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LA County launches self-certification process for fire survivors to speed up rebuild
- On May 20, Los Angeles County introduced a pilot program that permits registered California architects and engineers to independently verify that building plans for fire-damaged properties meet local code requirements.
- The program seeks to speed up the reconstruction process for residents affected by the recent Eaton and Palisades wildfire incidents by removing the requirement for a complete plan check review for qualified professionals.
- Eligible projects include single-family home replacements, accessory dwelling units, and related structures in unincorporated areas, with 20% of plans audited randomly.
- As of May 20, the county received 543 rebuild applications with 326 cleared through zoning and 11 permits issued in Eaton fire area, but no construction completed yet.
- Officials view the program as a chance to reshape government processes to better serve communities recovering from the fires and speed up rebuilding efforts.
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PCH from Los Angeles to Malibu set to reopen on Friday
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PCH to reopen Friday ahead of Memorial Day weekend
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Properties cleared after Eaton and Palisades fires: 5,000 and counting
A new milestone has been reached in the Los Angeles area’s push forward in recovery after January’s Eaton and Palisades fires, as 5,000 properties have now been fully cleared of debris, officials said Tuesday, May 20. The Federal Emergency Management Administration, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services announced that the number of properties across both burn zones, which total to over 37,000 acr…
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LA County launches self-certification process for fire survivors to speed up rebuild
Los Angeles County launched another program in the continuing push to streamline the rebuilding process for survivors of the Eaton and Palisades fires. Tuesday, May 20, the county launched a building plan self-certification pilot program, eliminating the need for a full plan check review for those that sign up. Under the program, California licensed architects and engineers can self-certify that their building plans comply with the Los Angeles C…
Theatre Palisades to Perform ‘Just a Second’ at Westchester Playhouse - Palisadian Post
Jennie Fahn to Host Two Fundraising Performances of “Under the Jello Mold” to Benefit Theatre Palisades By LILY TINOCO | Assistant Editor After the loss of Pierson Playhouse in the Palisades fire, Theatre Palisades is hosting a two-weekend run of “Jest a Second” and will benefit from area fundraising performances. Jennie Fahn will perform “Under […] The post Theatre Palisades to Perform ‘Just a Second’ at Westchester Playhouse appeared first on …
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