Proposal to Update Los Angeles Zoning Rules
What Is Missing Middle LA?
Los Angeles City Planning has scheduled a virtual public hearing on the proposed Missing Middle LA Program, which is a citywide initiative to update Los Angeles zoning rules for smaller-scale housing.
According to City Planning, the proposal includes zoning-code amendments related to Accessory Dwelling Units, SB 9 projects, starter homes, small lot subdivisions, ministerial subdivision procedures, separate sale of ADUs, and related objective development and design standards.
Why Residents May Want to Review the Proposed Rules
Because Hollywoodland is a hillside community with narrow roads, fire-access concerns, evacuation constraints, limited parking, and sensitive hillside conditions, residents may wish to review how the proposed rules could apply to hillside neighborhoods.
Residents concerned about ADUs, lot splits, starter homes, small lot subdivisions, ministerial approvals, fire access, evacuation routes, parking, slope conditions, or Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone properties may wish to attend the virtual hearing or submit written comments.
Virtual Public Hearing
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Program Presentation: 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Virtual Public Hearing: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Join Zoom Webinar: https:/planning-lacity-org.zoom.us/s/82122818991
Meeting ID: 821 2281 8991
Dial by Phone: +1 669 900 9128 +1 213 338 8477
Submit Written Comments
Deadline: October 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Email: planning.missingmiddlela@lacity.org
Written comments should include one or more of the following case numbers: CPC-2025-4430-CA CPC-2025-4421-CA CPC-2026-4383-CA ##
Official City Planning Information
Residents may review the official City Planning notice, fact sheet, and proposed ordinance materials here: https://planning.lacity.gov/missing-middle-la-public-hearing
Residents may also email planning.missingmiddlela@lacity.org to join the Interested Parties list for future updates.
HHA is sharing this notice so residents may review the proposal, attend the virtual hearing, and submit written comments if they choose.
The official City Planning notice supports the hearing date, agenda, Zoom information, written-comment deadline, email address, case numbers, and the description of Missing Middle LA as a citywide zoning-code initiative involving ADUs, SB 9, starter homes, small lot subdivisions, and related standards.
