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ADU Ordinance – Back at City Planning Commission

ADU Ordinance – Back at City Planning Commission

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

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

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

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

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

Important: City Council Committee to Oppose SB 827 at meeting on 3/23

Important: City Council Committee to Oppose SB 827 at meeting on 3/23

Important hearing tomorrow at city hall. Regarding Councilman Ryu’s motion to oppose SB-827. 827 will have a major impact on zoning in our city and limit our say in it. Please come out tomorrow and share with your networks.  If your Neighborhood Council has taken a position, please show up and utilize your speaking time.   Tomorrow, Friday, March 23, 2018, a Special Meeting has been called for the Rules, Elections & Intergovernmental Relations Committee @9:00AM.  The last item, # 11…

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Planning 101 Training – New Dates

Planning 101 Training – New Dates

West Area: Monday, April 9th IMAN Cultural Center 3376 Motor Ave Los Angeles, CA 90034 6pm to 8:30pm South Los Angeles: Thursday, April 12 Council President, Herb Wesson’s District Office 1819 S. Western Avenue   Los Angeles, CA 90006 (Enter from Manhattan Place) 6pm to 8:30pm