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The Department of Regional Planning is aware of phishing emails targeting Los Angeles County residents. Please be advised that all official correspondence from Regional Planning is issued solely from [Name]@planning.lacounty.gov or donotreply@lacounty.gov email addresses. Communications from other domains are not affiliated with the Department and should not be treated as an official communication. The County will never request personally identifiable information via email or ask for payment or funds through wire transfer. If you receive a suspicious email or have concerns about its legitimacy, please do not respond or click any links. Instead, contact Regional Planning directly to verify at info@planning.lacounty.gov or (213) 974-6411.

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Renewable Energy
Ordinance Update

The Renewable Energy Ordinance (REO), originally adopted in 2016, updated planning and zoning codes for permitting small-scale and utility-scale solar projects. It aims to protect public health, safety, and welfare and to minimize environmental impacts.

On December 19, 2023, the County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors (Board) directed LA County Planning, in collaboration with various partners, to add regulations for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) to the Zoning Code.

On April 29, 2024, the Board futher directed LA County Planning to update the REO. The REO update will address both directives and include regulations for BESS.

Contact

LA County Planning
Community Studies North
(213) 974-6476
RenewableEnergy@planning.lacounty.gov

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