LAKE LOS ANGELES ZONING STUDY

In order to identify and properly address the zoning and planning issues that may affect the quality of life in the Lake Los Angeles area, A zoning study could be initiated which would follow specific steps, formulate solutions and update the existing zoning ordinance, as needed, Such study shall be performed in cooperation with and input from, other county departments including the Department of Public Works, Fire and Sheriff. As in all such studies, citizen participation shall be a key element to be included in the process. The following is a brief summary of a scope of work timeline for undertaking this project. Though a more detailed estimate will be developed at a later date, this can be viewed as a close approximation of work and time needed to accomplish a Lake Los Angeles Zoning Study.

GENERALIZED SCOPE OF WORK AND TIMELINE

PHASE – I DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS

- Map existing land uses, zoning, and general plan.

- Determine existing residential densities.

- Identify land use conflicts and locations, if any.

- Analyze physical relationship between land uses.

- Review other cities/counties solutions to similar land

Use issues.

(Estimated time: Eight weeks)

PHASE – II COMMUNITY METTING

- Schedule and conduct a meeting of scope to solicit input

From property owners and residents as to zoning and land

Use issues present in the community.

(Estimated time: Six weeks)

PHASE – III IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES

- Prepare draft ordinance amendments, including transitional

Development standards and design guidelines. Consider zoning Adjustments for improving the community’s zoning pattern.

(Estimated time: Eight weeks)

PHASE – IV COMMUNITY MEETINGS

- Schedule and conduct at least one and no more than two

Community meetings to solicit input from affected owners

And residents on the Lake Los Angeles draft zoning

Recommendations

(Estimated time: Ten weeks)

PHASE – V ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT

- Prepare an initial study an appropriate environmental

Document.

(Estimated time: Four weeks)

PHASE – VI REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION HEARING

- Present a set of zoning recommendations to the Regional

Planning Commission and hold a public hearing. Prior to

The hearing, take the Commission on a field trip to the Lake

Los Angeles area.

(Estimated time: Ten weeks)

PHASE – VII BOARD OF SUPERVISORS HEARING

- Present the Regional Planning Commission’s

Recommendations To the Board of Supervisors

At the public hearing.

(Estimated time: Ten weeks)

TOTAL TIMELINE: 56 weeks = (1year and 1 month)

STAFF ASSIGNED: One part time Supervising Regional Planner

One full time Regional Planning Assistant