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Greetings from the Los Angeles Department of City Planning. In celebration of the ZIMAS (Zone Information and Map Access System) *10-year* anniversary, the Planning Department is rolling out a new version of the system on the Internet. The new ZIMAS uses the latest GIS, mapping, and Internet technologies; features a brand new graphical user interface; and provides Internet users instant access to a wealth of planning, zoning, and property information for any property within the City of Los Angeles. We…

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The recent resignation of Gail Goldberg, the City’s Planning Director, is a great loss for Los Angeles. I hope the Mayor and his new team appreciates what she has accomplished and recognizes the transformation she has set in motion for city planning in Los Angeles. As we look toward the selection of the next Director, we need to assure that neighborhood council and civic leaders across the city are actively involved in the selection process to help insure the continuation…

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Greetings All: The City Planning Commission approved the proposed Baseline Hillside Ordinance provisions at their regular meeting today, and has recommended to the City Council that they adopt the hillside regulations as shown on Exhibit A of the May 27, 2010 Staff Report (http://planning.lacity.org/Code_Studies/BaselineHillsideOrd/CPC-2010-581-CA052710SRpt.pdf). We expect to have a Commission Determination Letter prepared for transmittal to the City Clerk by the end of next week. The next step will be to take the proposed Baseline Hillside Ordinance provisions before the…

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To All Interested Parties, The Local Enforcement Agency (LEA) has received an application package from Athens Sun Valley MRF for a solid waste facility permit to operate a large volume transfer/processing facility.  The LEA will be conducting a public information meeting on Monday, May 10, 2010 at 6:30 pm at John Francis Polytechnical High School Auditorium.  Please see the attached file for further meeting information. The informational meeting is open to all interested parties to ask questions and provide comments…

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Quick Update The Baseline Hillside Ordinance will be continued to the May 27, 2010 City Planning Commission meeting.  At this point, there will be no discussion on this proposal at the May 13, 2010 City Planning Commission Meeting, so we don’t expect a need to attend.  Please revise your calendars accordingly. More information to follow.  We hope to have a staff report by the end of next week. If you received this email via forwarded message from someone other than…

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Code Simplificiation Work Program

The program will consist of two parts as follows:. Land Use and Planning Policies, Ordinances and Enforcement Update on  proposed ordinances for STREAMLINING THE ZONING CODE and other current code studies projects .  This is a work in progress and now is the time to make your comments to be part of the process. Guest Speakers  — Tom Rothmann  and Alan Bell of the City Planning Department L.A.’s Planning Crisis and What Should be Done About it. Guest Speaker  —…

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