"Executive Directive No. 19, signed April 27, sets new permitting timelines for 100% affordable housing projects in what Bass described in the directive as a system “too often fragmented, unpredictable, and uncoordinated across departments.” The centerpiece: all city departments must complete every required review and issue all ministerial approvals for 100% affordable housing projects within 60 days of a completed application-not 60 days per department, but 60 days total, with departments required to work simultaneously rather than in sequence."
"The directive defines “100% Affordable Housing” as any project with five or more units where all units are rented at 80% of Area Median Income (AMI) or below. A mixed-income version also qualifies: up to 20% of units can go up to 120% AMI, with the rest at 80% AMI or lower."
"Under the new rules, departments must hand applicants all required corrections within 30 days. Clearances and utility releases must be processed within 5 business days for affordable housing projects-and within just 2 business days for shelters."
"The directive kicks off a procurement process for AI-powered pre-plan check tools. The idea is to let developers run their plans through an automated review before ever submitting to the city-catching zoning conflicts and code issues early, before the costly correction cycles begin."
Executive Directive No. 19, signed April 27, establishes new permitting timelines for 100% affordable housing projects in Los Angeles. The directive targets a permitting system described as fragmented, unpredictable, and uncoordinated across departments. For qualifying projects, all city departments must complete required reviews and issue ministerial approvals within 60 days of a completed application, with departments working simultaneously rather than sequentially. Corrections must be provided to applicants within 30 days. Clearances and utility releases must be processed within 5 business days for affordable housing projects and within 2 business days for shelters. The directive also initiates procurement for AI-powered pre-plan check tools to identify zoning conflicts and code issues before submission.
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