Brief

Councilmember Katy Yaroslavsky, seconded by Bob Blumenfield and Eunisses Hernandez, introduced this motion on March 24, 2026, to accelerate project approvals through streamlined procedures and integrate the City's Missing Middle LA work program into the development review process. The motion also includes technical amendments. It remains pending in the Planning and Land Use Management Committee, where it was referred upon introduction. Two neighborhood councils have submitted community impact statements as of mid-May 2026.

Full summary

This motion, authored by Councilmember Katy Yaroslavsky and seconded by Councilmembers Bob Blumenfield and Eunisses Hernandez, seeks to accomplish three interrelated objectives: streamline the development project approval process to reduce timelines, accelerate project approvals through procedural reforms, and incorporate the City's Missing Middle LA work program into the ongoing development framework. Missing Middle housing refers to moderately scaled residential projects—typically small multifamily buildings, duplexes, and accessory dwelling units—that fall between single-family homes and large apartment complexes. By integrating this work program into streamlined approval pathways, the motion aims to facilitate faster permitting and review for these mid-sized housing projects, which are seen as key to addressing the city's housing shortage while preserving neighborhood character. The motion also includes technical amendments, suggesting it may modify existing procedures, definitions, or administrative processes related to development review. These amendments are likely designed to remove procedural barriers or clarify approval pathways. Since its introduction on March 24, 2026, the motion has been referred to the Planning and Land Use Management Committee, where it remains pending. Two neighborhood councils—the North Westwood Neighborhood Council and the Westside Neighborhood Council—have submitted community impact statements, indicating early community engagement with the proposal. The motion will expire on March 24, 2028, if not acted upon by Council before that date. No further action has been recorded since the April 9 community impact statement submission.

Activity (3)

• 2026-05-12 Community Impact Statement submitted by North Westwood Neighborhood Council.
• 2026-04-09 Community Impact Statement submitted by Westside Neighborhood Council.
• 2026-03-24 Motion referred to Planning and Land Use Management Committee.

Documents (3)

• 2026-05-12 Community Impact Statement submitted by North Westwood Neighborhood Council · cis
• 2026-04-09 Community Impact Statement submitted by Westside Neighborhood Council · cis
• 2026-03-24 Motion · motion