Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Board adopts South Bay and Westside area plans to meet housing deadlines amid community debate
Summary
After public hearings and amendments, the Board of Supervisors approved the South Bay and Westside area plans Jan. 28, 2025. The plans rezone targeted unincorporated parcels to create housing capacity the county says is necessary to comply with state housing element requirements; some residents urged delays or refinements.
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on Jan. 28 approved two area plans — the South Bay Area Plan and the Westside Area Plan — that revise land‑use designations and zoning in multiple unincorporated communities to accommodate the county’s state‑required housing allocations.
Regional Planning staff described outreach and changes made after public input. The South Bay plan covers eight unincorporated communities and was amended in several neighborhoods to change proposed street classifications and adjust building heights; staff said the plan accommodates roughly 53,100 additional housing units in the planning area. The Westside plan includes updates and a Community Standards District (CSD) intended to establish development form and height limits; supervisors and community groups negotiated language removing some CSD development standards so staff and residents…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
