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Greetings Everyone. I just wanted to let you all know that the Hillside Area Definition Amendment & Map has made its way through the process and is now ready for a final Council Action. The Department of City Planning worked with the City Attorney’s Office on addressing the form and legality of the Hillside Area Ordinance and transmitted the revised Ordinance to their office on November 20, 2009. The revised language essentially says the same thing as before and only…

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The Code Amendment proposed concerning Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) is in response to the provisions of AB 1866, effective July 1, 2003 (Government Code §65852.150 et seq.), which mandates the creation of accessory second dwelling units in the single family zones. The provisions of this bill allow local jurisdictions to impose standards on second units that include, but are not limited to:· parking· height setbacks· lot coverage· architectural review· maximum size of a unit standards that prevent adverse impacts on…

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The Code Amendment proposed concerning Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) was in response to the provisions of AB 1866, effective July 1, 2003 (Government Code §65852.150 et seq.), which mandates the creation of accessory second dwelling units in the single family zones. In acccordance with AB 1866, the City must allow ADUs on residentially zoned lots. The ADUs are required to be provided ministerial, without discretionary review or hearing. An Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU), also referred to as a granny flat,…

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The Los Angeles City Planning Department has announced that it has discontinued work on ADU’s, per a letter from Gail Goldberg. The text of the letter follows. It is critical that Neighborhood Councils understand that without a City Ordinance, the permissive state standards will continue to apply. Watch for additional updates on the ADU issue. DEPARTMENT OF CITY PLANNING200 N. SPRING STREET, ROOM 525 Los ANGELES, CA 90012-4801AND6262 VAN NUYS BLVD., Sun 351VAN NUYS, CA 91401CITY PLANNING COMMISSION December 17,…

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PlanCheckNCEmpowering stakeholders through education and access to information.Saturday, December 12, at 10:00 a.m.Showcase Historic Downtown Los Angeles Downtown has undertaken an amazing renaissance. What tools and lessons learned can you apply to protect and enhance your community? This session will help educate on the ordinances, tools and issues that are transforming downtown from a daytime work center to a 24/7 destination with 50,000 residents. Issues discussed will be adaptive reuse ordinance, urban design guidelines, TFAR (transfer of air rights), commercial…

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The Department of City Planning (DCP) is the lead on the City’s proposed Bicycle Plan. DCP is sharing information about the next steps so that you can continue to participate in the development of the Plan. LADOT is assisting in outreach on the Plan. City staff will take comments on the draft Bicycle Plan (which can be read on line at labikeplan.org) until January 8th, 2010. After January 8th, staff will begin to prepare a revised Plan (including the maps)…

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Thank you for your interest in the update of the City of Los Angeles Bicycle Plan. We’d like to share with you information about the next steps so that you can continue to participate in the development of the Plan. City staff will take comments on the draft Bicycle Plan (which can be read on line at labikeplan.org) until January 8th, 2010. After January 8th, staff will begin to prepare a revised Plan (including the maps) based on all of…

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NOTICE OF COMMUNITY MEETINGS FOR THE 2010-2011 ACTION PLAN–36TH PROGRAM YEAR The City of Los Angeles is soliciting community input on the programs and services to be funded through the 2010-2011 Action Plan. Approximately $136 million in federal funds are anticipated for the following Action Plan activities: public services, housing and related programs, neighborhood improvements, economic development, homelessness, and assistance to people living with AIDS. Community input will help identify priorities and community needs. Activities funded by Community Development Block…

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Two additional Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) workshops have been scheduled for the early part of December. See time and locations below. The same information will be presented at each and it will also be the same Open House format where staff will be available during the workshop hours to answer your questions and hear your concerns. Wednesday, December 2, 2009 6 pm – 9 pmFelicia Mahood Senior MPC11338 Santa Monica Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90025 Saturday, December 5, 2009 10…

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The PlanCheckNC Program on Saturday, November 14 will include a discussion about the development of a City Ordinance regulating ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units). We will have the opportunity to discuss what is being considered and what it means for your community with a representative of the City Planning Department. This is an active issue that will establish the “by-right” regulations for ADUs. Now is the time for NCs review and comment. It will be too late once the ordinance is…

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