Parts of city get zoning changes
The City Council voted Wednesday to place new restrictions on development in the hillside neighborhoods of El Sereno, Hermon, Lincoln Heights and Monterey Hills.
Councilman Jose Huizar, who represents part of northeast Los Angeles, said the zoning changes would preserve the character of hillside neighborhoods while addressing fire safety. The measures establish new limits on building height, retaining wall height and the square footage of new hillside construction projects, as well as the amount of dirt that can be removed.
The restrictions had been backed by environmental groups and neighborhood advocates, who had sought to limit density and preserve hillside views. They will go into effect Jan. 9.
-- David Zahniser
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