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Controller Laura Chick has released the Final Report on compliance with developer conditions. In addition to raising important issues regarding how the City ensures that developer conditions are met, this report provides a good overview of the City process. It is good background reading for all stakeholders concerned with planning and land use issues. You may go directly to the report using the link http://www.lacity.org/ctr/audits/FinalReportLACityPlanning032309.pdf or You may go to Controller Laura Chick’s web site address (www.lacity.org/ctr) and access the…

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The Office of Historic Resources announces the Citywide Kickoff Event for SurveyLA on April 4 Note that even if you are not currently an area targeted to begin the survey, your community may want to begin discussions to be prepared to be an active participant in the process. maggi The Office of Historic Resources hopes that you’ll help us spread the word about this exciting event by forwarding the message below to your own email contact lists, for the New…

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REMINDER for PlanCheckNC EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM on TRANSPORTATION ISSUES AND PLANNING Date: Saturday, March 14, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. Location: Historic Downtown Outreach Center 114 W 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90013 For additional information on the Program contact Russell Brown at planning.jr2brown@gmail.com. Check our calendar for a link to a map. Also be sure to check our Bulletin Board “In the News” for more information on Planning and Land Use. . Mark your calendars for coming PlanCheckNC Events April 11,…

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The City of Los Angeles Planning Department invites you to a Public Workshop concerning proposed Code Amendments to create three new Zoning tools. The potential new zoning tools will be introduced and explained, with a chance for questions, answers, and feedback. The workshop will be held: March 19, 2009, 5-7 PM Los Angeles City Hall, Room 1010 200 N. Spring Street, 90012 The proposed tools are concerned primarily with creating opportunities to improve the City’s commercial corridors. If the enabling…

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The City of Los Angeles Department of City Planning invites you to attend the Hillside Kick-Off MeetingsCome join our staff in a series of public meetings throughout the City of Los Angeles being held in order to hear your comments, and discuss issues related to development in Los Angeles hillside neighborhoods.Your input will help staff identify concerns, and influence the scope of the hillside project. These efforts will ultimately result in proposed Code Amendments affecting single-family development in the City’s…

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Reminder to SAVE the DATE for PlanCheckNC Saturday, February 14, 2009 – 10:00 a.m. Meeting Location: Historic Downtown Outreach Center114 W 5th StreetLos Angeles, CA 90013 Our February PlanCheckNC Issues Forum will provide· updates on current Planning and Land Use issues of concern– Parking- Rehabilitation Housing (sober living facilities)– Two residences on a residential lot– billboards and other signage issues· opportunities to seek assistance and support from NC representatives who face or have faced similar issuesPlease help get the word…

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On February 12, 2009, the proposed River Improvement Overlay (RIO) and Los Angeles River Improvement Overlay (LA-RIO) will be heard at the City Planning Commission after 8:30am on the 10th Floor of City Hall.The RIO (CPC 2007-3036-CA) is a proposed new supplemental use district for vicinities near rivers and tributaries. The LA-RIO (CPC-2008-3125) implements the first RIO for vicinities near the Los Angeles River. The LA-RIO consists of a required point system for new development to implement design features that…

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In the News will serve as the PlanCheckNC Bulletin Board as we continue to construct our website. Postings will begin here and move on to their permanent home as our site develops. You may choose to subscribe or you may choose to check periodically to view what is new. If you choose to subscribe, notice of each new posting will be sent to you as it is posted. Just follow the directions on the site. Watch In the News for…

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Save the DATE for PlanCheckNC ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW and DOCUMENTATION The Program will include an overview of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) the CEQA process, how the City of Los Angeles implements CEQA, the requirements and opportunities for public involvement and the relationship of CEQA to land use entitlements. The Program will offer participants the opportunity to question CEQA practitioners in the ways that communities can best use the CEQA process to their benefit, which strategies help your cause and…

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