The MMLA Program is a coordinated package of zoning, subdivision, and procedural updates designed to expand the variety of housing options available in Los Angeles. MMLA focuses primarily on enabling smaller-scale housing and homeownership opportunities, including Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), duplexes, townhomes, bungalow courts, and other small-scale housing types throughout the City. To view more information on the proposed Missing Middle LA Program, along with additional resources, such as fact sheets, please visit the Missing Middle LA webpage.

The program includes the following components: 

1. Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Amendment Ordinance
2. Senate Bill 9 (SB 9) Housing Opportunity and More Efficiency Act (HOME) Ordinance
3. Starter Home Ordinance 
4. Small Lot Subdivisions Amendment Ordinance 
5. Procedural Updates (included in the ADU and Starter Home Ordinance)
6. Starter Home and Small Lot Design Standards and Map Standards; and
7. Lot Amenity Space Ordinance 

A public hearing on the proposed ordinances was held on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026 and public comments were accepted through Monday, Oct. 19, 2026. 

These case numbers include: 

• CPC-2025-4421-CA, 
• CPC-2025-4430-CA and,
• CPC-2026-4383-CA.

They also include the following CEQA case numbers: 

• ENV-2020-6762-EIR, 
• ENV-2020-6762-EIR-ADD1, 
• ENV-2020-6762-EIR-ADD2, and 
• ENV-2020-6762-EIR-ADD5 

Looking ahead, City Planning invites Angelenos to attend the CPC meeting on Nov. 12, 2026 and continue to participate in the public process. The proposed ordinances will be considered by the CPC for recommendation to the City Council. The City Council must adopt the ordinances before they can go into effect.

The CPC meeting will be in a hybrid format that includes an in-person meeting at Los Angeles City Hall with an option to attend virtually via Zoom. The CPC meeting agenda can be found by searching the date of the meeting on the Department’s Commission, Hearings and Board Meetings web page. This courtesy notice is sent to you because you attended an initial hearing or you have requested to be notified on this matter. All interested persons are invited to attend the meeting where you may listen, and/or present testimony regarding the requested actions and or the project.

If you would like to submit a public comment, please submit your comment to the CPC at [email protected]. Please refer to the Staff Report to ensure that the correct case number for the draft Citywide Ordinance you are addressing is included in your communication. 

City Planning Commission (CPC)

Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026, 8:30 a.m. PST

Los Angeles City Hall

Council Chamber, Room 340

Los Angeles, CA 90012

This meeting will be available virtually in a hybrid format. Please check the meeting agenda approximately 72 hours before the meeting for additional information. To view the meeting agenda and to search the date of the meeting, please visit Planning4LA.org/hearings.