Request Revision of Landscape Ordinance / Front Yard Paving Prohibition
Passed by
- Bel Air-Beverly Crest Neighborhood Council (modified version)
- Brentwood Community Council
- Neighborhood Council of Westchester/Playa
- West LA-Sawtelle Neighborhood Council
- Westside Neighborhood Council
- Westwood Neighborhood Council
Motion
“The ____ NC/CC, a member of the Westside Regional Alliance of Councils (WRAC),requests that the City revise the Landscape Ordinance to clarify that pavement for extra parking is prohibited in the front yards of all parcels, except for garage driveways and circular driveways (maximum of 50% of the front yard). The Planning Dept. shall add that prohibited excess pavement shall be removed at the owner’s cost, or a citation issued. ”
Background
Additional information: a proposed new Landscape and Site Design Ordinance was considered by the City Council PLUM Cmtee on Dec. 3, 2024 (CF 24-1399). The proposed ordinance was approved by the Planning Commission and can be seen here. On p. 13, Sec. 7, the proposed ordinance contains provisions similar to those proposed by the WRAC pending motion. The PLUM Cmtee directed the City Attorney to prepare draft ordinances.
See WRAC letter re positions of six Member Councils as of 11/29/24.
Contact Barbara Broide or Chris Spitz with any questions.
Notes
Modified version:
BABCNC: passed 10/23/24 per president T. Longcore; see draft minutes, item 15.