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ACE Program at March 12 PlanCheck meeting

ACE Program at March 12 PlanCheck meeting

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We will be meeting at the Historic Downtown Outreach Center. As discussed at our last Program, enforcement is a major concern in our communities.  The City Attorney’ ACE ordinance will address stakeholder concerns by establishing an Administrative Citation Enforcement Program.  Jane Usher, Special Assistant City Attorney will present an over-view and answer your questions about the ACE Program.  “Among other things, the draft ACE ordinance addresses the request for penalty fees for the issuance of “after the fact” permits, administrative…

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Multiple Approvals Procedural Revisions

Multiple Approvals Procedural Revisions

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The Code Studies Section has released a new DRAFT ordinance known as “Multiple Approvals Procedural Revisions”.  This involves applications for development that require more than one approval.  We have heard at PlanCheck meetings that the goal is to align those approvals so they can be heard together instead of at different times. A City Staff hearing will be held in Room 1070 at City Hall on Wednesday, March 23, 2011.   You are encouraged to review this DRAFT ordinance with your…

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Proposed Code Amendment for Bicycle Parking

Proposed Code Amendment for Bicycle Parking

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The proposed code amendment for bicycle parking spaces is scheduled for a staff hearing on March 30, 2011.  PLEASE NOTE:  The modified parking plan hearing is also being held on the same date. Should you have any questions, you may contact Tom Rothmann at tom.rothmann@lacity.org or at (213) 978-1370.

Proposed Shopping Cart Ordinance & Hearing Notice

Proposed Shopping Cart Ordinance & Hearing Notice

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The City Planning Department has published the proposed onsite shopping cart containtment ordinance and scheduled a staff hearing on March 31, 2011.  Neighborhood Councils may wish to agendize and review this ordinance, submit comments to City Planning and participate at the staff hearing. Questions ?  — City Planning Department Contact:  Gabriela Juarez at gabriela.juarez@lacit.org or at (213) 978-1337. PlanCheck will also provide reminders and updates at upcoming PlanCheck meetings/events. ShoppingCarts_HearingOfficerNotice

Modified Parking Requirement (MPR)

Modified Parking Requirement (MPR)

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The Planning Department is considering a new Modified Parking Requirement (MPR) Supplemental Use District.  The draft ordinance is being released along with the CEQA publication.  A hearing with staff (not the City Planning Commission) will be held on March 30, 2011. Attached is electronic copy of the notice of public hearing for case number CPC-2007-2216-CA, Q&A sheet and proposed Ordinance text.  It is important to review this material and get your comments on record.  Please help disseminate this information through…

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IMPORTANT: You are Invited to Help Reform the City’s Development Review Process

IMPORTANT: You are Invited to Help Reform the City’s Development Review Process

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Community Invitation IMPORTANT:  Please share with your neighbors and invite their participation at these upcoming Community Meetings regarding Reforming the City’s Development process.  You can make a difference! Dear Community Stakeholder: The City of Los Angeles is committed to reforming the City’s Development Review Process. Once the Department of City Planning has determined that a homeowner’s remodeling project or a developer’s complex complies with the City’s General Plan, many complain that the design, permitting, and review processes are cumbersome. Therefore,…

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Bicycle Plan goes to Transp/PLUM meetings on 2-9-11

Bicycle Plan goes to Transp/PLUM meetings on 2-9-11

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PlanCheck is happy to post the following from LA City Planning.  Please share with your neighborhood councils, neighbors and lists. Please join us for the presentation of the Bicycle Plan before a joint meeting of the City Council’s Transportation and Planning and Land Use Management Committees to be held Wednesday February 9th at 2pm.  This is the first step in the City Council review process of the Bicycle Plan as approved by the City Planning Commission on December 16, 2010….

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