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Appeal of a CEQA environmental determination for a conditional-use project at 1236 North Cliff Drive in East Los Angeles, currently before the Planning Committee.
Under review — the City Council is weighing a CEQA appeal that challenges whether this proposed two-unit hillside development needs a full environmental review. The Planning Committee is still evaluating the appeal, with a decision deadline in December.
Proposed zone change for three North Valley properties; under Planning Committee review since September 2026.
Pending — the City Council must vote on a zone change to let a 59-year-old Northridge car wash legally expand after the Planning Commission approved it with operating-hour limits to address neighbor concerns about noise and traffic.
Zoning appeal and conditions of approval for a North Valley property; case still in early committee stage.
Under review — the car wash owner is challenging several operating conditions the planning commission imposed, including hours limits and staffing requirements; the City Council's Planning Committee is now weighing whether to uphold or modify those restrictions.
Harbor Gateway community plan update adopted by Council 14-0; now awaiting Department of City Planning implementation documents after committee referral.
Under review — the Harbor Gateway Community Plan was adopted by Council in September 2025, but the zoning code changes needed to implement it are still being drafted and reviewed by the Planning Committee.
Technical corrections and clarifications to the Zoning Code adopted by Council in October 2024; committee approved final City Attorney report in September 2026.
Pending — the City Council is poised to vote on final technical corrections to zoning code procedures. The Planning Committee approved it in September 2026, but a full Council vote is still needed to lock in these cleanup changes.
Streamlined permitting process for restaurants with beverage service in Council District One, approved by Planning Committee.
Under review — the Planning and Land Use Management Committee is scheduled to hear this proposal on September 8 to decide whether to activate the Restaurant Beverage Program in a Council District 1 area, which would let eligible sit-down restaurants serve alcohol without special permits.
Charter amendment proposed by Blumenfield to modify LA Municipal Code chapters on land use and planning governance.
Under review — the city council is working through proposed changes to its foundational governance rules as part of a 2026 Charter Amendment effort, with the Planning Committee set to discuss it in early September.
City Council adopted an update to the Wilmington-Harbor City Community Plan, a comprehensive zoning and land-use framework for those neighborhoods.
Approved — the city adopted an updated community plan for the Wilmington-Harbor area in September 2025, and it's now moving into the implementation phase where the new land-use policies will be written into zoning code.
CEQA appeal filed by the Area Planning Commission challenging environmental review for two properties on Stanley Hills Drive.
Under review — the City Council is weighing whether a proposed two-home development in the Hollywood Hills needs a deeper environmental review, given the site's location in a fire hazard zone and landslide area. Neighbors have challenged the planning commission's decision to exempt the project from full environmental analysis.
CEQA appeal filed by the South Valley Area Planning Commission challenging an environmental determination for a project at 23717 West Victory Boulevard; still pending committee review.
Under review — the Planning and Land Use Management Committee is examining an environmental challenge to a proposed development at West Victory Boulevard, but twice-extended deadlines suggest the hearing hasn't happened yet. A decision won't come before late 2026 at earliest.
Area Planning Commission appealed a CEQA determination for a project at 4230 North Saltillo Street; committee granted the appeal on August 11.
Under review — the Planning Committee backed an environmental appeal on this North Saltillo development project, requiring the city or applicant to address environmental concerns raised by the Area Planning Commission before moving forward.
CEQA appeal of a project at 6415-6419 West Selma Avenue; Planning Committee denied the appeal in August 2026.
Under review — a two-year-old environmental challenge to a West Selma Avenue development was just decided by the Planning Committee, which rejected the appeals and upheld the project's exemption from deeper environmental study. The full Council hasn't weighed in yet.
Appeal of a categorical exemption for a North Vista property was denied by the Planning Committee on August 11, 2026; the exemption stands.
Approved — the Planning and Land Use Management Committee rejected the appeal and upheld the categorical exemption for the 1400 North Vista Moraga property, allowing the project to move forward without a full environmental review.
Proposal to designate the Fox Apartments complex in West Los Angeles as a Historic-Cultural Monument; approved by Planning Committee in August 2026.
Under review — the Planning Committee has approved designating the Fox Apartments as a Historic-Cultural Monument, and the recommendation now heads to the full City Council for a final vote to make it official.
The City Planning Commission proposes amendments to zoning and maintenance codes; the Planning Committee approved it on August 11, 2026.
Under review — the Planning Commission's zoning and maintenance code amendment cleared its committee in August 2026 and is now headed to the full City Council for a final vote on whether to adopt it.
Councilmember Lee proposes changing rules on how large accessory dwelling units can be in Los Angeles.
Under review — the city is drafting rules to cap attached ADUs at 1,200 square feet, aiming to prevent oversized units from overwhelming neighborhoods under new state housing laws. The Planning Committee is still examining the proposal.
Conditional approval of a vesting tentative tract map for a multi-building development at 12501-12665 West Ventura Boulevard; environmental review complete.
Pending — the City Council's Planning and Land Use Management Committee is reviewing the Planning Commission's approval of a vesting tentative tract map to subdivide a Ventura Boulevard property. The project has environmental clearance but needs committee action before it moves forward.
Cultural Heritage Commission proposes designating Mary Clay School in South LA as a Historic-Cultural Monument.
Under review — the Cultural Heritage Commission unanimously backed historic-monument status for Mary Clay School, and the recommendation is now with the Planning Committee awaiting a hearing before City Council decides within 90 days.
CEQA appeal filed by South Valley Area Planning Commission regarding a project at 3610 North Sapphire Drive; committee timeline extended to December 2026.
Under review — a neighbor has challenged whether the city properly skipped environmental review for T-Mobile's plan to relocate a utility cabinet near Mulholland Drive. The Planning Committee is still analyzing the appeal, with a decision deadline now set for December.
A multi-site zoning change and conditional use permit for a mixed-use project in mid-city LA, stuck in committee with repeated time extensions since 2020.
Pending — this mixed-use zoning project has been stuck in committee for over six years with only continuances and deadline extensions, and there's no sign the Planning Committee intends to move forward anytime soon.
Appeals of a vesting tentative tract for a mixed-use development in Wilshire Center–Koreatown; stuck in committee since 2020 with repeated time extensions.
Under review — appeals for a mixed-address development project in Wilshire Center–Koreatown have been stuck in the Planning Committee since 2020, with the original deadline long expired but repeatedly extended. No substantive discussion has been documented since 2021.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.