Chapter 1A Zoning Code

Sec. 13B.1.2.

ission to forward the matter at any time within the 75- day continuance period. Sec. 13B.1.2. (Specific Plan Adoption/Amendment) Last Amended by Ord. No. 188,418, Eff. 01/20/2025, Oper. 01/27/2025 Administration | Article 13 Div. 13B.1. (Legislative Action) City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A | 13-63 iv. if the Planning commission fails to act on an initiation within the time allowed by this Subdivision, the Planning commission shall be deemed to have approved the ordinance. 4. City Council Action a. After the city Planning commission has made its report and recommendation, or after the time for it to act has expired, the city council shall consider the matter. b. the city council may approve or disapprove the proposed Specific Plan Adoption or Amendment. c. if the city Planning commission recommends approval of an application, then the city council shall act within 90 days of receipt of the city Planning commission recommendation. this time limit may be extended by mutual consent of the initiating body and the city council . d. Required Vote the votes necessary for adoption of a Specific Plan Adoption or Amendment are as follows: Recommendation Required Council Vote the cPc recommends approval Majority the cPc recommends disapproval (on a Specific Plan Adoption/Amendment initiated by the city council) 2/3 vote Failure of the cPc to act Majority e. Standards for Review and Required Findings 1. in approving a Specific Plan Adoption or Amendment, the city Planning commission and city council shall find that: a. the action substantially conforms to the purposes, intent and provisions of the General Plan; and b. the proposed ordinance is in conformity with public necessity, convenience, general welfare and good zoning practice. 2. if the city council does not adopt the city Planning commission ’s findings and recommendations, the city council shall make its own findings. F. Scope of Decision See Sec. 13A.2.7. (Scope of Decision). Sec. 13B.1.2. (Specific Plan Adop