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Project Goals and Process
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The goal of the projectThe Los Angeles Department of City Planning's Mission is "to create and implement plans, policies, and programs that realize a vision of Los Angeles as a collection of healthy and sustainable neighborhoods, each with a distinct sense of place, based on a foundation of mobility, economic vitality, and improved quality of life for all residents."
To effectively plan for future growth and development in the Southeast San Fernando Valley, the Department of City Planning is concurrently updating three Community Plans.
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What is a Community Plan?With a population of 4 million in an area of more than 450 square miles, the City of Los Angeles is divided into 35 Community Plan Areas. Together, the 35 Community Plans in Los Angeles make up the Land Use Element of the City’s General Plan, which is required by state law. Through the Community Plan update process, the Department of City Planning works with community stakeholders to develop a vision for future growth in each area, based on current and anticipated conditions related to land use, housing, jobs, transportation, environmental protection, and other factors. When finished, each Community Plan consists of both a long-range policy document and zoning map.
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How will we get there?The new plans will be the result of a three year process with extensive public input to ensure that everyone who lives, works, and plays in the Southeast San Fernando Valley has the chance to make their voice heard. Participants in this process will identify key issues and opportunities facing their neighborhoods, and will then establish an organized list of goals, policies, and strategies to address these concerns throughout the plan area. A zoning and land-use map will accompany each plan to identify where jobs, housing, and open space may be located.
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Why are these Community Plans being updated?
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1. To reflect current and anticipated conditions in the Southeast Valley
The Southeast Valley Community Plans have not been updated in about 20 years, during which time the City and Valley have undergone significant changes. Updated priorities and rules are needed to:
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2. To match other recently updated citywide plans
State law requires the Community Plans to be consistent with all elements of the City’s General Plan. Many of these elements have been approved since the Southeast Valley Community Plans were last updated. Ensuring consistency across these documents is a key responsibility of the Department of City Planning. For more information on the City's General Plan Elements, see the Resources page. |
3. They help plan for growth and enhance quality of life
The Department of City Planning is responsible for ensuring that Los Angeles is able to accommodate the anticipated growth in housing, population, and employment that will occur in the coming decades. Updating the Community Plans allows each community to assess how much growth it can accommodate in a systematic, thoughtful, and environmentally sustainable way. |
What is the Process?
The update process is expected to take approximately three years. During this time, the Department of City Planning will:
- Research land-use and demographic patterns throughout the Southeast Valley
- Hold regular public events throughout the Southeast Valley to identify issues and opportunities, request feedback to develop a vision for the community and keep stakeholders updated on our progress
- Update land-use and zoning policies to reflect the community’s vision and accommodate expected growth
- Implement new zoning categories through re:code LA, the City’s comprehensive zoning-code update
- Prepare an Environmental Impact Report that assesses the environmental impacts of the proposed changes (one EIR will be prepared for all 3 plans)
- Present the proposed changes to the City Planning Commission and City Council for approval.
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We need your help to guide the plan update process
The Southeast Valley Community Plans will only reflect your vision if you get involved. Please join us! |
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