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Recommendation to review and consider information related to the recommendations by the Housing and Neighborhoods Committee in relation to Neighborhood Character Stabilization and mansionization recommendations; and
Adopt a minute order requesting City Attorney, in cooperation with the Department of Planning and Building, to prepare an interim zoning ordinance pursuant to Chapter 21.50 of the Long Beach Municipal Code, for notice and placement on the City Council agenda for hearing at its third meeting following the adoption of the minute order; further request the Department of Planning and Building and the Planning Commission to undertake a formal study of the existing zoning regulations, zoning uses, or developmental standards as are more fully described in the text of this Council letter; and request that during the period between the adoption of the subject minute order, and the adoption or rejection of an ordinance prepared pursuant to the terms of this Council letter and action, that no permit or other entitlement for use of any kind be issued for any project or proposed use, inconsistent or in conflict with the initiated action. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
This item is in response to the action taken by the Housing and Neighborhoods Committee related to Neighborhood Character Stabilization and the demolition of structures greater than 45 years or older.
A Neighborhood Character Stabilization Plan is a strategy to respond to the issue known as "Mansionization". This term is used to characterize new homes or additions that are larger in size and out of character with the existing houses in a neighborhood.
On July 17, 2007 (Attachment A), the Housing and Neighborhoods Committee reviewed options presented by staff and received testimony by a number of residents. After considering this information, the Housing and Neighborhoods Committee recommended that the City Council enact interim regulations on the size and character of homes and demolitions in spe...
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