PUBLIC HEARING
500 N Gertruda Preferential Parking Zone
Coastal Development Permit
Public Works | Community Development
March 17, 2026
General PPZ Process/Facts
2 • Governed by RBMC 3-7.17
• Two-thirds resident support petition
• Meets parking study findings (occupancy,
non-residents, other factors)
• Public Hearing at PWSSC
• City Council approval
• Only residents are allowed to park during the
stated hours with a permit.
History of 500 N Gertruda
3 • Resident petition submitted in late 2022
• Study conducted in 2023, RBMC thresholds met during midday weekdays only
• PWSC approved PPZ on 8/28/2023 subject to Coastal approval and recommended business outreach
• Council approved PPZ resolution on 12/19/2023 subject to Coastal Development Permit
• PPZ hours: Residents only Monday-Friday, 8am – 6pm
• Coastal Zone is any area west of PCH
4 PW Yard
Resi.
Comm.
Existing Parking Regulations
5 PW Yard
Resi.
Comm.
Proposed Parking Regulations
Resident permit parking only:
8a-6p; Mon-Fri
Surrounding Zoning
6 7
Coastal Access
0.3 Miles
Project Area
Waterfront
8 RECOMMENDATION: CONDUCT THE PUBLIC HEARING, RECEIVE PUBLIC
TESTIMONY, DELIBERATE AND DETERMINE WHETHER THE REQUIRED
FINDINGS CAN BE MADE TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH ADOPTING A CEQA
EXEMPTION DECLARATION AND GRANTING THE COASTAL DEVELOPMENT
PERMIT THEREBY APPROVING REQUESTS TO CREATE A PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONE FOR THE RESIDENCES ABUTTING THE SOUTHERN 400 FEET OF THE 500 BLOCK OF NORTH GERTRUDA AVENUE. THE PROPOSED ZONE WOULD BE IN EFFECT FROM 8:00 AM TO 6:00 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY. DURING THESE HOURS, ON-STREET PARKING WOULD
REQUIRE A VALID PERMIT FOR VEHICLES PARKED WITHIN THE
DESIGNATED AREA. PERMIT ELIGIBILITY WOULD BE LIMITED TO RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES LOCATED ALONG 500 - 522 NORTH GERTRUDA AVENUE.