Brief

Councilmember Katy Yaroslavsky introduced this resolution on behalf of the 2025-2026 Legislative Program to endorse AB 1070 (Ward), state legislation that permits residential developments of three and four units to be constructed under California's Residential Code rather than local ordinances. The resolution was referred to the Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee, which waived consideration on May 12, 2026. The file remains open and pending further action.

Full summary

This resolution expresses Los Angeles City Council support for AB 1070 (Ward), a California state bill that would allow residential developments containing three and four units to be built under the California Residential Code framework. The practical effect is to streamline permitting and reduce regulatory barriers for smaller multifamily housing projects by applying state code standards instead of requiring full compliance with local zoning and development ordinances. Councilmember Katy Yaroslavsky moved the resolution, with Councilmember Ysabel Jurado seconding. The measure was introduced on April 15, 2026, as part of the City's 2025-2026 Legislative Program, which identifies priority state bills for Council advocacy and support. The resolution was referred to the Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee on the same day. On May 12, 2026, the committee waived consideration of the item, effectively allowing it to proceed without formal committee review. The file remains open and pending, with no final Council vote or adoption recorded to date. The resolution does not expire until April 15, 2028.

Activity (2)

• 2026-05-12 Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee waived consideration of item .
• 2026-04-15 Resolution referred to Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee.

Documents (1)

• 2026-04-15 Resolution · other