a new Division 1.7 be added to Article 1 of Chapter 1A of the LA Municipal Code to “establish relief from planning and zoning review in advance of and during the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games to…

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