**The City Council adopted amendments to Chapters A.12 (Residential Districts), A.16 (C Commercial Districts), A.84 (Use Permits, Variances and Minor Exceptions), A.94 (Affordable Housing Density Bonus and Incentive Program), and A.96 (Coastal Development Permit Procedures) of the Manhattan Beach Local Coastal Program (MBLCP), and added a new Chapter A.74 (Accessory Dwelling Units) to the MBLCP on April 1, 2025, via adoption of Ordinance No. 25-0004 to implement a series of programs contained in the City’s 6th Cycle Housing Element. Additionally, the City Council adopted amendments to Chapter 7.36 (Private Use of the Public Right of Way) and Section A.60.080 (Outdoor facilities) of the MBLCP on December 2, 2025, via adoption of Ordinance No. 25-0013, related to the City’s long-term outdoor dining provisions. These amendments are pending certification from the California Coastal Commission and are not yet effective.**

1. Land Use Plan

2. Implementation Plan

   • Chapter 7.36 (Private Use of the Public Right of Way)

   • Chapter A.01. (General Provisions)

   • Chapter A.04. (Definitions)

   • Chapter A.08. (Use Classifications)

   • Chapter A.12. (Residential Districts)

   • Chapter A.16. (C Commercial Districts)

   • Chapter A.24. (OS Open Space District)

   • Chapter A.28. (PS Public and Semipublic District)

   • Chapter A.44. (D Design Overlay District) 

   • Chapter A.52. (Site Regulations - Residential Districts)

   • Chapter A.56. (Site Regulations - Nonresidential Districts)

   • Chapter A.60. (Site Regulations - All Districts)

   • Chapter A.64. (Off-Street Parking and Loading Regulations)

   • Chapter A.68. (Nonconforming Uses and Structures)

   • Chapter A.72. (Sign Code)

   • Chapter A.82 (Cannabis)

   • Chapter A.84. (Use Permits, Variances and Minor Exceptions)

   • Chapter A.85. (Reasonable Accommodation)

   • Chapter A.88. (Residential Condominium Conversions)

   • Chapter A.92. (Development Agreements)

   • Chapter A.94 (Affordable Housing Density Bonus and Incentive Program.)

   • Chapter A.96. (Coastal Development Permit Procedures)

      3. Coastal Development Permit Application Instructions

If you would like to see if your property is located within the Coastal Zone, please refer to the City's Interactive Map.

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