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Los Angeles City Planning engages with community members on a variety of land use issues. In addition to hosting events and speaking at neighborhood council meetings, City Planning staff maintain a blog to share updates and insights on planning matters.

For additional information, contact: planning.media@lacity.org.

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How do I receive information on proposed projects?
2021-07-21

City Planning has developed a variety of information-sharing tools to keep Angelenos informed about the type of development projects being proposed and approved in their neighborhoods, especially discretionary projects that require some level of review or sign-off from our Department.

#projects, #Filing, #NeighborhoodCouncil, #Application, #Case, #PDIS, #LettersofDetermination, #Interactive Map, #ZIMAS

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What Are the Major Types of Planning Review?
2021-05-19

Los Angeles City Planning receives thousands of project applications every year, varying in scale and complexity from something as large as a multi-block development to something as small as a retaining wall at a private residence.

#Application, #DevelopmentServices, #DSC, #Approvals, #Ministerial, #Administrative, #Discretionary, #projects

How do I access application requirements online?
How do I access application requirements online?
2020-11-19

Applying for an entitlement application can be a lengthy process with various steps and levels of review involved along the way. The best way to ensure the process goes as smoothly as possible is by submitting a complete application package for City Planning to review. 

#DSC, #DevelopmentServices, #FeeEstimator, #SocialDistancing, #Application