RESOLUTION NO. 26-0054
A RESOLUTION OF THE MANHATTAN BEACH CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF ORDINANCE NO. 26-0009 TO THE CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION TO INCORPORATE AMENDMENTS RELATED TO SEVERAL PROGRAMS OUTLINED IN THE CITY’S 6TH CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT INTO THE MANHATTAN BEACH LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM THE MANHATTAN BEACH CITY COUNCIL RESOLVES AND FINDS AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council conducted a public hearing pursuant to applicable law on June 16, 2026, to consider amendments to the Manhattan Beach Local Coastal Program (“MBLCP”) related to implementation of several programs outlined in the City’s 6th Cycle Housing Element.
SECTION 2. On July 7, 2026, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 26-0054, which amends, adds, or repeals the following Chapters/Sections of the MBLCP:
Chapter A.04.030 (Definitions)
Section A.08.030 (Residential Use Classifications)
Section A.08.040 (Public and Semipublic Use Classifications) Section A.12.020 (Land Use Regulations: RS, RM, RH, RPD, and RSC Districts) Section A.12.030 (Property Development Regulations: RS, RM, and RH Districts) Section A.16.020 (CL, CC, CG, CD, and CNE Districts: Land Use Regulations) Section A.52.050 (Accessory Structures)
Section A.56.060 (Emergency Shelters)
Section A.64.030 (Off-street parking and loading spaces required) Chapter A.74 (Accessory Dwelling Units)
Section A.84.065 (Precise Development Plan)
Chapter A.85 (Reasonable Accommodation)
Section A.94.010 (General Affordable Housing Provisions) Section A.94.060 (Administration)
Add Section A.56.070 (Low Barrier Navigation Center)
Add Section A.60.170 (Manufactured Homes)
Add Section A.60.180 (Supportive Housing)
Repeal Section A.52.060 (Accessory Dwelling Units)
Repeal Section A.52.090 (Manufactured Homes)
SECTION 3. Pursuant to Section 21080.085 of the Public Resources Code, the proposed amendments (the “Project”) are statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). This exemption states that CEQA does not apply to zone text amendments that implement the schedule of actions contained in an approved Housing Element pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 65583 of the Government Code. Because this Project implements five programs outlined in the City’s certified Housing Element, it qualifies for this exemption and no further environmental review is necessary.
SECTION 4. The City Council finds that the amendments to the MBLCP are consistent with the MBLCP Land Use Program in that they uphold, and do not hinder, the policies and implementation measures contained within by furthering the overarching policies pertaining to residential development.
SECTION 5. The City Council certifies that the subject amendments will be implemented in a manner fully in conformity with the California Coastal Act of 1976, as amended, the MBLCP, and State law.
SECTION 6. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
SECTION 7. The City Council hereby directs the City Manager or her designee to submit the MBLCP amendment memorialized in Ordinance No. 26-0009 to the California Coastal Commission for certification in conformance with State law.
SECTION 8. The MBLCP amendments shall take effect upon final certification by the California Coastal Commission.
ADOPTED on July 7, 2026.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
JOE FRANKLIN
Mayor
ATTEST:
LIZA TAMURA
City Clerk
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