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The Council adopted a motion to have City Planning and the City Attorney work on stronger affordability requirements for the Low-Rise Ordinance, including a proposed Low-Rise Bonus, more incentives for 100% affordable housing, quarterly progress reports, and parking flexibility.
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What this means
The main housing action was a Council request to strengthen Los Angeles’ Low-Rise Ordinance so new projects may include deeper affordability requirements. The motion also asks for more incentives for fully affordable housing and regular reports on how the city is meeting SB 79 housing capacity targets. In practical terms, this could affect how future apartment projects are built and how much affordable housing they include.
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- Adopted a motion to consider adding a Low-Rise Bonus to the Low-Rise Ordinance with affordability set-asides tied to project density and height.
- Directed the Department of City Planning to report on additional incentives for 100 percent affordable housing projects in Low-Rise Incentive Areas.
- Directed the Department of City Planning to provide quarterly reports on SB 79 capacity targets, housing production progress, and recommended ordinance adjustments.
- Requested consideration of an at-grade parking option when parking is behind a primary facade and screened from view.
- Noted and filed reports on annual greenhouse gas emissions inventory items.
- Directed the Department of Animal Services to report on retail space in animal shelters to support shelter operations.
- Directed the Department of Animal Services to report on FY 2025-26 sterilization vouchers issued through spay and neuter programs.
- Adopted a funding transfer to cover projected Los Angeles Fire Department overtime and unused sick time deficits.
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