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Proposed Neighborhood Conservation Zone Changes for Brookside and Sycamore Square
Pan Pacific Park Recreation Center, Meeting Room
Notice for Brookside
Notice for Sycamore Square
Proposed Brookside Zone Change Ordinance
Proposed Sycamore Square Zone Change Ordinance
Zone Change Ordinance to Rescind Studio City Residential Floor Area (RFA) Supplemental Use District
On May 5, 2017, City Council adopted a motion (Council File 08-2332) rescinding the RFA designation for all non-hillside single family R1 and RE zoned properties in Studio City. These properties will then be subject to the recently updated Single Family Regulations formerly known as Baseline Mansionization Ordinance (BMO). Please click here for more information.
Effective Date of Neighborhood Conservation Initiatives
On Friday, March 17, 2017 the following Neighborhood Conservation Initiatives went into effect:
Baseline Mansionization/Baseline Hillside Ordinance Code Amendment (CF 14-0656) that modifies Single-Family Zones (RA, RE, RS, R1) and Single-Family Zone Hillside Area Regulations,
R1 Variation Zones and Rear Detached Garage Supplemental Use District (SUD) Code Amendment (CF 16-1460) that adds more tailored subsets of the R1 Zone and a Rear Detached Garage SUD to the Code, and
Neighborhood Conservation Zone Changes (CF 16-1470) that applies the R1 Variation Zones and/or Rear Detached Garage SUD to a number of single-family neighborhoods.
Please click the following link for a Questions and Answers document summarizing the new regulations:
Please click the links below for copies of the Ordinances, including the maps related to neighborhoods that have been rezoned to an R1 Variation Zone and/or Rear Detached Garage Supplemental Use District.
Modifications to Single-Family Zones (RA, RE, RS, R1) and Single-Family Zone Hillside Area Regulations, R1 Variation Zones, and Rear Detached Garage Supplemental Use District, Ordinance No. 184,802
Beverlywood, Ordinance No. 184,803
Citrus Square, Ordinance No. 184,804
Comstock Hills, Ordinance No. 184,805
Crestview, Ordinance No. 184,806
Fairfax, Ordinance No. 184,807
Inner Council District 5, Ordinance No. 184,808
East Venice, Ordinance No. 184,809
Faircrest Heights, Ordinance No. 184,810
Kentwood, Ordinance No. 184,811
La Brea Hancock, Ordinance No. 184,812
Larchmont Heights, Ordinance No. 184,813
Mar Vista, Ordinance No. 184,814
North Beverly Grove, Ordinance No. 184,815
North Beverlywood, Ordinance No. 184,816
Pacific Palisades, Ordinance No. 184,817
Picfair Village, Ordinance No. 184,818
South Hollywood, Ordinance No. 184,819
Wilshire Vista, Ordinance No. 184,820
Neighborhood Conservation Initiative City Council Hearing
On Wednesday, March 1, 2017, the City Council will hold a Special Meeting to consider the Neighborhood Conservation Initiatives. These include the:
Baseline Mansionization/Baseline Hillside Ordinance Code Amendment (CF 14-0656) that would modify Single-Family Zones (RA, RE, RS, R1) and Single-Family Zone Hillside Area Regulations,
R1 Variation Zones Code Amendment (CF 16-1460) that would add more tailored subsets of the R1 Zone to the Code, and
Neighborhood Conservation Zone Changes (CF 16-1470) that would apply the R1 Variation Zones to a number of single-family neighborhoods.
The meeting is scheduled to begin at 10:15 a.m. in the John Ferraro Council Chamber (Room 340) of Los Angeles City Hall, 200 N Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90012.
The agenda is posted online on the City's Public Meeting Calendar:
https://www.lacity.org/city-government/calendar
Neighborhood Conservation Council File Numbers
R1 Variation Zones Code Amendment: CF# 16-1460
link: https://cityclerk.lacity.org/lacityclerkconnect/index.cfm?fa=ccfi.viewrecord&cfnumber=16-1460
Neighborhood Conservation Zone Changes: CF# 16-1470
link: https://cityclerk.lacity.org/lacityclerkconnect/index.cfm?fa=ccfi.viewrecord&cfnumber=16-1470
Oaks of Los Feliz D-Limitation: CF# 16-1471
link: https://cityclerk.lacity.org/lacityclerkconnect/index.cfm?fa=ccfi.viewrecord&cfnumber=16-1471
Baseline Mansionization Ordinance/ Baseline Hillside Ordinance (BMO/ BHO) Code Amendment: CF# 14-0656
link: https://cityclerk.lacity.org/lacityclerkconnect/index.cfm?fa=ccfi.viewrecord&cfnumber=14-0656
R1 Variation Zones Code Amendment and Neighborhood Conservation Zone Changes Recommendation Reports (Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3)
The R1 Variation Zones Code Amendment and Neighborhood Conservation Zone Changes are scheduled to go before the City Planning Commission on Thursday, October 13 after 10 a.m., Thursday, November 10 after 10 a.m., and Thursday, December 8 after 9:30 a.m. at City Hall (200 N. Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012). The agenda for the City Planning Commission meeting will be posted online here. Copies of the staff reports and associated exhibits are available via the links below.
CPC-2016-2110-CA
October 13, 2016: Proposed R1 Variation Zones Code Amendment Recommendation Report
Proposed R1 Variation Zones Code Amendment Q&A
November 10, 2016: Proposed R1 Variation Code Amendment Recommendation Report
PART 1 CPC-2016-2112-ZC
October 13, 2016: Part 1 Proposed Zone Change Recommendation Report
For all other exhibits for Part 1 please see exhibits listed in PART 2
Exhibit J - Oaks of Los Feliz D-Limitation
PART 2 CPC-2016-2112-ZC
November 10, 2016: ​Part 2 Proposed Zone Change Recommendation Report
Exhibit B - Citywide Map
Exhibit C - Faircrest Heights
Exhibit D - Picfair Village
Exhibit E - Wilshire Vista
Exhibit F - Crestview
Exhibit G - South Hollywood
Exhibit H - La Brea Hancock
Exhibit I - Larchmont Heights
Exhibit J - Lower Council District 5
Exhibit K - Inner Council District 5
Exhibit L - Beverlywood
Exhibit M - Fairfax
Exhibit N - Mar Vista/ East Venice
Exhibit O - Kentwood
Exhibit P - Pacific Palisades
Exhibit Q - ENV-2016-2111-ND
Exhibit R - CF-14-0656
Exhibit S - Ordinance 183497
Exhibit T - Ordinance 184381
PART 3 CPC-2016-2112-ZC
December 8, 2016: Part 3 Proposed Zone Change Recommendation Report. Note: the Exhibits below represent the Exhibits that are different from the previous recommendation report presented on November 10, 2016.
Exhibit B - Lower Council District 5
Exhibit C - Inner Council District 5
Exhibit D - Fairfax
Exhibit E - Mar Vista/ East Venice
Public comments regarding the R1 Variation Code Amendement and Zone Changes for the Faircrest Heights, Crestview, Picfair Village, Wilshire Vista, La Brea Hancock, Larchmont Heights, South Hollywood, Oaks of Los Feliz, Beverlywood, Fairfax, Inner Council District 5, Lower Council District , Mar Vista/ East Venice, Kentwood and Pacific Palisades neighborhoods can be submitted to CPC@lacity.org. Please be sure to include the case number in the communication.
R1 Variation Zones Code Amendment and Neighborhood Conservation Zone Changes Initial Study/ Negative Declaration (IS/ND)
On September 29, 2016, the Department of City Planning released the Initial Study/Negative Declaration (IS/ND) for the R1 Variation Zones Code Amendment and Neighborhood Conservation Zone Changes.
A copy of the IS/ND is available via the link below. The public comment period for the IS/ND is open through October 19, 2016. When submiting comments regarding the R1 Variation Zones Code Amendment and Neighborhood Conservation Zone Changes Initial Study / Negative Declaration please cite the case number ENV-2016-2111-ND. Please direct comments by email to neighborhoodconservation@lacity.org with the case number in the header (i.e., Comments for ENV-2016-2111-ND), by phone to (213) 978-1363, or by conventional mail to: Department of City Planning, Community Planning Division, 200 N Spring St Room 667, Los Angeles, CA 90012.
R1 Variation Zones Code Amendment and Neighborhood Conservation Zone Changes Initial Study/ Negative Declaration
BMO/BHO Letter of Determination and Approved Ordinance Text Now Available
On July 14, 2016, the Los Angeles City Planning Commission approved and recommended that the City Council adopt an ordinance amending the Baseline Mansionization and Baseline Hillside Ordinances (BMO and BHO), which regulate development in single-family residential zones citywide.
Accordingly, the Department of City Planning has issued a Letter of Determination notifying interested parties of the Commission's decision. The letter includes the text of the ordinance as approved by the Commission, as well as findings of fact in support of the Commission's decision.
The Department has also prepared a revised Questions and Answers document that reflects the Commission's approved ordinance.
The proposed ordinance will be considered next by the City Council's Planning and Land Use Management (PLUM) Committee, followed by the full Council. As of this writing, the item has yet to be scheduled for a hearing at the PLUM Committee. Anyone wishing to be notified when a hearing is scheduled may sign up for email alerts by visiting the appropriate Council File (CF 14-0656) on the City Clerk's website and clicking the email icon near the top of the page.
Letter of Determination (includes approved ordinance text and findings of fact)
Questions and Answers (revised August 31, 2016)
Proposed Code Amendment and Zone Changes for the 2015 ICO Neighborhoods
As a follow-up to the Interim Control Ordinances that were adopted in 2015, which expire in March 2017, the Department of City Planning will hold a series of Open Houses/ Public Hearings regarding proposed new single-family zone changes for 15 neighborhoods.
As part of the proposed zone changes, the proposed code amendment is an ordinance to establish variations of "R1" single-family zones and a "RG" Rear Detached District that may be applied to regulate garage placement in RA, RE, RS, and R1 zones. The 15 neighborhoods will be the first neighborhoods to utilize the new R1 zones and RG district.
Neighborhood Conservation Background and Community Outreach
Code Amendment Summary *REVISED 8/25/16
Presentation on Proposed Code Amendment *NEW
Proposed Zone Change Summary
Oaks of Los Feliz D-Limitation Summary
DRAFT Ordinance Maps
Staff Presentation to City Planning Commission on BMO/BHO Code Amendment
Department of City Planning staff presented the proposed Baseline Mansionization Ordinance and Baseline Hillside Ordinance (BMO/BHO) Code amendment to the City Planning Commission on July 14, 2016. Slides from the presentation are available at the following link:
BMO/BHO Presentation to City Planning Commission (July 14, 2016)
Single Family Interim Control Ordinance Adopted by City Council
On June 29, 2016, the City Council adopted an Interim Control Ordinance (ICO) for single-family residential zoned properties in Brookside, Picfair Village, Sherman Oaks, Sycamore Square, and Wilshire Vista.
The ICO would temporarily restrict the issuance of a building permit for a new, altered or enlarged home that is not consistent with the provisions of the ICO and would ensure future single-family units constructed in the Project Area maintain massing, size, height, and setbacks compatible with the existing single-family units. Improvements to single-family units that would not increase an existing structure’s Residential Floor Area, as defined in L.A. Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 12.03, are excluded. Where the ICO is silent on a topic, the LAMC requirements remain in place.
Interim Control Ordinance (Adopted by City Council June 29, 2016)
ICO Area Maps
BMO/BHO Code Amendment at City Planning Commission July 14, 2016
On July 14, 2016, the City Planning Commission will consider the proposed Baseline Mansionization Ordinance and Baseline Hillside Ordinance (BMO/BHO) Code Amendment and make a recommendation to the City Council. This is in response to Council Motion CF 14-0656 requesting the Department address concerns regarding out-of-scale development in single-family neighborhoods.
The Department of City Planning has prepared a staff report with updated recommendations for the Commission's consideration. The Department has also prepared a summary fact sheet of staff's recommendations and a revised, expanded Questions & Answers document detailing the proposed ordinance and staff recommended changes.
Staff Report to City Planning Commission (includes text of proposed ordinance and staff recommended changes)
Questions & Answers - Revised 7-6-16
BMO/ BHO Code Amendment Negative Declaration
On June 30, 2016, the Department of City Planning released the Initial Study/Negative Declaration (IS/ND) for the Baseline Mansionization Ordinance and Baseline Hillside Ordinance Code amendment.
Copies of the IS/ND and the draft ordinance are available via the links below. The public comment period for the IS/ND is open through July 20, 2016. Please direct comments by email to NeighborhoodConservation@lacity.org, by phone to (213) 978-3304, or by conventional mail to: Department of City Planning, Code Studies Division, 200 N Spring St Room 701, Los Angeles, CA 90012.
BMO/BHO Initial Study/Negative Declaration
BMO/BHO Draft Amendment (released April 21, 2016)
Single-Family Interim Control Ordinance
On June 2, 2016, the Department of City Planning released the Initial Study/Negative Declaration (IS/ND) for a proposed new Interim Control Ordinance (ICO) for single family residential-zoned properties in the following neighborhoods: Brookside, Picfair Village, Sherman Oaks, Sycamore Square, and Wilshire Vista. The ICO would temporarily restrict the issuance of a building permit for a new, altered or enlarged home that is not consistent with the provisions of the ICO and would ensure future single-family units constructed in the Project Area maintain massing, size, height, and setbacks compatible with the existing single-family units. Improvements to single-family units that would not increase an existing structure’s Residential Floor Area, as defined in L.A. Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 12.03, are excluded. Further, the proposed Project would impose additional development restrictions to accompany the provisions included in LAMC Chapter 1, Planning and Zoning Code, as well as any other City ordinance. Where the ICO is silent on a topic, the LAMC requirements remain in place.
Copies of the IS/ND, the draft ordinance, and the ICO area maps may be accessed at the links below. The public comment period for the IS/ND is open through June 22, 2016. Please direct comments by email to NeighborhoodConservation@lacity.org, by phone to (213) 978-3405, or by conventional mail to: Department of City Planning, Code Studies Division, 200 N Spring St Room 701, Los Angeles, CA 90012.
Interim Control Ordinance Initial Study/Negative Declaration (IS/ND)
Draft Interim Control Ordinance
BMO/ BHO Draft Amendments
The Department of City Planning, with assistance from the Department of Building and Safety, has prepared a proposed amendment to the regulations established by the Baseline Mansionization Ordinance (BMO) and the Baseline Hillside Ordinance (BHO). This is in response to Council Motion CF 14-0656 requesting the Department address concerns regarding out-of-scale development in single-family neighborhoods.
The amendments apply to property zoned R1, RS, RE, or RA in the Hillside Area and non-Hillside Area (outside of the Coastal Zone). The ordinance reduces Residential Floor Area bonus options, modifies Residential Floor Area exemptions, modifies the effective building envelope by means of an angled encroachment plane limit, and modifies certain hillside grading limitations and exemptions. The Questions and Answers document explains the changes and outlines the next steps.
The first issue of the Neighborhood Conservation Newsletter is now available! Click on the image on the left to view the enlarged version.
To receive future newsletters, email us at neighborhoodconservation@lacity.org
The second issue of the Neighborhood Conservation Newsletter highlights the new City Planning Commission date and the primary topics regarding the BMO/ BHO proposed amendments.
Click on the image to the left to view the newsletter.
Code Amendment to establish variations of R1 Zones and Rear Detached Garage District Public Hearing:
Where: City Hall, Room 1070, 200 N. Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Public Hearings for each neighborhood group:
Faircrest Heights, Crestview, Wilshire Vista and Picfair Village
Time: Open House at 5:30 p.m., Presentation at 6:30 p.m., Public Hearing at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Claude Pepper Senior Center, 1762 S. La Cienega Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90035
Presentation 8/29/16
South Hollywood, La Brea Hancock, and Larchmont Heights
When: Tuesday, August 30, 2016
Presentation 8/30/16
Oaks of Los Feliz: D-Limitation
Where: Fire Station 82 Annex, 1800 N. Bronson Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90028
Presentation 8/31/16
Mar Vista/ East Venice, Kentwood and Pacific Palisades
Where: Henry Medina Building, 11214 Exposition Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90064
Presentation 9/13/16
Lower Council District 5, Inner Council District 5, Beverlywood and Fairfax
Presentation 9/20/16
ICO Area Community Meetings
The Department of City Planning kicked off the series of community meetings during the months of May, June and July for the various Interim Control Ordinance (ICO) Areas across the City to hear the issues confronting single-family neighborhoods. Below are the presentations shown at those community meetings.
East Venice Presentation 5/7/2016
Cheviot Hills (Inner CD 5) Presentation 5/11/2016
Faircrest Heights Presentation 5/12/16
Bel-Air Presentation 5/17/16
Kentwood Presentation 5/18/16
Mar Vista Presentation 5/19/16
Beverlywood Presentation 5/23/2016
Oaks of Los Feliz Presentation 5/25/2016
Valley Village Presentation 5/31/2016
Lower Council District 5 Presentation 5/1/2016
Fairfax Presentation 6/2/2016
La Brea Hancock Presentation 6/4/2016
Larchmont Heights Presentation 6/11/2016
South Hollywood Presentation 6/25/2016
Pacific Palisades Presentation 7/13/2016
BMO/ BHO Public Hearing
In May 2016, the Department of City Planning held four public meetings regarding the proposed amendment to single-family zones (i.e., the Baseline Mansionization and Baseline Hillside Ordinances). The proposed amendment would apply to properties zoned R1, RS, RE, and RA.
The public hearing notice details the date, time, and location of each session held in the month of May 2016.
BMO/ BHO Public Hearing Notice
At each hearing, Department of City Planning staff gave a presentation explaining key components of the proposed amendment. Slides from the presentation are available at the following link.
BMO/BHO May 2016 Public Presentation
Public Hearing Dates in December
The Department of City Planning held four public hearings in December 2015 on the previous draft of the amendment to the Baseline Mansionization and Baseline Hillside Ordinances. A revised draft of the amendment has since been prepared.
Date: Wedneday, December 16, 2015
Location: 6262 Van Nuys Blvd, Los Angeles
Location: 100 W. First Street, Los Angeles
(Corner of Main St. & W. First Street)
Location: 10475 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles
Location: 4718 W. Washington Blvd. Los Angeles
Picfair Village Townhall Meeting on Mansonization
Location: Saturn Elementary School Auditorium
Staff provided an overview on Mansionization and the department's current efforts regarding amendments to the Baseline Mansionization Ordinance.
Issue 1_ NC Newsletter.pdf 6.17 MB
DRAFT BMO-BHO Amendment Ordinance 10.28.15.pdf 328.16 KB
BMO BHO Public Hearing Notice.pdf 22.43 KB
BMO-BHO_Q&A sheet.pdf 209.88 KB
Issue2_NC Newsletter.pdf 6.18 MB
BMO BHO Hearing Notice REVISED Apr 2016.pdf 47.48 KB
BMO-BHO Frequently Asked Questions_FINAL.pdf 224.72 KB
BMO-BHO Amendment REVISED Apr 2016.pdf 435.68 KB
BMO_BHO_Public_Presentation_May_2016.pdf 2.68 MB
ENV-2016-1787.pdf 12.62 MB
Draft ICO.pdf 42.04 KB
ICO Area Maps.pdf 1.6 MB
ENV-2015-4197.pdf 7.11 MB
CPC Staff Report CPC-2015-3484-CA.pdf 8.39 MB
Fact Sheet.pdf 71 KB
Q&A Revised 7-6-2016.pdf 170.2 KB
16-0735_ORD_184381_6-29-16.pdf 2.82 MB
BMO-BHO_CPC Presentation_07142016.pdf 1.64 MB
BMO-BHO Letter of Determination.pdf 1.55 MB
Q&A 08_31_2016.pdf 164.37 KB
(Revised 9.5.17) Online Ordinance to Rescind Studio City RFA SUD.pdf 4.98 MB
Brookside_HearingNotice1 (Final).pdf 329.03 KB
SycamoreSquare_HearingNotice1 (Final).pdf 276.4 KB
DRAFT Zone Change Ordinance_Brookside.pdf 698.76 KB
DRAFT Zone Change Ordinance_Sycamore Square.pdf 638.12 KB
Brookside&Sycamore Square Zone Change- Q&A_post online (FINAL).pdf 350.1 KB