Division 13B.12 — REDEVELOPMENT PROCEDURES

A. Purpose

City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

The objectives of this Section (General Provisions ) are to establish uniform citywide procedures,

standards, and criteria for reviewing and processing redevelopment plan projects, including Administrative Review, Project Compliance, Project Modification, Project Adjustments, and Project

Amendments in accordance with applicable provisions of the Charter, this Code, City ordinances, state law, and any applicable specific plan, supplemental use district, or other land use regulation

adopted by the City.

1. This Division applies to the following redevelopment plans:

a. The Adelante Eastside Redevelopment Project Redevelopment Plan, as adopted by

Ordinance No. 172,514, and as amended;

b. The Broadway/Manchester Redevelopment Plan, as adopted by Ordinance No. 170,175,

and as amended;

c. The Central Industrial Redevelopment Plan, as adopted by Ordinance No. 174,978, and as

amended;

d. The City Center Redevelopment Plan, as adopted by Ordinance No. 174,593, and as

amended;

e. The Council District 9 Corridors Redevelopment Plan, as adopted by Ordinance No.

170,807, and as amended;

f. The Crenshaw Redevelopment Plan, as adopted by Ordinance No. 158,933, and as

amended;

g. The Crenshaw/Slauson Redevelopment Plan, as adopted by Ordinance No. 170,734, and as

amended;

h. The Exposition/University Park Redevelopment Plan, as adopted by Ordinance No. 131,730,

and as amended;

i. The Hollywood Redevelopment Plan, as adopted by Ordinance No. 175,236, and as

amended;

j. The Laurel Canyon Commercial Corridor Redevelopment Plan, as adopted by Ordinance

No. 180,695, and as amended;

k. The Mid-City Redevelopment Plan, as adopted by Ordinance No. 171,064, and as

amended;

Sec. 13B.12.1. (General Provisions) Established by Ord. 188,648, Eff. 06/20/2025

| 13-332

Administration | ARTICLE 13 Div. 13B.12. (Redevelopment Procedures)

f

City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

f

l. The Pacific Corridors Redevelopment Plan, as adopted by Ordinance No. 174,549, and as

amended;

m. The Vermont/Manchester Redevelopment Plan, as adopted by Ordinance No. 171,065, and

as amended;

n. The Watts Corridor Redevelopment Plan, as adopted by Ordinance No. 170,769 and as

amended;

o. The Western/Slauson Redevelopment Plan, as adopted by Ordinance No. 171,063, and as

amended;

p. The Westlake Redevelopment Plan, as adopted by Ordinance No. 172,597, and as

amended; and

q. The Wilshire Center/Koreatown Redevelopment Plan, as adopted by Ordinance No.

170,806, and as amended.

2. Applicability to Community Plans with Zoning Classifications under Chapter 1A:

Whenever a Community Plan is updated and the parcels in the Community Plan boundaries have been zoned with Chapter 1A zoning classifications, the redevelopment regulations shall be of no further force and effect in the Community Plan area unless expressly provided

otherwise in the Community Plan or an ordinance adopted to implement the Community Plan.

B. Relationship of the Redevelopment Regulations to City Ordinances

1. The redevelopment regulations are in addition to the provisions of Chapter I and, where

applicable, Chapter 1A of this Code and any other relevant City ordinances.

2. Whenever the redevelopment regulations conflict with provisions contained in Chapter I or,

where applicable, Chapter 1A of this Code or any other relevant City ordinances, the

redevelopment regulations shall supersede those provisions, except in the following

circumstances:

a. If the redevelopment regulations provide for the relationship between the redevelopment

regulations and the Code, Community Plan, or other City ordinance or regulation when there is a conflict (for example, Section 502 within certain Redevelopment Plans), then the

relationship established in the redevelopment regulations shall control.

b. If a Community Plan expressly provides for the relationship between the redevelopment

regulations and the Code, Community Plan, or other City ordinance or regulation, then the

relationship established in the Community Plan shall control.

c. If the conflict is between the redevelopment regulations and any incentive program that is

intended to provide incentives for restricted afordable unitsf, the Code or City ordinance

that established the incentive program shall supersede the redevelopment regulations.

f

Sec. 13B.12.1. (General Provisions) Established by Ord. 188,648, Eff. 06/20/2025

f

| 13-333

Administration | ARTICLE 13 Div. 13B.12. (Redevelopment Procedures)

City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

d. If the conflict is between the redevelopment regulations and an ordinance adopted

subsequent to the effective date of Ordinance No, 186,325, such ordinance shall

supersede the redevelopment regulations unless such ordinance makes itself subject to

the redevelopment regulations.

“Conflict” as used in this Section shall mean if the redevelopment regulation is more permissive

or more restrictive than the regulation in the Code or any other relevant City ordinance. Conflict does not mean where redevelopment regulations are silent.

C. Definitions

The following words and phrases are defined for the purposes of this Division (Redevelopment

Plan Procedures) . Words and phrases contained in this Division (Redevelopment Plan Procedures ) and not defined below shall have the meanings set forth in the applicable Redevelopment Plan, or

Sec. 12.03 of Chapter I. (General Provisions and Zoning) for areas of the City subject to Chapter I

of this Code, or Article 14. (General Rules) of Chapter 1A for areas of the City subject to Chapter 1A of this Code, with priority given to definitions in the applicable Redevelopment Plan where there is a conflict between the Redevelopment Plan and Chapter I or Chapter 1A:

Community Redevelopment Agency. Community Redevelopment Agency is defined as the former

Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Los Angeles, which was dissolved on February 1,

Community Redevelopment Law. Community redevelopment law is defined as the Community

Redevelopment Law of the State of California (California Health and Safety Code, Sec. 33000 et

seq. ).

Community Redevelopment Agency - Designated Local Authority. Community Redevelopment

Agency - Designated Local Authority is defined as the public body formed pursuant to California

Health and Safety Code, Sec. 34173(c)(3 ) to serve as the successor agency to the former CRA.

Historic Resource. For the purposes of Div. 13B.12. (Redevelopment Plan Procedures), historic

resource is defined as designated or surveyed resources including properties listed in or formally

determined eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places, the California Register

of Historical Resources, locally designated Historic-Cultural Monuments (HCMs) and Historic Preservation Overlay Zones (HPOZs); and properties identified as significant per eligibility criteria in

SurveyLA and the Community Redevelopment Agency surveys or any subsequent City sanctioned

or accepted surveys.

Lower Income Household. For the purposes of Div. 13B.12. (Redevelopment Plan Procedures), lower

income household is defined as the meaning ascribed thereto in the Development Guidelines and

Controls for Residential Hotels in the City Center and Central Industrial redevelopment project

areas, adopted by the former CRA on June 15, 2006.

Redevelopment Plan Amendment. Redevelopment plan amendment is defined as an amendment

to a Redevelopment Plan adopted by the City Council by ordinance after the effective date of

Ordinance No. 186,325 .

Sec. 13B.12.1. (General Provisions) Established by Ord. 188,648, Eff. 06/20/2025

| 13-334

Administration | ARTICLE 13 Div. 13B.12. (Redevelopment Procedures)

Redevelopment Plan Area. See redevelopment project area.

City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

Redevelopment Plan Project. Redevelopment plan project is defined as any proposed development

activity within a redevelopment project area with an unexpired Redevelopment Plan that includes

the issuance of a building, grading, demolition, sign or change of use permit. A redevelopment

plan project shall not include activity that consists solely of interior remodeling, interior

rehabilitation or interior repair work. Regardless of the foregoing, the following types of projects

shall be considered a redevelopment plan project: (i) development activity involving a Historic

Resource, including any interior remodeling, interior rehabilitation, or interior repair work that affects the exterior; and/or (ii) development activity involving a Residential Hotel/Single Room

Occupancy Hotel (SRO), vacant dwelling unit, or a dwelling unit housing lower income households

in the City Center Project Area and the Central Industrial Project Area, including any interior

remodeling, interior rehabilitation or interior repair work that may result in the loss of a dwelling

unit.

Redevelopment Plan Project Adjustment. Redevelopment plan project adjustment is defined as

a “minor variation” or “variation” as these terms are used in each Redevelopment Plan and is

a decision by the Director that a redevelopment plan project substantially complies with the

relevant redevelopment regulations except for a minor deviation therefrom, either as submitted

or with conditions imposed to achieve substantial compliance with the applicable redevelopment

regulations.

Redevelopment Plan Project Administrative Review. Redevelopment plan project administrative

review is defined as the issuance of a ministerial approval by the Director for a redevelopment plan

project that complies with the applicable redevelopment regulations.

Redevelopment Plan Project Compliance. Redevelopment plan project compliance is defined

as a decision by the Director that a redevelopment plan project complies with the applicable

redevelopment regulations, either as submitted or with conditions imposed to achieve compliance

with the redevelopment regulations.

Redevelopment Project Area. Redevelopment project area is defined as the area included within the

specific geographic boundaries identified as a project area in a Redevelopment Plan and shall be

referred to as “Redevelopment Plan Area.”

Redevelopment Regulations. Redevelopment regulations are defined as all the land use provisions

of the Redevelopment Plans and design for development guidelines adopted pursuant to such

Redevelopment Plans that govern land use or development that were transferred to the City

pursuant to California Health and Safety Code, Sec. 34173(i) .

Residential Hotel/Single Room Occupancy Hotel. Residential hotel/single room occupancy hotel

is defined as the meaning ascribed thereto in the Development Guidelines and Controls for

Residential Hotels in the City Center and Central Industrial redevelopment project areas, adopted

by the former CRA on June 15, 2006, and/or the Residential Hotel Ordinance ( Ordinance No.

179,868 ) of the City of Los Angeles.

Sec. 13B.12.1. (General Provisions) Established by Ord. 188,648, Eff. 06/20/2025

| 13-335

Administration | ARTICLE 13 Div. 13B.12. (Redevelopment Procedures)

i

i

City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

i

i

Unexpired. Unexpired is defined as the applicable redevelopment regulations still in effect on the date

of approval of a redevelopment plan project or redevelopment plan amendment.

D. Decision Makers & Appellate Bodies for Other Redevelopment Plan Provisions

1. The individual Sections in this Division (Redevelopment Plan Procedures) assign initial

decision-making authority for a redevelopment plan project, redevelopment plan project

administrative review, redevelopment plan project compliance, modifcation of entitlement for i

a redevelopment plan project, redevelopment plan project adjustment, and redevelopment

plan amendment. For Redevelopment Plan provisions that are not addressed in this Division

(Redevelopment Plan Procedures), the initial decision maker and appellate bodies responsible

for implementing those provisions are the Area Planning Commission and City Council,

respectively, unless otherwise stated in a Redevelopment Plan.

2. The level of appeal for a specific redevelopment plan project is determined by the project type

as defined in this Division (Redevelopment Plan Procedures) .

E. Administration of Redevelopment Plan Projects

Applications for the approval of redevelopment plan projects, including applications for

redevelopment plan project administrative review, redevelopment plan project adjustment,

redevelopment plan project compliance, and modifcation of entitlement for a redevelopment i plan project shall be filed and processed as follows:

1. Applications

a. General Requirements

i. Applications filed under this Article must include all the information required by the

Department of City Planning. All applications shall be made on forms prepared by the

Department of City Planning.

ii. Applications shall include all fees required by Chapter I (General Provisions and

Zoning), Article 9 (Fees) for lots subject to Chapter I, or Article 15. (Fees) of this Zoning

Code (Chapter 1A) for lots subject to this Chapter.

b. Application Completeness

i. An application is not complete until all required items are submitted and all required

application fees are paid.

ii. The City will not process incomplete applications. Applications will be reviewed for

completeness in accordance with the Permit Streamlining Act ( California Government

Code Title 7, Division 1, Chapter 4.5 ).

i

i

Sec. 13B.12.1. (General Provisions) Established by Ord. 188,648, Eff. 06/20/2025

i

i

| 13-336

Administration | ARTICLE 13 Div. 13B.12. (Redevelopment Procedures)

c. Multiple Entitlement Requests

City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

i. In order to facilitate the development process, applications for multiple entitlements

for the same project shall be submitted and processed concurrently as provided in Sec.

13A.2.10. (Multiple Approvals) of this Code.

d. Withdrawal of Application

i. At any time before the initial decision maker or appellate body on appeal makes a final

decision on an application, the applicant may withdraw the application.

ii. The withdrawal of the application must be in writing and does not require the decision

maker to concur. The withdrawal of the application shall be permanent and any

associated authorizations shall be void.

2. Nothing herein shall be construed to prohibit the Director or the Director’s designee from

promulgating administrative guidelines to interpret and implement the redevelopment

regulations.

Sec. 13B.12.1. (General Provisions) Established by Ord. 188,648, Eff. 06/20/2025

| 13-337

Administration | ARTICLE 13 Div. 13B.12. (Redevelopment Procedures)

City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

A. Applicability

Redevelopment plan projects are eligible for redevelopment plan project administrative review,

except for projects involving the following components or activities. The following projects that do

not qualify for a redevelopment plan project administrative review may apply for a redevelopment

plan project compliance or a redevelopment plan project adjustment.

1. A residential hotel/SRO, including any vacant dwelling unit, or a dwelling unit housing lower

income households in the City Center Project Area and the Central Industrial Project Area; or

2. A residential hotel/SRO involving construction that consists of interior remodeling, interior

rehabilitation or interior repair work that results in the loss of dwelling units.

B. Initiation

See Sec. 13B.3.1.B. (Initiation) of this Code.

C. Notice

See Sec. 13B.3.1.C. (Notice) of this Code.

D. Review

See Sec. 13B.3.1.D. (Review) of this Code.

E. Criteria for Compliance Review

See Sec. 13B.3.1.E. (Criteria for Compliance Review) of this Code.

F. Scope of Action

Once a project’s administrative review is complete, any subsequent development activity (including

but not limited to erection, enlargement or maintenance of buildings, development or construction

work, and issuance of a grading, building or change of use permit) shall comply with the approval

of the Department of City Planning in the administrative review for the project, including any plans

approved.

G. Appeals

See Sec. 13B.3.1.G. (Appeals) of this Code.

H. Modification Procedures

Any change to the scope of the application requires review by the Department of City Planning as

provided in Sec. 13B.12.2. (Redevelopment Plan Project Administrative Review) of this Code.

Sec. 13B.12.2. (Redevelopment Plan Project Administrative Review) Established by Ord. 188,648, Eff. 06/20/2025

| 13-338

Administration | ARTICLE 13 Div. 13B.12. (Redevelopment Procedures)

City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

A. Applicability

1. This Section (Redevelopment Plan Project Compliance)

applies to the review of applications for projects

within redevelopment plan areas in accordance with

applicable Redevelopment Plan requirements and the

City Charter.

2. The Director may determine the type of projects

exempt from this Section (Redevelopment Plan Project

Compliance) based on exemption provisions and other

regulations contained in individual Redevelopment

Plans.

B. Initiation

An application for a redevelopment plan project compliance is filed with the Department.

C. Notice

1. Notice of Public Hearing

There is no public hearing required for the initial

decision on a redevelopment plan project compliance,

and therefore no notice of a public hearing is required.

2. Notice of Public Hearing on Appeal

Sec. 13B.12.3. Redevelopment Plan Project Compliance

1 Initiation

PLANNING DIRECTOR

APPROVE

OR DENY

APPEAL AVAILABLE

The following notice is required for the public hearing on the appeal:

D. Decision

1. General Procedures

See Sec. 13A.2.5. (Decisions) of this Code.

Sec. 13B.12.3. (Redevelopment Plan Project Compliance) Established by Ord. 188,648, Eff. 06/20/2025

| 13-339

Administration | ARTICLE 13 Div. 13B.12. (Redevelopment Procedures)

2. Decision Maker

The Director is the initial decision maker.

3. Decision

l

City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

l

a. The Director shall render the initial decision within 75 days of the date the application

is deemed complete or, when an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) or other CEQA document is required, the date the EIR or other CEQA document is certified or adopted.

b. If the Director fails to make a timely decision, the applicant may file a request for transfer

of jurisdiction to the Area Planning Commission in accordance with the procedures set

forth in Sec. 13A.2.6. (Transfer of Jurisdiction) .

4. Transmittal

The Director shall transmit a copy of the decision to: the applicant, the Department of Building

and Safety, the Councilmember(s) having jurisdiction over the redevelopment plan area in

which the property is located, the Department of Transportation (where appropriate), owners

of all properties abutting, across the street or alley from, or having a common corner with the subject property; and interested parties who have filed written requests with the Department

of City Planning.

E. Standards for Review and Required Findings

In approving a redevelopment plan project compliance, the Director or Area Planning Commission (on appeal) shall find that the project:

1. Substantially complies with the relevant redevelopment regulations, findings, standards, and

provisions of the Redevelopment Plan; and

2. Is subject to all conditions required by the relevant redevelopment regulations; and

3. Complies with CEQA.

F. Scope of Decision

1. See Sec. 13A.2.7. (Scope of Decision) .

2. Limitations

The granting of a redevelopment plan project compliance shall not imply compliance with any other applicable provisions of this Code. Any corrections and/or modifications to project

plans made subsequent to a redevelopment plan project compliance that are deemed

necessary by the Department of Building and Safety for Building Code compliance, and which

involve a change in foor areal, automobile parking, building height, yards or setbacks, building

separation or lot coverage, shall require a referral of the revised plans back to the Department

of City Planning (and the Department of Transportation in cases where there are corrections and/or modifications that may affect the ingress, egress, circulation, calculation of vehicle trips

l

Sec. 13B.12.3. (Redevelopment Plan Project Compliance) Established by Ord. 188,648, Eff. 06/20/2025

l

| 13-340

Administration | ARTICLE 13 Div. 13B.12. (Redevelopment Procedures)

City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

generated, project floor area or automobile parking) for additional review and sign-off prior to

the issuance of any permit in connection with those plans.

3. Applicant’s Compliance with Project Compliance Terms & Conditions

Once a redevelopment plan project compliance is utilized, the applicant shall comply with the terms and conditions of the redevelopment plan project compliance that affect the

construction and/or operational phases of the project. For purposes of this Subsection (Scope

of Decision), utilization of a redevelopment plan project compliance shall mean that a building

permit has been issued and construction work has begun and been carried on diligently.

G. Appeals

1. General Procedures

See Sec. 13A.2.8. (Appeals) .

2. Decision Maker

The Area Planning Commission is the appellate decision maker.

3. Filing

An applicant or any other aggrieved person may file an appeal of the Director’s decision.

4. Appellate Decision

a. Before acting on any appeal, the Area Planning Commission shall set the matter for

hearing, giving notice in the manner specified in Subsection C. (Notice) of this Section

(Redevelopment Plan Project Compliance) .

b. The Area Planning Commission shall act within 75 days after the expiration of the appeal

period.

H. Modification Procedures

See Sec. 13B.12.4. (Modification of Entitlement for a Redevelopment Plan Project) of this Code.

Sec. 13B.12.3. (Redevelopment Plan Project Compliance) Established by Ord. 188,648, Eff. 06/20/2025

| 13-341

Administration | ARTICLE 13 Div. 13B.12. (Redevelopment Procedures)

City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

PLAN PROJECT

A. Applicability

1. Original Action

This Section (Modification of Entitlement for

a Redevelopment Plan Project) applies to the modification of a previously approved entitlement

(referred to in this Section as the “original action”) that

substantially conforms to the original approval.

2. Modification

a. For the purposes of this Section (Modification of

Entitlement for a Redevelopment Plan Project), a “modification” means any changes in the proposed

physical development, planned operation, or

conditions of approval.

b. In no event can any modification or series of

modifications allow a use, single deviation, or

series of deviations (including but not limited to

“minor deviations” and “variations” as those terms

are used in the Redevelopment Plans) to exceed

the maximum deviation allowed by the relevant

Redevelopment Plan or LAMC.

3. Maximum Deviation

Sec. 13B.12.4. Project Modification for a Redevelopment Plan Project

1 Initiation

ORIGINAL

DECISION-MAKER

APPROVE

OR DENY

APPEAL AVAILABLE

a. A use, single deviation, or series of deviations from the LAMC or Redevelopment Plan

which was not approved as part of the original action; or

b. Any modification that would result in an increase or reduction of the physical

development, planned operation, or conditions of approval on the original action by more

than 20 percent.

4. New Application

Any deviation that does not substantially conform to the original action, or exceeds the

maximum deviation prescribed in Paragraph 3. (Maximum Deviation) above, requires a new

project application.

B. Initiation

See Sec. 13B.5.4.B. (Initiation) .

Sec. 13B.12.4. (Modification of Entitlement for a Redevelopment Plan Project) Established by Ord. 188,648, Eff. 06/20/2025

| 13-342

Administration | ARTICLE 13 Div. 13B.12. (Redevelopment Procedures)

C. Notice

See Sec. 13B.5.4.C. (Notice) .

D. Decision

1. General Procedures

See Sec. 13A.2.5. (Decisions) .

2. Decision Maker

City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

a. The initial decision maker on a modification of entitlement for a redevelopment plan

project is the initial decision maker on the original action. In the event that the initial

decision maker was the CRA, the Director of Planning shall be the decision maker.

b. If the original action was subject to multiple approvals, the initial decision maker is the

initial decision maker assigned pursuant to Sec. 13A.2.10. (Multiple Approvals) of this Code,

unless otherwise delegated.

3. Public Hearing

The initial decision maker may conduct a public hearing after providing the notice in the same

manner as required on the appeal of the original action. A hearing need not be held if the initial decision maker makes a written finding that the requested modification of entitlement for a

redevelopment plan project:

a. Will not have a significant effect on adjoining properties or on the immediate

neighborhood; or

b. Is not likely to evoke public controversy.

4. Decision

See Sec. 13B.5.4.D.4. (Decision) of this Code.

5. Conditions

See Sec. 13B.5.4.D.5. (Conditions) of this Code.

6. Transmittal

See Sec. 13B.5.4.D.6. (Transmittal) of this Code.

E. Standards for Review and Required Findings

1. A modification of entitlement for a redevelopment plan project shall not be granted unless the

decision maker finds that the modification complies with all of the findings that apply to the

original action.

Sec. 13B.12.4. (Modification of Entitlement for a Redevelopment Plan Project) Established by Ord. 188,648, Eff. 06/20/2025

| 13-343

Administration | ARTICLE 13 Div. 13B.12. (Redevelopment Procedures)

City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

2. If the application for modification of entitlement for a redevelopment plan project is for only

a portion of a development project, the decision maker’s review and decision shall be limited

to only that portion of the project. However, the decision maker may consider the entire project to the extent that the approved project and the portion for which the modification of

entitlement for a redevelopment plan project is requested are indistinct.

F. Scope of Decision

1. See Sec. 13A.2.7. (Scope of Decision) of this Code.

2. See Sec. 13B.5.4.F.2. (Scope of Decision) of this Code.

G. Appeals

1. General Procedures

See Sec. 13A.2.8. (Appeals) of this Code.

2. Appealable in Same Manner as Original Action

See Sec. 13B.5.4.G.2. (Appealable in Same Manner as Original Action) of this Code.

3. Scope of Appeal

See Sec. 13B.5.4.G.3. (Scope of Appeal) of this Code.

H. Modification Procedures

See Sec. 13B.5.4.H. (Modification Procedures) of this Code.

Sec. 13B.12.4. (Modification of Entitlement for a Redevelopment Plan Project) Established by Ord. 188,648, Eff. 06/20/2025

| 13-344

Administration | ARTICLE 13 Div. 13B.12. (Redevelopment Procedures)

City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

A. Applicability

This Section (Redevelopment Plan Project Adjustment)

applies to requests for minor variations from certain

redevelopment regulations.

B. Initiation

An application for a redevelopment plan project adjustment is filed with the Department.

C. Notice

1. Notice of Public Hearing

There is no public hearing required for the initial

decision on a redevelopment plan project adjustment,

and therefore no notice of a public hearing is required.

2. Notice of Public Hearing on Appeal

The following notice is required for the public hearing

on the appeal:

Sec. 13B.12.5. Redevelopment Plan Project Adjustment

1 Initiation

PLANNING DIRECTOR

APPROVE

OR DENY

APPEAL AVAILABLE

D. Decision

1. General Procedures

See Sec. 13A.2.5. (Decisions) of this Code.

Sec. 13B.12.5. (Redevelopment Plan Project Adjustment) Established by Ord. 188,648, Eff. 06/20/2025

| 13-345

Administration | ARTICLE 13 Div. 13B.12. (Redevelopment Procedures)

2. Decision Maker

The Director is the initial decision maker.

3. Decision

City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

a. The Director shall render the initial decision within 75 days of the date the application is

deemed complete.

b. If the Director fails to make a timely decision, the applicant may file a request for transfer

of jurisdiction to the Area Planning Commission pursuant to Sec. 13A.2.6. (Transfer of

Jurisdiction) .

4. Transmittal

The Director shall transmit a copy of the decision by email, electronic transmission, or mail to

the applicant, the Department of Building and Safety, the Councilmember(s) having jurisdiction

over the redevelopment plan area in which the property is located, the Department of

Transportation (where appropriate), owners of all properties abutting, across the street or alley

from, or having a common corner with the subject property; and interested parties who have filed written requests with the Department of City Planning.

E. Standards for Review and Required Findings

1. In approving a redevelopment plan project adjustment, or approving it with conditions, the

Director or Area Planning Commission (on appeal) shall find in writing that the approval:

a. Substantially complies with the applicable redevelopment regulations; and

b. Complies with CEQA; and

c. All findings for variations and minor variations, as required by the applicable

Redevelopment Plan, are met.

F. Scope of Decision

See Sec. 13A.2.7. (Scope of Decision) .

G. Appeals

1. General Procedures

See Sec. 13A.2.8. (Appeals) .

2. Decision Maker

The Area Planning Commission is the appellate decision maker.

3. Filing

An applicant or any other aggrieved person by the Director’s decision may file an appeal.

Sec. 13B.12.5. (Redevelopment Plan Project Adjustment) Established by Ord. 188,648, Eff. 06/20/2025

| 13-346

Administration | ARTICLE 13 Div. 13B.12. (Redevelopment Procedures)

4. Appellate Decision

City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

a. Before acting on any appeal, the Area Planning Commission shall set the matter for

hearing, giving notice in the manner specified in Subsection C. (Notice) of this Section

(Redevelopment Plan Project Adjustment) .

b. The Area Planning Commission shall act within 75 days after the expiration of the appeal

period.

c. The decision to approve or deny an appeal must contain the same findings required by the

original decision maker, supported by substantial evidence.

d. The decision of the appellate body is final.

H. Modification Procedures

No modification is available.

Sec. 13B.12.5. (Redevelopment Plan Project Adjustment) Established by Ord. 188,648, Eff. 06/20/2025

| 13-347

Administration | ARTICLE 13 Div. 13B.12. (Redevelopment Procedures)

City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

A. Applicability

1. General

This Section (Redevelopment Plan Amendment) applies

to any amendment to any Redevelopment Plan, subject

to the requirements and limitations of the Charter and

state law.

2. Fee

The fee for a redevelopment plan amendment shall

be set forth in Sec. 19.01 G. of Chapter I. (General

Provisions and Zoning) and Sec. 15.2.2. (Fees for

Establishment or Change of Zones, & Other Related

Actions) of Chapter 1A of this Code.

B. Initiation

Only the City Council, the City Planning Commission, or

the Director of Planning may initiate a redevelopment

plan amendment. An action to initiate a redevelopment

plan amendment by the City Council or the City Planning

Commission requires a majority vote.

C. Notice

1. Notice of Public Hearing

See Sec. 13B.1.3.C.1. (Notice of Public Hearing) of this

Code.

D. Decision

See Sec. 13B.1.3.D. (Zoning Code Amendment; Decision) of

this Code.

E. Standards for Review and Required Findings

See Sec. 13B.1.3.E. (Standards for Review and Required

Findings) of this Code.

F. Scope of Decision

See Sec. 13A.2.7. (Scope of Decision) of this Code.

Sec. 13B.12.6. (Redevelopment Plan Amendment) Established by Ord. 188,648, Eff. 06/20/2025

Sec. 13B.12.6. Redevelopment Plan Amendment(s)

1 Initiation

CITY COUNCIL

MEETING

APPROVE

OR DENY

| 13-348

Administration | ARTICLE 13 Div. 13B.12. (Redevelopment Procedures)

G. Appeals

There is no appeal.

H. Modification of Redevelopment Plan Amendment

City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

A redevelopment plan amendment may be modified by following the same procedures established

above for the original action.

Sec. 13B.12.6. (Redevelopment Plan Amendment) Established by Ord. 188,648, Eff. 06/20/2025

| 13-349

Administration | ARTICLE 13

-

-

[This page is intentionally blank]

City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

| 13-350