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Planning commission approves amendment to hazard‑study requirement in city code
Summary
On June 17 the Woodland Hills Planning Commission approved forwarding to the City Council an amendment clarifying when natural hazard studies and supporting drawings are required; the commission said the studies can be costly and the code language was clarified to leave final discretion with the city engineer.
The Woodland Hills Planning Commission voted June 17 to approve an amendment to the city code clarifying requirements for natural hazard studies and associated drawings required with site plans.
The chair explained that the change stems from a recent ordinance update and a related clause was overlooked; the amendment makes clear when a hazard study is required and gives the city engineer discretion to require one. The chair said such studies can be expensive: “one of these studies … can cost upwards of $78,000,” a factor cited when deciding to allow discretion.
Commissioners moved and seconded the amendment (the transcript alternately references the cited section as 10.45 and 10.4.5); the chair called for a voice vote and the motion passed with no recorded opposition. The commission approved forwarding the amendment to the City Council for final consideration.
The record shows the commission sought to balance safety review with cost and feasibility, leaving the city engineer responsible for case‑by‑case determinations.
