Tokyo Central Specialty Market (ENV-2024-6639-CE)

The City of Los Angeles has issued a Director's Determination granting a Community Design Overlay Plan Approval for the Tokyo Central Specialty Market, located in the Little Tokyo CDO within Council District 14. This project, identified as ENV-2024-6639-CE, authorizes the removal of 39 existing wall signs and the installation of 40 new wall signs across the street-facing facade and interior courtyard of a three-story commercial shopping center. The new signage totals approximately 321.10 square feet and consists of one non-illuminated sign, two illuminated signs, three non-illuminated door headers, and 34 vinyl decal stickers, all featuring the text Tokyo Central Specialty Market. The project is located in Los Angeles, California 90012, and has been granted a categorical exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act CEQA Guidelines Section 15301/Class 13, as no significant environmental impacts or unusual circumstances are anticipated. Administrative oversight is managed by the City of Los Angeles, with primary contact provided by Planning Assistant Erick Morales. The action was officially posted on August 13, 2026, and is classified as a special notice under NAICS code 238320.