Southeast Valley Community Plans Update: Draft Land Use and Zoning Maps
The City of Los Angeles Department of City Planning has released draft General Plan Land Use and Zoning Maps for three Southeast Valley Community Plan Areas: North Hollywood–Valley Village, Sherman Oaks–Studio City–Toluca Lake–Cahuenga Pass, and Van Nuys–North Sherman Oaks. These updates establish a long-term vision for how communities may grow and develop, addressing housing, employment, mobility, connectivity, urban design, equity, and environmental protections. The plans will also serve as the framework for implementing the City's new Zoning Code, which took effect in 2025. Register here.
The draft updates include proposed land use and zoning changes, long-range policy documents, and implementation strategies addressing areas of change, affordable housing, community benefits, hillside development, historic resources, and industrial development. Following the release of preliminary land use proposals in 2024, City Planning conducted community outreach through neighborhood councils, public events, and virtual and in-person office hours. The feedback gathered through these efforts has informed the latest draft maps and planning documents.
This presentation will give architects and design professionals an opportunity to better understand the proposed changes and consider what they could mean for future development, housing opportunities, neighborhood character, and the built environment throughout the San Fernando Valley. Discussion will also explore opportunities for architects and community stakeholders to engage in the planning process, provide feedback, and help shape policies that influence the future of our communities.
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