Small Lot Subdivision
The purpose of this study is to determine whether or not it is feasible for the County of Los Angeles to establish a program for small lot subdivisions. As used in this study, a “small lot subdivision” is defined as a land division which creates lots having an area of less than 5,000 square feet; these small lots are generally less than 50 feet wide. The small lot subdivisions are intended for detached single-family residences.
By allowing greater flexibility in lot sizes and widths, the small lot subdivisions represent one of the tools that the County can use to promote the construction of affordable housing. Reducing the amount of land required for new residences can potentially result in a significant reduction in the price of a new house because of the high cost of land in the County. Lower home prices would allow more residents to own their own home and increase neighborhood stability. The small lot subdivision technique could also result in an increase in the number of single-family homes built in the County and ease overcrowding by allowing a greater variety in lot sizes.
The Board of Supervisors instructed the Department of Regional Planning to conduct a small lot subdivision feasibility study in its action on August 5, 2008 when it adopted the Housing Element of the General Plan. The Department submitted the feasibility study to the Board on October 1, 2009. Click here to view the small lot subdivision feasibility study.
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Outreach
On May 26, 2009, the Department of Regional Planning and the Community Development Commission co-hosted a meeting with a group of architects and developers to discuss the design challenges unique to small lot subdivisions. Representatives from the Fire Department and the Office of Building and Safety also attended the meeting. Click here to see meeting minutes.
If you are interested in providing comments or have questions about the study or small lot subdivisions in general, please contact the Housing Section at (213) 974-6417 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
