Zoning Code / Reorganization of Administration Provisions (Processes and Procedures Ordinance) / Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Amendment

F 12-0460-S4     AT CITY COUNCIL 09.19.2023

Final Ordinance No. 187712  01/23/2023

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed Ordinance to amend the provisions of Ordinance 187712 that regulate development applications and approvals in the City’s coastal zones, namely Section 13B.9.1. of Chapter 1A of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC).

Recommendations for Council action:

DETERMINE, based on the whole of the administrative record, that the project is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15061(b)(3) and Section 15378(b)(5).

ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC) as the Findings of Council.

APPROVE the proposed Ordinance to amend the provisions of Ordinance 187712 that regulate development applications and approvals in the City’s coastal zones, namely Section 13B.9.1. of Chapter 1A of the LAMC.

REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present an Ordinance to incorporate the California Coastal Commission’s amendments to the City’s Coastal Development Permit processes and procedures in Section 13B.9.1 of Chapter 1A of the LAMC to be operative in alignment with the rest of Ordinance 187712.

Applicant: City of Los Angeles

Case No. CPC-2016-3182-CA-AMDT1

Environmental No. ENV-2023-4505-CE

Fiscal Impact Statement: The LACPC reports that there is no General Fund impact as administrative costs are recovered through fees.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

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  • 09/05/2023 Planning and Land Use Management Committee approved item(s) .  Report from Los Angeles City Planning Commission – Supplemental Transmittal and Letter of Determination 08/03/2023, Attachment to Report dated 8-03-23 – Proposed Ordinance 08/03/2023, Attachment to Report dated 8-03-23 – Findings 08/03/2023, Attachment to Report dated 8-03-23 – Staff Report 08/03/2023, Attachment to Report dated 8-03-23 – Environmental 08/03/2023, Attachment to Report dated 8-03-23 – Mailing List 08/03/2023
  • 08/15/2023 Planning and Land Use Management Committee continued item to/for September 5, 2023
  • 08/11/2023 Planning and Land Use Management Committee scheduled item for committee meeting on August 15, 2023.  Report from Los Angeles City Planning Commission – Supplemental Transmittal and Letter of Determination 08/03/2023, Attachment to Report dated 8-03-23 – Proposed Ordinance 08/03/2023, Attachment to Report dated 8-03-23 – Findings 08/03/2023, Attachment to Report dated 8-03-23 – Staff Report 08/03/2023, Attachment to Report dated 8-03-23 – Environmental 08/03/2023, Attachment to Report dated 8-03-23 – Mailing List 08/03/2023
  • 08/07/2023 Los Angeles City Planning Commission document(s) referred to Planning and Land Use Management Committee.  Report from Los Angeles City Planning Commission – Supplemental Transmittal and Letter of Determination 08/03/2023, Attachment to Report dated 8-03-23 – Proposed Ordinance 08/03/2023, Attachment to Report dated 8-03-23 – Findings 08/03/2023, Attachment to Report dated 8-03-23 – Staff Report 08/03/2023, Attachment to Report dated 8-03-23 – Environmental 08/03/2023, Attachment to Report dated 8-03-23 – Mailing List 08/03/2023
  • 08/03/2023 Document(s) submitted by Los Angeles City Planning Commission, as follows:  Report from Los Angeles City Planning Commission – Supplemental Transmittal and Letter of Determination 08/03/2023, Attachment to Report dated 8-03-23 – Proposed Ordinance 08/03/2023, Attachment to Report dated 8-03-23 – Findings 08/03/2023, Attachment to Report dated 8-03-23 – Staff Report 08/03/2023, Attachment to Report dated 8-03-23 – Environmental 08/03/2023, Attachment to Report dated 8-03-23 – Mailing List 08/03/2023

Los Angeles City Planning Commission report, dated August 3, 2023, relative to a proposed ordinance amending Ordinance 187,712 to incorporate the California Coastal Commission’s amendments to the City’s Coastal Development processes and procedures in the Los Angeles Municipal Code.

  • 07/07/2023 Ordinance posted/published. Ordinance effective date: July 7, 2023.  Final Ordinance No. 187930 07/07/2023
  • 06/30/2023 Council action final.  Mayor Concurrence/Council Action 06/30/2023
  • 06/27/2023 City Clerk transmitted file to Mayor. Last day for Mayor to act is July 7, 2023. Report from Planning and Land Use Management Committee 06/23/2023, Attachment to Report dated 6-15-23 – Draft Ordinance (Urgency Clause) 06/15/2023
  • 06/27/2023 Council adopted item forthwith. Report from Planning and Land Use Management Committee 06/23/2023, Attachment to Report dated 6-15-23 – Draft Ordinance (Urgency Clause) 06/15/2023
  • 06/23/2023 City Clerk scheduled item for Council on June 27, 2023. Report from Planning and Land Use Management Committee 06/23/2023, Attachment to Report dated 6-15-23 – Draft Ordinance (Urgency Clause) 06/15/2023
  • 06/20/2023 Planning and Land Use Management Committee approved item(s) with urgency clause. Report from City Attorney 06/15/2023, Attachment to Report dated 6-15-23 – Draft Ordinance (Urgency Clause) 06/15/2023, Attachment to Report dated 6-15-23 – Draft Ordinance 06/15/2023
  • 06/16/2023 Planning and Land Use Management Committee scheduled item for committee meeting on June 20, 2023.   Report from City Attorney 06/15/2023, Attachment to Report dated 6-15-23 – Draft Ordinance (Urgency Clause) 06/15/2023, Attachment to Report dated 6-15-23 – Draft Ordinance 06/15/2023
  • 06/15/2023 City Attorney document(s) referred to Planning and Land Use Management Committee.   Report from City Attorney 06/15/2023, Attachment to Report dated 6-15-23 – Draft Ordinance (Urgency Clause) 06/15/2023, Attachment to Report dated 6-15-23 – Draft Ordinance 06/15/2023
  • 06/15/2023 Document(s) submitted by City Attorney, as follows:   Report from City Attorney 06/15/2023, Attachment to Report dated 6-15-23 – Draft Ordinance (Urgency Clause) 06/15/2023, Attachment to Report dated 6-15-23 – Draft Ordinance 06/15/2023

City Attorney report R23-0227, dated June 15, 2023, relative to a draft Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 187712 to extend its operative date to January 22, 2024.

  • 05/31/2023 Council action final.  Council Action 05/30/2023
  • 05/30/2023 Council adopted item, subject to reconsideration, pursuant to Council Rule 51.  Motion 05/16/2023
  • 05/26/2023 City Clerk scheduled item for Council on May 30, 2023.  Report from Planning and Land Use Management Committee 11/29/2022, Attachment to Report dated 11-09-22 – Draft Ordinance 11/09/2022 , Report from Department of City Planning 08/10/2022,
  • 05/16/2023 Motion referred to Planning and Land Use Management Committee.  Motion 05/16/2023
  • 12/14/2022 Ordinance posted/published. Ordinance effective date: January 23, 2023; Ordinance operative date: July 22, 2023.  Final Ordinance No. 187712 01/23/2023, Declaration of Posting 12/14/2022
  • 12/07/2022 City Clerk transmitted file to Mayor. Last day for Mayor to act is December 19, 2022.
  • 12/06/2022 Council action final.  Mayor Concurrence/Council Action 12/08/2022
  • 12/06/2022 Council adopted item forthwith.   Report from Planning and Land Use Management Committee 11/29/2022, Attachment to Report dated 11-09-22 – Draft Ordinance 11/09/2022
  • 12/05/2022 City Clerk scheduled item for Council on December 6, 2022. Report from Planning and Land Use Management Committee 11/29/2022, Attachment to Report dated 11-09-22 – Draft Ordinance 11/09/2022
  • 11/29/2022 Planning and Land Use Management Committee approved item(s) Report from Planning and Land Use Management Committee 11/29/2022, Report from City Attorney 11/09/2022, Attachment to Report dated 11-09-22 – Exhibit A 11/09/2022, Attachment to Report dated 11-09-22 – Draft Ordinance 11/09/2022 , Report from Department of City Planning 08/10/2022, Attachment to Report dated 8-10-22 – Staff Report 08/10/2022, Attachment to Report dated 8-10-22 – Processes Comparison Table Final 08/10/2022
  • 11/23/2022 Planning and Land Use Management Committee scheduled item for committee meeting on November 29, 2022.  Report from City Attorney 11/09/2022, Attachment to Report dated 11-09-22 – Exhibit A 11/09/2022, Attachment to Report dated 11-09-22 – Draft Ordinance 11/09/2022 , Report from Department of City Planning 08/10/2022, Attachment to Report dated 8-10-22 – Staff Report 08/10/2022, Attachment to Report dated 8-10-22 – Processes Comparison Table Final 08/10/2022
  • 11/09/2022 City Attorney document(s) referred to Planning and Land Use Management Committee.   Report from City Attorney 11/09/2022, Attachment to Report dated 11-09-22 – Exhibit A 11/09/2022, Attachment to Report dated 11-09-22 – Draft Ordinance 11/09/2022
  • 11/09/2022 Document(s) submitted by City Attorney, as follows:    Report from City Attorney 11/09/2022, Attachment to Report dated 11-09-22 – Exhibit A 11/09/2022, Attachment to Report dated 11-09-22 – Draft Ordinance 11/09/2022

City Attorney report R22-0390, dated November 9, 2022, relative to a draft Ordinance amending Chapter 1 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code and establishing Chapter 1A.

  • 08/15/2022 Department of City Planning document(s) referred to Planning and Land Use Management Committee.  Report from Department of City Planning 08/10/2022,
  • 08/10/2022 Document(s) submitted by Department of City Planning, as follows:  Report from Department of City Planning 08/10/2022, Attachment to Report dated 8-10-22 – Staff Report 08/10/2022, Attachment to Report dated 8-10-22 – Processes Comparison Table Final 08/10/2022

Department of City Planning report, dated August 10, 2022, relative to implementation of the Processes and Procedures Ordinance and public outreach plan.

  • 07/16/2021 Community Impact Statement submitted by Del Rey Neighborhood Council.  Refer to  CF 12-0460-S4
  • 06/23/2021 Council action final.   Council Action 06/23/2021  Council Action 06/23/2021
  • 06/23/2021 Community Impact Statement submitted by Echo Park Neighborhood Council.  Refer to  CF 12-0460-S4
  • 06/22/2021 Council adopted item, as amended, forthwith.  Refer to  CF 12-0460-S4
  • 06/20/2021 Community Impact Statement submitted by Mar Vista Community Council.
  • 06/18/2021 City Clerk scheduled item for Council on June 22, 2021.  Report from Planning and Land Use Management Committee 06/01/2021
  • 06/11/2021 Community Impact Statement submitted by Westside Neighborhood Council. Refer to  CF 12-0460-S4
    06/01/2021 Planning and Land Use Management Committee approved as amended , requesting the City Attorney to prepare and present an Ordinance including the technical corrections recommended in the Department of City Planning (DCP) report dated May 25, 2021; and, instructing the DCP, in consultation with the City Attorney, to report with recommendations regarding a community outreach plan, staff training, and the feasibility of hiring a contractor for implementation.    Report from Planning and Land Use Management Committee 06/01/2021, Report from Department of City Planning 05/25/2021, Report from Los Angeles City Planning Commission (Corrected) 04/06/2021, Attachment to Report dated 04-06-2021 – Proposed Ordinance 04/06/2021, Attachment to Report dated 04-06-2021 – Findings 04/06/2021, Attachment to Report dated 04-06-2021 – Environmental 04/06/2021
  • 05/27/2021 Planning and Land Use Management Committee scheduled item for committee meeting on June 1, 2021.   Report from Department of City Planning 05/25/2021, Report from Los Angeles City Planning Commission (Corrected) 04/06/2021, Attachment to Report dated 04-06-2021 – Proposed Ordinance 04/06/2021, Attachment to Report dated 04-06-2021 – Findings 04/06/2021, Attachment to Report dated 04-06-2021 – Environmental 04/06/2021.
  • 05/27/2021 Department of City Planning document(s) referred to Planning and Land Use Management Committee.  Report from Department of City Planning   05/25/2021
  • 05/26/2021 Document(s) submitted by Department of City Planning, as follows: Report from Department of City Planning   05/25/2021

Department of City Planning report, dated May 25, 2021, relative to a technical correction to the proposed ordinance to amend the Los Angeles Municipal Code, to reorganize Zoning Code processes and procedures.

  • 05/20/2021 Community Impact Statement submitted by Lincoln Heights Neighborhood Council.   Refer to CF 12-0460-S4
  • 04/07/2021 Los Angeles City Planning Commission document(s) referred to Planning and Land Use Management Committee.
  • 04/06/2021 Document(s) submitted by Los Angeles City Planning Commission, as follows:

Los Angeles City Planning Commission corrected report, dated April 6, 2021, relative to a proposed ordinance amending the Los Angeles Municipal Code to reorganize Zoning Code processes and procedures.

  • 04/06/2021 Los Angeles City Planning Commission document(s) referred to Planning and Land Use Management Committee.
  • 04/06/2021 Document(s) submitted by Los Angeles City Planning Commission, as follows:

Los Angeles City Planning Commission report, dated April 6, 2021, relative to a proposed ordinance amending the Los Angeles Municipal Code to reorganize Zoning Code processes and procedures..

  • 11/04/2019 Community Impact Statement submitted by Woodland Hills-Warner Center.  Refer to CF 12-0460-S4
  • 03/14/2019 Community Impact Statement submitted by West Adams Neighborhood Council.  Refer to CF 12-0460-S4
  • 01/23/2019 Community Impact Statement submitted by Empowerment Congress North Area NDC.  Refer to CF 12-0460-S4
  • 01/23/2019 Community Impact Statement submitted by PICO Neighborhood Council.
  • 12/12/2018 Community Impact Statement submitted by Mar Vista Community Council.  Refer to CF 12-0460-S4
  • 11/28/2018 Community Impact Statement submitted by Northwest San Pedro Neighborhood Council.  Refer to CF 12-0460-S4
  • 11/21/2018 Community Impact Statement submitted by Rampart Village.  Refer to CF 12-0460-S4
  • 11/20/2018 Community Impact Statement submitted by Granada Hills North Neighborhood Council.  Refer to CF 12-0460-S4
  • 10/31/2018 Los Angeles City Planning Commission document(s) referred to Planning and Land Use Management Committee.    Attachment to Report dated 10/26/2018 – Findings 10/26/2018, Attachment to Report dated 10/26/2018 – Proposed Ordinance 10/26/2018, Report from Los Angeles City Planning Commission 10/26/2018, Attachment to Report dated 10/26/2018 – Mailing List 10/26/2018, Attachment to Report dated 10/26/2018 – Environmental 10/26/2018, Attachment to Report dated 10/26/2018 – Staff Report 10/26/2018.
  • 10/26/2018 Document(s) submitted by Los Angeles City Planning Commission, as follows:  Attachment to Report dated 10/26/2018 – Findings 10/26/2018, Attachment to Report dated 10/26/2018 – Proposed Ordinance 10/26/2018, Report from Los Angeles City Planning Commission 10/26/2018, Attachment to Report dated 10/26/2018 – Mailing List 10/26/2018, Attachment to Report dated 10/26/2018 – Environmental 10/26/2018, Attachment to Report dated 10/26/2018 – Staff Report 10/26/2018.

Los Angeles City Planning Commission report, dated October 26, 2018, relative to a proposed Ordinance amending the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to comprehensively reorganize the administrative provisions of the Zoning Code and establish a new Article and Chapter of the LAMC.

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