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Expanded Policies & Procedures FAQs 11-28-18

Expanded Policies & Procedures FAQs 11-28-18

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Update regarding the proposed Processes & Procedures Ordinance. There is a new 7 page Expanded FAQs. The proposed ordinance lays the groundwork for a more user-friendly organization of the City’s Zoning Code, making the administrative provisions easier to use and understand. Subsequent to its approval by the City Planning Commission on October 11, 2018, City Planning has received a number of clarification questions about the proposal and developed an Expanded Frequently Asked Questions document in response — including next steps…

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CEQA-related provisions amendment @ PLUM Oct. 30 – Item #13

CEQA-related provisions amendment @ PLUM Oct. 30 – Item #13

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An amendment that would add CEQA-related provisions to the Zoning Code was approved by the City Planning Commission (CPC) on August 23, 2018, and is scheduled to be considered by the City Council’s Planning and Land Use Management (PLUM) Committee on Tuesday, October 30, 2018. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 2:30 p.m., and will take place in Room 340, City Hall, 200 North Spring Street; this Code amendment is Item No. 13 on the agenda.    You may…

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ADU Ordinance – Back at City Planning Commission

ADU Ordinance – Back at City Planning Commission

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Please note that the City’s proposed Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) ordinance is set to be re-considered by the City Planning Commission (CPC) at their July 12, 2018 meeting. The item was previously heard at a CPC public hearing on December 15, 2016 and has subsequently been in considered by the City Council. The hearing notice and an updated FAQ has also been attached for your information. For more information, you can track the ordinance at this Council File, including the…

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Neighborhood Council System Reforms Motion

Neighborhood Council System Reforms Motion

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Introduced by Councilman David Ryu on May 25 the motion indicates a broad 90 day feedback period to give time to Neighborhood Councils to submit Community Impact Statements. The list includes an item that the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment be INSTRUCTED, with assistance as needed from the CLA, CAO, City Clerk and City Attorney to report back within 60 days on a list of 6 recommendations including recommendations and next steps for developing and adopting a planning and land use…

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Processes & Procedures Ordinance at PlanCheck June 9

Processes & Procedures Ordinance at PlanCheck June 9

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Join us for a presentation on the last updates to the Processes & Procedures Ordinance.  PlanCheckNCLA is a great opportunity to ask questions and details about the proposed updates and hear what other questions are coming up from around the City. The public hearing on this will be June 26. Here are the links: Hearing Notice Q and A Draft Ordinance Meeting presentation is this Saturday, June 9 at 10 a.m. at Hollenbeck LAPD Community Room.

CEQA Appeals Code Amendment

CEQA Appeals Code Amendment

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PROPOSED PROJECT: An ordinance establishing a new Section 11.5.13 within Article 1.5 of Chapter 1 (the Zoning Code) of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, stating that when a decision-maker other than the City Council certifies an EIR, approves an ND, MND, or SCEA, or determines that a project is exempt, that environmental clearance is appealable to the City Council within 15 days of the project’s approval. Case number CPC-2018-2657-CA, a proposed Zoning Code amendment to codify a process for appealing…

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Commercial Cannabis Signage Ordinance at Rules Committee 5/23/18

Commercial Cannabis Signage Ordinance at Rules Committee 5/23/18

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On Wednesday May 23, 2018, the City Council’s Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations (“Rules”) Committee is scheduled to consider the proposed Commercial Cannabis Signage Ordinance at a special meeting. The Committee meeting is scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m. in the John Ferraro Council Chamber (Room 340) of Los Angeles City Hall, 200 North Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012. The meeting is open to the public and all interested persons are invited to attend and offer testimony on the…

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Linkage Fee Memo related to fee collection for projects subject to the Affordable Housing Linkage Fee Ordinance. In addition to outlining which projects are subject to the fee, the memo provides a timeline for the phased-in fees and references the list of exemptions, as well as eligible deductions/credits. AHLF Memo