Los Angeles County Zoning Decisions: March 2026

In March 2026, Los Angeles County held 2 public meetings covering zoning matters. 3 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 2 approved (67% approval rate), 1 denied. Activity was up 16% compared to February (74 activity items across 4 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Appeal Denied - North Lake Residential Development in Castaic

Denied.

Appeal denied for project R2015-00408 to create 2,295 residential units and 21 large lot parcels in Castaic Canyon zone district. Applicant North Lake Associates LLC. Project includes affordable and senior affordable housing set aside, mixed use development, and construction of two water tanks.

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60-Unit Apartment Building at Broadway, West Whittier Los Nietos

Approved.

Project PRJ2022-000557 approved for general plan amendment from H9 to H50, zone change from R-1 to R-3, and administrative housing permit for 5-story, 60-unit apartment building in Gateway planning area. Applicant Marisela Garcia. 12 units (20%) set aside for very low income families.

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Price Gouging Protections Extension

Approved.

Motion by Supervisor Horvath to extend price gouging protections for housing following the Eaton and Palisades fires. 86% of complaints received were housing-related, with most involving single family home rentals. Seven out of ten fire victims remain displaced.

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Zoning Changes

• R-1 (H9 general plan) → R-3 (H50 general plan) at Broadway, West Whittier Los Nietos, Gateway planning area (Marisela Garcia)

Top Keywords This Month

• residential: 9 instances
• subdivision: 9 instances
• zoning: 6 instances
• commercial: 6 instances
• density: 5 instances

What to Watch

• Residential is new this month with 9 mentions, not present in February.
• Subdivision is new this month with 9 mentions, not present in February.
• Commercial is new this month with 6 mentions, not present in February.
• Density is new this month with 5 mentions, not present in February.

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