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March 14, 2026 Meeting Recap

March 14, 2026 Meeting Recap

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

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

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

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

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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Proposed Olympic and Paralympic Ordinance

Proposed Olympic and Paralympic Ordinance

Dear Interested Parties:In response to City Council’s instruction (CF 15-0989-S47) and as the City prepares to host the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Los Angeles City Planning is announcing the release of the proposed Olympic & Paralympic Planning and Zoning Exemption Ordinance for public review and feedback. The proposed ordinance exempts certain Games-related projects on private property from planning and zoning review in the lead up to the 2028 Games to facilitate the successful and timely execution of the Games. City Planning…

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Missing Middle LA

Missing Middle LA

LA City Planning was made aware that some recipients received an error message when registering for the Zoom webinar. The issue has been corrected. Please try registering again. Dear Stakeholder:Los Angeles City Planning is launching a package of local citywide Zoning Code amendments, known as Missing Middle LA, a new effort to expand housing choices for Angelenos. By all accounts, the cost of housing is out of reach for most Angelenos, with only 36% of Angelenos owning a home –…

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Senate Bill 79

Senate Bill 79

Signed by Governor Newsom on October 10. Below is link to landing page from the City Planning website which will house the latest information from Department of City Planning https://planning.lacity.gov/resources/senate-bill-sb-79 Disclaimer: The map linked below is in draft format and intended for exploratory purposes only, based on initial analysis of the language contained in Senate Bill 79, should it become law. SB 79 requires that the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) create a map of the City’s transit-oriented development stops and zones…

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