Los Angeles City Planning

Our office and the LA One-Stop-Rebuilding Center will be closed on Monday, 3/31, in observance of César Chávez Day. Most services remain available 24/7 through our Online Application System at the link in our bio or plncts.lacity.org/oas.

The LA One-Stop Rebuilding Center, located at 1828 Sawtelle Blvd., Los Angeles, 90025. will be closed on Mon. March 31, 2025, in observance of Cesar Chavez Day. The center will reopen at 9 a.m., Tues., April 1, 2025. Affected residents with City Planning questions can reach out to Planning.PalisadesRebuild@lacity.org. For more information, visit For more information, visit lacity.gov. Along with City Planning, the center will be staffed at all times by the following: Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS), Bureau of Engineering (BOE), Bureau of Street Services (Streets LA and Urban Forestry Division), Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD), Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD), Los Angeles Sanitation and Environment (LASAN), Los Angeles Bureau of Contract Administration (BCA), and SoCalGas.

The Barn (Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument #1319) is widely recognized as an iconic adaptive reuse project by famed architect A. Quincy Jones—but did you know it was originally built as a photography studio and residence for pioneering commercial photographer Mary Mead Maddick? 📸✨ A rare success in a male-dominated industry, Mead Maddick captured the essence of post-WWII American women, shaping the visual culture of the 1950s and ‘60s. The Barn served as Mead Maddick’s studio during the most prolific part of her career. It was the location of hundreds of photo shoots for advertising campaigns and magazine covers for publications such as Parade and Ladies’ Home Journal. Her story, like so many women’s, is finally stepping out of the shadows. Discover more about LA’s historic sites tied to women’s history through the Women’s Rights in Los Angeles Historic Context Statement. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/g3f_4eV2 #LAPreservation #WomensHistory #HistoricLA

Women continue to shape the future of LA! This #WomensHistoryMonth, we celebrate the progress in our field—@Planning4LA women now hold 58% of planning positions and 61% of planning supervisor roles. Their leadership and vision are making our city more inclusive, resilient, and sustainable. #WomenInPlanning #Planning4LA

On March 17, the City of Los Angeles will update the operating hours of the LA One-Stop Rebuilding Center at 1828 Sawtelle Blvd., Los Angeles, 90025. The center provides streamlined, in-person assistance to help Angelenos rebuild homes and businesses lost in the Palisades Fire. New hours of operation, effective March 17: 📅 Monday - Saturday: 9 AM - 5 PM ❌ Closed on Sundays The Rebuilding Center will maintain the following hours of operation through March 16, 2025: Monday through Friday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Affected residents with City Planning questions can reach out to Planning.PalisadesRebuild@lacity.org. For more information, visit the link in bio. Along with City Planning, the center will be staffed at all times by the following: Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS), Bureau of Engineering (BOE), Bureau of Street Services (Streets LA and Urban Forestry Division), Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD), Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD), Los Angeles Sanitation and Environment (LASAN), Los Angeles Bureau of Contract Administration (BCA), and SoCalGas.

This African American Heritage Month, we’re celebrating, Senior City Planner Kinikia Gardner. Kinikia is an Urban Planning and Community Development Professional with more than 20 years of experience. Dedicated to strengthening underserved communities, Kinikia has focused many of her professional and personal efforts on improving the aesthetics, economic and social fabrics within various overlooked neighborhoods. This commitment also spills over into her personal life, having served on an Advisory Committee for an Affordable Housing Developer and as a Planning Commissioner for the City of Compton. Also, since 2011, Kinikia has been a certified Planner through the American Planning Association. A native of South Los Angeles, Kinikia’s interest in Urban Planning was initially sparked by her experience growing up in a disenfranchised community. She was interested in finding solutions to achieving a more equitable quality of life for her community and communities like hers that would place them in parity with the city’s more well resourced neighborhoods. This, along with her formal introduction to the Planning field while working as a Council Deputy to former Los Angeles City Council member Rita Walters (of the Ninth Council District), motivated Kinikia to earn a Master of Urban Planning from the University of Southern California (USC). Outside of work, Kinikia is a self-described “Disney Adult,” foodie and has a strong sense of wanderlust. Her love for Disney parks was sparked during her time working as a custodian at Disneyland during her high school and college years. She enjoys partaking in a wide range of cuisines and travelling to regions near and far, which includes visiting Disney parks in the U.S. and abroad (Disneyland, Disneyworld, Tokyo Disney and Disneyland Paris).

🏛️ Landmarks Impacted by the Palisades Fire On Jan. 13, 2025, Mayor Karen Bass issued Emergency Executive Order No. 1 to accelerate recovery and rebuilding efforts in response to the devastating Palisades Fire. As part of this initiative, Los Angeles City Planning’s Office of Historic Resources (OHR) has compiled a detailed summary of impacts to designated historic landmarks in the Pacific Palisades area, based on inspections conducted by City of Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety. No other historic resources across the City sustained damage in the January fires. Preserving our historic landmarks remains a priority as we move forward with recovery efforts. The SurveyLA Historic Resources Survey Report for the Brentwood-Palisades community plan area offers an overview of the cultural and architectural history of the Palisades area, including its development history and places of significance.   To help guide rebuilding efforts, City Planning is providing property owners and the community with critical guidance on the application of the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties—national standards for preserving historic sites while allowing for necessary changes. 📄 View the full summary of fire impacts here: https://lnkd.in/dvKp4_cp                                                                          📄 View the SurveyLA Brentwood-Palisades Historic Resources Survey Report here: https://lnkd.in/dBkgzN5H 🏡 Access guidance for property owners here: https://lnkd.in/diZGeyJT #PalisadesFire #LAPlanning #HistoricPreservation #LACityPlanning #LosAngeles #RecoveryAndRebuilding #ProtectingHistory

On Feb. 12, the City of Los Angeles opened a consolidated LA One-Stop Rebuilding Center, at 1828 Sawtelle Blvd., Los Angeles, 90025, to help Angelenos rebuild the homes and businesses they lost due to the Palisades Fire. Affected residents with City Planning questions can reach out to Planning.PalisadesRebuild@lacity.org. For more information, visit lacity.gov. The center is intended to facilitate a responsive and streamlined recovery effort. It will maintain the following hours of operation until further notice. Monday - Friday: 10am-8pm Sat, Sun: 10am-4pm Along with City Planning, the center will be staffed at all times by the following: Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS), Bureau of Engineering (BOE),  Bureau of Street Services (Streets LA and Urban Forestry Division), Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD), Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD), Los Angeles Sanitation and Environment (LASAN), Los Angeles Bureau of Contract Administration (BCA), and SoCalGas.

In observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, our offices will be closed on Monday, January 20, as we honor his life and legacy. You can still access most services 24/7 through our Online Application System at the link in our bio or plncts.lacity.org/oas.

Mayor Karen Bass’ Emergency Executive Order No. 1 - Return and Rebuild provides a blueprint for how the City of Los Angeles is providing a streamlined path for rebuilding the City’s fire-devasted communities. City Planning questions? Planning.PalisadesRebuild@lacity.org For the full text of the Executive Order, visit https://lnkd.in/gExsSS5z Los Angeles City Planning is providing assistance, especially in these key areas: Disaster Recovery Permit Center - City Planning, along with representatives from FEMA, LADBS, LAHD and others, will be available seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. to help Angelenos who lost their homes in the Palisades Fire. Expedited Permit Review - Initial building permitting reviews will be completed within 30 days following the submission of a complete application. Eligible Project Review Key Points - Waiver of Discretionary Processes - City Planning and other departments are instructed to process all projects, applications and plans for rebuilding projects using the streamlined ministerial review process. - Eligible projects in the Coastal Zone shall be exempt from a Coastal Development Permit for rebuilding existing units not considered “Demolition” or “New Construction.” Historic Resources Survey - City Planning, in coordination with LADBS, will identify and inspect properties with a local, state or federal historic designation. City Planning will publish a list of the status of these properties.