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Los Angeles City Planning Monthly Newsletter

Los Angeles City Planning Monthly Newsletter

Monthly Newsletter – October 2021 Dear Angelenos:The City Council approved our revised fee schedule for case processing on October 19. When it takes effect on December 27, 2021, the new schedule will put City Planning on solid financial footing, helping us responsibly steward public funds and avoid disruptions to vital services.Under the fee schedule currently in place, the City recovers approximately 63% of the estimated full cost of providing project planning services. On average, this has resulted in annual revenue…

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PlanCheckNC Zoom links for 8-14-21

PlanCheckNC Zoom links for 8-14-21

Thank you to all who joined us at PlanCheckNC ! This is the link to the items presented by Emily Gable (City Planning), Rubina Ghazarian (LADOT), Jonathan Ayon (City Planning) and Ariel Jones (City Planning) Use this link to access all of the links I mentioned today, including the chat: Ariel’s contact via email: ariel.jones@lacity.org Zoom Recording Link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1EOOHbixJfduG0ckSTKmeHsZAfqvXwdXm?usp=sharing September presentation will be the Housing Element — Save Sept. 11 @ 10 a.m. August 1, 2021 – Land Use Report…

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Land Use Report – February 2021*

Land Use Report – February 2021*

Pending City land use-related measures:                                      CF 20-1042 City Zoning Code Update / Ballot Measure  (CF12-0460) https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2020/20-1042_mot_08-19-2020.pdf   This measure seeks to place a ballot measure before the public that would allow voters to over-ride the current ReCode process and place a comp LA p  The City Planning Department, in coordination with the Chief Legislative Analyst, report back in 30 days on the creation of a measure to be placed on a future ballot to update the city’s zoning code. This…

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Council File 21-0002-S18 & S21 – City opposes SB9 & SB10

Council File 21-0002-S18 & S21 – City opposes SB9 & SB10

For Your Consideration CIS – SUPPORT of city position in OPPOSITION to SB9, which requires by-right approval of duplexes and lot splits, exempting such projects from public hearings and environmental review. (CF 21-0002-S18)   https://cityclerk.lacity.org/lacityclerkconnect/index.cfm?fa=ccfi.viewrecord&cfnumber=21-0002-S18 https://cityclerk.lacity.org/lacityclerkconnect/index.cfm?fa=ccfi.viewrecord&cfnumber=21-0002-S21 More Info available at this link https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/16iBMzDB1UMu4GqzF8tmpOScUsuodOH5K?usp=sharing

Take the Plan to House LA Survey

Take the Plan to House LA Survey

Please share this survey with your community. We know that all across our city people are struggling to find and maintain housing they can afford. We have some ideas to make improvements, but we need to hear from you. As we continue our two-year effort to update the Housing Element for the 2021-2029 cycle, we’ve developed an interactive survey to collect your feedback on draft Concepts and strategies that will guide LA’s housing decisions for the next decade. The Plan to…

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Draft Digital Media Policy for NCs Info Session

Draft Digital Media Policy for NCs Info Session

Does Your Neighborhood Council have a Digital Media / Social Media Policy ?   How do you Outreach to Your Community for Land Use Projects ? Draft Digital Media Policy for Neighborhood Councils Info Session Wednesday, December 16⋅5:00 – 6:30pm Description:Join us for an info session on the draft Digital Media Policy for Neighborhood Councils (NCs) which is currently being reviewed and discussed by the Board of Neighborhood Commissioners. This virtual session is being held on Zoom. Please RSVP to receive details to join…

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New Structural Demolition Policy Being Considered

New Structural Demolition Policy Being Considered

CF 20-1477 That City Planning & LADBS Report on a New Structural Demolition Policy to allow developers in the entitlement process to be granted demolition permits for properties that have become a public nuisance, without the need for an approved set of plans, while ensuring compliance with CEQA and protection of historical resources.

At City Planning Commission 12-3-20 Local Emergency Code Amendment

At City Planning Commission 12-3-20 Local Emergency Code Amendment

LOCAL EMERGENCY CODE AMENDMENT: On December 3, 2020, the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (CPC) will consider the proposed Local Emergency Code Amendment Ordinance, which creates a mechanism for the City Council and Mayor to enact temporary regulatory relief from certain Zoning Code provisions related to time limitations and automobile parking provisions. This is the first step in the adoption process for a proposed Ordinance, and several key steps remain. After consideration and adoption of a recommendation report by CPC,…

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IMPORTANT Planning 101 Training Dates & Registration Info

IMPORTANT Planning 101 Training Dates & Registration Info

IMPORTANT UPCOMING Planning 101 Training Dates: Description: The Department of Neighborhood Empowerment will be hosting trainings in November and December to satisfy the Board of Neighborhood Commissioners Leadership Orientation policy. If your Neighborhood Council does not have a Planning & Land Use committee (or committee handling planning and land use matters), then the entire Neighborhood Council board will be required to complete the Planning 101 – Project Planning training.   Session 1 – Mon, November 30, 6:00pm – 7:30pm Session 2…

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