L.A. County considers Green Building Ordinances

Last month, green building advocates got a boost when two L.A. city council committees voted to require that large developments meet eco-friendly standards. Now, L.A. County's considering its own Green Building Program, and holding seven public meetings (six remaining) this month to discuss draft Green Building Ordinances.

These ordinances cover new construction, expansions and remodels in L.A. County unincorporated areas. Among the requirements are high energy efficiency, drought-tolerant landscaping and low impact development standards.

If you're an L.A. county resident in an unincorporated area, read the draft ordinances here (PDF), then attend one of the meetings (PDF) to support green building and to get your comments in:

• 1st District - Gloria Molina: Tues., March 25, 6 pm - 8 pm, East Los Angeles County Library, 4837 3rd St., Los Angeles
• 2nd S District - Yvonne B. Burke: Thurs., March 27, 6 pm - 8 pm, A.C. Bilbrew County Library, 150 E. El Segundo, Los Angeles
• 4th District  - Don Knabe: Mon., March 31, 6 pm - 8 pm, Adventure County Park, 10130 S. Gunn Ave., Whittier
• 5th District - Michael Antonovich (3 meetings): Wed., March 19, 6 pm - 8 pm, Altadena Senior Center, 560 E. Mariposa Rd., Altadena; Mon., March 24, 6 pm - 8 pm, Santa Clarita Sports Complex, 20880 Centre Point Pkwy., Santa Clarita; Sat., March 29, 3 pm - 5 pm, Larry Chimbole Community Center, 38350 Sierra Highway, Palmdale

Unfortunately, The 3rd District meeting already happened last week. However, you can attend any of the other meetings, or get your comments in by calling (213) 974-6432, emailing zoup@planning.lacounty.gov, or writing Department of Regional Planning, Ordinance Studies Section, 320 W. Temple St., 13th Fl. Los Angeles, CA 90012.

Comments

[Pita]

I suppose that CALTRANS doesn't fall under the LA county
jurisdiction-however you might want to check out the
awful changes at the Altadena Caltrans building, at the
210 exit/Windsor just N of Pasadena.
They cut down five mature drought tolerant trees,
and paved the area with cement. Then they hacked an
ancient oak in half, Finally, they put in GRASS and PALM
trees. All water hogs. All this costly landcaping disaster
totally contrary to the State and Counties pleas for
drought awareness and green awareness. Idiotic beyond
belief. Not to mention the hateful, sardonic sneers which
greeted me when I questioned who the "landscape
planner was"