Residential Overlay District (ROD)
State-mandated Residential Overlay District: housing element compliance, high-density projects on Sepulveda and Rosecrans, local control, and resident notification
Candidate positions as stated in official meetings, side by side. Citations link to the source meeting.
Amy T. Howorth expressed a neutral position on ROD Project Notifications and Public Engagement, emphasizing that notices should use plain language to ensure residents understand their implications and avoid legal jargon that may mislead [2].
David Lesser expressed concerns about the city's compliance with state laws regarding the Residential Overlay District (ROD), warning of potential loss of permitting authority and the risk of 'builder's remedy' projects if the city fails to comply [1]. He also highlighted that state laws have removed the city's authority in ROD matters, exposing it to litigation risks [2].
No substantial public record on this issue in our archive.
No substantial public record on this issue in our archive.