“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.”
HOUSING ELEMENT
PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION:
ZONE TEXT AMENDMENTS – PART II
June 16, 2026 City Council
2CITY OF
MANHATTAN 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.” September 2022
City’s 6th Cycle (2021-2029) Housing Element adopted
July 2023
Housing Element certified by the CA Department of
Housing & Community Development (HCD)
BACKGROUND
JUNE 16, 2026
HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION
3CITY OF
MANHATTAN 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.” • Implementation of Housing Element programs is
State -mandated
• Certain programs require code amendments
º Title 10 of Manhattan Beach Municipal Code (MBMC)
º Manhattan Beach Local Coastal Program (MBLCP)
• March 2023 & April 2025
º Code amendments adopted to implement various
programs in the Housing Element
BACKGROUND
JUNE 16, 2026
HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION
4CITY OF
MANHATTAN 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.” February 2026
Planning Commission study session on
proposed zone text amendments
º Additional review standards for
Manufactured Homes
º More information on licensing
requirements for supportive housing
BACKGROUND
JUNE 16, 2026
HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION
Input
Received
5CITY OF
MANHATTAN 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.” • Program 1: Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
• Program 17: Manufactured Housing
• Program 23: Preserving Housing Capacity
• Program 25:
• Program 28:
HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRAMS
JUNE 16, 2026
Reasonably Accommodate
Housing for Persons with Physical
and Developmental Disabilities
Specialized Housing Types to Assist
Persons with Special Needs
HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION
6CITY OF
MANHATTAN 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.” Objective
Update ordinance to comply with latest State ADU law
Proposed Amendments
• Update ADU regulations to incorporate HCD’s
comments on the City’s adopted 2025 ordinance
• Revise development standards and procedures to
ensure consistency with recent State law requirements
PROGRAM 1: ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
JUNE 16, 2026
HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION
7CITY OF
MANHATTAN 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.” Modifications proposed to:
• MBMC Section 10.04.030/MBLCP Section A.04.030
(Definitions )
• MBMC Chapter 10.74 (Accessory Dwelling Units )
• MBMC Section 10.12.030/MBLCP Section A.12.030
(
Property Dev. Regulations: RS, RM, and RH Districts )
• MBMC Section 10.84.120 (Minor Exceptions )
Includes the addition of:
• MBLCP Chapter A.74 (Accessory Dwelling Units )
Repeal of:
• MBLCP Section A.52.060 (Accessory Dwelling Units )
JUNE 16, 2026
HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION
PROGRAM 1: ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
8CITY OF
MANHATTAN 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.” Objective
Ensure manufactured housing is permitted consistent
with State law and treated the same as conventional
single-family housing
Proposed Amendments
• Permit in all zoning districts that allow single-family residential uses
• Add definitions and provisions to allow mobile home
parks through a Use Permit in all zoning districts that allow residential land uses
PROGRAM 17: MANUFACTURED HOUSING
JUNE 16, 2026
HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION
9CITY OF
MANHATTAN 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.” • Pursuant to State law, provision for certificate of
compatibility removed and limited architectural
criteria maintained
• Building Division checks for HUD certification and safe installation
PROGRAM 17: MANUFACTURED HOUSING
JUNE 16, 2026
HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION
Additional input based on PC study session
10CITY OF
MANHATTAN 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.” Includes the addition of:
• MBMC 10.60.170/MBLCP Section A.60.170
(Manufactured Homes )
Repeal of:
• MBMC Section 10.52.100/MBLCP Section A.52.090
(
Manufactured Homes )
JUNE 16, 2026
HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION
PROGRAM 17: MANUFACTURED HOUSING
11CITY OF
MANHATTAN 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.” Objective
Protect and preserve the City’s residential
development capacity and prevent the loss of
housing units
Proposed Amendment
Eliminate allowance for contiguous parcels under
common ownership to be developed as a single site
PROGRAM 23: PRESERVING HOUSING CAPACITY
JUNE 16, 2026
HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION
12CITY OF
MANHATTAN 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.” Modifications proposed to:
• MBMC Section 10.52.050/MBLCP Section A.52.050
(Accessory Structures )
JUNE 16, 2026
HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION
PROGRAM 23: PRESERVING HOUSING CAPACITY
13CITY OF
MANHATTAN 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.” Objective
Streamline reasonable accommodation procedures in
compliance with the Fair Housing Act
Proposed Amendments
• Director review only. Referral to the Planning
Commission eliminated.
• Establish objective criteria and clear findings
PROGRAM 25: REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
JUNE 16, 2026
HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION
14CITY OF
MANHATTAN 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.” Modifications are proposed to:
• MBMC Chapter 10.85/MBLCP Chapter A.85
(Reasonable Accommodation )
JUNE 16, 2026
HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION
PROGRAM 25: REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
15CITY OF
MANHATTAN 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.” Objective
Reduce regulatory barriers and ensure specialized
housing types are permitted and processed in a
manner consistent with State law
Proposed Amendments
• Maintain emergency shelters as a by-right use in
Public/Semipublic and Industrial Park zones
• Establish supportive housing as a by-right residential use in residential and non-residential zones allowing
multifamily uses
JUNE 16, 2026
PROGRAM 28: SPECIALIZED HOUSING TYPES
HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION
16CITY OF
MANHATTAN 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.” Proposed Amendments (continued)
• Establish low barrier navigation centers as a
permitted by-right use in mixed-use and non-
residential zones that allow multifamily uses
• Permit residential care facilities serving 7+ persons in additional residential zones through a Use Permit
• Update definitions and parking standards per state
law
JUNE 16, 2026
PROGRAM 28: SPECIALIZED HOUSING TYPES
HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION
17CITY OF
MANHATTAN 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.” Modifications are proposed to:
• MBMC Section 10.08.030/MBLCP Section A.08.030
(Residential Use Classifications )
• MBMC Section 10.08.040/MBLCP Section A.08.040
(
Public and Semipublic Use Classifications )
• MBMC Section 10.12.020/MBLCP Section A.12.020 (Land
Use Regulations: RS, RM, RH, RPD, and RSC districts )
• MBMC Section 10.16.020/MBLCP Section A.16.020 (CL,
CC, CG, CD, and CNE districts: land use regulations )
• MBMC Chapter 10.56.080/MBLCP Section A.56.060
(
Emergency Shelters )
JUNE 16, 2026
HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION
PROGRAM 28: SPECIALIZED HOUSING TYPES
18CITY OF
MANHATTAN 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.” Modifications proposed to:
• MBMC Section 10.56.090/MBLCP A.56.070 (Low
Barrier Navigation Center )
• MBMC Section 10.64.030/ MBLCP Section A.64.030
(Off-street parking and loading spaces required )
Includes the addition of :
• MBMC Section 10.56.090/MBLCP A.56.070 (Low
Barrier Navigation Center )
• MBMC Section 10.60.180/MBLCP Section A.60.180
(
Supportive Housing )
JUNE 16, 2026
HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION
PROGRAM 28: SPECIALIZED HOUSING TYPES
19CITY OF
MANHATTAN 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.” Minor code amendments are proposed to
address the following:
SB 9 Unit Development
Affordable Housing Agreement Execution
CODE CLARIFICATION & CLEAN UP
JUNE 16, 2026
HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION
20CITY OF
MANHATTAN 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.” Modifications proposed to:
• MBMC Section 10.12.020/MBLCP Section A.12.020 (Land
Use Regulations: RS, RM, RH, RPD, and RSC Districts )
• MBMC Section 10.84.065/MBLCP Section A.84.065
(Precise Development Plan )
• MBMC Section 10.94.010/MBLCP Section A.94.010
(
General Affordable Housing Provisions )
• MBMC Section 10.94.060/MBLCP Section A.94.060
(
Administration )
JUNE 16, 2026
HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION
CODE CLARIFICATION & CLEAN UP
21CITY OF
MANHATTAN 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.” • Planning Commission study session 2/25/26
• Planning Commission Public Hearing 4/22/26
• Public Notice for 6/16/26 Council Meeting Published
in The Beach Reporter (May 21, 2026)
• Emailed interested parties and the CA Coastal
Commission
• Posted at City Hall and other City facilities
• Item rescheduled to June 16th meeting
• No public comments received
PUBLIC OUTREACH
JUNE 16, 2026
HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION
22CITY OF
MANHATTAN 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.” Statutorily exempt pursuant to Section
21080.085 of the Public Resources Code
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
JUNE 16, 2026
HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION
23CITY OF
MANHATTAN 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.”
1. Conduct a public hearing
2. Introduce an ordinance to amend the MBMC
and the MBLCP to implement five programs
outlined in the City’s 6
th Cycle Housing Element
RECOMMENDATION
JUNE 16, 2026
HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION
“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.” June 16, 2026 City Council
HOUSING ELEMENT
PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION:
ZONE TEXT AMENDMENTS - PART II