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
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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Dear Al Fresco Participants and Interested Stakeholders:Los Angeles City Planning is excited to announce the Permanent Al Fresco Ordinance (Council File 20-174-S4) was adopted by the City Council at its regular meeting on December 15, 2023. City Planning has prepared an updated Regulations Comparison Chart to help explain how the permanent regulations compare to the temporary Al Fresco program.City Planning will continue to provide updates in the coming months as the Ordinance operative date approaches. All existing Al Fresco operators…
Para español siga hacia abajo. Dear Interested Stakeholder,Los Angeles City Planning is pleased to announce that the Metro Transportation Communication Network (TCN) Ordinance was adopted by the City Council at its regular meeting on December 15, 2023. The ordinances, known collectively as the Metro TCN Ordinance, create a new Supplemental Use District (SUD) and include a Zone Change to apply the TCN SUD and its regulations to specific parcels owned by Metro. As such, the Metro TCN Ordinance amends the…
WE ASK THAT YOU SPREAD THE WORD AND CALL YOUR COUNCILMEMBER BEFORE FRIDAY’s CITY COUNCIL HEARING….. View this email in your browserACTION NEEDED: Community pressure delays City Council vote on digital billboards to Friday, December 15, 2023There’s still time to contact YOUR City Councilmember to tell him/her to vote NO!(See below for Council contact info)At the December 8, 2023 City Council hearing, Metro’s digital billboard Program did not receive enough votes to pass thanks to the NO votes cast by…
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Dear Stakeholder,Pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guideline Section 15064.7(b), the Department of City Planning is considering adopting updated thresholds of significance and methodologies to analyze impacts: 1) for construction noise and vibration, and 2) to historic resources. Pursuant to the authority of the Director of Planning under Los Angeles Charter Section 506 to make and enforce any necessary rules and regulations, the Director is considering the adoption of updated thresholds and methodology in the Department’s preparation of CEQA…
Para español siga hacia abajo. Al Fresco Ordinance Update – PLUM Committee Meeting on December 5, 2023In June of 2023, the Planning and Land Use Management (PLUM) Committee provided amendments and instructions to include additional standards, allowances, and enforcement measures on the Al Fresco Ordinance. In light of that, City Planning has prepared a supplemental report which outlines those additional regulatory requirements as well as a recommendation for an alternative ordinance that seeks to streamline regulations for most operators as they transition from the temporary…
Dear Stakeholder, Are you interested in learning more about Los Angeles City Planning’s recently reorganized review procedures? City Planning is pleased to offer a public webinar to walk through the approved Processes and Procedures Ordinance ahead of its January 22, 2024, operative date. Join us on Thursday, November 30, for a webinar hosted by our staff with a presentation followed by a Question and Answer session from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Zoom. Processes and Procedures Ordinance Webinar Virtual…