New construction · Santa Monica
How does coastal review affect new construction in Santa Monica?
New construction inside Santa Monica's coastal zone requires a Coastal Development Permit in addition to the standard building permit. Coastal Zone west of Lincoln Blvd; CDP required for new construction and certain remodels. Sea-level-rise considerations on near-bluff lots.
What changes the answer in Santa Monica.
Coastal Zone west of Lincoln Blvd; CDP required for new construction and certain remodels. Sea-level-rise considerations on near-bluff lots. Coastal Zone parcels (generally west of Lincoln Blvd) require CDP review (in-city for appealable areas, Coastal Commission for others). Architectural Review Board reviews multifamily and some commercial.
- Coastal Zone west of Lincoln Blvd; CDP required for new construction and certain remodels. Sea-level-rise considerations on near-bluff lots.
- Coastal Development Permit review timeline
- View / bluff / sand setback constraints
- Coastal Zone parcels (generally west of Lincoln Blvd) require CDP review (in-city for appealable areas, Coastal Commission for others). Architectural Review Board reviews multifamily and some commercial.
Source-backed note
City of Santa Monica Building & Safety 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 Santa Monica Building & Safety
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