Structures Solar Energy Systems / Ordinance Amendment

CF 11-1786 

Proposed ordinance amending Sections 12.21 , 12.21.1 , and 12.24 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to provide: (1 ) the following exceptions for structures that solely support solar energy systems: reductions in parking stall length and width; limited waivers for non-conforming parking lots; modified height exceptions; (2) a new conditional use for otherwise unallowed structures that solely support solar energy systems; and (3) other technical corrections.

On October 13, 2011 , following a public hearing, the City Planning Commission approved the proposed ordinance (attached) and recommended its adoption by the City Council. Adopted the initial Staff Report as its report on the subject. Adopted the attached Findings. Adopted Categorical Exemption No. ENV-2011-1854-CE.


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  • 04/19/2012 Council action final.   (April 11, 2012)
  • 04/19/2012 Mayor transmitted file to City Clerk. Ordinance effective date: May 29, 2012.  Final Ordinance (May 29, 2012),   Communication from the Mayor (April 19, 2012)
  • 04/13/2012 City Clerk transmitted file to Mayor. Last day for Mayor to act is April 23, 2012.
  • 04/11/2012 Council adopted item, subject to reconsideration, pursuant to Council Rule 51.   Report from PLUM (April 13, 2012)
  • 04/03/2012 City Clerk scheduled item for Council on April 11, 2012.  Report from City Attorney (February 29, 2012)
  • 03/27/2012 Planning and Land Use Management Committee approved item(s) . Report from City Attorney (February 16, 2012) , Report from City Attorney (February 29, 2012)
  • 03/23/2012 Planning and Land Use Management Committee scheduled item for committee meeting on March 27, 2012.  Report from City Attorney (February 29, 2012)
  • 03/01/2012 City Attorney document(s) referred to Planning and Land Use Management Committee.  Report from City Attorney (February 29, 2012)
  • 03/01/2012 Document(s) submitted by City Attorney, as follows:  Report from City Attorney (February 29, 2012)
  • City Attorney report R12-0056, dated February 29, 2012, relative to a revised draft ordinance amending the Los Angeles Municipal Code to provide increased flexibility for structures used solely to support solar energy systems, and make other technical corrections.
  • 02/16/2012 City Attorney document(s) referred to Planning and Land Use Management Committee.  Report from City Attorney (February 16, 2012)
    02/16/2012 Document(s) submitted by City Attorney, as follows:   Report from City Attorney (February 16, 2012)

City Attorney report R12-0046, dated February 16, 2012, relative to an Ordinance amending the Los Angeles Municipal Code to provide increased flexibility for structures used soley to support solar energy systems, and make other technical corrections.

  • 11/17/2011 Council action final.  Report from PLUM (November 14,  2011)
  • 11/15/2011 Council adopted item, subject to reconsideration, pursuant to Council Rule 51.
  • 11/04/2011 City Clerk scheduled item for Council on November 15, 2011.  Report from PLUM (November 14,  2011), Report from City Planning Commission  (October 18, 2011)
  • 11/01/2011 Planning and Land Use Management Committee approved item(s) .  Report from City Planning Commission  (October 18, 2011)
  • 10/28/2011 Planning and Land Use Management Committee scheduled item for committee meeting on November 1, 2011.  Report from City Planning Commission (October 18, 2011)
  • 10/20/2011 Los Angeles City Planning Commission document(s) referred to Planning and Land Use Management Committee.  Report from City Planning Commission  (October 18, 2011)
  • 10/20/2011 Document(s) submitted by Los Angeles City Planning Commission, as follows:  Report from City Planning Commission  (October 18, 2011)

Los Angeles City Planning Commission report, dated October 18, 2011, relative to a proposed ordinance amending the Los Angeles Municipal Code to provide exceptions for structures that solely support solar energy systems; etc.