The Objective Design Standards (ODS) for Historic Preservation Overlay Zones (HPOZs) comprises objective design standards documents and minor technical amendments to the HPOZ Ordinance to provide a clear, predictable process for new housing developments that is aligned with State and local regulations while ensuring new developments are compatible with existing historic neighborhoods.
The Proposed Project will be approved with the Housing Element Environmental Impact Report (ENV-202-6762-EIR; ENV-2020-6762-EIR-ADD1; ENV-2020-6762-EIR-ADD2), an addendum identified as ENV-2020-6762-EIR-ADD6; and a Categorical Exemption (ENV-2026-4775-CE).
| City Planning Case: | Environmental Case: | Related Council File: |
| CPC-2026-4767-CA | ENV-2020-6762-EIR; ENV-2020-6762-EIR-ADD1; ENV-2020-6762-EIR-ADD2; ENV-2020-6762-EIR-ADD6; ENV-2026-4775-CE | N/A |
Staff-Level Public Hearing (Virtual) - November 10, 2026
The Virtual Public Hearing is a formal opportunity to provide public comment on the proposed Objective Design Standards (ODS) for Historic Preservation Overlay Zones (HPOZs), a part of the Missing Middle LA policy initiative. The proposal includes the adoption of two ODS documents: the ODS for Eligible Projects in HPOZs and the ODS for ADUs in HPOZs, along with minor technical amendments to the HPOZ Ordinance. The proposed ordinances seek to amend Articles 13 and 14 of Chapter 1A of the Los Angeles Municipal Code. The ODS for HPOZs are supplementary to the existing HPOZ Preservation Plans, which will continue to be used for all discretionary review processes and projects.
On November 10, 2026, a Hearing Officer will hold a staff level Public Hearing on behalf of the City Planning Commission (CPC). Prior to the start of the hearing, Planning staff will present a short informational summary of the proposed standards and ordinance. Comments received during the Public Hearing will be considered by City Planning and included in a future recommendation report that will be presented to the CPC. Individuals may join the Public Hearing online or by phone to offer testimony.
Written Comments
In lieu of attending the Public Hearing, comments may be submitted by email to planning.hpozods@lacity.org or by hard copy to the address below through November 13th, 2026 at 6:00 pm. Any written communication must include case number CPC-2026-4767-CA.
Date and Time
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Agenda
6:00 pm - 6:30 pm: Program Presentation
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm: Virtual Public Hearing
Join Zoom Webinar
https://planning-lacity-org.zoom.us/j/82952492003
Meeting ID: 829 5249 2003
Dial by phone
+1 669 900 9128 or
+1 213 338 8477 US
Meeting ID: 829 5249 2003
Receive Future Updates
To join the Interested Parties list for the ODS for HPOZs and receive future updates, please email planning.hpozods@lacity.org.
Next Steps
After the public hearing, a written recommendation report will be prepared by the Planning Department for consideration by the City Planning Commission (CPC). The recommendation report will be accessible through the CPC meeting agenda. The proposed ordinance requires final approval by the City Council.
Additional Information
Contact
Mickie Torres-Gil, City Planning Associate
221 North Figueroa Street, Room 1350
Los Angeles, CA 90012
planning.hpozods@lacity.org
213-847-3691
Accommodations
As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability. To request a reasonable accommodation, such as sign language interpretation, assistive listening devices, or translation or interpretation, please contact Mickie Torres-Gil at planning.hpozods@lacity.org.org a minimum of three days (72 hours) prior to the public hearing. Be sure to identify the language you need English to be translated into and indicate if the request is for verbal interpretation or written translation services. If translation of a written document is requested, please include the document to be translated as an attachment to your email.
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