In response to the devastating wildfires that have destroyed thousands of homes and businesses in Los Angeles, Mayor Karen Bass has issued an executive order to expedite rebuilding efforts.

The executive order issued by Mayor Bass includes:

• Coordinating Debris Removal: Establishing a Debris Removal Task Force to develop a streamlined program for clearing debris from affected areas, in collaboration with state and federal agencies.   
   
• Expediting Rebuilding Permits: Creating a one-stop shop to swiftly issue permits in all impacted areas, directing city departments to expedite all building permit reviews and inspections, bypassing state CEQA discretionary reviews, and allowing rebuilding “like for like” by waiving city discretionary review processes.
   
• Accelerating Housing Availability: Directing the Department of Building and Safety to expedite approvals, known as temporary certificates of occupancy, for 1,400 units of housing currently in the pipeline across the city. 
   
• Securing Additional Regulatory Relief and Resources: Instructing all city departments to report back within a week with a list of additional relief needed from state and federal regulations and requirements, as well as state and federal funding necessary for recovery.
   

Read the Executive Order: https://mayor.lacity.gov/news/mayor-bass-issues-sweeping-executive-order-clear-way-angelenos-rebuild-their-homes-fast