Chapter 1A Zoning Code

Sec. 13A.2.5.

General Procedures See Sec. 13A.2.5. (Decisions). 2. Cultural Heritage Commission Determination a. the cultural Heritage commission shall certify each Historic resources Survey as to its accuracy and completeness, and the establishment of or change in boundaries of an HPOZ upon: i. A majority vote; and ii. A written finding that structures, landscaping, and natural features within the HPOZ meet one or more of criteria in Subsection B.3.c. (Initiation; Historic Resources Survey) of this Section. b. the cultural Heritage commission shall act within 45 days from the date of the submission to the commission. this time limit may be extended for a specified further time period if the cultural Heritage commission requests an extension, in writing, from the city Planning commission . Sec. 13B.8.2. (Historic Preservation Overlay Zone Designation) Last Amended by Ord. No. 188,418, Eff. 01/20/2025, Oper. 01/27/2025 Administration | Article 13 Div. 13B.8. (Historic Preservation) City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A | 13-235 c. Upon action, or failure to act, the cultural Heritage commission shall transmitted their determination, comments, and any related files to the city Planning commission for recommendation. 3. City Planning Commission Approval a. the city Planning commission shall make its report and recommendation to approve, approve with changes, or disapprove the establishment, repeal, or change to the boundaries of an HPOZ, pursuant to Sec. 13B.1.4.D. (Zone Change; Decision). b. However, notice of a public hearing will be given in the manner specified in Subsection C. (Notice) of this Section. c. the Director and the city Planning commission may recommend conditions to be included in the initial Preservation Plan for a specific HPOZ, as appropriate to further the purpose of this Section. 4. City Council a. the city council may approve or disapprove the establishment, repeal, or change in the boundaries of an HPOZ. b. the city council may require that a specific H