City News, LADBS, Wild Fires
LADBS, BOE, LAHD and DCP Finally Have Written Guidelines
Four key development services departments released written guidelines on how they will identify and process eligible fire rebuild projects, 101 days after the Palisades Fire destroyed thousands of homes and structures. The 23-page memo – prepared by the departments of Building & Safety, City Planning and Housing and the Bureau of Engineering – explains the […]
City News, LADBS, Wild Fires
Waive Permit Fees, Create Self-Certification Process, Bass Says
Mayor Bass marked the 100-day anniversary of the Palisades Fire to call on the City Council to waive permitting fees for eligible rebuilds and to instruct LADBS to create a pilot program that would allow for self-certification on some eligible rebuilds. Bass proposed waving the plan-check and permit fees for Palisades Fire projects during her […]
City News, LADBS, Wild Fires
LADBS Issues Guidelines to Put Temporary House on Sites
LADBS announced this week the process by which property owners could put a temporary house such as a recreation vehicle, mobile home or manufactured home on their site while they are going through the rebuild process. The three steps are: Prove the site is safe and cleared of all structures and debris by getting a […]
City News, LADBS, Wild Fires
City Says Which Structures Don’t Need Demo Permits
LADBS announced this week which structures won’t need a demolition permit prior to demolition in an attempt to streamline the rebuild process by allowing many structures to be removed without permits. A demo permit is not needed when: The applicant notifies LADBS prior to demolition. The damaged building footprint or pad slope is not steeper […]
City News, LADBS, Wild Fires
LA Opens Fire Rebuild Permit Center
One-stop office in West LA brings together city’s construction services departments To much fanfare, the city of Los Angeles opened a Fire Rebuild Permit Center in West Los Angeles on Wednesday, promising a one-stop location for anyone who needs permits to replace structures lost in last month’s Palisades Fire. Representatives from the city’s construction services […]
City News, LADBS, Wild Fires
“When can we rebuild?”
The following is a summary of the steps needed before construction can start in Los Angeles, Altadena, and Malibu: Step 1: Debris Removal Property owners in the wildfire burn areas can rebuild after both phases of the toxic debris cleanup is completed for their site. The EPA is required to complete the first phase cataloguing […]
City News, LADBS, Wild Fires
Mayor Bass Issues Executive Order to Help Property Owners with Post-Fire Rebuilds
Mayor Bass announced Monday night a sweeping executive order intended to allow property owners who lost their homes and businesses in this month’s fires to quickly rebuild “like for like.” The executive order is intended to help property owners who want to rebuild the structure(s) on their parcels within 110 percent of their previously existing, […]
City News, LADBS, Planning, Wild Fires
Wildfires’ Impact on LA Construction Services
In light of the tragic, wind-driven wildfires around Los Angeles County this week, many local construction services offices are shifting their resources in response. Utilities such as LADWP, the Gas Co., etc., are moving a significant amount of personnel into damage assessment and repair. Departments that oversee public resources (such as city and county departments […]
City News, LADBS, Planning
City Delays Wildlife Ordinance as Opposition Grows
The City Council’s PLUM Committee decided to NOT hold a hearing on the controversial draft Wildlife Ordinance at its Nov. 19 meeting. The decision was in response to the strong backlash that swept over the committee after the City Attorney released the draft ordinance last month. Among those who submitted letters to the case file […]
City News, LADBS, Planning
Wildlife Ordinance Coming Back to City Council this Fall
Pacific Crest Consultants has learned from knowledgeable sources within City Hall that the updated/edited version of the proposed Wildlife Ordinance will resurface in time for it to be approved before the end of the year. The current tentative plan is for the City Council’s Planning & Land Use Management Committee (PLUM) to hold a hearing […]
