Changes to Los Angeles' Small Lot Ordinance on the Way

Responding to criticism from neighborhoods faced with new small lot developments, the city of Los Angeles in considering changes to its Small Lot Subdivision Ordinance.

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August 11, 2016, 7:00 AM PDT

By James Brasuell @CasualBrasuell


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Public comment on the most recent round of proposed changes to Los Angeles' Small Lot Ordinance just concluded, according to an article on the Eastsider. According to the article, the ordinance regulates "the construction of small-lot homes [pdf], which are those townhouses that have been popping up all across the Eastside and other parts of the city."

"While supporters say the developments have provided much needed housing, opponents say developers and property owners have taken advantage of the law to build projects that are far too large and out of character with existing neighborhoods," explains the Eastsider.

The proposed changes to the ordinance "would increase the minimum width of a lot to 18 feet from 16 and also require more space between the developments and neighboring single-family homes." Design guidelines would also be enacted.

Monday, August 8, 2016 in The Eastsider LA

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