Los Angeles Department of City Planning Successfully Launches Modernized Online Code Portal
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iS2 Digital and Fundamental Design Group Deliver Comprehensive Drupal 10 Platform Supporting Updated Los Angeles Zoning Code
BEND, Ore. – June 11, 2025 – The Los Angeles Department of City Planning announced the successful launch of its modernized Online Code Portal, marking a significant milestone in the city's digital infrastructure evolution. Developed in partnership with iS2 Digital and Fundamental Design Group, the new Drupal 10-powered platform provides unprecedented access to the updated Los Angeles zoning code for city planners, developers, residents, and businesses.
The newly launched portal represents a complete transformation from its Drupal 7 predecessor, including a complete architectural overhaul that replaced legacy modules with modern Drupal 10 components. The development team successfully migrated numerous custom modules while implementing responsive design with Bootstrap5, enhancing mobile accessibility for users accessing zoning information in the field. The updated Apache Solr-powered search functionality provides more accurate and comprehensive results, dramatically improving how users navigate complex zoning regulations.
"The successful launch of this modernized Online Code Portal demonstrates our commitment to leveraging technology to better serve Los Angeles city staff, residents and businesses," said Kevin Howard Goldberg, CEO of iS2 Digital. "This platform not only provides easier access to critical zoning information but also establishes a much more stable technological foundation for future enhancements as the city's needs evolve."
Key features of the portal include enhanced site mapping that displays individual procedures under each chapter, advanced content filtering capabilities, and improved document revision tracking. The platform's sophisticated integration with Adobe InDesign ensures seamless generation of zoning code documents while maintaining consistency between print and digital formats. The implementation of the Gin admin theme provides city staff with significantly improved backend user-interface for content management and updates.
The successful launch represents a significant achievement in government digital transformation, demonstrating how thoughtful technology upgrades can enhance public access to critical municipal information while maintaining the reliability and security essential for government infrastructure.
ABOUT LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF CITY PLANNING
The Los Angeles Department of City Planning is dedicated to ensuring the development and maintenance of a sustainable, accessible, and vibrant city. The Department oversees the city's long-term planning and zoning efforts, providing resources and tools that empower residents and stakeholders to participate in shaping the future of Los Angeles.
ABOUT FUNDAMENTAL DESIGN GROUP
Fundamental Design Group is a Los Angeles-based design and tech consultancy focused on solutions for web and mobile platforms. Founded in 2017 by veteran Creative Director and Technologist Jessica Robins Thompson, Fundamental operates off a core value — that the trust we build with our clients will yield the greatest creative results.
ABOUT iS2 DIGITAL
For more than twenty-five years, iS2 Digital (formerly Imagistic) has continued to merit recognition as one of the most dynamic and reputable business technology agencies. We work with our clients to identify and build solutions that expand their businesses and build lasting competitive advantages. Our talented and seasoned staff offers decades of experience in business technology strategy, internet and custom software development, content strategy, project management, design, and information architecture. iS2 Digital serves clients ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies, including UCLA, Los Angeles Fire Department, Apex Systems, and Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation.
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