WILDLIFE PILOT STUDY - LA City PlanningNov 16, 2019 · Senior City Planner, Policy Planning. Los...
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WILDLIFE PILOT STUDYCITY OF LOS ANGELES
Department of City Planning
https://planning.lacity.org/plans-policies/initiatives-policies/sustainability
WELCOME!COMMUNITY WORKSHOP
Saturday, November 16, 201910:00AM - 12:00PM
GOALS...
● Conserve and protect existing natural resources and wildlife habitats in the City
● Support other related City, County, State and Federal government ecological efforts
STUDY GOALS...
● Evaluate the existing biological conditions within the City
● Identify areas important for supporting habitat and movement for wildlife
● Provide development standards for managing and conserving biological resources by potentially regulating development and wildlife habitats within these areas
iNaturalist Observations Greater Los Angeles Region
National Park ServiceWildlife Tracking
California Quail
Coast Live Oak
Bobcat Great Horned Owl California Buckwheat
Lorquin’s Butterfly
Mtn. Lion
Los Angeles is the only major city in the U.S. with a major mountain range running through it...
Santa Monica Mountains
How can we make Los Angeles more livable for us and “others”?
Credit: Steve Winter
Ecological Significance Fire Hazard Zones
Potential Protection Areas for Wildlife (PAWs)
STREAM ADJACENT PROPERTY
TYPICAL HILLSIDE CONDITIONS
ROAD ADJACENT PROPERTY
CREATING CONNECTIONSTHROUGH THE HILLSIDES
Buffers & Setbacks Windows
Lighting
FencingTrash Enclosures
Trees & Landscaping
How Can Planning Help Enhance Wildlife Habitat & Connectivity?
NEXT STEPS...
● Review feedback
● Continue to meet with partners
● Draft ordinance
● Public hearings
● Adoption
We look forward to CONNECTING with you!
Conni Pallini-Tipton, AICPSenior City Planner, Policy Planning
Los Angeles City Planning213.978.1179
Kat Superfisky, ESA Certified EcologistUrban Ecologist
Los Angeles City Planning213.978.1917
https://planning.lacity.org/plans-policies/initiatives-policies/sustainability
Lena MikAssociate City Planner
Los Angeles City Planning213.978.2717
Nina PhinouwongPlanning Assistant
Los Angeles City Planning213.978.1302