New construction · Manhattan Beach
How does coastal review affect new construction in Manhattan Beach?
New construction inside Manhattan Beach's coastal zone requires a Coastal Development Permit in addition to the standard building permit. Sand Section is in the Coastal Zone — CDP required for most new construction. Salt-air corrosion specs apply citywide near the beach.
What changes the answer in Manhattan Beach.
Sand Section is in the Coastal Zone — CDP required for most new construction. Salt-air corrosion specs apply citywide near the beach. Most R-1 SFRs are ministerial; projects in the Coastal Zone require CDPs; Hill Section view-impact projects may go to Planning Commission.
- Sand Section is in the Coastal Zone — CDP required for most new construction. Salt-air corrosion specs apply citywide near the beach.
- Coastal Development Permit review timeline
- View / bluff / sand setback constraints
- Most R-1 SFRs are ministerial; projects in the Coastal Zone require CDPs; Hill Section view-impact projects may go to Planning Commission.
Source-backed note
City of Manhattan Beach Community Development Department — Building & Safety Division coordinates with the California Coastal Commission (or local CDP authority under a certified LCP) on coastal-zone projects.
Reference: California Coastal Commission — Coastal Development Permits — California Coastal Commission
Local authority: City of Manhattan Beach Community Development Department — Building & Safety Division
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