Manhattan Beach City Council
December 2, 2025

“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” NOTICING POLICY FOR DENSITY BONUS AND RESIDENTIAL OVERLAY DISTRICT PROJECTSDECEMBER 2, 2025 CITY COUNCIL MEETING 2CITY OFMANHATTAN BEACH“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” •6thCycle Housing Element adopted in 2022•Residential Overlay District (ROD) established March 2023ºRequired to gain Housing Element Certification from HCDºPrimarily along Sepulveda and Rosecrans

BACKGROUND
DECEMBER 2, 2025NOTICING POLICY FOR DENSITY BONUS AND ROD PROJECTS 3CITY OFMANHATTAN BEACH“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.”

BACKGROUND
DECEMBER 2, 2025NOTICING POLICY FOR DENSITY BONUS AND ROD PROJECTS

4CITY OFMANHATTAN BEACH“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” •ROD ProjectsºAllowed “by-right”ºPublic noticing not requiredºCourtesy notices providedUpon building plan submittal•Future agenda item requested Spring 2025ºConcerns with contents of notices

BACKGROUND
DECEMBER 2, 2025NOTICING POLICY FOR DENSITY BONUS AND ROD PROJECTS 5CITY OFMANHATTAN BEACH“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” Residential Overlay District•By-right nature of projectsºAffordable housing required20% of total unitsºObjective development standardsºNo public hearing•Qualify as density bonus projects•www.manhattanbeach.gov/rod

DISCUSSION
DECEMBER 2, 2025NOTICING POLICY FOR DENSITY BONUS AND ROD PROJECTS 6CITY OFMANHATTAN BEACH“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” State Density Bonus Law (DBL)•Facilitate production of affordable housing units•Market-based approachºIncrease allowable densityºDeed-restrict percentage of units•Development standard waiversºHeight, setbacks, open space, etc.

DISCUSSION
DECEMBER 2, 2025NOTICING POLICY FOR DENSITY BONUS AND ROD PROJECTS 7CITY OFMANHATTAN BEACH“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” State Density Bonus Law (DBL) (Cont.)•Permitted on any property that allows development of five or more units•All ROD projects qualify for density bonus•DBL projects outside the ROD require Precise Development PlansºAdministrative, non-discretionary review

DISCUSSION
DECEMBER 2, 2025NOTICING POLICY FOR DENSITY BONUS AND ROD PROJECTS 8CITY OFMANHATTAN BEACH“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” Community Awareness•Purpose of noticesºProvide information to the public•Public notice not requiredºInability to impact decision to approve•Courtesy notice providedºCommitment to keep public informed

DISCUSSION
DECEMBER 2, 2025NOTICING POLICY FOR DENSITY BONUS AND ROD PROJECTS 9CITY OFMANHATTAN BEACH“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” Public Notices•Required by law•Typically for public hearingsºProject informationºPublic hearing information•Distribution radius based on application type: º100, 300, or 500 feet

DISCUSSION
DECEMBER 2, 2025NOTICING POLICY FOR DENSITY BONUS AND ROD PROJECTS 10CITY OFMANHATTAN BEACH“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” Courtesy Notices•Intent - bring awareness to a project•Mailed to residents and ownersº500’ radius•Provided upon submittal of building plans

DISCUSSION
DECEMBER 2, 2025NOTICING POLICY FOR DENSITY BONUS AND ROD PROJECTS 11CITY OFMANHATTAN BEACH“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” Courtesy Notices - Contents•Brief information on the ROD and Density Bonus LawºInability to influence decision on project•Table with project-specific information•Notice that project changes may occur•City staff contact information

DISCUSSION
DECEMBER 2, 2025NOTICING POLICY FOR DENSITY BONUS AND ROD PROJECTS 12CITY OFMANHATTAN BEACH“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” Courtesy Notices•Two notices have been sent to-dateº2301 N. Sepulveda Boulevardº3600 N. Sepulveda Boulevard

DISCUSSION
DECEMBER 2, 2025NOTICING POLICY FOR DENSITY BONUS AND ROD PROJECTS 13CITY OFMANHATTAN BEACH“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.”

14CITY OFMANHATTAN BEACH“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” Changes to Notice Content•Strengthen Density Bonus language•Provide additional information ºState Density Bonus LawºState legislature contact information•Modify project-specific information

DISCUSSION
DECEMBER 2, 2025NOTICING POLICY FOR DENSITY BONUS AND ROD PROJECTS 15CITY OFMANHATTAN BEACH“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” Changes to Noticing Procedures•Timing of noticesºPreliminary Planning ReviewPotentially prematureºBuilding Plan submittal (current practice)ºBuilding Permit issuanceProvides insufficient noticePotential opportunity for second/subsequent notice

DISCUSSION
DECEMBER 2, 2025NOTICING POLICY FOR DENSITY BONUS AND ROD PROJECTS 16CITY OFMANHATTAN BEACH“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” Changes to Noticing Procedures•Distribution of noticesºCurrent procedurePosted on websiteMailingsProperty owners and residents500’ radius from project siteºPotential to expand noticing radiusºOther distribution methods?

DISCUSSION
DECEMBER 2, 2025NOTICING POLICY FOR DENSITY BONUS AND ROD PROJECTS 17CITY OFMANHATTAN BEACH“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” Changes to Noticing Procedures•Expand distribution radiusºExponential increase in propertiesºExample: 2301 N. Sepulveda property500-foot radius = 119 properties1,000-foot radius = 472 properties

DISCUSSION
DECEMBER 2, 2025NOTICING POLICY FOR DENSITY BONUS AND ROD PROJECTS 18CITY OFMANHATTAN BEACH“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.”

DISCUSSION
DECEMBER 2, 2025NOTICING POLICY FOR DENSITY BONUS AND ROD PROJECTS 500-Foot Radius1,000-Foot Radius

“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” NOTICING POLICY FOR DENSITY BONUS AND RESIDENTIAL OVERLAY DISTRICT PROJECTSDECEMBER 2, 2025 CITY COUNCIL MEETING