Los Angeles Municipal Code

Sec. 22.171.10. Procedures for Designation of Monuments.

. If the Commission recommends approval of a City Council- initiated designation, the City Council may adopt the designation by a majority vote. If the Commission recommends disapproval of a City Council-initiated designation, the City Council may adopt the proposed designation by a two-thirds vote. The City Council shall act within the time specified in Subsection (f) of this section. 3. Procedure for Commission or Director- Initiated Designations. After initiation of a proposed designation by the Commission or the Director, the Commission shall, pursuant to Section 22.171.8 of this article, inspect and investigate the proposed designation. The Director shall thereafter prepare a report and recommendation on the proposed designation. After receipt of the Director’s recommendation, the Commission shall hold a public hearing regarding the proposed designation and determine whether the site, building or structure conforms with the definition of a Monument set forth in Section 22.171.7 of this article. If the Commission recommends approval of a Commission- or Director- initiated designation, the Commission shall submit a report and recommendation to the City Council. The City Council may consider the matter and may approve the recommendation by a majority vote. If the Commission disapproves the proposed designation, the Commission’s decision is final. 4. Procedure for Applications for Designations. Once a complete application is received, as determined by the Director, the Commission shall determine at a public meeting whether the proposed designation merits further consideration. If the Commission determines to take the proposed designation under consideration, it shall conduct an inspection and investigation pursuant to Section 22.171.8 of this article. The Director shall thereafter prepare a report and recommendation on the proposed designation. After receipt of the Director’s report and recommendation and conducting its inspection and investigation, the Commission shall hold a public hearing regarding the proposed designation and determine whether the site, building or structure conforms with the definition of a Monument as set forth in Section 22.171.7 of this article. If the Commission recommends approval of an application for a proposed designation, the Commission shall submit a report and recommendation to the City Council.