AA5 Motorsport - ZA-2025-1989-ZV-CU2

The City of Los Angeles is reviewing a request to legalize an existing auto-body repair operation and to permitting the installation of a spray-painting booth within 500 feet of a residential zone, under application AA5 Motorsport - ZA-2025-1989-ZV-CU2. The proposed use requires a zoning variance due to its proximity to residential areas, and the project is being evaluated for compliance with local land use regulations, environmental standards, and neighborhood impact. The applicant, Ronit Yehezkelof, is seeking approval to operationalize an existing business that currently lacks proper zoning authorization, particularly for spray-painting activities which are subject to strict emissions and setback controls. The matter is managed by the City of Los Angeles Planning Department, with Christian Pearson listed as the primary point of contact for planning inquiries and public outreach. Additional representatives from WSDCI and Ray Asset are involved as supporting stakeholders. The project is publicly accessible through the CEQA Net portal and was posted on June 5, 2026, indicating a formalized process for public comment and environmental review. The location is situated in the 91401 zip code within Los Angeles, and the approval, if granted, would establish a precedent for conditional use of industrial operations near residential boundaries under controlled conditions.