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Guidelines for ED 1

Guidelines for ED 1

ACT NOW! WE CAN ADD AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND STILL PROTECT OUR COMMUNITIES AND ENVIRONMENT Dear Neighbor, A vitally IMPORTANT email-writing campaign is underway today. We ask everyone to join the campaign NOW by sending the email below to the Mayor and linked City Hall officials. Be sure to add your name and zip code to your email. We also encourage you to personalize your email with your own insights should you wish. BACKGROUND: The Mayor issued an emergency Executive Directive 1 (ED 1) to fast track…

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Southwest Valley Community Plan Updates

Southwest Valley Community Plan Updates

Para español siga hacia abajo. Dear Community Members, On March 28th, the Department released several draft components of the Southwest Valley Community Plans, encompassing the Canoga Park – Winnetka – Woodland Hills – West Hills, Encino – Tarzana, and Reseda – West Van Nuys – Lake Balboa Community Plans.Please find each of the draft components below: Draft Land Use Chapter of the Policy Plan Encino – Tarzana Canoga Park – Winnetka – Woodland Hills – West Hills Reseda – West…

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Executive Directive 1 (ED 1) – updated 3/21/24

Executive Directive 1 (ED 1) – updated 3/21/24

Executive Directive 1 (ED 1) expedites the processing of shelters and 100% affordable housing projects in Los Angeles. Eligible projects receive expedited processing, clearances, and approvals through the ED 1 Ministerial Approval Process. The ED 1 Implementation Guidelines have been updated as of March 21, 2024. The updates include: Please read the implementation guidelines for additional information. For more information, please visit the Department of City Planning’s dedicated ED 1 landing page.

Update on Mayor’s Executive Directive [ED 1] Draft Ordinance — time is now to comment

Update on Mayor’s Executive Directive [ED 1] Draft Ordinance — time is now to comment

Hi All,Here is the latest news on the draft Ordinance for ED 1.  It will go before the City Council PLUM committee on March 19.  Our guidelines have been vetted by the Mayor’s office and Planning but they must now be introduced as amendments to the draft ordinance at the upcoming PLUM meeting by a committee member.  The mayor’s office is prepared to offer language for any or all the guidelines that are introduced.  There are 5 councilmembers that sit…

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February 2024 Land Use Report

February 2024 Land Use Report

LA City Council Land Use Action Updates:    ——————————————————— APPROVAL OF OUTDOOR DINING / LA Al Fresco / Zoning code Regulations / LAMC Amendment CF 20-1074-S4.  Approved in Council 12/15.23. CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, STATUTORY EXEMPTION, NEGATIVE DECLARATION, ERRATA, and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending Sections 12.03, 12.10.5, 12.11.5, 12.12.2, 12.13, 12.13.5, 12.14, 12.21, 12.21.1, 12.22, 12.24, and 16.02.1 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code to streamline Zoning Code regulations to create a permanent Al Fresco Program …

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Hollywood Safety and Mobility Project – Virtual Community Town Hall Video Link

Hollywood Safety and Mobility Project – Virtual Community Town Hall Video Link

Dear Community Member,  Thank you for joining us for the Hollywood Safety and Mobility Project Virtual Community Town Hall on February 1st. Nearly 200 people participated, representing a broad cross-section of the community.  We were happy to share a concept design to improve safety along Hollywood Boulevard, which calls for converting a travel lane in each direction into a parking-protected bike lane between Lyman Pl and Van Ave Ness Ave, and replacing parking with a protected bike lane between Van…

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PlanCheckNC Meeting Feb 10, 2024

PlanCheckNC Meeting Feb 10, 2024

We had some great discussion on ED1, CEQA. Link below for the Zoom meeting file, and chat. Other documents such as the items discussed and their Council File numbers will be up here in 2-3 days. Thank you all for your participation. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1I3Ums_HOAPZUFGs19iCQJnABQ1tEuSwn?usp=sharing

Extension of Comment Period of Updated CEQA Thresholds and Methodology for Construction Noise and Vibration and for Impacts to Historic Resources

Extension of Comment Period of Updated CEQA Thresholds and Methodology for Construction Noise and Vibration and for Impacts to Historic Resources

Dear Stakeholder,This serves as an update to the Department of City Planning’s efforts in updating guidance related to CEQA Thresholds and Methodology for Construction Noise and Vibration, and for Historic Resources.A virtual public hearing was held on December 20, 2023 to provide a formal opportunity for public comment on the proposed Updated CEQA Thresholds. At the hearing, a 30-day extension of the public comment period was announced.In response to requests from various stakeholders, an additional 30-day extension for public review…

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