Adopt the planning and appeals changes.
Charter Amendment PL · City of Los Angeles · Nov 3, 2026
City Planning Department
Replaces area planning commissions with a neighborhood appeals commission and changes land-use decision procedures.
At a glance
Charter amendment- Does it raise taxes?
- No new tax.
- Estimated cost or revenue
- Not yet verified
- Who pays
- Not yet verified
- Where the money goes
- Not yet verified
- How long
- Not yet verified
Worth knowing: A detailed fiscal estimate has not yet been independently compiled; read the official analysis.
From the City of Los Angeles City Clerk and the state’s fiscal analysis. Estimates are the state’s, not ours.
Your choice
Saved privately on this device.What your vote does
Keep existing planning and appeals procedures.
How the money works
TypeCharter amendment
Cost, who pays and where the money goes are in “At a glance” above.
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Why they disagree
Supporters say replacing the seven area planning commissions would streamline approvals and give housing projects clearer timelines. The city estimates about $360,000 a year in savings.
Charter Reform Commission chair Raymond Meza and others (as reported by LAist)No opposing argument in our sources yet. That doesn’t mean there isn’t one.
No formal argument against was filed, according to the Los Angeles County registrar (LAist).
Official overview and selected publisher positions; coverage remains partial.
Who’s funding it
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Sources
- City of Los Angeles City Clerk
2026 General Municipal Election Voter Information Pamphlet 101 · Official measure summaries and financial impacts
Checked Oct 31, 2026