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Policy Detail

Policy Title	Los Angeles Fast Food Moratorium
Policy Number	07-1658
Measure Type	Ordinance
Issue Area	nutrition
Date Enacted	07/29/2008
Jurisdiction	City
County	Los Angeles County
City	Los Angeles
State	California
School District	(none)
Legislative Entity	City Council
Sponsor	Councilmember Jan Perry
Synopsis	Creates a one year moratorium on new fast food restaurants in South and Southeast Los Angeles.
Brief Description	Places a one year moratorium on the change of use, construction, erection, addition to or alteration of any drive through windows or fast food restaurants Recognizes the overabundance of fast food restaurants in South LA, especially in comparison to the west side of the city Recognizes the negative, aesthetic and environmental impact of fast food restaurants Makes exceptions for projects related to public safety (i.e. removing or repairing damaged buildings) Defines what constitutes a fast food restaurant and a new project and provides maps of the areas of the city covered by the policy Gives the Director of Planning the authority to grant exceptions and review permit applications Allows the city council to extend the moratorium for up to two 6 month periods.
Health Implications	Americans increasingly eat a significant percent of their food outside the home. High concentrations of fast food restaurants can increase easy availability of and access to the highly processed, low nutrient foods that are often sold and promoted by such food outlets. In low-income neighborhoods, where the number of fast food and convenience stores compared to groceries and produce vendors is highest, fast food restaurants may exert a greater influence on the diets of low-income families because there are fewer healthy alternatives in their immediate neighborhoods Consumption of foods that are high in saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium and low in nutrients such as vitamins, minerals and dietary fiber can put people at risk for a range of chronic illnesses, including type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, osteoporosis and certain cancers.
Policy Profile
Actual Policy Language	LAFastfoodBan.pdf
Appropriations	No
Funds Allocated
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Primary Contact Name	Marie Rumsey
Primary Contact Title	Senior Deputy, Office of Councilmember Jan Perry
Primary Contact Organization	LA City Council
Primary Contact Phone	213-473-2309-
Primary Contact Email	marie.rumsey@lacity.org
KeyWords / Policy Target	Fast Food, Land Use/Planning/Zoning, Restrictions on Unhealthy Food
ENACT Environment	Community
Notes
Policy Status	Adopted
Date Last Updated	08/12/2008