Track the latest rezoning proposals and density changes shaping development opportunities across markets.
Current
C2-1VL-O-CPIO
Proposed
C2-1VL-O-CPIO + Density Bonus
6-story, 66 ft mixed-use residential development. 33 dwelling units (7 Very Low Income, 55-year deed restriction). 3,593 SF ground floor commercial. 38,786 SF total floor area, FAR 4.25:1. 6 commercial parking spaces. Demolish two vacant one-story commercial/industrial buildings and surface parking. On-Menu Incentives: 20% reduction in southerly rear yard to 15 ft vs 18 ft; height 66 ft vs 55 ft allowed (West Adams CPIO). Off-Menu Incentives: FAR 4.25:1 vs 3:1 allowed (41% increase, West Adams CPIO); residential component 89% vs 75% max (West Adams CPIO). Waivers: easterly side yard 5 ft vs 9 ft (56% reduction); elimination of loading space; westerly side yard 5 ft vs 9 ft (56% reduction). Class 3 CU for 130% density increase over site vs 35% allowed under standard density bonus. CEQA: Class 32 Categorical Exemption (Infill Development). Public hearing completed Dec 3, 2025. Regular calendar item.
Current
[SH1]/[MB2]/[D5]
Proposed
[SH1]/[MB2]/[D5] + Density Bonus
Demolition of surface parking lots for 3 eight-story buildings totaling 1,000 residential units. 114 units restricted to Very Low Income households. 844,278 SF total floor area including 6,547 SF commercial. Max height 100-102 ft per building. 1,092 vehicular parking spaces in 2 subterranean levels. Project site spans multiple addresses: 757-787 S Alameda St, 1318-1396 E 7th St, 136-196 S Central Ave, 1301-1327 E 8th St, 700-760 S Market Court, 720-746 S Terminal St, 760 S Warehouse St. On-Menu Incentive: averaging of FAR/density/parking/open space/vehicular access. Off-Menu Incentive: existing 8 ft fence in front yard vs 3.5 ft required in [SH1] (129% increase). Waivers: building width 377 ft 10 in vs 280 ft in [MB2] (35% increase); build-to-depth 8 ft vs 5 ft in [SH1] (60% increase); primary street ground story transparency 49% vs 70% in [SH1] (30% reduction); ground story height 13 ft 6 in vs 16 ft in [SH1] (16% reduction); through access at 391 ft 6 in vs 350 ft in [D5] (12% increase); pedestrian access relief from Package 1; floors 2-5 transparency 24% vs 30% in [SH1] (20% reduction); build-to-width 65% vs 90% in [SH1] (28% reduction). Variance: 3 projecting signs at 300 SF per face (1,800 SF combined) vs 48 SF per face allowed. Project Review for 50+ market rate units. CEQA: within scope of 2021-2029 Housing Element EIR. Public hearing completed Nov 19, 2025. Consent calendar.
Current
C2-1VL-O-CPIO
Proposed
C2-1VL-O-CPIO + Density Bonus
6-story, 69 ft 8.25 in mixed-use apartment building. 15 dwelling units (2 Very Low Income, 55-year deed restriction) plus 1 ADU (16 total). 13,956 SF floor area including 423 SF commercial. FAR 3.54:1 vs 1.5:1 allowed. ZERO vehicular parking. Demolish existing commercial building. One street tree retained. Off-Menu Incentives: ground floor height 11 ft vs 14 ft required (South LA CPIO); zero open space vs 2,000 SF required; zero-ft building line setback vs 5 ft 3 in required (Ord 76187); 4 ft easterly side yard vs 8 ft required. Waivers: FAR 3.54:1 vs 1.5:1 (136% increase); height 69 ft 8.25 in and 6 stories vs 45 ft and 3 stories; 3 ft westerly side yard vs 8 ft; elimination of loading space; 8 ft 9 in rear yard vs 18 ft. CEQA: Class 32 Categorical Exemption (Infill Development). Public hearing completed Dec 15, 2025. Consent calendar.
Current
C2-1-SN/C4/RD1.5-1XL
Proposed
C2/C4/RD1.5 + Density Bonus
42-story mixed-use development at Sunset Blvd and Highland Ave. 384 dwelling units including 80 units set aside as senior affordable housing (Very Low Income, 17% of units). 115 hotel guest rooms. 23,000 SF commercial space. 500 parking spaces in 5 subterranean levels. Demolition of existing structures. Project spans: 6800-6814 W Sunset Blvd, 1429-1459 N Highland Ave, 6807-6827 W Leland Way. On-Menu Incentive: averaging of FAR/parking/open space with vehicular access from less to more restrictive zone. Off-Menu Incentives: commercial parking/access in RD1.5-1XL zone; height increase from 30 ft to 92 ft in RD1.5-1XL zone; FAR increase from 1.5:1/2:1/3:1 to 10.2:1 across project site. Waiver: westerly side yard 12 ft vs 16 ft in C4/RD1.5 zones. Redevelopment Plan Project Compliance Review. VCU for mixed-use development and hotel within 500 ft of residential zone. CU for 42.5% density bonus above max with additional 17% VLI senior units. Site Plan Review for 50+ units. CEQA: Statutory Exemption. Public hearing completed Dec 3, 2025. Consent calendar.
Current
Unknown
Proposed
Unknown + 100% Density Bonus
Demolition of 15 units for 47-unit development. 6 stories, 87,099 SF.
Current
RA-1
Proposed
RA-1 + Density Bonus
Demolition of single-family for 7-unit multifamily with 1 Very Low Income unit.
Current
R1-1-O
Proposed
R1V2-O
Rezoning from R1-1-O to R1V2-O. R1V2 allows slightly more floor area (avg 200 SF more).
Current
C2-1VL/R4P-1
Proposed
C2-1VL/R4P-1 + Density Bonus
71-foot, 6-story, 77-unit residential with 12 Very Low Income units. 74,282 SF, 2.99:1 FAR.