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The City of Los Angeles’ Department of Transportation and its consultant (TMD) have completed their analysis and made preliminary recommendations to address the substantial funding shortfall in LADOT’s transit programs over the next decade.  The financial deficit in LADOT’s transit programs is projected at $350 million  over the next decade, including a projected $23 million shortfall in Fiscal Year 2010-11.  Each of the four areas receiving LADOT transit services is affected, including DASH, Commuter Express, Cityride, and Charter Bus. The Department requests your assistance in informing riders…

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The information and community plan area maps the Planning Department presented to the City Council on Wednesday, December 16, 2009 are now available on the Department’s web site.  To access this information and maps, visit  www.planning.lacity.org  and click on “medical marijuana” under “what’s new.”  The Council is scheduled to reconsider this issue on Wednesday, January 13, 2010.   

Expo Phase 2 – Final Environmental Impact Report The Exposition Construction Authority has completed the Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) for the Expo Phase 2 Project, the proposed extension of the Expo Light Rail Line from Culver City to Santa Monica. The FEIR examines the potential environmental impacts that may result from the project, evaluates alternatives to the project and identifies measures to mitigate the significant effects. The FEIR is comprised of the Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) with revisions,…

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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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