43 files
Proposed zoning change for 8946 South Sepulveda; now awaiting committee review after APC referral.
Under review — the Planning and Land Use Management Committee is evaluating a proposed zone change for a South Sepulveda property. A decision is needed by July 2028, but no hearing date has been set yet.
City Planning Commission proposes Downtown Community Plan update with zoning code amendments and environmental review; now in committee.
Under review — the City Planning Commission has sent a major Downtown LA zoning and land-use overhaul to the Planning Committee, where it awaits scheduling for discussion. Environmental studies are complete, but the proposal hasn't yet reached a public hearing stage.
CEQA appeal filed regarding a project at 3610 North Sapphire Drive in South Valley; currently in Planning Committee.
Under review — the South Valley Area Planning Commission challenged the environmental clearance for a North Sapphire Drive development project, and it's now with the Planning Committee waiting for their recommendation before Council can weigh in.
2026 budget recommendation directing Planning Department to document resources needed for Mayor's Executive Directive 19, currently pending committee review.
Under review — the Planning Department has submitted its resource assessment for a mayoral directive, and the Land Use Management Committee is now examining what additional budget or staff might be needed to move forward.
2026 budget recommendation for Building and Safety's building demolition review process, currently pending committee review.
Pending — the city is reviewing how the Building and Safety Department handles demolition permits and approvals. It's currently with the Planning Committee and hasn't moved since being referred in July.
Council directs Building and Safety to analyze whether fines or fees for vacant buildings should be updated to improve cost recovery.
Under review — the City is studying whether fines and fees for vacant buildings are high enough to cover enforcement costs and discourage owners from letting properties sit empty. The Planning Committee is still examining the proposal.
Budget recommendation to speed up the building lien process within the Department of Building and Safety.
Under review — the city is evaluating a plan to speed up the building lien process so code violations get resolved faster and the city collects owed fees more quickly. It's with the Planning Committee now.
Budget allocation for enhanced enforcement of the home-sharing ordinance by the Department of Building and Safety.
Under review — the Planning and Land Use Management Committee is evaluating funding for the city's home-sharing enforcement program, which oversees short-term rentals and compliance. A committee recommendation will come before the full Council for final budget approval.
Council directs Building and Safety to compare self-certification processes with Los Angeles County for the 2026 budget cycle.
Under review — the city is examining whether streamlining building permits through self-certification could cut red tape and costs, comparing Los Angeles practices with the County's approach. The Planning Committee is still analyzing the potential.
Council seeks to establish integrated home-sharing ordinance enforcement process across city departments and audit its costs and outcomes.
Under review — the city is designing a unified system for enforcing short-term rental rules across departments, with staff now auditing costs and measuring whether the effort actually works. It's awaiting the Planning Committee's decision.
Council adopted standards for equestrian equipment storage in K Overlay zones, establishing development guidelines for horse-related facilities.
In progress — the city is drafting rules to let horse owners legally store equipment in containers within equestrian zones, addressing a gap where current code bans them outright. The Planning Committee is reviewing the department's recommendations.
Council is managing distribution of public benefit payments from the Transfer of Floor Area Rights program, with the most recent committee action waiving consideration in June 2026.
In progress — the city is redistributing public benefits money from a developer-fee program, most recently adjusting which department runs small-business services in Council District 1. Further review is underway.
Development Agreement for a major mixed-use project at three downtown LA addresses; adopted by Council in September 2025, now in committee review with a legal analysis pending.
Under review — the City Attorney flagged legal concerns about this downtown mixed-use development deal after Council approved it, and the Planning Committee is now working through those issues with an extended deadline into mid-August.
Budget proposal to streamline demolition permit processing at LA's Building and Safety Department.
Under review — the city is working on streamlining how quickly the Department of Building and Safety processes demolition permits. The Planning Committee is still examining the proposal and hasn't yet signaled whether it'll move forward.
Coastal development permit appeal for a South Main Street project was denied by the Planning Committee on June 23, 2026, upholding the Planning Commission's original approval.
Approved — the Planning and Land Use Management Committee upheld the city planning commission's approval of the coastal development permit and site plan for the South Main Street project, dismissing community appeals and clearing the way forward.
Appeal of a Community Design Overlay for a Reseda property denied by the Planning Committee on June 23, 2026.
Approved — the city's Planning and Land Use Management Committee upheld a design overlay for the Reseda property, rejecting an appeal and locking in new aesthetic guidelines for development on the site.
Cultural Heritage Commission seeks to designate the Fox Apartments complex on West Santa Monica Boulevard and South Ensley Avenue as a Historic-Cultural Monument.
Under review — the Cultural Heritage Commission recommended designating the Fox Apartments as a historic monument, and it's now waiting for the City Council to vote, though the Planning Committee has delayed action twice so far.
Motion to limit or revoke permits for two hazardous materials facilities (Rancho LPG and JCI Jones Chemicals) in Harbor Gateway; approved by Planning Committee.
Under review — the City is examining all possible legal and regulatory tools to shut down or phase out two hazardous chemical facilities in San Pedro and Harbor Gateway that operate near homes and schools. A committee approved the motion; full Council consideration is next.
Nancy Yap's appointment to the Board of Building and Safety Commissioners was approved by Council in 2023 for a term ending June 2026; the file was reactivated in June 2026, approved by committee, and appears to be processing a new or renewal appointment.
Under review — Nancy Yap's reappointment to the Building and Safety Commission has cleared the Planning Committee and now awaits a full City Council vote to secure her new five-year term through mid-2031.
Mayor seeks to renew 25 on-call consultant contracts on an as-needed basis through continued services agreements.
Under review — the Planning Committee has approved renewing 25 on-call consultant contracts, and the matter is now moving toward full City Council consideration for final adoption.
Holland Partner Group appealed haul route restrictions on multiple Sunset and Reservoir Boulevard properties; appeal was granted by Planning Committee on June 23.
Approved — the Planning Committee granted Holland Partner Group's appeal and removed haul route restrictions that had limited truck traffic near their Sunset Boulevard and Reservoir Street properties. The matter is resolved.
Councilmember Traci Park proposes a zoning change and general plan amendment for a property adjacent to Will Rogers State Historical Park on West Sunset Boulevard.
Under review — the city is working to fix a 25-year-old zoning mismatch from a 2000 land swap at Will Rogers State Historical Park. The Planning Committee approved it; it now needs a full City Council vote to become law.
Motion establishing due process protocols and owner notification requirements before demolishing abandoned structures deemed fire hazards.
Under review — the city is studying whether the Fire Department should proactively demolish high-risk abandoned buildings in fire-prone areas before emergencies occur, funded by charging property owners. Both committees have approved moving it forward, and a full Council vote is next.
A ministerial project at 11143-11157 1/2 West Acama Street approved by Planning Committee; addresses emergency access, funding, and public safety concerns.
Under review — the Planning Committee approved a motion to study emergency access and funding issues for a ministerial development project in Studio City, but it hasn't yet gone to the full City Council for final sign-off.
Council reconsiders elevator requirements for residential and commercial buildings under LA Municipal Code Section 92.0109.
Under review — the city is studying whether to require tall buildings to keep more than one elevator running at all times, after a committee approved the idea in June. A full Council vote still needs to happen before any new rule takes effect.
Zoning amendment for downtown LA Live/Convention Center district signage regulations; adopted by Council December 2025.
Pending — the City Council approved the sign district changes in December 2025, but the formal ordinance now sits in committee waiting for a vote before it can be finalized.
Zoning change and height district modification for a property at 12910 West Culver Boulevard, referred to planning committee.
Under review — the Planning and Land Use Management Committee is evaluating a proposal to change zoning and height rules for a Culver Boulevard property. Environmental review is done; the committee still needs to weigh in before City Council votes.
Councilmember Nazarian's motion to impose interim rent stabilization and demolition controls in Valley Glen, adopted by Council in December 2025.
Under review — the city is moving forward with an emergency ordinance to block demolition permits on rent-stabilized apartments in a Valley Glen neighborhood section, protecting tenants from eviction. It's passed Council and state review, but the Planning Committee still needs to act.
Planning Commission refers conditional use permits and zoning changes for Venice Auxiliary Pumping Plant project parcels to committee for review.
Under review — the Planning Commission has referred zoning and conditional use permits for the Venice Auxiliary Pumping Plant to the Planning and Land Use Management Committee, where it awaits committee action on multiple parcels along East Hurricane Street and South Esplanade.
Planning Commission approving conditional use, design review, and specific plan compliance for three North Casiano Road properties; case now with City Council committee.
Under review — the Planning Commission has sent a complex land-use application for three North Casiano Road properties to the City Council's Planning Committee, which now has two years to schedule a hearing and decide on permits and design requirements.
Appeal of environmental review for a development project at 6415-6419 West Selma Avenue; pending committee review since 2021.
Under review — two groups challenged the environmental clearance for a West Selma Avenue development project in late 2021, and the City Council's planning committee has been reviewing the appeal for nearly five years. It's scheduled for a hearing in August 2026.
Comprehensive update to LA's General Plan Health and Wellness Element and Environmental Justice Element, adopted by Council in 2022 and currently undergoing refinement in committee.
Under review — the city adopted a plan to modernize its health and environmental policies in 2022, and the Planning Department submitted a climate assessment last year, but the committee has only filed it twice without moving forward, leaving the broader update work stalled.
Boyle Heights zoning and Community Plan update approved unanimously by Council in April 2026 to enable affordable housing production through state-authorized incentive mechanisms.
Approved — the city council unanimously adopted this comprehensive zoning and affordable-housing plan for Boyle Heights in April 2026, and it's now moving into implementation with compliance monitoring underway.
Appeal of a categorical exemption for a project at 1400 North Vista Moraga; pending committee review with extended deadline.
Under review — the Planning Commission is challenging whether a development project at 1400 North Vista Moraga properly qualifies for an expedited environmental review process. The case is now with a city committee, which recently extended its deadline to late August to evaluate the appeal.
Los Angeles's short-term rental regulation framework, adopted in 2019 and amended in 2020 to include per-night fees for compliance and enforcement.
Pending — Council approved the home-sharing ordinance and fee structure in 2019–2020, and the program is operating. A recent Planning Department submission to committee suggests possible updates or amendments, but no action has been taken yet.
Appeal of a CEQA determination for a development project at 4230 North Saltillo Street, currently pending committee review with multiple continuances.
Under review — the Planning Commission is challenging whether a North Saltillo Street development needs a full environmental review or qualifies for a categorical exemption. The case has been continued multiple times since March and is scheduled for committee discussion in August.
CEQA appeal of a conditional use permit at 23717 West Victory Boulevard; pending committee review with deadline extended to September 2026.
Under review — a planning commission challenge to the environmental documentation for a West Victory Boulevard project is being evaluated by the Land Use Management Committee, with the next hearing set for August and a decision deadline pushed to September 2026.
Councilmember Jurado seeks nuisance abatement or revocation action against Victory Outreach properties on Huntington Drive for abandonment or vacancy.
Under review — the city is examining three adjacent properties on Huntington Drive tied to a religious nonprofit, seeking either nuisance abatement or enforcement action. The Planning Committee is currently reviewing the motion.
Council responds to state law SB 969 by exploring local regulatory options for entertainment zones, including alcohol sales and public space use.
Under review — the city is analyzing a state law about entertainment districts and alcohol regulation to figure out what local rules it might need to adopt or change in response. It's currently with the Planning Committee and could take time to move forward.
Councilmember Yaroslavsky's motion to streamline development approvals and incorporate Missing Middle LA housing work into city processes.
Under review — the city is working to speed up approvals for mid-sized housing projects like duplexes and small apartment buildings by streamlining the review process, but the motion needs the Planning Committee to move it forward.
Councilmembers Blumenfield and Yaroslavsky propose an accelerated framework to implement Transit Oriented Development zones under Option C1.
Under review — the city is working to speed up approvals for housing and transit-friendly development near major transit stops, but the Planning Committee is still weighing community feedback before deciding whether to move forward.
City defends itself in court against lawsuit challenging a development project's fire-safety road requirements; case pending in committee.
Under review — the City Attorney is defending against a lawsuit challenging whether the city enforced state fire-safe road standards on 76 projects, including a Bel Air development. The Planning Committee received the case in closed session and it remains pending legal advice.