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UPDATE to CEQA Thresholds and Methodology

UPDATE to CEQA Thresholds and Methodology

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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…

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Proposed Al Fresco Ordinance –Submit Written Comments

Proposed Al Fresco Ordinance –Submit Written Comments

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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…

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Processes & Procedures Ordinance

Processes & Procedures Ordinance

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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…

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City Planning Updates

City Planning Updates

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Citywide:Transit Oriented Communities (TOC) Presentation at PlanCheck NC: Join City Planningvirtually at 10 a.m. on December 9, 2023 at the next PlanCheck NC alliance meeting for ageneral overview of the City’s TOC Incentive Program.Frequently Asked Questions; TOC GuidelinesImplementation of Assembly Bill 2011: The Department has issued an implementation memoregarding Assembly Bill (AB) 2011. Also known as the Affordable Housing and High RoadJobs Act of 2022, AB 2011 allows for a streamlined ministerial approval process for qualifyingnew residential developments in certain…

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Home-Sharing Program Update

Home-Sharing Program Update

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Los Angeles City Planning is excited to share that the Home-Sharing Records Portal is now accessible to the public. This is a significant step towards increasing transparency and providing valuable information about Home-Sharing in Los Angeles.The portal will allow constituents to see whether a property is registered for Home-Sharing and if a Home-Sharing citation has been issued to the property. Users can search for a specific property or generate a list of properties by registration status, citation/complaint type, ZIP code,…

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Redevelopment Plan Procedures Reinstatement Ordinance Now Available

Redevelopment Plan Procedures Reinstatement Ordinance Now Available

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Los Angeles City Planning released a proposed ordinance that amends the Processes and Procedures Ordinance (Ordinance No. 187,712) to reinstate Section 11.5.14 (Redevelopment Plan Procedures) in Chapter 1 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC). The proposed ordinance is known as the Redevelopment Plan Procedures Reinstatement Ordinance.  Adopted in 2022, the Processes and Procedures Ordinance amended Chapter 1 of the LAMC and established Chapter 1A of the LAMC to reorganize the administrative processes and procedures related to zoning and land…

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Affordable Housing Streamlining Ordinance

Affordable Housing Streamlining Ordinance

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Dear Interested Parties, Los Angeles City Planning will conduct a Virtual Public Hearing for a proposed Affordable Housing Streamlining Ordinance on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. All interested parties are encouraged to attend and share feedback.In response to a City Council Motion (Council File No. 23-0623), Los Angeles City Planning has prepared a proposed ordinance amending the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to create an administrative review process for 100 percent affordable housing projects, subject to…

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Metro Proposed TCN tomorrow

Metro Proposed TCN tomorrow

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The LA City Planning Commission will be meeting tomorrow to receive public comment regarding Metro’s proposed transportation communication network (TCN). This will be the final opportunity for you and other concerned citizens to make a public comment against the proposed Metro TCN, and stand in opposition to the proliferation of billboards and scenic blight in our community! Your participation tomorrow is vital. Comments may be made in-person or virtually. Date: Thursday, September 14, 2023Time: 8:30 AM Pacific Time Join the…

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Notes from Saturday, Sept. 9 meeting

Notes from Saturday, Sept. 9 meeting

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**refer to the Chat from the meeting From the Valley Alliance of Neighborhood Councils (VANC): Save the Date — VANC Town Hall on Saturday, October 14 @ 1 p.m. — Housing Element — What will be the impact on our communities. Mark your calendar. Town Hall will be in person at St. Michael Antiochian Orthodox Church 16643 Vanowen Street, Van Nuys 91406 Info: vanc34.org South Los Angeles Community Plan Implementation OverlayStaff Contact:Rafael Fontes(213) 978-1189rafael.fontes@lacity.org Community Plans being updated : Westside(West…

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