New construction · Pacific Palisades
How does coastal review affect new construction in Pacific Palisades?
New construction inside Pacific Palisades's coastal zone requires a Coastal Development Permit in addition to the standard building permit. Portions in Coastal Zone; CDP review by LA City Planning and (in appealable areas) Coastal Commission.
What changes the answer in Pacific Palisades.
Portions in Coastal Zone; CDP review by LA City Planning and (in appealable areas) Coastal Commission. Hillside Ordinance applies to most parcels; Coastal Zone parcels require CDP. Post-fire rebuilds may qualify for expedited 'like-for-like' tracks per state and LADBS bulletins.
- Portions in Coastal Zone; CDP review by LA City Planning and (in appealable areas) Coastal Commission.
- Coastal Development Permit review timeline
- View / bluff / sand setback constraints
- Hillside Ordinance applies to most parcels; Coastal Zone parcels require CDP. Post-fire rebuilds may qualify for expedited 'like-for-like' tracks per state and LADBS bulletins.
Source-backed note
Los Angeles Department of Building & Safety (LADBS) — West LA District 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: Los Angeles Department of Building & Safety (LADBS) — West LA District
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