Source:  Department of City Planning

Dear Wildlife Stakeholders and Interested Parties,

We hope this message finds you and your loved ones healthy and safe since we last updated you. City Planning is pleased to announce updated resources for the Wildlife Pilot Study, including a new webpage and informational video. This update also highlights the release of the Draft Wildlife Ordinance for public review and feedback.

The Wildlife Pilot Study has informed the creation of a draft ordinance to support the City’s sustainability goals to conserve and protect important habitats and the connections between them. The effort identifies areas of ecological value for wildlife in the City of Los Angeles and proposes regulations for new development that can be more compatible with the land, water, plants, and animals that make up our city’s world class natural environment.

The new webpage includes an updated project summary and timeline, more details on the regulations that are proposed in the draft ordinance, a new informational video providing background information and explanation of the proposed regulations, as well as additional resources and ways to engage with the project! We hope you will look at the video and Fact Sheet, the Draft Ordinance, and stay tuned for additional engagement in the Spring and Summer. We welcome your feedback on the initial Draft Ordinance. Please send comments or questions to Lena Mik at OurLA2040@lacity.org.

Los Angeles City Planning continues to value your input and participation. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, engagement continues online, expanded resources have been made available online and staff remain available to listen and discuss. You can learn more about the Wildlife Pilot Study Program and sign up to get updates from the Wildlife team.

Thank you for your continued engagement with Los Angeles City Planning.