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Figure 9 Crash Type of Fatal and Severe Collisions
The five most common violations cited in fatal and severe injury crashes were pedestrian violation, in which the person walking commits the violation; unsafe speed; improper turning (related to a prohibited turning movement or required signal); pedestrian right-of-way violation, in which the person walking has the right-of-way; and automobile right-of-wayviolation, in which an automobile’s right-of-wayis violated. These top five categories encompassed82 fatal and 48 28
11 9 8 8 6 4
0 10
20 30
40 50
60 Fatal and Severe Injury Crashes

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severe injury crashes, about 66% of all fatal and severe injury crashes, and are summarizedin Figure 10.

Figure 10 Top Five Primary Crash Factor Violation Category for Fatal and Severe Crashes Priority Network
The Priority Network was establishedto identify where to prioritize transportation safety resources.The Priority Network represents the top 50% of crashes weighted by severity.To identify segments to include on thePriorityNetwork, the city’s streets were dividedinto half-mile segments,and the total severity-weighted value of crashes on each half-mile segment was summed. The street segment list wasthen sorted from highest value to lowest. Half-mile street segments were added to the Priority Network until 50% of the total weighted values of all crashes in Santa Monica during the 2015-2019 period was reached. For the 2015-2019 period, the citywide weighted crash value was 10,281. Therefore, the top half-mile segments that cumulatively comprise a weighted value of 5,141 (10,281divided by two)represent the Priority Network.

Crashes at intersections are includedin each half-mile segment of the network. Therefore, it should not be assumed that crashes are evenly distributed over the extents of a segmentincluded in the Priority Network. Rather, crashes may be concentrated at intersections or specific points within the segment and addressing crash patterns atthose locations may remove the street segment from the Priority Network.

In summary, the Priority Network identifies the street segments that represent the highest concentration of crashes weighted by severity. As shown in Figure 11, the Priority Network makes up 14% of Santa Monica’s centerline miles but accounts for over 50% of the city’s crashes weighted by severity.
21 17
16 15
13 0
5 10
15 20
25 Pedestrian
Violation
Unsafe Speed Improper
Turning
Pedestrian Right
of Way
Automobile
Right of Way
Fatal and Severe Injury Crashes

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Figure 11 Priority Network with Pacific Coast Highway Included, 2015-2019

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Top Intersection Locations
In addition to identifying thePriorityNetwork of roadway segments, the top intersection locations in terms of crash rates were mapped to identifywhich intersections would benefit most from safety enhancements.The maps and tables in Figure 12through Figure 19show the intersections with the highest weighted crash rates. To assist with identifyingappropriate safety countermeasures, intersections are divided into two categories: signalized and unsignalized.

Within those two categories, the maps and figures include details on the intersections with the highest overall crash rates, with the highest rates of crashes taking place after dark, and with the highest rate of crashes involving pedestrians, bicyclists, or people riding scooters(referred to as “active modes” in the tables on the following pages). Many intersections are high ranking in more than one type of crash;this is indicated on the maps and in the tables.

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Signalized Intersections
Figure 12 Top Crash Locations: Signalized intersections, 2015-2019

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Figure 13 Top Signalized Intersections Overall
IntersectionName
Total Crash
Weight Total Crashes
Total Fatal
and Severe
Crashes
Top Ten for
Active
Modes?
Top Ten After
Dark?
Colorado Ave and 2nd St 63 13 2 Yes Yes
Pico Blvd and 4th St 63 15 2 Yes Yes
Arizona Ave and 26th St 48 4 2 Yes Yes
Santa Monica Blvd and
6th St
48 5 2 Yes Yes
Olympic Blvd and 26th St 44 2 2 No Yes
Lincoln Blvd and Olympic
Blvd
43 17 1 Yes No
Santa Monica Blvd and
20th St
40 15 1 Yes No
Colorado Ave and 4th St 38 13 1 Yes No
Pico Blvd and Neilson
Way
37 11 1 No No
Ocean Park Blvd and
11th St
35 10 1 Yes No
Olympic Blvd and 4th St 35 28 0 No No

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Figure 14 Top Signalized Intersections: Crashes Involving Active Modes (Pedestrians, Bicyclists, and People on Scooters)
IntersectionName
Total
Active
Mode
Crash
Weight
Total
Crashes
Active
Mode
Crashes
Fatal and
Severe
Active
Mode
Crashes
Top Ten
Overall?
Top Ten
After
Dark?
Colorado Ave and 2nd St 59 13 11 2 Yes Yes
Pico Blvd and 4th St 49 15 5 2 Yes Yes
Arizona Ave and 26th St 48 4 4 2 Yes Yes
Ocean Park Blvd and 11th
St
31 10 7 1 Yes No
Santa Monica Blvd and
20th St
30 15 6 1 Yes No
Lincoln Blvd and Olympic
Blvd
29 17 5 1 Yes No
Colorado Ave and Stewart
St
28 4 4 1 No No
Colorado Ave and 4th St 27 13 4 1 Yes No
Santa Monica Blvd and
6th St
26 5 4 1 Yes Yes
Arizona Ave and 5th St 26 5 3 1 No Yes
Wilshire Blvd and 4th St 26 8 3 1 No No
Santa Monica Blvd and
26th St
26 7 3 1 No Yes
Pico Blvd and Main St 26 8 4 1 No No
Olympic Blvd and
Cloverfield Blvd
26 4 3 1 No Yes
Ocean Park Blvd and 28th
St
26 5 4 1 No No

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Figure 15 Top Signalized Intersections: Crashes Taking Place After Dark IntersectionName
Total After
Dark
Crash
Weight
Total
Crashes
Crashes
After
Dark
Fatal and
Severe
Crashes
After Dark
Top Ten
Overall?
Top Ten
for Active
Modes?
Olympic Blvd and 26th St 44 2 2 2 Yes No
Colorado Ave and 2nd St 31 13 6 1 Yes Yes
Pico Blvd and 4th St 25 15 4 1 Yes Yes
Santa Monica Blvd and 6th St 25 5 3 1 Yes Yes
Arizona Ave and 5th St 24 5 2 1 No Yes
Santa Monica Blvd and 26th St 23 7 2 1 No Yes
Wilshire Blvd and 6th St 23 3 2 1 No No
Broadway and 20th St 23 6 2 1 No No
Arizona Ave and 26th St 22 4 1 1 Yes Yes
Olympic Blvd and Cloverfield
Blvd
22 4 1 1 No Yes
California Incline and Pacific
Coast Highway
22 2 1 1 No No

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Unsignalized Intersections
Figure 16 Top Crash Locations: Unsignalized intersections, 2015-2019

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Figure 17 Top Crash Locations at Unsignalized Intersections Overall IntersectionName
Total
Crash
Weight
Total
Crashes
Fatal and
Severe
Crashes
Top Ten
for Active
Modes?
Top Ten
After
Dark?
Montana Ave and Stanford St 45 3 2 No No
Ocean Park Blvd and 16th St 43 15 1 No No
Airport Ave and Dewey St and 23rd St 36 9 1 Yes No
Santa Monica Blvd and 18th St 35 9 1 Yes No
Hill St and 23d St 32 8 1 No No
Santa Monica Blvd and 15th St 31 8 1 No No
Santa Monica Blvd and 16th St 30 7 1 No Yes
Montana Ave and 15th St 29 5 1 Yes Yes
Main St and Strand St 29 7 1 Yes No
Wilshire Blvd and 18th St 29 6 1 No Yes
Figure 18 Top Crash Locations at Unsignalized Intersections Involving Active Modes (Pedestrians, Bicyclists, and People on Scooters)
Intersection
Name
Total Active
Mode Crash
Weight
Total
Crashes
Active Mode
Crashes
Fatal and
Severe
Active Mode
Crashes
Top Ten
Overall?
Top Ten
After Dark?
California Ave
and 6th St
46 2 3 1 No Yes
Airport Ave
and Dewey St
and 23rd St
36 9 9 1 Yes No
Montana Ave
and 15th St
28 5 4 1 Yes Yes
Arizona Ave
and 23rd St
26 5 4 1 No No
Santa Monica
Blvd and 18th
St
25 9 3 1 Yes No
Montana Ave
and 19th St
24 2 2 1 No Yes
Pico Blvd and
3rd St
24 3 2 1 No Yes
Navy St and
23rd St
24 2 2 1 No No

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Intersection
Name
Total Active
Mode Crash
Weight
Total
Crashes
Active Mode
Crashes
Fatal and
Severe
Active Mode
Crashes
Top Ten
Overall?
Top Ten
After Dark?
Montana Ave
and 16th St
24 4 3 1 No Yes
Main St and
Strand St
24 7 2 1 Yes No
Hill St and 7th
St
24 2 2 1 No Yes
Figure 19 Top Crash Locations at Unsignalized Intersections Taking Place After Dark IntersectionName
Total After
Dark
Crash
Weight
Total
Crashes
Crashes
After Dark
Fatal and
Severe
Crashes
After Dark
Top Ten
Overall?
Top Ten
for Active
Modes?
Montana Ave and 15th St 26 5 3 1 Yes Yes
Montana Ave and 16th St 25 4 4 1 No Yes
California Ave and 14th St 24 3 2 1 No No
Hill St and Lincoln Blvd 23 6 2 1 No No
Montana Ave and 19th St 22 2 1 1 No Yes
Adelaide Dr and 4th St 22 1 1 1 No No
Pico Blvd and 3rd St 22 3 1 1 No Yes
Pico Blvd and 9th St 22 2 1 1 No No
Raymond Ave and Lincoln
Blvd
22 1 1 1 No No
Beach St and 2nd St 22 1 1 1 No No
Wilshire Blvd and 18th St 22 6 1 1 Yes No
Santa Monica Blvd and 16th
St
22 7 1 1 Yes No
California Ave and 6th St 22 2 1 1 No Yes
Hill St and 7th St 22 2 1 1 No Yes
Environmental Characteristics
This section looks at characteristics of the environment in which crashes take place, including time of day and day of week, lighting conditions, proximity to parks and schools, and the speed and traffic volumes of the primary roadway.

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Time and Day
Overall, crashes in Santa Monica are concentrated in the afternoonand early evening on weekdays (Figure 20), withthe highest concentration of crashes occurring on Tuesdays from 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Fatal and severe crashes do not show as strong of a pattern but also occur most frequently during the 3 p.m.-6 p.m. time period (Figure 21).

Figure 20 Time of Day and Day of Week ofAll Crashes
Time of Day Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Grand
Total
12 a.m. - 3 a.m. 14 1 5 6 13 13 18 70
3 a.m. - 6 a.m. 5 7 6 3 5 8 6 40
6 a.m. - 9 a.m. 56 56 49 46 38 26 17 288
9 a.m. - 12 p.m. 64 69 68 59 54 51 44 409
12 p.m. - 3 p.m. 65 85 63 79 77 72 51 492
3 p.m. - 6 p.m. 74 82 79 81 64 58 64 502
6 p.m. - 9 p.m. 51 43 58 61 52 50 51 366
9 p.m. - 12 a.m. 22 17 22 21 27 33 25 167
Grand Total 351 360 350 356 330 311 276 2334

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Figure 21 Time of Day and Day of Week of Fatal and Severe Injury Crashes Time of Day Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Grand
Total
12 a.m. - 3 a.m. 4 2 1 6 13
3 a.m. - 6 a.m. 2 2 1 1 1 7
6 a.m. - 9 a.m. 5 2 1 1 9
9 a.m. - 12 p.m. 2 3 1 2 1 1 2 12
12 p.m. - 3 p.m. 3 3 2 5 2 2 1 18
3 p.m. - 6 p.m. 3 9 4 3 3 2 8 32
6 p.m. - 9 p.m. 3 1 1 4 4 3 4 20
9 p.m. - 12 a.m. 2 1 2 5 2 2 14
Grand Total 24 20 13 18 16 11 23 125
Lighting Conditions
As shown in Figure 22, the majority of crashes in Santa Monica take place during daylight hours.

About 22% of all crashes take place after dark.Fatal and severe crashes are much more likely to take place after dark, with 75% of fatal and 34% of severe crashes occurring in dark conditions with streetlights present.

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Figure 22 Lighting Conditions by Severity of Crash
Parks and Schools
Sixty-nine percentof all crashes in Santa Monica took place withina quarter-mile of a schooland 62% took place withinquarter-mile of a park, though there is no discernable difference in crash rate of pedestrian or bicyclist-involvedcrashes near parks and schools compared to the city as a whole.

Roadway Characteristics
Posted or Prima FacieSpeed
Figure 23 and Figure 24provide insight into the types of crashes occurring on roads with different speed limits.
 Streetswith a speed limit of 25 mph—either posted or prima faciewithin a residence or business district—make up 48% of centerline miles, 35% of total crashes,and 34% of fatal and severe crashes. Approximately 5% of crashes occurring on these streets result in fatal or severe injuries.
 Streetswith a posted speed limit of 30 mph make up 13% of the centerline miles, 43% of total crashes, and 39% of fatal and severe crashes. Approximately 5%of crashes occurring on these streets result in fatal or severe injuries.
 Streets with a posted speed limit of 35 mph make up only 3% of centerline milesbut are the site of 15% of all crashes and 9% of fatal and severe crashes. Approximately 3% of crashes occurring on these streets result in fatal or severe injuries.  Posted speed of 40 mph are found only on Olympic Boulevard. Olympic Boulevard makes up 1% of centerline miles, 2% of all crashes, and 2% of fatal and severe injury crashes.

Approximately 5% of crashes occurring on this street result in fatalor severe injuries.  Posted speeds of 45 mph are found only on PCH. PCH makes up 1% of street milage, 4% of total crashes, and 14% of fatal and severe crashes.Approximately 18% of crashes occurring on PCH result in fatal or severe injuries.

For a map of posted speeds and crash locations in Santa Monica seeFigure 25. 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000
Daylight
Dusk - Dawn
Dark - Street Lights
Dark - No Street Lights
Dark - Street Lights Not Functioning
Not Stated
Total Crashes
Fatal Severe Injury Other Visible Injury Complaint of Pain

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Figure 23 Severity of Crashes by Posted or Prima Facie Speed of Primary Roadway Figure 24 Frequency and Severity of Crashes by Postedor Prima Facie Speed of Primary Roadway Posted
Speed Fatal
Severe
Injury
Other
Visible
Injury
Complain
t of Pain
Total
Crashes
Percent
of Total
Crashes
Percent of
FSI Crashes
Percent of
Street
Miles
Less than
25 mph
(includes
alleys)
1 1 5 5 12 1% 2% 33%
25 mph 2 40 390 392 824 35% 34% 48%
30 mph 3 46 431 532 1,012 43% 39% 13%
35 mph 3 8 144 188 343 15% 9% 3%
40 mph 1 1 19 19 40 2% 2% 1%
45 mph 4 14 42 40 100 4% 14% 1%
Total
Crashes by
Severity
15 110 1,032 1,177 2,334
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
25 mph
30 mph
35 mph
40 mph
45 mph
Posted or Prima Facie Speed
Fatal Severe Injury Other Visible Injury Complaint of Pain

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Figure 25 Posted Speeds and Crash Locations Weighted by Severity Crashes on I-10, which has a speed limit of 65 mph, are not included in this analysis.

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Average Annual Daily Traffic
Figure 26provides data on crashes by theAverage Annual Daily Traffic (AADT)of streets where they occurred. Higher volume streets tend to experience a greater level of crashes. Given the functionalclassification and characteristic of thesehigher volume roads, special attention will need to be given to safety countermeasures. Average Annual Daily Traffic (AADT) data is not available for every street in Santa Monica. Data from a 2013 speed and traffic survey conducted by the City and 2019 data purchased from a third-party data source, Streetlight, covers most arterials and collectors and many local streets. Streets in the “No Data” category are typically smaller neighborhood streetswith low daily traffic.

Figure 26 Frequency and Severity of Crashes by AADT of Primary Roadway AADT Fatal
Severe
Injury
Other
Visible
Injury
Complai
nt of
Pain
Total
Crashes
Percent
of Total
Crashes
Percent
of FSI
Crashes
Percent
of Street
Miles
< 5k 3 48 39 90 4% 2% 5%
5k - 10k 1 9 70 71 151 6% 8% 5%
10k - 20k 35 317 323 675 29% 28% 8%
20k - 30k 5 25 276 338 644 28% 24% 5%
> 30k 6 18 118 173 315 13% 19% 1%
No Data 3 20 203 233 459 20% 18% 76%
Figure 27 Injury Level as Percent of Total by AADT of Primary Roadway 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
< 5k
5k - 10k
10k - 20k
20k - 30k
> 30k
No Data
AADT of Primary Roadway
Fatal Severe Injury Other Visible Injury Complaint of Pain

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Figure 28 Traffic Volumes and Weighted Crash Locations

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Involved Parties
This section looks at the age and reported race and ethnicity of people who were involved in crashes in Santa Monica. The age and race or ethnicity informationfrom crash reports is compared to the distribution of Santa Monica’s population across age and racial/ethnic categories from the 2019 5-year estimates of the U.S. Census American Community Survey.Age and race data are also broken down by mode and injury level.

Age Distribution
The 18-24 age group is overrepresented in crashes. People in this age group are involved in about 16% of all crashes, but make up only 6% of Santa Monica’s population (see Figure 29). The age distribution of pedestriansand bicyclists is similar to that for all parties(Figure 30 and Figure 31). Additionally, a high proportion of pedestrians who were killed or severely injured were age 65 and over (see Figure 32).

Figure 29 Age Distribution of All Parties Involved in Crashes Compared to the 2019 Age Distribution of Santa Monica Population
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
Under 18 18-24 25-39 40-64 Over 65
Percent of Total
Parties Involved in Crash Santa Monica Population

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Figure 30 Age Distribution of Pedestrians Involved in Crashes Compared to the 2019 Age Distribution of Santa Monica Population
Figure 31 Age Distribution of Bicyclists Involved in Crashes Compared to 2019 Age Distribution of Santa Monica Population
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
Under 18 18-24 25-39 40-64 Over 65
Percent of Total
Parties Involved in Crash Santa Monica Population
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
Under 18 18-24 25-39 40-64 Over 65
Percent of Total
Parties Involved in Crash Santa Monica Population

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Figure 32 Age of Killed and Severely Injured Victims by Mode Race and Ethnicity
The race and ethnicity of people involved in crashes is reported by the officer who files the report.

This information is not available for the 2019 crash data used in this analysis. The racial and ethnic categories reported for crashes do not align exactly with those used by the U.S.Census, but the percent of total involved parties and percent of total Santa Monica population for comparable categories are shown side by side in Figure 33 and Figure 34to allow for an assessment of whether some demographics are affected by traffic crashes at a disproportionate rate. The data suggest that Black and Hispanic or Latino community members are more likely to be involved in crashes while walking and bicycling, as compared to their share of the overall population in Santa Monica.

Race and ethnicity data is not available at the victim level, meaning there is no specific indication of injury level by race. However, pedestriansand bicyclists are typically the most severely injured parties in crashes with motor vehicles. Figure 35 shows the race and ethnicity of pedestriansand bicyclists who are involved in fatal and severe crashes. Hispanic or Latino people and those whose race was categorized as “other” appear to be disproportionately involved in fatal and severe crashes while walking and bicycling.
1 1 3
2 2
4 9
8 4
11 1
12 6
8 12
3 3
1 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Other
Pedestrian
Bicyclist
Passenger
Driver
Under 18
18 to 24
25 to 39
40 to 64
65 and above
Unknown

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Figure 33 Reported Race or Ethnicity of Pedestrians Involved in Crashes, 2015-2018 Figure 34 Reported Race or Ethnicity of Bicyclists Involved in Crashes, 2015-2018 0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
Asian Black Hispanic or Latino White Other
Percent of Total
Pedestrian Santa Monica Total Population
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
Asian Black Hispanic or Latino White Other
Percent of Total
Bicyclist Santa Monica Total Population

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Figure 35 Reported Race of Pedestrians and Bicyclists Involved in Fatal and Severe Crashes Compared to Santa Monica Population, 2015-2018
Movement Preceding Crash
This section describes the most common combinations of actions that preceded crashesinvolving pedestrians, bicyclists, and motor vehicles.

Pedestrians
Figure 36 All Crashes Involving Pedestrians
Pedestrian Action
(below) | Driver
Action (right)
Proceeding
Straight
Making
Left Turn
Making
Right
Turn
Backing Entering
Traffic
Other Grand
Total
Crossing in
Crosswalk at
Intersection
78 92 41 2 1 7 221
Crossing Not in
Crosswalk
35 4 2 7 1 2 51
In Road, Including
Shoulder
32 7 4 7 5 5 60
Not in Road 13 1 1 3 3 6 27
Crossing in
Crosswalk Not at
Intersection
11 1 1 2 15
Not Stated 9 4 4 1 4 22
Grand Total 178 109 52 20 11 26 396
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
Asian Black Hispanic or Latino White Other
Percent of Total
Fatal and Severe Injury Santa Monica Total Population

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Figure 37 Fatal and Severe Crashes Involving Pedestrians Pedestrian Action
(below) | Driver Action
(right)
Proceeding
Straight
Making
Left Turn
Making
Right Turn Backing
Entering
Traffic Other
Grand
Total
Crossing in Crosswalk at
Intersection 16 7 3 1 27
Crossing Not in
Crosswalk 8 1 9
In Road, Including
Shoulder 6 1 2 9
Not in Road 1 1 1 3
Crossing in Crosswalk
Not at Intersection 2 2
Not Stated 1 1 2
Grand Total 34 8 4 2 2 2 52
Top Crash Movements for Pedestrians
The below crash types represent 71% of fatal and severe crashes involving pedestrians. Overall, half of fatal and severe crashes involving pedestrians take place at intersections, and half do not.  Pedestrian crossing in crosswalk at intersection/Driver proceeding straight − 20% of all pedestrian crashes
− 31% of fatal and severe pedestriancrashes, most (69%) take place at an unsignalized intersection
− 20% of these crashes result in a fatality or severe injury  Pedestrian crossing not in crosswalk/Driver proceeding straight − 9% of all pedestriancrashes
− 15% of fatal and severe pedestriancrashes, all take place between intersections − 23% of these crashes result in a fatality or severe injury  Pedestrian crossing in crosswalk at intersection/Driver making left turn − 23% of all pedestriancrashes
− 13% of fatal and severe pedestriancrashes, most (71%) take place at signalized intersections
− 8% of these crashes result in a fatality or severe injury  Pedestrian in road/Driver proceeding straight
− 8% of all pedestrian crashes
− 12% of fatal and severe pedestriancrashes,alltake place between intersections − 19% of these crashes result in a fatality or severe injury

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Bicyclists
Figure 38 All Crashes Involving Bicyclists
Bicyclist Action
(below) | Driver
Action (right)
Proceeding
Straight
Making
Left Turn
Making
Right Turn Parked Stopped Other
Grand
Total
Proceeding
Straight 93 74 52 31 12 75 332
Traveling Wrong
Way 5 1 11 0 17
Making Left Turn 8 1 5 14
Entering Traffic 7 1 2 0 10
Other Unsafe
Turning 7 4 11
Other 21 4 0 0 5 12 42
Grand Total 141 81 65 26 17 96 426
Figure 39 Fatal and Severe Crashes Involving Bicyclists Bicyclist Action (below)
| Driver Action (right)
Proceeding
Straight
Making
Left Turn
Making
Right Turn Parked Other Grand Total
Proceeding Straight 7 5 1 3 6 21
Making Left Turn 1 1 0 2
Other Unsafe Turning 1 0 1
Passing Other Vehicle 1 1
Stopped In Road 1 1
Other 1 0 1
Grand Total 10 6 1 2 6 26
Top Crash Movements for Bicyclists
The below crash types represent 58% of fatal and severe crashes involving bicyclists. Fatal and severe crashes involving bicyclists are distributed evenly between signalized intersections, unsignalized intersections, and between intersections.
 Bicyclist proceeding straight/Driver proceeding straight − 22% of all bicyclist crashes
− 27% of fatal and severe bicyclist crashes (3 broadsides, 1 sideswipe, 2 “other”) − 7% of these crashes result in a fatality or severe injury  Bicyclist proceeding straight/Driver making left turn − 17% of all bicyclist crashes
− 19% of fatal and severe bicyclist crashes, with most (80%) at signalized intersections

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− 7% of these crashes result in a fatality or severe injury  Bicyclist proceeding straight/Parked car
− 7% of all bicyclist crashes
− 12% of fatal and severe bicyclist crashes
− 10% of these crashes result in a fatality or severe injury Motor Vehicle Only
Top Fatal and Severe Injury Crash Movements for Motor Vehicle Only The below crash types represent 53% of fatal and severe injury crashes that involve motor vehicles only. Over half (58%) of these crashes take place between intersections, while only 13% take place at signalized intersections.
 Driver 1 proceeding straight/Driver 2making left turn − 25% of fatal and severe motor vehicleonly crashes
 Both drivers proceeding straight
− 15% of fatal and severe motor vehicleonly crashes, most (71%) take place at unsignalized intersections
 Other unsafe turning
− 13% of fatal and severe motor vehicleonly crashes
Equity
Reported information about the race and ethnicity of people involved in crashes has several drawbacks, as described above. The disproportionate impact of traffic crashes in Santa Monica can also be examined geographically. Much of the Priority Network is located in areas of the city that have the greatest concentrations of residents of color (Figure 40). People of color are defined as anyone who identifies as a race other than white or as Hispanic or Latino in the U.S. Census American Community Survey. In Santa Monica, the census block groups with the highest proportions of people of color are along the I-10 corridor and Pico Boulevard. Segments on the Priority Network are found on streets that pass through these census blocks, including Olympic Boulevard, Broadway, Santa Monica Boulevard, Colorado Avenue, Pico Boulevard, 4th Street, Main Street, and Ocean Avenue.

CalEnviroScreenprovides another tool for looking at equity, specifically in the area of environmental justice. CalEnviroScreen is a mapthat combines environmental, health, and socioeconomic factors to identify places in the state that are most affected by pollution. Figure 41 shows the Priority Network over CalEnvironScreen 4.0 Draft scores by census tract. Higher scoring areas bear the greatest pollution burden. High-scoring tracts in Santa Monica are the same areas of the city that have the greatest proportion of residents of color.

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Figure 40 The Priority Network and People of Color by Census Block Group

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Figure 41 The Priority Network and CalEnviroScreen Scores

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PRIORITIZING ACTIONS
Priority Candidate Locations
Priority locations for safety countermeasures are identified using a combination of equity and crash data. High crash intersections and street segments on the Priority Network that are located within census tracts with a high CalEnviroScreen score are the highest priority for improvement.

Each location is given a score that reflects the mean percentile of the CalEnviroScreen scores of the census tracts it falls within or borders on. When multiple locations have the same CalEnviroScreen score, the one falling within the census block group with the highest proportion of residents of color, based on U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-year Estimates from 2019, is a higher priority.

Figure 42 Top Priority Network Segments by CalEnviroScreen Score Segment
CalEnviroScreen
Score
Total Collision
Weight Project in Progress
Olympic Blvd from Cloverfield Blvd
St to 28th St
87 84 Olympic Blvd & 26th St: Grant
funding obtained from LA Metro
to install pedestrian and bicyclist
improvements at intersection
Pico Blvd from 26th St to Urban
Ave
87 74 Grant funding obtained for
safety study and installation of
safety improvements for Pico
Blvd east of 28th St
Olympic Blvd from 17th St to
Cloverfield Blvd
83 95 No current project in progress
Pico Blvd from 19th St to 26th St 83 67 ATP project designed and going to construction on Pico Blvd
near Santa Monica College and
Virginia Avenue Park

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Figure 43 Top Ten Signalized Intersections by CalEnviroScreen Score Intersection
CalEnviroScreen
Score
Total Crash
Weight Top Crash Types
Olympic Blvd and 26th St 87 44  All
 Night
Olympic Blvd and Cloverfield
Blvd
87 28  Pedestrian, bicyclist or scooter
involved
 Night
Colorado Ave and Stewart St 78 28  Pedestrian, bicyclist or scooter involved
Lincoln Blvd and Olympic Blvd 78 43  All
 Pedestrian, bicyclist or scooter
involved
Olympic Blvd and 4th St 77 35  All
Colorado Ave and 2nd St 77 63  All
 Pedestrian, bicyclist or scooter
involved
 Night
Santa Monica Blvd and 6th St 77 48  All
 Pedestrian, bicyclist or scooter
involved
 Night
Arizona Ave and 5th St 77 2  Pedestrian, bicyclist or scooter involved
 Night
Colorado Ave and 4th St 77 38  All
 Pedestrian, bicyclist or scooter
involved
Pico Blvd and 4th St 67 63  All
 Pedestrian, bicyclist or scooter
involved
 Night

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Figure 44 Top Ten Unsignalized Intersections by CalEnviroScreen Score Intersection
CalEnviroScreen
Score
Total Crash
Weight Top Crash Types
Pico Blvd and 3rd St 67 25  Pedestrian, bicyclist or scooter involved  Night
Pico Blvd and 9th St 65 23  Night
Main St and Strand St 58 29  All
 Pedestrian, bicyclist or scooter involved
Santa Monica Blvd and
18th St
49 35  All
 Pedestrian, bicyclist or scooter involved
Santa Monica Blvd and
15th St
49 30  All
 Night
Santa Monica Blvd and
16th St
49 31  All
 Night
Beach St and 2nd St 48 22  Night
Hill St and 7th St 48 24  Pedestrian, bicyclist or scooter involved  Night
Hill St and 23d St 46 24  All
Navy St and 23rd St 46 32  Pedestrian, bicyclist or scooter involved Emphasis Areas: What’s next?
The emphasis areas were developed through a combination of data analysis and input from the interdepartmental Vision Zero working group. The emphasis areas provide staff a plan for how to address some of the more persistent crash types that take place in the city.

Emphasis Area: Pedestrians crossing at intersections
In Santa Monica, pedestrianswere involved in 42% of all fatal and severe injury crashes, despite beinginvolved in only 17% of all crashes. Pedestrian victims of fatal and severe injury crashes tend to be older. People in the age group of 65+ are involved in 30% of our fatal and severe injuries but are only 18% of the Santa Monica population. Pedestrians of color, specifically Hispanicor Latinopeople, are overrepresented in fatal and severe crashes (at 23% of pedestrians and only 15% of the Santa Monica population).

The most common type of fatal or severepedestrian crash involves a person crossing in a crosswalk at an intersection and a driver proceeding straight. This type of crash represents 20% of all pedestrian crashes and 31% of fatal and severe pedestrian crashes, with most (69%) occurring at unsignalized intersections.

Goals for Emphasis Area
 Conduct detailed safety evaluation of all fatal and severe injury pedestrian crashes.

Investigate at leastfive priority intersections per yearbased on the locations identified in Figure 12andFigure 16. Each crash location will be evaluated based on detailed crash records and field visits with safety partners that will determine the specific treatments for

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short- and long-terminterventions and policy actions to treat the primary cause of the crashes.
 Implement recommended treatments.

Strategies for Emphasis Area
 Implement proven safety measures that will alleviate the more persistent crash-inducing conditions, including best practice treatments identified by the FHWA andCaltrans, and may include enhancements to lighting and/or improvements to lighting conditions in and around intersections.
 Implement safety strategies that eliminate conflicts, such as traffic calming, in and around high pedestrian crash intersections.
 Work with internal departments to identify and apply for safety grant funding to further advance safety projects.

Emphasis Area: Crashes involving people bicycling and using shared mobility devices
People riding bicycles and scooters are involved in 20% of all crashes but represent 24% of all fatal and severe injury crashes in Santa Monica, according to the data available from the statewide SWITRS system. Local crashdata suggests that the actual number of crashes involving people on scooters is higher, with 14 resulting in a fatality or severe injury from 2015- 2019. These crashes are undercounted in the state data due to inconsistencies in how scooter use is reported. Bicyclists involved in fatal and severe injury crashes tend to be younger adults. In 43% of fatal and severe injury bicyclist crashes the person bicycling was aged 25-39, an age group that represents only 29% of the population. Bicyclists of color, specifically Black and Hispanic or Latino people, are overrepresented in fatal and severe crashes, at 25% of involved bicyclists and only 19% of the Santa Monica population.

While pedestrian crashes occurred most frequently at unsignalized intersections, crashes involving bicyclists occurred at signalized intersections, unsignalized intersections, and between intersections at approximately equal frequency. Overall, 27% of fatal and severe injury crashes involving bicyclists take place where both the bicycle and vehicle are proceeding straight.

Goals for Emphasis Area
 Conduct detailed safety evaluation of top locations for fatal and severe injury crashes involving bicyclists or people using shared mobility devices. Investigate five intersections per yearbased on the top locations identified in Figure 12andFigure 16. Each crash location will be evaluated based on detailed crash records and field visits with safety partners that will determine the specific treatments for short- and long-term treatments, and policy actions to treat the primary cause of the crashes.  Implement recommended treatments with a goal of implementing all safety enhancements within five years.
 Work with SMPD to ensure consistent and reliable data with a goal of more uniform data entry for scooters and other sharedmobility devices.

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Strategies for Emphasis Area
 Complete the planned five-year protected bicycle network as defined in the City’s Bike Action PlanAmendment (2020).
 Implement proven safety measures that will alleviate some of the more persistent conditions.
 Implement safety strategies that help manage vehicular speeds in and around intersections.
 Implement safety enhancements to create protected left turn signals at intersections with persistent left-turn-related bicycle and shared mobility involved crashes.  Include a focus on bicycle and scooter safety in traffic safety education materialswith a specific emphasis in developing materials that target the most impacted 25-39 age group.  Work with internal departments to identify and apply for safety grant funding to further advance safety enhancements.
 Work with Police and Fire to verify and analyze crash data for bicyclists and shared mobility devices.

Emphasis Area: Priority Network – Prioritized by CalEnviroScreen The LRSP identifies the roadway segments that represent the highest concentration (weighted by severity) of crashes in the city. The City will focus resources on investigating these priority segments to develop plans of action. The investigation of roadway segments will be further prioritized based on equity using CalEnviroScreen rankings.

The City is already making progress to address some roadway segments identified in the LRSP priority map. For example, staff recently completed a comprehensive safety evaluation of Wilshire Boulevard and are procuring a contractor to install the safety improvements identified in the plan. In progress work for priority roadway segments will be accelerated when possible and the remaining priority segments will be a priority for funding. This will allow the City to focus resources on streets with the greatest need for traffic safety improvements.

Goal for Emphasis Area
 Continue to make progress on in-progress safety projects.  Within five years, complete new detailed safety evaluation on the primary corridors in the Priority Network that are in areas of high concentration of the CalEnviroScreen. This focus area includes priority roadway segments located in Downtown Santa Monica, and Santa Monica and Pico Boulevards.

Strategies for Emphasis Area
 Identify opportunities to accelerate traffic safety projects already in progress as identified on the Priority Network.
 Work with City departments,including Police and Fire,to address safety issues on the Priority Network through education and emergency response efforts.Work with internal departments to identify and apply for funding to conduct comprehensive safety evaluations on roadway segments identified as part of the Priority Network.

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Emphasis Area: Speed Management
Unsafe speed is the second most common violation cited in fatal and severe crashes in the City, at 14% of the total. It is the most common violation for fatal and severe crashes involving motor vehicles only, at 28% of the total. About 5% of Unsafe Speed crashes result in a fatality or severe injury. Most fatal and severe crashes due to unsafe speeds take place on the Priority Network, including on Pacific Coast Highway. Streets under the City’s jurisdiction where unsafe speeds resulted in more than one fatality or severe injury include Pico Boulevard, Broadway, and Wilshire Boulevard. Strategies that reduce motor vehicle speeds will be a particular focus as the City conducts safety evaluations and identifies improvements for street segments on the Priority Network.

Streets with a higher posted speed are also associated with a higher rate of fatalities and severe injuries. Thirty-fivemph streets make up only 3% of street centerline miles but are the site of 15% of all crashes and 9% of fatal and severe crashes.

Goal for Emphasis Area
 Reduce the numberof crashes in which unsafe motor vehicle speeds are a factor.

Strategies for Emphasis Area
 Develop a toolkit of proven safety countermeasures that reduce motor vehicle speeds and are appropriate for streets on the Priority Network.
 Ensure speed limits are set appropriately and consistent with recent legislation (Assembly Bill No. 43).
 Coordinate withneighboring jurisdictions andlaw enforcement on an enforcement strategy for unsafe speeds on the Pacific Coast Highway.

Evaluation and Implementation
This plan represents a commitment to implement infrastructure that will save lives and improve mobility options for all.
 To measure successof the LRSP, the City will evaluate projects two years after implementation by analyzing crashpatternsand, if appropriate, speed patterns and reporting on the findings. The analysis will assess:

1. if the intervention has increased safety for vulnerable road users and

2. if additional measures need to be taken to adjust the design to further enhance safety.  The City anticipates that crashdata will be analyzed and refreshed every three years to understand where new crash patterns arise and old problems have been resolved.

Meanwhile, a project work plan that specifically identifies the goals and strategies of each priority location will also be developed and revisited every six years.  The Vision Zero Working Group will continue to meet quarterly to discuss progress on the plan goals and to review proposed design interventions.  Staff will continue to engage with neighboring cities and agencies in Los Angeles, such as Caltrans, to improve efficiencies related to roadway design and to promote traffic safety across jurisdictions.

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Countermeasures
The City of Santa Monica uses FHWA Proven Safety Countermeasures, other FHWA guidance, and Caltrans documentation to identify appropriate countermeasures for high crashlocations and common crashtypes.

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(City Council Series)

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL

OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARDED IN THE AMOUNT OF $522,327, WITH A REQUIRED LOCAL MATCH OF $67,673, FROM THE CALTRANS SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES

PLANNING GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD SAFETY

ENHANCEMENT STUDY, AND TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS TO ACCEPT THE GRANT AND ALL GRANT RENEWALS.

WHEREAS, the City of Santa Monica’s (City) continues to advance Vision Zero safety improvements, which will help achieve the City’s priorities of Clean and Safe and Sustainable and Connected Community; and the City Council’s Vision Zero commitment to eliminate fatalities and serious injuries caused by traffic collisions by 2026; and WHEREAS, the Caltrans Sustainable Communities Planning Grant Program (Grant Program) is a competitive grant program that provides funding for transportation and land use planning projects to reduce transportation-related GHG emissions; and WHEREAS, on March 9, 2023, City staff submitted an application for the Santa Monica Boulevard Safety Enhancement Study to evaluate collisions and identify targeted safety enhancements along the Santa Monica Boulevard corridor, and the application was prepared based on priorities of the City Council’s adopted plans and programs; and DocuSign Envelope ID: 055DA4B8-C778-4B57-97FD-58D2C1674CCC

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Packet Pg. 575 Attachment: C. SMBSS Funding Resolution (7371 : Santa Monica Blvd Safety Study) 2 WHEREAS, on August 31, 2023, the City was awarded $522,327 in Grant Program funds, with the payment of such funds contingent on the City Council adopting a resolution authorizing acceptance the Grant Program funds and appropriating a local match of $67,673 from Transportation Impact Fee (TIF) revenues, for a total project cost of $590,000.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Santa Monica accepts the Grant Program funds in the amount of $522,327 for the Santa Monica Boulevard Safety Enhancement Study. The City Council also appropriates a local match of $67,673 from Transportation Impact Fee revenues, for a total project cost of $590,000.

SECTION 2. The City Council authorizes the City Manager, or designee, to negotiate and execute all agreements, amendments, and renewals thereto pertaining to the Grant Program Funds.

SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution, and thenceforth and thereafter the same shall be in full force and effect.

APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_________________________

DOUGLAS SLOAN
City Attorney
DocuSign Envelope ID: 055DA4B8-C778-4B57-97FD-58D2C1674CCC

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Gleam Davis, Mayor
I, Esterlina Lugo, acting City Clerk of the City of Santa Monica, do hereby certify that Resolution No. 11561 (CCS) was duly adopted at a meeting of the Santa Monica City Council held on the 14th day of November 2023, by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmembers Zwick, Parra, Brock, Torosis, de la Torre Mayor Davis
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Negrete
ATTEST:

Esterlina Lugo, Acting City Clerk
DocuSign Envelope ID: 055DA4B8-C778-4B57-97FD-58D2C1674CCC

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Report
City Council Meeting: June 10, 2025
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To: Mayor and City Council
From: Anuj Gupta, Director of Transportation, Mobility (DOT) Subject: Study Session to review draft analysis, findings, and recommendations of the Santa Monica Blvd Safety Study, funded by a Caltrans Sustainable Transportation Planning grant.

Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:

1. Adopt a finding that this study session is not a “project” subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and

2. Receive, discuss, and provide direction regarding the initial findings and concept level recommendations for the Santa Monica Boulevard Safety Study project.

Summary
Santa Monica’s Department of Transportation (DOT) continues to advance transportation safety improvements to help achieve the City’s priority of ensuring Clean Streets and Safe Neighborhoods, and the City Council’s Vision Zero commitment to eliminate fatalities and serious injuries caused by traffic collisions. As a result of prior studies such as the Vision Zero Action Plan and the Local Roadway Safety Plan, Santa Monica Boulevard emerged as a high priority corridor that has seen severe trafficrelated injuries and one fatality over the past ten years. To further study this corridor, staff secured a California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Sustainable Communities planning grant, which provides funding for transportation and land use planning projects to reduce transportation-related greenhouse gas emissions and projects that enhance safe use of roadways.

The Santa Monica Boulevard Safety Study project began in October 2024, engaging stakeholders and residents on how to improve safety along this corridor. At the same

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time, City staff have been working with a consultant team to analyze the previous ten years of crash data along the corridor, and pairing crash trends with community feedback to establish a set of safety and transit recommendations to improve Santa Monica Boulevard from Ocean Avenue to Centinela Boulevard (the eastern city limit).

The study session and staff presentation serve to generate a rich discussion on the most recent findings and initial recommendations for this project. Council feedback and direction from this study session will be incorporated into the draft recommendations, carried forward through a community open house event in August 2025, and ultimately will inform the final Santa Monica Boulevard Safety Plan that will be presented to City Council for adoption in February/March of 2026. Once adopted, City staff will seek grant funding to design and construct the improvements identified in this study.

Background
On February 23, 2016, City Council adopted the Pedestrian Action Plan, which included the Vision Zero commitment to eliminate fatalities and serious injuries caused by traffic collisions on Santa Monica roadways (Attachment A). In 2017, the City analyzed eleven years of crash data (2006 to 2016) to create a “Priority Network” (representing the 10% of City streets that account for 50% of severe and fatal crashes) to focus the City’s future roadway safety enhancements. In 2022, the City renewed its analysis by completing the Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP), which analyzed the most recently available crash data (2015 to 2019) to further prioritize safety improvements. These efforts enabled the City to receive state and regional grant funding for numerous roadway design improvements targeted at addressing specific roadway challenges identified in data, such as the Wilshire Boulevard Safety Study and Improvement projects, the East Pico Safety Study and tactical improvements, and smaller interventions like crosswalk modernization, daylighting efforts, rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFBs), and all-way stop implementation.

Both the 2017 Vision Zero analysis and the 2022 LRSP identified Santa Monica Boulevard as a priority corridor that experienced 8 fatal or severe injury crashes in the 2017 analysis, and 206 total crashes resulting in 1 fatality and 9 severe injuries in the LRSP analysis (Attachment B). The LRSP also identified key intersections along Santa Monica Boulevard with notable crash histories, including:
6th Street

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15th Street
16th Street
18th Street
20th Street
26th Street
On March 9, 2023, staff applied to Caltrans for the Santa Monica Boulevard Safety Enhancement Study to evaluate collisions and identify targeted safety enhancements along the Santa Monica Boulevard corridor. The application was prepared based on the priorities of the City Council’s adopted plans and programs. On August 31, 2023, the City was awarded $522,327 in grant funds, and on November 14, 2023, the Council adopted a resolution to accept the awarded Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant with a required $67,673 in matching funds from Transportation Impact Fee (TIF) revenues, for a total project cost of $590,000 (Attachment C).

Discussion
The goals of the Santa Monica Boulevard Safety Study are to:

1. Gather existing conditions information to understand the context of the corridor;

2. Identify targeted safety enhancements through a detailed and data -driven process;

3. Gather community feedback through a robust public outreach process;

4. Encourage safe and equitable access to destinations, businesses, and transit along Santa Monica Boulevard; and

5. Identify preferred short-term and long-term recommendations to improve safety for all roadway users.

To date, the Santa Monica Boulevard Safety Study has conducted in-depth data analysis and a robust community engagement process to better understand crash patterns, safety concerns, and the community’s lived experiences/observations on Santa Monica Boulevard. Based on this process, the project team has identified potential safety countermeasures and roadway enhancements to help address identified challenges. Detailed in this Staff Report are a corridor overview, initial data analysis findings, summary of feedback received from the community, and a summary of draft recommendations that would be included in the final Santa Monica Boulevard Safety

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Plan. Recommended enhancements would better connect the corridor to the adjoining neighborhoods, major destinations and job centers, while improving safety for people walking, cycling, driving, and taking transit.

Santa Monica Boulevard, Then and Now
Known as “America’s Main Street,” Route 66 spans more than 2,400 miles throughout eight states, connecting Chicago to Santa Monica. It was one of the United States' first continuous stretches of paved highway and served as a major path for those who migrated west. Route 66 was commissioned on November 11, 1926, and on January 1, 1936, Santa Monica Boulevard became a part of Route 66 which currently terminates at the intersection of Lincoln and Olympic Boulevards. It was decommissioned as a federal highway in 1985 following the creation of the Interstate Highway System. Today, Santa Monica Boulevard is one of the city’s principal east-west arterial roads with an abundance of connections to transit, jobs, housing, services, and destinations along this active and developed corridor.

Study Area
The safety study examines the full 2.4-mile extent of Santa Monica Boulevard within the city limits, from Ocean Avenue to Centinela Avenue. Santa Monica Boulevard is a critical street that provides multimodal access to community destinations such as:

Santa Monica Main Library
Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center
McKinley Elementary School
Nearby public parks including Memorial Park, Reed Park, and Douglas Park High density residential neighborhoods (Mid-City and Downtown Santa Monica) Large job centers such as Downtown Santa Monica, Santa Monica UCLA Medical Center, and Providence Saint John’s Health Center Retail automobile sales and service companies
In 2022, the City adopted the 2021 – 2029 Housing Element that identified approximately 340 suitable sites as having a high potential for use as future housing.

More than 100 of the identified sites are located within one block of Santa Monica Boulevard. The corridor includes key transit lines for both Big Blue Bus and Metro, including Big Blue Bus Routes 1 and Rapid 10, and one Los Angeles Metro route that runs throughout the boulevard (Line 4). These transit routes connect residents and

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workers to broader regional destinations such as UCLA, Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Downtown Los Angeles, and points in between.

The City’s Land Use and Circulation Element (LUCE) of the General Plan distinctly categorized Santa Monica Boulevard into a few key segments.

Ocean Avenue to Lincoln Boulevard includes the busy Downtown neighborhood with many shopping opportunities as well as a transit plaza for many local bus lines.

Lincoln Boulevard to 20th Street has been Santa Monica’s “auto row” and remains dedicated to automobile sales and service. The LUCE includes guidelines for auto dealerships to redevelop in a format that more efficiently utilizes the site and creates a cohesive and visually attractive street front. 20th Street to Cloverfield is surrounded primarily by Providence Saint John’s Health Center and associated medical offices and facilities. Providence Saint John’s Health Center is currently in the process of redesigning significant portions of the campus that could result in increased traffic and pedestrian volumes, and changes in points of ingress/egress on Santa Monica Boulevard.

The eastern end of Santa Monica Boulevard from Cloverfield Boulevard to Centinela Avenue is comprised of small businesses primarily served by an autobased clientele but is envisioned as evolving into a vibrant pedestrian and transit corridor with a mix of local and regional-serving retail offerings and services.

The LUCE classifies Santa Monica Boulevard as a principal arterial roadway for cars and transit. The study area has 20 signalized intersections (19 signalized intersections in City of Santa Monica and one signalized intersection in City of Los Angeles), 14 twoway stop-controlled intersections, and 21 alleys. The majority of Santa Monica Boulevard has four travel lanes, two in each direction, with intermittent turn lanes and on-street metered parking. Like many streets in Santa Monica, the roadway geometry varies throughout the corridor, with a narrow profile and asymmetrical lane conditions in the Downtown area, a wider profile with some on-street parking from Lincoln Avenue to 19th Street, and a very wide profile from 26th Street to Centinela Avenue (see Table 1).

Block spacing along the corridor averages about 320 feet between intersections.

Concrete sidewalks are provided on both sides of the street throughout the study area.

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The speed limit between Ocean Avenue and Lincoln Boulevard is 25 mph and between Lincoln Avenue and Centinela Avenue it is 30 mph. However, many drivers do not abide by speed limits and travel at higher speeds as shown in Table 2.

Table 1- Santa Monica Boulevard Street Profile
Segment From To Number of
Travel Lanes
Width (in feet)
1 Ocean Avenue 5th St. 3 42’ – 0”
2 5thStreet Lincoln
Boulevard.
3 58’ – 0”
3 Lincoln
Boulevard.
26th St. 4 63’ – 0”
4 26thStreet Harvard St. 4 68’ – 0”
5 Harvard St. Centinela
Avenue
4 76’ – 6”
Figure 1 - Santa Monica Boulevard Street Widths
Table 2 - Speed Limits vs. 85th Percentile Speeds
Santa Monica Boulevard
Segments
Speed Limits 85th Percentile
Speeds
Ocean Avenue to Lincoln
Boulevard
25 mph 25 mph – 29 mph
Lincoln Boulevard to Cloverfield
Boulevard
30 mph 30 mph – 34 mph
Cloverfield Boulevard to
Centinela Avenue
30 mph 35 mph – 49 mph

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Safety Analysis Findings
In winter 2024/2025, the project team conducted a comprehensive safety analysis of Santa Monica Boulevard focused on the last 10 years of crash data and recent transit data (Attachment D). During 2015-2024, 435 injury crashes and 401 Property Damage Only (PDO) crashes—crashes in which no one is injured, but damage occurs to vehicles or other property—were recorded along the study corridor. In the safety analysis, PDO crashes are included in the maps but are excluded from the analysis aiming at identifying specific patterns of injury crashes because there is a significant difference between PDO and injury crash attributes. Figure 2 illustrates the number of crashes and their distribution by injury severity. Notably, visible injuries and complaints of pain account for 48% of the total, while severe injuries and fatalities account for the remaining 3.7%.

Figure 2 – Distribution of Severity for all Crashes
Who is involved in crashes?
The two most common age groups for people involved in crashes are between 26–35 and 36–45, accounting for 24% and 17% of those involved, respectively. Moreover, seniors aged 66-75 and 76+ make up 23% of all pedestrians involved in injury crashes, a higher proportion than the 13% of drivers in these two senior age groups.

Crash modes are categorized as such: a motor vehicle crash involves only automobiles, a pedestrian crash involves a pedestrian and a motor vehicle, and a bicycle crash involves a bicyclist and a motor vehicle. Figure 3 shows the distribution of crash modes by injury level (Fatal/Serious Injury includes one fatality during the period of analysis).

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Nearly 81% of crashes involve only motor vehicles. However, when examining fatal and serious injury crashes, motor vehicle crashes account for 45%. Pedestrians are overrepresented in serious injury crashes, making up 29% of such incidents compared to 11% in all crashes. Bicycle and scooter crashes are also overrepresented in serious injury crashes (26%) compared to all crashes (8.4%).

Figure 3 - Crashes by Mode
Where are crashes happening?
In the past ten years, Santa Monica Boulevard has seen crashes throughout the corridor. The analysis found that 83% of all crashes occur at intersections, while the remaining 17% occur at midblock locations. Crashes also occur most frequently at signalized intersections, but injury severity is highest at unsignalized intersections where the side streets are stop-sign controlled (see Figure 4). Although some intersections have a higher total number of crashes (Figure 5), other intersections have a higher number of injury crashes (Figure 6). In the past 10 years, one fatality along the corridor has occurred, at the intersection of 18th Street.

Figure 4 - Injury Level by Type of Location

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Figure 5 - Heat Map of All Crashes
Figure 6 - Heat Map of Injury Crashes
What are common crash types?

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The safety analysis looked at the primary collision factors contributing to crashes as determined by investigating officers at a crash scene. At intersections, the most significant primary collision factor for injury crashes is failure to yield to an automobile’s right-of-way. In examining trends for right-of-way violations, the following preceding movements resulted in collisions:

Vehicle-Vehicle: The most common scenario involves two vehicles proceeding straight. These movements are typical for broadside crashes. Other common scenarios include a vehicle proceeding straight colliding with a vehicle making a left turn, vehicle proceeding straight into a stopped vehicle.

Vehicle-Pedestrian: The dominant movement preceding the crash is a vehicle making a left turn into a pedestrian crossing in a crosswalk at an intersection.

Vehicle Bicyclists: The most common motor vehicle movement involved in these crashes was making a right turn, making a left turn, and proceeding straight, while the bicycle was proceeding straight in all instances.

Unsafe speed is a collision factor second only to right-of-way violations. Among the 31 serious injury crashes, 3% were associated with speeding, a lower proportion compared to minor injury crashes and property damage only. This trend is atypical, as most crash analyses show a positive correlation between speed and injury severity. Out of the 836 crashes analyzed, only 48 (5%) were related to impairment, a small factor of the overall crashes. Similarly, “inattention” (distracted driving) is a small factor resulting in crashes on Santa Monica Boulevard. At intersections, the most significant primary collision factor for injury crashes is failure to yield to an automobile’s right of way. For injury crashes occurring at midblock locations, improper turning and unsafe speeds are the most common primary collision factors.

Given the safety analysis’ focus of vulnerable road users and severe injury crashes, the analysis includes a list of intersections organized by weighted crash severity. This weighting exercise serves as a reference for selecting safety improvements at intersections but is not the sole determining factor since some intersections may have more desirable destinations, greater community feedback, or opportunities to actualize roadway improvements.

Community Engagement and Interdepartmental Coordination

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Community engagement for the Safety Study kicked off last October with an event at the Santa Monica Main Library called “Light Up the Night.” This community touchpoint was coordinated with support from library staff and in tandem with the library’s trick or treat event which drew participants from throughout Santa Monica. The event used two interactive “beacons” where community members could discuss priorities for the study and leave comments on a map. Participants were asked, “what would you like to see more of along Santa Monica Boulevard?” and were encouraged to choose one of four improvement categories: Safer Crossings, Safer Vehicle Movements, Improved Sidewalks, or Something Else. During a three-week period, 208 comments were placed on the beacons and Safer Vehicle Movements was the most popular improvement, followed by Safer Crossings. Lincoln Boulevard, Ocean Avenue, and 3rd Street were the most mentioned cross-streets on the map, likely due to the event taking place in Downtown. A full summary can be found in Attachment E.

The second community touchpoint included a walking audit of Santa Monica Boulevard.

Hosted in tandem with Providence Saint John’s Health Center, the audit invited 20 community members to observe and document behaviors of people using Santa Monica Boulevard. The major feedback included the need to Make Crossing Safer though the introduction of refuge islands and new or upgraded crosswalks, Improve Signal Timing for Pedestrians though leading pedestrian intervals, Further Separate Cars from Pedestrians through buffer spaces, and Design for Slower Vehicle Speeds using signage or narrowing of travel lanes. A full summary can be found in Attachment F.

The third major engagement tool utilized included an online interactive map where community members could provide location-specific comments on safety issues they experienced on Santa Monica Boulevard. Over 350 comments were received from October 2024 to April 2025, with the top three categories being Difficult Crossings, followed by Something Else, which included many comments about cleanliness, bicycle facilities, and consideration for bus only lanes, and Speeding as a concern on Santa Monica Boulevard.

On May 7, 2025, the project team presented an update to the City’s Planning Commission and received feedback on the progress of the safety study. Commission members expressed a desire to prioritize improving crossing conditions and pedestrian safety along the corridor, noting examples of key intersections they found difficult to

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navigate. Generally, the Commission expressed support for the project and overall approach.

Aside from the community touchpoints, the study was promoted through multiple methods including, but not limited to, door-to-door canvassing on the corridor (reaching over 260 businesses), postcard mailings to residents and businesses along Santa Monica Boulevard (10,000 in total), in-person business outreach, presentations to three neighborhood associations, and pop-up tabling at events such as the Downtown Farmer’s market, Douglas Park, and at McKinley Elementary School during their Multicultural Day event. Throughout the process, the community was able to obtain project information on a dedicated City webpage and provide comments via email. The final community touchpoint will be an open-house meeting to be held this summer along the corridor, where residents can review and comment on draft safety recommendations.

Based on the findings of the Safety Analysis and the feedback received from the community through the engagement process, the study team has developed safety recommendations that address identified crash patterns and community concerns, especially improving pedestrian crossings and limiting vehicle-pedestrian conflicts along Santa Monica Boulevard.

Draft Recommendations
As part of the safety walk audits, the community engagement feedback, and lessons learned from the Wilshire Safety Study project, the project team identified three categories for improvements: 1) systemic safety needs that can be applied corridor - wide, 2) focus intersection recommendations, and 3) transit improvements.

Systemic Recommendations
Systemic recommendations would include the installation of low- to moderate-cost countermeasures at locations with a high risk of severe crashes. These improvements include:

Consistent pavement markings and signage,
Right-Turn-Only-Restrictions from side streets at unsignalized intersections, Bicycle crossing improvements such as bike detection and carrying bike lanes through intersections,

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Leading Pedestrian Interval (LPIs), and
Signal timing coordination at all signalized intersections that will help mitigate congestion and ensure speed limit adherence (with a particular focus on the segment between 20th and 26th streets).

These recommendations are common in Santa Monica, and staff would utilize striping, signage, and bollards to implement in the near term.

Focus Intersection Recommendations
In addition to the systemic recommendations, the Santa Monica Boulevard Safety Study would include unique concept-level plans for 15 focus intersections to address their specific conditions. Focus intersections were identified by factoring their unique crash history and weighted crash severity rank, geometric conditions, proximity to community resources, project team observations, and community input. The recommended 15 focus intersections include:
6th Street
Lincoln Boulevard
10th Street
11th Street
14th Street
15th Street
16th Street
18th Street
19th Street
20th Street
Chelsea Ave
26th Street
Princeton Street
Stanford Street
Franklin Street
Figure 7- Focus Intersection Locations

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For the purposes of this study session, the project team has outlined initial draft recommendations for five focus intersections (Attachment G). Similar design concepts and recommendations could be applied at other focus intersections as described below:
6th Street at Santa Monica Boulevard is an important node in Downtown and near community anchors including the Main Library, the Santa Monica Family YMCA, and many businesses. Of all the intersections along Santa Monica Boulevard, 6th Street ranked number 12 for weighted crash severity and received a high number of comments throughout the engagement process. There are also key bicycle and bus routes at this intersection and high pedestrian traffic.

Considering this, a scramble intersection is recommended at this location along with a “no right turn on red” prohibition to separate movements between pedestrians and drivers. Implementing these treatments gives pedestrians an exclusive signal phase to cross the street without the presence of vehicles entering the intersection, and crossings can be completed diagonally across an intersection. These improvements will be further studied for traffic impacts and could apply to the following intersections:
a. 2nd Street
b. 4th Street
c. 5th Street
d. 6th Street
e. 7th Street
f. 20th Street

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10th Street at Santa Monica Boulevard is a two-way stop-controlled intersection with no marked crosswalk. This location is adjacent to the Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center and small businesses. Of all the intersections along Santa Monica Boulevard, 10th Street ranked number 10 for weighted crash severity and generated a high number of comments throughout the engagement process. Crash history at this intersection includes two pedestrian crashes (one injury and one severe injury) for people crossing Santa Monica Boulevard.

Considering this, a new crosswalk, flashing beacons, and curb extensions are recommended at the west leg of the intersection to support crossing Santa Monica Boulevard. Flashing beacons alert drivers to yield to pedestrians crossing the street, while curb extensions reduce crossing distances and increase visibility of people at corners. As stated in the community engagement efforts, improving pedestrian crossings ranks as the highest priority for residents. To minimize conflicts with turning vehicles, a right turn only requirement from the side streets is also recommended. These improvements will be further studied and could be applied to the following intersections that do not currently have marked crosswalks:
a. 10th Street
b. 12th Street
c. 19th Street
d. Chelsea Avenue (would warrant additional analysis for a pedestrian signal)
e. Harvard Street
f. Stanford Street
g. Franklin Street
Figure 8 - New Pedestrian Crossings

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11th Street at Santa Monica Boulevard is a signalized intersection with class 2 bike lanes in the northbound and southbound approaches, and a pair of bus stops. Of all the intersections along Santa Monica Boulevard, 11th Street ranked number 11 for weighted crash severity. While the project team does not currently recommend bicycle facilities on Santa Monica Boulevard considering Broadway one block south) will have separated bike lanes with an estimated construction date of March 2027, and Arizona Avenue (one block north) currently has green bike lanes, bicycle crossings through key intersections are recommended to support the bikeway network at the following locations:
a. 11th Street
b. 14th Street
c. Yale Steet
Locations with bikeways in Downtown are recommended for pedestrian scramble markings and not bikeway markings. The team also recommends relocating the eastbound bus stop at 11th Street to the far side of the intersection to improve safety.

Relocating bus stops to the far side is recommended at the following additional intersections:
a. 14th Street
b. Berkeley Street
Figure 9 - New Bikeway Crossing Improvements

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18th Street at Santa Monica Boulevard is an unsignalized intersection with a marked crosswalk and flashing beacon at the west leg of the intersection. Of all the intersections along Santa Monica Boulevard, 18th Street ranked number 8 for weighted crash severity and the safety analysis shows many vehicle crashes at this intersection occur with vehicles proceeding through from the side streets, resulting in broadside injury crashes. Considering the existing crosswalk and flashing beacon, the team recommends curb extensions to shorten the crossing distance for people walking, as well as right turn only prohibition from the side streets to minimize conflicts with turning or through vehicle movements. As stated in the community engagement efforts, improving pedestrian crossings ranks as the highest priority for residents. These improvements will be further studied and could be applied to other intersections with existing marked crosswalks, including:
a. 9th Street
b. Euclid Street
c. 15th Street
d. 16th Street
e. 18th Street
f. Princeton Street
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with local businesses, the team observed pedestrians crossing at this intersection. Of all the intersections along Santa Monica Boulevard, Stanford Street ranked number 24 for weighted crash severity and the safety analysis shows many vehicle crashes at this intersection occur with vehicles proceeding through from the side streets, resulting in broadside injury crashes. Considering this, a new crosswalk, flashing beacons, and a pedestrian refuge island located in the median is recommended at the east leg of the intersection to support crossing Santa Monica Boulevard. As stated in the community engagement efforts, improving pedestrian crossings ranks as the highest priority for residents, and pedestrian refuge islands help shorten crosswalk distances. While unsignalized intersections in the western portion of Santa Monica Boulevard are recommended for curb extensions, they are not proposed here as they would exclude the possibility of a curbside bus only lane on the eastern end of the corridor. The refuge island also impacts left turns from Santa Monica Boulevard which will be further studied and presented for community feedback. To minimize conflicts with turning vehicles, a right turn only requirement from the side streets is also recommended. These improvements could also be applicable to the following wide intersections at the eastern end of the project area:
a. Princeton Street
b. Harvard Street
c. Stanford Street
d. Franklin Street
Figure 10 - Pedestrian Crossing Improvements to Shorten Crossing Distances

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These focus intersection recommendations are applicable to many other intersections throughout Santa Monica Boulevard and the Safety Study will provide recommendations for all intersections that warrant specific treatments. Recommendations for some intersections will require further study to ensure feasibility, namely:

Chelsea Avenue – Study of a new crosswalk and appropriate safety countermeasures ( i.e. flashing beacons, pedestrian signal, or traffic signal).

Lincoln Boulevard – Study of signal timing adjustments and potential bus queue jumps.
20th Street – Study of signal timing and pedestrian improvements for this high pedestrian area (could include scramble intersection).

Transit Improvements
Through the public engagement process the project team received comments about improving transit safety, reliability, and frequency on the corridor. The safety analysis also looked at transit performance for Big Blue Bus (BBB) Route 1 and Metro Line 4, both of which travel the extent of Santa Monica Boulevard. Headways for BBB Route 1 are scheduled for ten minutes at every stop. Route 1 experiences average speeds of 9 to 14 MPH, but generally experiences slower speeds from 20th Street to Cloverfield Boulevard during the AM and PM peak hours when compared to the rest of the corridor speeds, sometimes as low as 4-7 MPH in the eastbound direction. This route also experiences slower speeds in the Downtown area near the existing transit plaza. Metro Line 4 experiences consistent speeds of 10 to 15 MPH, although there are fewer bus

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stops for Metro Line 4 (10 stops) compared to BBB Route 1 (25 stops), on Santa Monica Boulevard. Ridership data collected for both routes shows Downtown stops have the highest ridership, particularly at 6th Street and 4th Street. For BBB Route 1, the stops at 26th Street, 20th Street, and 14th Street also experience a high number of boardings and alightings compared to other stops on Santa Monica Boulevard.

Considering this project’s focus is examining traffic safety, the transit analysis is limited in scope, but the study will include a traffic analysis to better manage overall traffic flow, which impacts transit service. Safety-related transit improvement recommendations for Santa Monica Boulevard could include the relocation of bus stops from the near side to the far side of the intersection at the following locations:
11th Street
14th Street
Berkeley Street
Relocating the bus stop to the far side of the intersection can improve pedestrian safety since it eliminates the sight distance restriction caused by the bus at intersections. For bus stops at nearside locations that cannot move far side due to existing conflicts driveways, etc.), queue jumps are recommended. Queue jumps allow buses to bypass congested traffic at intersections, reducing delays and improving transit reliability.

Queue jumps are recommended at:

Lincoln Boulevard
26th Street
Figure 11 - Bus Stop Improvements

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During the engagement process, the project team also received community feedback supporting bus-only lanes on Santa Monica Boulevard. Caltrans will be installing peak - hour bus only lanes in the next few years on Santa Monica Boulevard in the City of Los Angeles starting at Centinela Avenue, just east of the Santa Monica city limits.

Meanwhile, the Westside Cities Council of Governments (WSCCOG) has initiated a project to analyze the implementation of bus-only lanes on key corridors in the region, including Santa Monica Boulevard. Considering this, the safety study could incorporate recommendations for bus-only lanes on Santa Monica Boulevard – especially for a curb-side design. This allows buses to travel along the curbside lane to efficiently pick up and drop off at existing bus stops during peak commuting hours without sharing travel lanes with vehicles. The City has recent examples of curbside peak-hour bus-only lanes along Lincoln Boulevard from Pico Boulevard south to the city limits, where on - street parking is prohibited from 7 AM to 9 AM in the northbound direction, and from 4 PM to 7 PM in the southbound direction, Monday through Friday. Because right of way widths vary throughout Santa Monica Boulevard, a similar curb-side design bus-only lanes could be implemented from the city limit (Centinela Avenue) to 26th Street. This would be a natural extension of the Caltrans bus-only lanes being installed in the City of L.A., and where there is currently on-street parking and a sufficiently wide street profile see Figure 12). Extending the bus-only lane further west would warrant additional study to fully understand the constraints and tradeoffs, like parking loss and traffic impacts caused by travel lane reductions. The safety recommendations for focus intersection locations described above are designed to ensure that safety improvements do not preclude the potential for curbside bus-only lanes on the eastern segment of Santa Monica Boulevard between 26th Street and Centinela Boulevard as shown in Figure 12.

Figure 12 - Street Widths along Santa Monica Boulevard

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Next Steps
The safety study is on track to be completed in early 2026 and the project team is currently planning an open house style community workshop in August 2025 to showcase draft recommendations and collect final input from the community for the potential tradeoffs with improving safety along Santa Monica Boulevard. The project team will develop the plan for Council adoption in March 2026. Like the implementation of the Wilshire Safety Study, the anticipated rollout of the plan will take a phased approach. Once adopted, the plan will be leveraged to pursue various grant funding opportunities to implement the plan’s concept level recommendations, which would also require a separate in-depth design process before construction. There is no current funding identified to construct the recommended safety improvements at this time.

Environmental Review
This study session of the Santa Monica Boulevard Safety Study is not a “project” subject to CEQA. Pursuant to CEQA Section 21065, the project does not meet the definition of a “project” subject to CEQA as it will not “cause either a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment”. No actions or projects are being approved as part of this Additionally, per Section 15378(b) of the CEQA Guidelines, a “project” does not include general policy and procedure making. Furthermore, the safety study is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15252 (Feasibility and Planning Studies) which exempts feasibility and planning studies for possible future actions which the agency, board, or commission has not

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approved, adopted, or funded. The study identifies safety enhancements through analysis and outreach. Implementation of the improvements identified in the study would be subject to future environmental review and approval. Therefore, the study session is exempt pursuant to Section 15262.

Financial Impacts and Budget Actions
There is no financial impact as funding for this study has been secured through a Council adopted resolution on November 14, 2023, accepting a grant award in the amount of $522,327 from the Caltrans Sustainable Communities Grant Program, with a local match of $67,673 from Transportation Impact Fees (TIF - C1008880.689000).

Considering that this project is a study, staff will return to City Council upon securing additional grant funding to construct the recommendations in this project. Local funding sources may need to be used as a match.

Prepared By: Carlos Hernandez, Senior Transportation Planner - Bicycle Program
Approved Forwarded to Council
Attachments:

A. Attachment A - Vision Zero Plan
B. Attachment B - Local Roadway Safety Plan
C. Attachment C - Santa Monica Blvd. Safety Study Grant Resolution D. Attachment D - Santa Monica Blvd. Safety Analysis Memo E. Attachment E - Touchpoint 1 Summary
F. Attachment F - Touchpoint 2 Summary
G. Attachment G -Draft Concept Plans for Focus Intersections H. Written Comments
I. PowerPoint Presentation

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From: Louise Steiner <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2026 1:21 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Santa Monica Blvd. Safety Study

EXTERNAL
I think all crosswalks should have the imbedded lights in the ground that flash when a pedestrian is using the crosswalk.

There was one near Pico & 4th. I noticed cars stopped more often for pedestrians using the embedded xwalk there than at other non-flashing embedded flashing lighted ones.

Thank you Lou Steiner
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From: Santa Monica Families for Safe Streets <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, February 22, 2026 5:09 PM
To: Oliver Chi; Heidi von Tongeln; Denise Anderson-Warren; Darrick Jacob; Matthew Hallock; Anuj Gupta; Jing Yeo; Oscar Santiago; Aileen Reynolds; Dana Brown; Feroz Merchhiya; Erica Cuyugan; Rick Valte; Jenny Rogers; Jonathan Holub; Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya Cc: councilmtgitems
Subject: Many Organizations Express Support for Santa Monica Boulevard Safety Study (Item 11- A)
Attachments: Santa Monica Street Safety Sign-On Letter.pdf Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Completed

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Good afternoon Mayor, Councilmembers, City Manager, and Department Heads:

Santa Monica Families for Safe Streets submits the attached call to action, co-signed by multiple community organizations. The letter calls on the council to adopt the Santa Monica Boulevard Safety Study this Tuesday and give staff direction to prioritize funding for safety improvenets near McKinley Elementary School in the upcoming CIP process.

We are continuing to work with neighborhood groups and other local organizations regarding traffic safety and the proposed solutions included in this letter. You will see this letter again in the future, with more signatures, as key decisions are in front of the council and city administration.

Juan Matute
Co-Founder, Santa Monica Families for Safe Streets
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Packet Pg. 602 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (7371 : Santa Monica Blvd Safety Study) Santa Monica's Streets Aren't Safe ⸺ We Can Change That To the Mayor, City Council, City Manager, and City Department Directors of Santa Monica, An often-overlooked but critical aspect of public safety is our right as residents to walk on our sidewalks without fear of a criminally irresponsible driver making a choice that ends or irrevocably changes a life. And our city can improve its climate impacts by addressing this crucial public-safety issue.

Santa Monica residents over the age of 65 and children under the age of 14 are especially vulnerable to the violence caused by reckless and irresponsible drivers. As Santa Monica’s senior population has grown by 3% over the last decade, our streets have failed to protect them.

The California Office of Traffic Safety currently ranks Santa Monica 3rd worst out of 103 peer cities for fatal and severe injuries to pedestrians over age 65. When our elders lose the ability to walk safely, they lose their freedom, leading to increased social isolation and decline.

But any of us can become victims of these behaviors if we simply find ourselves in the wrong place at the wrong time. Speeding and aggressive driving are now the #1 roadway safety concern for Californians. In 2024, Californians were twice as likely to be killed in a traffic crash while walking as they were to be killed by a stranger. We see the consequences of this aggression in the headlines of just this past year:
● A fatal hit-and-run driver killed a pedestrian at Wilshire & Chelsea. ● A reckless driver struck four people dining outside at Wilshire & 14th, killing two. ● A driver ran a stop sign at Ocean & Bicknell, striking a parked car and critically injuring a pedestrian.

As the City rightfully mobilizes increased law enforcement resources against violent crime, to ensure that Santa Monica’s residents get the safety and peace of mind we deserve, our City must also deploy the resources necessary to curb the kind of behaviors—street racing, joy riding, DUIs—that have led to too many untimely deaths and life-altering injuries on our streets.

A Call to Action
Whether you are driving home from work, walking your kids to school, or riding a bike to a local business, Santa Monicans should be able to move through our city without fear of death or injury, especially due to preventable collisions.

We, the undersigned organizations and residents, demand that the City take a comprehensive approach that combines engineering, modern technology, and focused enforcement to stop this public safety threat.

We request that the city of Santa Monica:

1. Declare street safety as an essential element of public safety: Public safety means the freedom to move through our city without fear of violent injury or death. For too long, 1 Item 11-A
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We call on our City leadership to pass a resolution recognizing that safe streets are a fundamental pillar of public safety and require the full attention and resources of our public works, police, fire, city attorney, and transportation departments, with high-visibility to the community.

2. Implement camera-based traffic enforcement: We ask the city to urgently implement SB 720 automated camera enforcement of traffic signals and stop signs to provide bias-free enforcement to improve safety at our most dangerous intersections, allowing our police officers to focus on the deadly behaviors that machines cannot catch. We call on the Police Department to focus enforcement on the behaviors most likely to kill innocent bystanders: speeding, red-light running, impaired or distracted driving, and failure to yield to pedestrians.

3. Improve street safety near schools: We ask the City Manager to provide resources and direct city staff to collaborate with the local school district to develop effective safe routes to school measures for each school’s state-mandated Comprehensive School Safety Plan. Furthermore, we request that the Chief of Police comprehensively support these plans by assigning additional crossing guards and parking and traffic officers, and scheduling traffic enforcement at schools during drop-off and pick-up to deter high-risk behaviors such as speeding, weaving, failing to stop, and failing to yield to children. This presence provides immediate protection while we pursue long-term engineering solutions.

4. Make Santa Monica Boulevard much safer: We call on the City Council to adopt a Santa Monica Boulevard Safety Plan that prioritizes people’s safety over speed. Santa Monica Blvd. needs to be redesigned to curb speeding and stop street racing. We also call on Council to direct staff to prioritize implementation of the recommendations for a pedestrian traffic signal, bike lane, and pedestrian refuge island at the corner of Santa Monica and Chelsea for students at McKinley Elementary, which serves the majority of the city’s multi-family and affordable housing, and many families walk to school.

5. Budget for implementation: We call on the City Manager and Council to prioritize safer streets projects in the upcoming Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget. Our community cannot afford a repeat of the Wilshire Boulevard Safety Project, where a member of our community was killed by a hit-and-run driver while crossing Wilshire at Chelsea Avenue, where the city has lacked funding to install a traffic signal. By leveraging external grant funds and SB 720 funding, the city can fund street lighting, traffic signals, and safety improvements near schools and in areas with nighttime pedestrian activity.
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Packet Pg. 604 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (7371 : Santa Monica Blvd Safety Study) Specifically, we ask that the City identify local funds for rapid safety improvements, also known as “quick-build,” in addition to matching funds required to competitively pursue grant applications due in June 2026. Every dollar we fail to budget for safety infrastructure is a missed opportunity to bring millions in state and federal tax dollars back to Santa Monica, including cap-and-invest climate action funds.

Implementing these changes requires collaboration and commitment across City departments.

The undersigned are ready to partner with the City Council, City Manager, and relevant departments (Engineering, Police, Mobility) to develop and execute these vital safety plans. We offer our insights, time, and support for the necessary investments to create a safe Santa Monica for all. Now is the time to prioritize public safety through safer streets and more walkable, vibrant, healthy, and sustainable neighborhoods in Santa Monica Signed,
Approved by vote Approved by vote
Michael Schneider
Cynthia Rose
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Cynthia Rose & Cris Gutierrez
Eli Lipmen
Eli Akira-Kaufman
Organization logos are accompanied by the authorized signer or a note that the sign-on was approved by a vote of the organization’s board.
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From: Chasen Daniels <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, February 23, 2026 7:35 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Comments on Item 11.A Santa Monica Boulevard Safety Study

EXTERNAL
Council Comments Council Comments,
Mayor and Councilmembers,
I want Santa Monica Boulevard to truly be safe - meaning that we actually eliminate fatal and severe injuries from speeding cars. I agree with the views of Santa Monica Forward below.

Thanks,
[Name, Zip Code]
Mayor and Councilmembers,
While the staff recommendations for the Santa Monica Boulevard Safety Study includes useful proposals to make Santa Monica Boulevard safer, in total it does not align with our Vision Zero goal to actually eliminate traffic fatalities on our streets. This project is likely a once in a generation opportunity to craft the future of Santa Monica Boulevard. If an approach that is weak on safety is taken today, residents and visitors will face danger for years to come. We urge Council to closely examine this proposal and ask staff some of the following questions:

Are the recommendations in the study sufficient to actually eliminate traffic deaths and severe injuries on Santa Monica Boulevard?
Will the current proposal make SMB safer than Wilshire, where multiple pedestrian deaths have occurred since similar treatments were implemented? How? What is the expected 85th percentile speed that would result from the staff proposal? What would we need to do to decrease that below 25 miles per hour? Is it possible to eliminate speeding - not just reduce it- without removing a travel lane? What treatments would be necessary, and what examples from other streets / cities exist of a similar Item 11-A
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Will the proposed redesign meaningfully shift trips from car travel to walking and bus usage? As proposed, we do not believe the recommendations are sufficient to eliminate fatal and severe industries, make SMB safer than Wilshire, or significantly reduce speeding. If the plan cannot achieve those goals, Council should reject it and direct staff to come back with a plan that will achieve Vision Zero and encourage non-car transportation.

Within the existing plan, we would note strong support for the proposed pedestrian signal crossing at Chelsea, near McKinley Elementary, and encourage that the city expedite its construction as an early action item, rather than waiting to phase 2.

Chasen Daniels
[email protected]
Santa Monica, California 90401
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From: Sirinya Matute <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, February 23, 2026 11:21 PM
To: Barry Snell; Lana Negrete; Jesse Zwick; Ellis Raskin; Caroline Torosis; Natalya Zernitskaya; Dan Hall; councilmtgitems
Cc: Colleen E. Stoll; Kyle Kozar; Carlos Hernandez
Subject: 11a - Santa Monica Blvd Safety Study support

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Dear Mayor Torosis and City Council,
My name is Sirinya Matute, president of the McKinley Elementary PTA, but speaking personally.

Our PTA will be voting Friday on a potential letter to advocate for including the recommendations for Chelsea Ave and SM Blvd in your FY2027-29 capital improvement project. This letter serves to provide context on why being able to send you such a letter is a big deal along with some background info on the outreach the city did at our school.

The PTA is a non-partisan advocacy organization, operating similarly to the League of Women Voters in addition to running school events and raising funds for classroom supplies. To ensure we are decisive and serious in our positions, PTAs perform detailed issue studies before taking action. It's kind of similar to the League of Women Voters. Fortunately, we were able to build on existing California PTA resolutions supporting "Safe Routes to School", which include several positions on traffic safety. (See 2001 and 2008). This prior authority allowed us to pursue taking a stance on the SM Blvd Safety Study - but not before lots of discussion at the executive board and at regular meetings. And we did a listening session to capture final thoughts before drafting any letter.

Since August 2024, our principal and PTA have worked closely with city staff. I now consider Carlos H a member of our school community. Staff attended after-hours events, including our cherished multicultural day, hosted a community walk audit that welcomed our students, and even consulted our crossing guard of 17 years. (Mr Victor wrote a seven page letter!) As our new building will increase foot traffic, we ask the Council to direct staff to monitor new travel patterns and prioritize traffic enforcement at the Chelsea intersection and making tweaks to the proposed improvements if warranty. Understanding that the cost estimate for this intersection is a hair over $1 mil, we are committed to being strong partners in moving this project speedily to implementation, including supporting any initiatives to pursue exterrnal funding for it.

All the best,
Sirinya
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From: Santa Monica Forward <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, February 23, 2026 5:03 PM
To: Caroline Torosis; Dan Hall; Barry Snell; councilmtgitems; Ellis Raskin; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Natalya Zernitskaya; Council Mailbox; Oliver Chi; Bradley Ewing; [email protected]
Subject: Comments on Item 11.A Santa Monica Boulevard Safety Study

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Mayor and Councilmembers,
While the staff recommendations for the Santa Monica Boulevard Safety Study includes useful proposals to make Santa Monica Boulevard safer, in total it does not align with our Vision Zero goal to actually eliminate traffic fatalities on our streets. This project is likely a once in a generation opportunity to craft the future of Santa Monica Boulevard. If an approach that is weak on safety is taken today, residents and visitors will face danger for years to come. We urge Council to closely examine this proposal and ask staff some of the following questions:
 Are the recommendations in the study sufficient to actually eliminate traffic deaths and severe injuries on Santa Monica Boulevard?
 Will the current proposal make SMB safer than Wilshire, where multiple pedestrian deaths have occurred since similar treatments were implemented? How?  What is the expected 85th percentile speed that would result from the staff proposal? What would we need to do to decrease that below 25 miles per hour?
 Is it possible to eliminate speeding - not just reduce it- without removing a travel lane? What treatments would be necessary, and what examples from other streets / cities exist of a similar layout that is truly safe?
 Will the proposed redesign meaningfully shift trips from car travel to walking and bus usage? As proposed, we do not believe the recommendations are sufficient to eliminate fatal and severe industries, make SMB safer than Wilshire, or significantly reduce speeding. If the plan cannot achieve those goals, Council should reject it and direct staff to come back with a plan that will achieve Vision Zero and encourage non-car transportation.

Within the existing plan, we would note strong support for the proposed pedestrian signal crossing at Chelsea, near McKinley Elementary, and encourage that the city expedite its construction as an early action item, rather than waiting to phase 2.

Sincerely,
Sam Shapiro-Kline and Brad Ewing
Co-Chairs, Santa Monica Forward
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Packet Pg. 609 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (7371 : Santa Monica Blvd Safety Study) 5 We are working for a diverse, progressive, sustainable and equitable Santa Monica.

SantaMonicaForward.org
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From: Colin Kuroishi <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2026 9:41 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Comments on Item 11.A Santa Monica Boulevard Safety Study

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Council Comments Council Comments,
Mayor and Councilmembers,
I want Santa Monica Boulevard to truly be safe - meaning that we actually eliminate fatal and severe injuries from speeding cars. I agree with the views of Santa Monica Forward below.

Thanks,
[Colin Kuroishi, 90291]
Mayor and Councilmembers,
While the staff recommendations for the Santa Monica Boulevard Safety Study includes useful proposals to make Santa Monica Boulevard safer, in total it does not align with our Vision Zero goal to actually eliminate traffic fatalities on our streets. This project is likely a once in a generation opportunity to craft the future of Santa Monica Boulevard. If an approach that is weak on safety is taken today, residents and visitors will face danger for years to come. We urge Council to closely examine this proposal and ask staff some of the following questions:

Are the recommendations in the study sufficient to actually eliminate traffic deaths and severe injuries on Santa Monica Boulevard?
Will the current proposal make SMB safer than Wilshire, where multiple pedestrian deaths have occurred since similar treatments were implemented? How? What is the expected 85th percentile speed that would result from the staff proposal? What would we need to do to decrease that below 25 miles per hour? Is it possible to eliminate speeding - not just reduce it- without removing a travel lane? What treatments would be necessary, and what examples from other streets / cities exist of a similar Item 11-A
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Packet Pg. 611 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (7371 : Santa Monica Blvd Safety Study) 2 layout that is truly safe?
Will the proposed redesign meaningfully shift trips from car travel to walking and bus usage? As proposed, we do not believe the recommendations are sufficient to eliminate fatal and severe injuries, make SMB safer than Wilshire, or significantly reduce speeding. If the plan cannot achieve those goals, Council should reject it and direct staff to come back with a plan that will achieve Vision Zero and encourage non-car transportation.

Within the existing plan, we would note strong support for the proposed pedestrian signal crossing at Chelsea, near McKinley Elementary, and encourage that the city expedite its construction as an early action item, rather than waiting to phase 2.

Colin Kuroishi
[email protected]
Venice, California 90291
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Packet Pg. 612 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (7371 : Santa Monica Blvd Safety Study) 1 David Yakobson
From: Cynthia Rose <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2026 11:37 AM
To: councilmtgitems; Council Mailbox; Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Dan Hall; Lana Negrete
Cc: Oliver Chi; Anuj Gupta; Colleen E. Stoll; Jason Kligier; [email protected] Subject: Support for Agenda item 11A: Santa Monica Blvd. Safety Study Attachments: 2026-02 CC Agenda Item 11A Support SM Blvd Safty Study-SM Spoke SaMoSSA.pdf

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Dear Mayor Torosis, Mayor Pro Tem Zwick and City Council Members:

On behalf of Santa Monica Spoke and the Santa Monica Safe Streets Alliance please find attached our letter supporting staff recommendations for Agenda Item 11A -- adopting the Draft Santa Monica Blvd.

Safety Study.

We appreciate council's guidance and vision from the first presentation adding to the tremendous amount of data and analysis collected and included in the report as well as the high level of community engagement and outreach that got us to this point. We are look forward to seeing these safety improvements implemented expeditiously as we know they will help reduce crashes – vehicle/pedestrian, vehicle/bike and vehicle/vehicle conflicts and make our streets safer for everyone. --
Cynthia Rose
Director
Santa Monica Spoke
SMSpoke.org
I acknowledge with respect and gratitude the Tongva, Kizh, and Chumash Peoples on whose traditional territory I live and work.

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Packet Pg. 613 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (7371 : Santa Monica Blvd Safety Study) A community group dedicated
to biking and walking in Santa Monica.

Working to make the
City of Santa Monica a
more sustainable,
bikeable & walkable place to live, work and play.

February 24, 2026

RE: Support for Agenda item 11A Santa Monica Blvd Safety Study

Dear Mayor Torosis, Mayor Pro Tem Zwick and City Council Members:

On behalf of Santa Monica Spoke and the Santa Monica Safe Streets Alliance we are writing in support of adopting the proposed Santa Monica Blvd. Safety Study Agenda Item 11A that includes staff recommendations and reflects the City Council’s previous guidance and direction.

We applaud the council's input and vision from the first presentation, the high level of community engagement and outreach, along with the tremendous amount of data and analysis that is outlined in this document and is reflected in this grant funded study. We were happy to help support the engagement that included bilingual community surveys & outreach, walk audits on the corridor as well as targeted engagement on and adjacent to the corridor with businesses along with engagement with McKinley school and parents, similar to what we did for the Wilshire Blvd. Safety Study.

We are excited to see the realization begin for these community envisioned and supported safety improvements on Santa Monica Blvd. to transform it from a vehicle centric uninviting Stroad to a more people centered, safer, more inviting corridor. We believe the Phase 1 improvements will help to jump start safety and reduce crashes – vehicle/pedestrian, vehicle/bike and vehicle/vehicle conflicts – in the short term with implementations like restricting right turn at many intersections, adding several diagonal crossing intersections with no right turn on red, along with more traffic calming pedestrian improvements that include curb extensions, and refuge islands. We look forward to seeing the flexibility of additional pedestrian improvements to come as outlined.

Bikeway markings crossing intersections is a long-awaited safety improvement that we are pleased to finally see realized.

We are also pleased to see the bus travel timing improvements – with phased far side stop relocation and cue jumps. We particularly appreciate the implementations east of 26th Street that include peak hour bus lanes with the added flexibility for phased implementation of bus only lanes that is currently being led by the Westside Cities Council of Governments (WSCCOG). This acknowledges that a recommendation to include bus only lanes would and should require a broader study of the potential negative impacts of pushing current vehicle commute traffic onto adjacent parallel neighborhood streets with bike infrastructure. Broadway and Arizona are already currently burdened during commute times and could be further impacted if we were to move too quickly to remove a travel lane to add a bus only lane on the corridor without a proper traffic study and supporting data. This further acknowledges we must authentically work to achieve a required mode shift for it to be viable and successful. Robust and targeted collecting of data will be required in conjunction with inter-jurisdictional coordination to explore treatments before reducing traffic lanes due to the potential negative impact of pushing traffic and reducing safety levels onto adjacent and parallel neighborhood streets. These narrow neighborhood streets are vulnerable to increased traffic and must be dealt with by providing additional protection like traffic diversion. We must make sure we maintain (and further improve) these relatively low volume corridors where currently bikes enjoy a level of safety, calm, and priority.* Item 11-A
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Packet Pg. 614 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (7371 : Santa Monica Blvd Safety Study) The Santa Monica Blvd. Safety improvements are rooted in a commitment to and conscientious practice of an iterative process that involves advancing – with council guidance – to steadily move us closer to an envisioned network of safer streets, not only moving us closer to Santa Monica’s Vision Zero and the Climate Action and Adaptability Plan but also to our environmental sustainability goals to reduce traffic volumes and encourage walking, biking and transit use by increasing safety and comfort on all corridors in Santa Monica – and by creating neighborhood connectivity to local destinations and schools. We must prioritize evidence-based improvements and utilize all tools available to reduce traffic speeds: like “Quick Build,” diverse funding options and standardizing minimum travel lane widths.

Although phased, urgency must also be the highest priority as these improvements must send the message today – to current and future generations – that safety and climate actions are two sides of one coin and are made real “by doing” – as is climate-sensible infrastructure for a resilient present and future that ensure and prioritize safe movement for people. The future is now. We must not be afraid to utilize "Quick-Build" installations (like paint, bollards, traffic diversion and signage) as practical first steps leading to permanent solutions to implement and expedite safety features. By moving swiftly to adoption, these proposed safety improvements have the ability to reinforce our collective community and city commitment for a safer, more environmentally sustainable, and a resilient future where all people have safe and easy access to public transit, and a variety of safe choices for healthy, active mobility to walk, bike or roll for recreation and for their daily needs.

Creating a vibrant, people-first boulevard and a gateway into Santa Monica, as Councilmember Hall envisioned last June, makes a firm statement. These outlined aspirations further a vision of a Santa Monica Blvd. that is inviting and environmentally sustainable, improving street safety for all road users, as well as improving public transit travel times. These must be a top priority for us to create a more diverse, equitable and safe transportation system. We support the adoption of the draft plan with a commitment to an iterative and collaborative process that will bring our collective priorities to life. We thank this council for their input and guidance, the community and business engagement, staff and the consultants for their work.

We trust the council will move swiftly and vote to adopt the Santa Monica Blvd. Safety Study Improvement plan expeditiously so that staff can begin to seek the funding to make these projects real.

The safety of our community and everyone who visits Santa Monica –indeed our lives– are at stake.

Sincerely,
Cynthia Rose
Director, Santa Monica Spoke Cris Gutierrez
Co-Chair, Santa Monica Safe Street Alliance Co-Chair, Santa Monica Safe Streets Alliance SMSpoke.org
SaMoSafeStreets.org
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Packet Pg. 615 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (7371 : Santa Monica Blvd Safety Study) *Notes:

See Strategies to Increase Big Blue Bus Ridership by
Improving Travel Times and this Study by Streets For
All on bus delays where they recommend prioritizing bus lanes on SM Blvd in Los Angeles but show zero reported
delays in Santa Monica. We acknowledge that there are
possibly some delays in SM during peak hours - however
various data sources indicate no substantial delays. We are currently participating with the WSCCOG on their bus lane implementation and recommendations study.

LUCE:

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Packet Pg. 616 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (7371 : Santa Monica Blvd Safety Study) 1 David Yakobson
From: Brodsky, Michael <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2026 12:07 PM
To: councilmtgitems; Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Lana Negrete; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya; Dan Hall
Subject: Support for item 11A - Santa Monica Blvd Safety Study

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Dear Mayor Caroline Torosis and City Council members,
I support the staff recommendations included in the Santa Monica Blvd. Safety Study.

I have actively taken part in the many surveys & outreach events such as the walk audit on Santa Monica Blvd as well as the listening sessions.

I am pleased to see that staff has listened to community input on many of the proposed improvements that can make Santa Monica Blvd., a safer street for motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians.

I want to particularly point out several improvements such as with “no right turn on red” at several locations, and more traffic calming pedestrian improvements such as curb extensions, and refuge islands.

We need to use every available design option such as these in order to save lives. I look forward to seeing us implement these proposals just as we have done on Wilshire Blvd.

Safer streets must be our primary priority.

Sincerely,
Michael Brodsky
Santa Monica
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Packet Pg. 617 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (7371 : Santa Monica Blvd Safety Study) 2 David Yakobson
From: Connor Webb <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2026 12:10 PM
To: Dan Hall; Jesse Zwick; Caroline Torosis; Lana Negrete; Natalya Zernitskaya; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; councilmtgitems
Subject: 11A: Oppose and Please Ask for a Better Plan
Attachments: 26th St Example.pdf

EXTERNAL
Dear Mayor Torosis and City Council,
Last meeting, Council voted unanimously to acknowledge our failure to make progress towards vision zero, and called for designs to prioritize human life over vehicle throughput or parking. Santa Monica Blvd is one of our most dangerous roads, and this redesign is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to create a safe corridor that can achieve vision zero. While the proposed plan has many good recommendations, it does not achieve the needed speed reduction and crosswalk safety required to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries.

We cannot miss this generational opportunity to make Santa Monica Blvd safer for all users and a high quality transit corridor. I urge council to direct staff to improve this plan, and prioritize the proposed Chelsea Ave pedestrian signal to McKinley Elementary as a separate near-term priority in the interim.

I also want to acknowledge and thank the excellent people who worked hard on this plan, which includes some great aspects. However, the final result has become a compromise, and I know our skilled staff are capable of coming back with a much better proposal, if so directed.

The Good:

New Fully Signalized Pedestrian Crossing at Chelsea to McKinley Elementary This an excellent safety improvement for kids traveling to school, mid-city permeability, and enables the future Chelsea Greenway (although the eastern crosswalk should be added as an offset crossing, which avoids turning conflicts). Despite being the most important aspect of this project, it is pushed into phase 2 and dependent on grant funding. This crossing should not be dependent on this entire plan being approved, and should be directed as a separate priority item to be implemented ASAP, ideally with the long-planned Chelsea Greenway.

Far-side bus stop relocations
These changes improve transit travel times and reliability, and can increase the effectiveness of transit signal priority. However some obvious stops are still missing from far-side relocation, like 6th St (westbound), 14th St (westbound), 26th St (eastbound and westbound), and Berkeley (westbound).

The Bad:

Minimal Speed Reduction
Potentially the most essential aspect of this redesign is the need to ensure a design speed and 85th percentile speed of 25 mph. Lowering speed does not significantly impact travel times or throughput, as the limiting factor is always at traffic signals. However, it does significantly increase safety. Raised crossings at unsignalized intersections, lane narrowing to 10 ft, and additional horizontal and vertical deflection with chicanes, alternating parking, and speed cushions can all ensure speeding is not only discouraged, but nearly impossible on Santa Monica Blvd. For example, between Cloverfield and Centinela, current 85th percentile speeds are over 35 mph.

At those speeds, vehicle-pedestrian crashes have over 90% chance of resulting in a fatality. The proposed design does little to reduce speeds in this stretch, only an intermittent median.

Unsafe Crossings (New and Existing)
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Packet Pg. 618 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (7371 : Santa Monica Blvd Safety Study) 3 a good thing, but only with an adequately safe design. These crossings are proposed to only receive RRFBs, with a few getting a new pedestrian refuge median and curb extensions. As we’ve seen from multiple deaths on Wilshire, this is not an adequate intervention. Raised crosswalks at all unsignalized crossings not only lowers overall speed on the corridor (see above), but improves yielding behavior by directing attention to the crossing.

These are quicklybecoming standard, both internationally and within the US, for unsignalized crossings due to their profound safety impact. Importantly, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) dispelled the myth that raised crossings and speed humps are not appropriate for arterial roads in their 2016 Achieving Multi Modal Networks publication, where they clarify that these treatments can be used on arterials with speed limits under 35 mph, and can be designed to have minimal impact on buses, trucks, or emergency vehicles.

Remaining Wide Travel Lanes
Council previously directed travel lanes to be 10 ft, but there are many segments in this proposal where 5 lanes (without parking) are proposed to take up 63 feet of space. I am no math wiz but that doesn’t add up. 12-15 ft outer lanes are proven to be less safe and encourage speeding. Additional medians, mid-block bioswales, or even a new parking lane or bus lane in certain locations would be a massive improvement by narrowing these lanes to improve safety.

Minimal Transit Improvements
Encouraging transit use by prioritizing it on our high-quality transit corridors and reducing travel times are a key part of Vision Zero, as well as our city’s sustainability goals. Problems include the previously mentioned missing far-side stop relocations, only two queue jumps and only in the westbound direction, the use of peak-only bus lanes instead of full-time bus lanes only east of Harvard, and a missed opportunity to extend the eastbound busonly lane from 5th St to Lincoln.

For example, this bus lane extension could potential reduce traffic congestion by allowing for a protected right turn arrow at Lincoln, while ensuring buses can access the nearside stop and avoid blocking the lane during the green phase. Of note, this is also where bus speeds are the lowest in the PM peak, dropping below 7mph. This small 3-block bus lane extension could save multiple minutes of travel time for both transit riders and drivers.

Flawed Prioritization for Space
Decisions were made that prioritize a few parking spaces over transit speed or pedestrian comfort. Using the intersection at 26th st as an example, the northbound right turn lane will be eliminated, but instead of expanding an extremely narrow and obstacle-ridden sidewalk (see images attached) or adding greenery and climate resilience with new canopy or bioswales, it will add two new parking stalls. Additionally, instead of an eastbound far-side stop at 26th St, which would greatly improve transit operations and travel times, an in-lane near-side stop is proposed in order to save two parking spaces. This can easily add minutes to transit travel time, contributes to congestion by blocking all right turning traffic onto 26th during loading and unloading, and impacts pedestrian safety by limiting visibility of people crossing 26th.

I know we can do better, and I urge all councilmembers to make a statement that we can do better.

Sincerely,
Connor Webb
Mid-City, 90404
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Packet Pg. 619 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (7371 : Santa Monica Blvd Safety Study) The sidewalk at the Intersection of 26th and Santa Monica Blvd has narrow sidewalks, multiple obstructions, and minimal canopy. Despite this need for sidewalk extensions and greenery, the existing right turn lane is being converted to two parking spots, and buses will be slowed by a near-side stop to avoid eliminating 1-2 parking spaces.

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From: Mike <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2026 2:34 PM
To: Lana Negrete; Caroline Torosis; Jesse Zwick; Dan Hall; Ellis Raskin; Barry Snell; Natalya Zernitskaya
Cc: councilmtgitems; Oliver Chi; Anuj Gupta; Jennifer Taylor; Peter Wheelon Subject: Re: Agenda Item 11.A, Request for Meeting rg Chelsea/SM Blvd Improvements Attachments: Kia entry.docx

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Dear Councilmembers,
Please see the enclosed letter from Mike Sullivan, owner of the Kia Santa Monica dealership at 2440 Santa Monica Boulevard. We respectfully request that the City Council provide direction to City Staff to meet with our team regarding alternatives and/or refinements to the proposed improvements with the goal of enhancing pedestrian safety while reducing impacts to our business operations.

Sincerely,
Mike Sullivan
LAcarGUY
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Packet Pg. 621 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (7371 : Santa Monica Blvd Safety Study) Kia Santa Monica
2440 Santa Monica Blvd.

Santa Monica, CA 90404
February 24, 2026

VIA EMAIL
Santa Monica City Council
Re: Santa Moncia Boulevard Safety Study (Agenda Item 11.A) Dear Councilmembers,
I own the Kia Santa Monica dealership at 2440 Santa Monica Boulevard, located near the Chelsea/Santa Monica Boulevard intersection where the City is contemplating changes to the streets. As a longtime auto dealer and property owner along Santa Monica’s “auto row”, I support enhancing the pedestrian environment and safety. There are a few specific recommendations for the Chelsea/Santa Monica Boulevard intersection that I am concerned will significantly impact our business operations. Since we have not had the opportunity to discuss these with City Staff, we respectfully request that the City Council provide direction to City Staff to meet with our team regarding alternatives and/or refinements to the proposed improvements with the goal of enhancing pedestrian safety while reducing impacts to our business operations.

City Staff has identified 11 potential changes for the Chelsea/Santa Monica Boulevard intersection (see attachment from the appendix to the Safety Study). Based on our preliminary understanding of the changes, the majority of the changes (Items 1- 4, 7 and 8) appear to be fine.

We are concerned about the following changes and would like to discuss these with City Staff further prior to the plans being finalized and implemented:

1. Item 5 – it appears that Item 5 (new raised landscaped median) would block the ability of westbound traffic to turn left into our dealership and onto Park Drive. We are very concerned this will impede access to our business. We would appreciate the opportunity to discuss this proposed change further with City Staff and to try to identify alternatives or refinements to this aspect of the proposed improvements.

2. We are also concerned about the loss of parking mentioned in Item 10. We ask the City to look at ways to avoid a net loss in parking in this area of the City.

Because these improvements are not identified for the first phase of implementation, adding this additional opportunity for discussion and brainstorming will not delay the City from moving forward with implementing the recommendations in the study.

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Packet Pg. 622 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (7371 : Santa Monica Blvd Safety Study) Unfortunately, despite operating at this property for 53 years, I only learned about the proposed changes to Santa Monica Boulevard adjacent to our property and the dealership a few days ago. We appreciate City Council’s direction to City Staff to meet with us regarding the Chelsea/Santa Monica proposed improvements in light of our dealership’s location and operations so that we can discuss alternatives and/or refinements to advance our shared interest in creating a safer street for pedestrians without creating undue burdens to our business operations.

Sincerely,
Mike Sullivan
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From: Jack Mullin <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2026 3:23 PM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Comments on Item 11.A Santa Monica Boulevard Safety Study

EXTERNAL
Council Comments Council Comments,
Mayor and Councilmembers,
I want Santa Monica Boulevard to truly be safe - meaning that we actually eliminate fatal and severe injuries from speeding cars. I agree with the views of Santa Monica Forward below.

Thanks,
[Jack Mullin, 90045]
Mayor and Councilmembers,
While the staff recommendations for the Santa Monica Boulevard Safety Study includes useful proposals to make Santa Monica Boulevard safer, in total it does not align with our Vision Zero goal to actually eliminate traffic fatalities on our streets. This project is likely a once in a generation opportunity to craft the future of Santa Monica Boulevard. If an approach that is weak on safety is taken today, residents and visitors will face danger for years to come. We urge Council to closely examine this proposal and ask staff some of the following questions:

Are the recommendations in the study sufficient to actually eliminate traffic deaths and severe injuries on Santa Monica Boulevard?
Will the current proposal make SMB safer than Wilshire, where multiple pedestrian deaths have occurred since similar treatments were implemented? How? What is the expected 85th percentile speed that would result from the staff proposal? What would we need to do to decrease that below 25 miles per hour? Is it possible to eliminate speeding - not just reduce it- without removing a travel lane? What treatments would be necessary, and what examples from other streets / cities exist of a similar Item 11-A
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Will the proposed redesign meaningfully shift trips from car travel to walking and bus usage? As proposed, we do not believe the recommendations are sufficient to eliminate fatal and severe injuries, make SMB safer than Wilshire, or significantly reduce speeding. If the plan cannot achieve those goals, Council should reject it and direct staff to come back with a plan that will achieve Vision Zero and encourage non-car transportation.

Within the existing plan, we would note strong support for the proposed pedestrian signal crossing at Chelsea, near McKinley Elementary, and encourage that the city expedite its construction as an early action item, rather than waiting to phase 2.

Jack Mullin
[email protected]
Los Angeles, California 90045
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Packet Pg. 625 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (7371 : Santa Monica Blvd Safety Study) 7 David Yakobson
From: Eli Gill <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2026 7:05 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: We must do more on 11.A Santa Monica Boulevard Safety Study

EXTERNAL
Council Comments Council Comments,
Mayor and Councilmembers,
I want Santa Monica Boulevard to truly be safe - meaning that we actually eliminate fatal and severe injuries from speeding cars. We need to do more to actually lower the speeds of people driving on our streets and should consider lane reductions, protected bike lanes, bus only lanes, and shortening crossing distances to protect our most vulnerable road users.

I agree with the views of Santa Monica Forward below.

Thanks,
Eli Gill
90403
Mayor and Councilmembers,
While the staff recommendations for the Santa Monica Boulevard Safety Study includes useful proposals to make Santa Monica Boulevard safer, in total it does not align with our Vision Zero goal to actually eliminate traffic fatalities on our streets. This project is likely a once in a generation opportunity to craft the future of Santa Monica Boulevard. If an approach that is weak on safety is taken today, residents and visitors will face danger for years to come. We urge Council to closely examine this proposal and ask staff some of the following questions:

Are the recommendations in the study sufficient to actually eliminate traffic deaths and severe injuries on Santa Monica Boulevard?
Will the current proposal make SMB safer than Wilshire, where multiple pedestrian deaths have occurred since similar treatments were implemented? How? What is the expected 85th percentile speed that would result from the staff proposal? What Item 11-A
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Will the proposed redesign meaningfully shift trips from car travel to walking and bus usage? As proposed, we do not believe the recommendations are sufficient to eliminate fatal and severe injuries, make SMB safer than Wilshire, or significantly reduce speeding. If the plan cannot achieve those goals, Council should reject it and direct staff to come back with a plan that will achieve Vision Zero and encourage non-car transportation.

Within the existing plan, we would note strong support for the proposed pedestrian signal crossing at Chelsea, near McKinley Elementary, and encourage that the city expedite its construction as an early action item, rather than waiting to phase 2.

Eli Gill
[email protected]
811 4th Street, Apt E
Santa Monica, California 90403
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Packet Pg. 627 Attachment: Written Comments [Revision 1] (7371 : Santa Monica Blvd Safety Study) Draft Plan Presentation
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SANTA MONICA BLVD

SAFETY STUDY
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Packet Pg. 628 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7371 : Santa Monica Blvd Safety Study)

PROJECT OVERVIEW
To establish and understand the
context of the corridor.

GATHER EXISTING CONDITIONS AND DATA
Through a robust public outreach
process.

SEEK COMMUNITY FEEDBACK
For every intersection, using a
data-driven process.

IDENTIFY TARGETED SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS
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Packet Pg. 629 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7371 : Santa Monica Blvd Safety Study) SAFETY ANALYSIS FINDINGS • Right of Way violations are the primary collision factor.
• Crashes occur most frequently
at signalized intersections.
• Injury severity is highest at
unsignalized intersections.

Common crash patterns
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Packet Pg. 630 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7371 : Santa Monica Blvd Safety Study)

COMMUNITY FEEDBACK
Touchpoint #2:

Community Walk Audit at
St. John’s Health Center
in February 2025.

Social Pinpoint:

Interactive map survey,
October 2024- April 2025.

Touchpoint #3:

Open House meeting at
YMCA in September
2025.

Touchpoint #1:

Pop-up at Downtown
branch, OctoberNovember 2024.

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Packet Pg. 631 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7371 : Santa Monica Blvd Safety Study)

OPEN HOUSE MEETING
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Packet Pg. 632 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7371 : Santa Monica Blvd Safety Study)

IDENTIFY IMPROVEMENT TYPES
SAFETY

ANALYSIS

COMMUNITY

FEEDBACK
FIELD

OBSERVATIONS

LAND USE

DESTINATIONS
Stakeholder engagement

CORRIDOR-WIDE

IMPROVEMENTS
FOCUS

INTERSECTIONS

TRANSIT

IMPROVEMENTS

1. 2.

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Packet Pg. 633 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7371 : Santa Monica Blvd Safety Study)

1. CORRIDOR-WIDE IMPROVEMENTS
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Packet Pg. 634 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7371 : Santa Monica Blvd Safety Study)

2. TRANSIT IMPROVEMENTS
Far Side Relocation • Improves visibility of pedestrians at crosswalks.
• Minimizes right turn conflicts for vehicles. • Allows operators to merge into the travel lane. • Locations: 6th St. 11th St. , 14th St., Berkeley St.

Queue Jumps • Allows buses to bypass traffic at intersections. • Locations: Lincoln Blvd., 26th St.

Peak-hour Bus Only Lanes
• Converts parking lanes into bus-only lanes
during peak AM and PM hours.

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Packet Pg. 635 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7371 : Santa Monica Blvd Safety Study)

2. TRANSIT IMPROVEMENTS
Peak Hour Bus-Only Lanes
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Packet Pg. 636 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7371 : Santa Monica Blvd Safety Study)

2. TRANSIT IMPROVEMENTS
Peak Hour Bus Only Lanes
Caltrans Bus Portion • I-405 to Centinela Ave. (1.3 mi.) Safety Study Portion • Centinela Ave. to Harvard St. (0.4 mi.) WSCCOG Study Portion • Harvard St. to Ocean Ave. (2 mi.) • Finalizing Existing Conditions • Developing 10% Design / Feasibility Item 11-A
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Packet Pg. 637 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7371 : Santa Monica Blvd Safety Study)

3. FOCUS INTERSECTION IMPROVMENTS
6th Street
Recommendations:

1. New pedestrian
scramble intersection

2. No Right Turn on Red
restriction

3. Curb extensions

4. Bike markings across
intersection

5. Bus Stop Relocation
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Packet Pg. 638 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7371 : Santa Monica Blvd Safety Study)

3. FOCUS INTERSECTION IMPROVMENTS
Chelsea Avenue
Recommendations:

1. New crosswalk

2. Bike lane modification

3. Pedestrian refuge
islands /medians

4. Right turn only

5. Pedestrian signal

6. Directional curb ramp
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Packet Pg. 639 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7371 : Santa Monica Blvd Safety Study)

3. FOCUS INTERSECTION IMPROVMENTS
Princeton Street
Recommendations:

1. Directional curb
ramps

2. Pedestrian refuge
island/median

3. Right turn only

4. Flashing beacons

5. Advance yield lines
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Packet Pg. 640 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7371 : Santa Monica Blvd Safety Study) PHASE 1 IMPLEMENTATION
• Constructed in 2 ½ - 5 years,
coordinated with annual
repaving
• Use lower cost materials
(paint, signs)
Bike Lane Markings
Right-Turn Only from Side Streets
Centerline Hardening
Leading Pedestrian Interval
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Packet Pg. 641 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7371 : Santa Monica Blvd Safety Study) PHASE 2 IMPLEMENTATION
• Implemented in 3-10 years
• Impact utilities and other
existing infrastructure
• Need additional grant funds
• Total P2 costs: $7.2MM
Landscaped Median Refuge Islands
Left Turn Signals Curb Extensions
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NEXT STEPS
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QUESTIONS
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OTHER FOCUS INTERSECTIONS
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Packet Pg. 645 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7371 : Santa Monica Blvd Safety Study)

FOCUS INTERSECTION IMPROVMENTS
Lincoln Blvd.

Recommendations:

1. Protected left turns

2. Leading pedestrian interval

3. Transit signal priority

4. Bus bulb out

5. Daylighting at intersections
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Packet Pg. 646 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7371 : Santa Monica Blvd Safety Study)

FOCUS INTERSECTION IMPROVMENTS
10th Street
Recommendations:

1. New crosswalk at west leg

2. Curb extensions and
directional curb ramps

3. Right turns only from side
streets

4. Daylighting at
intersections

5. Hardened centerlines

6. Flashing beacons

7. Advance yield lines
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Packet Pg. 647 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7371 : Santa Monica Blvd Safety Study)

FOCUS INTERSECTION IMPROVMENTS
11th Street
Recommendations:

1. Leading pedestrian
intervals

2. Bike lane modifications

3. Directional curb ramps

4. Protected left turns

5. Bus stop relocation
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Packet Pg. 648 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7371 : Santa Monica Blvd Safety Study)

FOCUS INTERSECTION IMPROVMENTS
14th Street
Recommendations:

1. Leading pedestrian
interval

2. Bus stop relocation

3. Bike lane modifications

4. Directional curb ramps
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Packet Pg. 649 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7371 : Santa Monica Blvd Safety Study)

FOCUS INTERSECTION IMPROVMENTS
15th Street
Recommendations:

1. Curb extensions

2. Flashing beacons

3. Directional curb ramps

4. Right turn only from side
streets

5. Hardened centerlines

6. Daylighting at
intersections
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Packet Pg. 650 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7371 : Santa Monica Blvd Safety Study)

FOCUS INTERSECTION IMPROVMENTS
16th Street
Recommendations:

1. Curb extensions

2. Flashing beacons

3. Directional curb ramps

4. Right turn only from side
streets

5. Hardened centerlines

6. Daylighting at
intersections
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Packet Pg. 651 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7371 : Santa Monica Blvd Safety Study)

FOCUS INTERSECTION IMPROVMENTS
18th Street
Recommendations:

1. Right turn only from side
streets

2. Curb extensions

3. Daylighting at
intersections

4. Hardened centerlines

5. Directional curb ramps

6. Flashing beacons
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Packet Pg. 652 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7371 : Santa Monica Blvd Safety Study)

FOCUS INTERSECTION IMPROVMENTS
19th Street
Recommendations:

1. New crosswalk

2. Curb extensions and
directional curb ramps

3. Flashing beacons

4. Right turn only from side
streets

5. Hardened centerlines

6. Daylighting at
intersections
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Packet Pg. 653 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7371 : Santa Monica Blvd Safety Study)

FOCUS INTERSECTION IMPROVMENTS
26th Street
Recommendations:

1. Leading pedestrian
intervals

2. Bus bulb out

3. Curb extensions and
directional curb ramps

4. Additional on street
parking stalls
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Packet Pg. 654 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7371 : Santa Monica Blvd Safety Study)

FOCUS INTERSECTION IMPROVMENTS
Stanford Street
Recommendations:

1. New crosswalk

2. Pedestrian refuge island /
landscaped median

3. Right turn only from side
streets

4. Flashing beacon

5. Advance yield lines

6. Peak-hour bus only lanes
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Packet Pg. 655 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7371 : Santa Monica Blvd Safety Study)

FOCUS INTERSECTION IMPROVMENTS
Franklin Street
Recommendations:

1. Pedestrian refuge island /
landscaped median

2. New crosswalk

3. Right turn only from side
streets

4. Flashing beacon

5. Advance yield lines

6. Peak-hour bus only lanes

7. Directional curb ramps
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Packet Pg. 656 Attachment: PowerPoint Presentation (7371 : Santa Monica Blvd Safety Study) City Council
Report
City Council Meeting: February 24, 2026
Agenda Item: 12.A
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To: Mayor and City Council
From: Jing Yeo, Director, Administration
Subject: Introduction and First Reading of an Extension of Interim Zoning Ordinance Number 2844 Amending Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.21.130, Resource Recovery and Recycling Standards, to update applicability thresholds and standards for resource and recycling room dimensions in order to further economic recovery efforts by facilitating a Self-Certification Building Permit Pilot Program
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:

1. Adopt a finding of no possibility of significant environmental effects pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) and findings of categorical exemptions pursuant to Sections 15301 and 15305 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and

2. Introduce for First Reading an Interim Zoning Ordinance (IZO) Extending IZO Number 2844 Amending Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.21.130, Resource Recovery and Recycling Standards, to update applicability thresholds and standards for resource and recycling room dimensions in order to further economic recovery efforts by facilitating a Self-Certification Building Permit Pilot Program.

Summary
Following Council’s January 13, 2026, adoption of an Interim Zoning Ordinance (IZO) to amend applicability thresholds and dimensional standards for resource and recovery rooms in order to further economic recovery efforts by facilitating a Self-Certification Building Permit Pilot Program, the IZO must be extended from its original 60 days for an additional 180 days to enable the process to permanently change the zoning ordinance.

Background

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On January 13, 2026, the City Council adopted Interim Zoning Ordinance (IZO) Number 2844, which amended Santa Monica Municipal Code (SMMC) Section 9.21.130, Resource Recovery and Recycling Standards, to update applicability thresholds and standards for resource and recycling room dimensions in order to further economic recovery efforts by facilitating a Self-Certification Building Permit Pilot Program.

IZO Number 2844 made limited amendments to SMMC Section 9.21.130 by simplifying the thresholds for when trash enclosure upgrades and review are required and by revising resource and recycling room dimension standards. The amended applicability thresholds for when trash enclosure upgrades require review, alleviate consistent challenges for new and existing businesses in the permitting process based on an outdated permit valuation threshold and includes the addition of a new applicability threshold for uses that produce high volumes of waste that could result in public health issues. The amended trash enclosure standards prioritize objective standards and public heath and safety as well as State environmental laws. While these limited amendments were initiated to implement the Self-Certification Pilot Program, the revisions apply to all projects.

IZO Number 2844 became effective 30 days after adoption and expires 60 days after its effective date. Staff recommends extending IZO Number 2844 for 180 days to allow the proposed amendments to move through the typical Zoning Amendment and codification process. Staff has already presented the proposed amendments to the Planning Commission at its January 21, 2026, meeting, and the proposed amendments are anticipated to return to City Council on February 24, 2026, for official adoption.

Past Council Actions:

Meeting Date Description
December 16, 2025 Approval of Establishment of a Self-Certification Pilot Program and Introduction and First Reading of Ordinances to (1) Amend Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapter 8.108 to revise the Construction and Demolition Material Recycling
Compliance Process and to transition from a deposit-based

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system to a fine-based enforcement approach, and (2)
Establish Interim Zoning Regulations Updating Applicability Thresholds and Standards for Resource and Recycling Room Dimensions; and Adopt a Resolution of Intention to Amend the Text Section 9.21.130 of the Zoning Ordinance Related to Resource Recovery and Recycling Standards
January 13, 2026 Second Reading and Adoption of an Interim Zoning Ordinance Updating Applicability Thresholds and Standards for Resource and Recycling Room Dimensions Set Forth in Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.21.130 in Order to Further Economic Recovery Efforts by Facilitating a SelfCertification Building Permit Program Environmental Review
The proposed IZO extension is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15061(b)(3), 15301, and 15305 of the CEQA Guidelines. Section 15061(b)(3) states that CEQA does not apply “where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment.” The IZO extension is administrative in nature. Therefore, it can be seen with certainty that the proposed modification would not result in adverse physical impacts on the environment, and as such, is exempt from CEQA. Additionally, the IZO extension is exempt pursuant to Section 15301 of CEQA Guidelines (Class 1 Existing Facilities), which provides an exemption for the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that existing at the time of the lead agency's determination. Projects that fall into this class of exemption include alterations to existing streets, sidewalks, gutter, bicycle facilities, and other similar facilities and additions of safety or health protection during for use in conjunction with existing facilities. The IZO extension is also exempt pursuant to Section 15305 of the CEQA Guidelines (Class 5 Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations), which exempts minor alterations in land use limitations in areas with an average slope of less than 20%, which do not result in any changes in land use or density. The proposed amendments would allow for flexibility for sidewalk dining by deleting redundant design standards and

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consolidating them within the Sidewalk Dining Guidelines. No expansion of the existing land uses is proposed. Therefore, the proposed amendments qualify under the Class 1 and Class 5 exemptions.

Financial Impacts and Budget Actions
There is no immediate financial impact or budget action necessary as a result of the recommended action. Staff will return to Council if specific budget actions are required in the future.

Prepared By: Ross Fehrman, Acting Planning Manager
Approved Forwarded to Council
Attachments:

A. 2026.02.24 - Self-Certification IZO_Extension

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1 City Council Meeting: February 24, 2026 Santa Monica, California ORDINANCE NUMBER _________ (CCS)
(City Council Series)
AN INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE (“IZO”) OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA EXTENDING IZO NUMBER 2844 UPDATING APPLICABILITY

THRESHOLDS AND STANDARDS FOR RESOURCE AND RECYCLING ROOM

DIMENSIONS SET FORTH IN SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION

9.21.130 IN ORDER TO FURTHER ECONOMIC RECOVERY EFFORTS BY

FACILITATING A SELF-CERTIFICATION BUILDING PERMIT PROGRAM WHEREAS, on March 13, 2020, the City Manager, as the Director of Emergency Services (“Director of Emergency Services”), proclaimed the existence of a local emergency pursuant to Chapter 2.16 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code to ensure the availability of mutual aid and effectuate the City’s response to the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”), and this local emergency was restated on March 14, 2020, through a revised declaration of local emergency to ensure compliance with all digital signature requirements (the “Executive Order”); and
WHEREAS, on March 16, 2020, the Director of Emergency Services issued a Third Supplement to the Executive Order, requiring the closure of a wide range of businesses including bars, nightclubs, on-premises restaurant service, movie theatres, live performance venues, gyms, fitness centers, spas, hair salons, nail salons, and massage parlors; and
WHEREAS, on March 19, 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N-33-20 directing all residents of the State of California to heed directives issued by the State Health Officer on the same date instructing all Californians to stay home except as needed to maintain continuity of operations of the federal critical infrastructure sectors; and

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Packet Pg. 661 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Self-Certification IZO_Extension (7520 : Extension of IZO for Amendments to RRR Applicability Thresholds and 2 WHEREAS, on March 19, 2020, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued an enhanced Health Officer Order, the Safer at Home Order for Control of COVID-19, amending and superseding its earlier March 16, 2020 Order, closing all nonessential businesses, and limiting gatherings to 9 people or less; and WHERAS, after March 19, 2020, the Los Angeles Department of Public Health, on multiple occasions, amended and modified its Health Officer Order, recognizing the issues posed by community transmission of COVID-19 in Los Angeles County, and, in response, maintaining public health measures that have, at differing times, included strict limitations on public gatherings, required closures of certain businesses, and strict limitations and protocols for the operations of businesses permitted to remain open; and WHEREAS, as of March 31, 2023, the local, state, and federal COVID-19 emergency declarations have concluded; and
WHEREAS, although the emergency orders have been lifted, the economic impacts of the COVID-19 closures of, and limitations on, businesses have been and continue to be devastating to the local Santa Monica economy, and various locations are continuing to experience economic uncertainty; and
WHEREAS, as the commercial and economic landscape evolves, the City’s economic recovery and competitive advantage will depend on its ability to deliver on a diverse range of business uses; and
WHEREAS, the City has an important governmental interest in maintaining a thriving business community and protecting the health, safety, and economic welfare of its citizens and businesses; and

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Packet Pg. 662 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Self-Certification IZO_Extension (7520 : Extension of IZO for Amendments to RRR Applicability Thresholds and 3 WHEREAS, in connection with the City’s economic recovery efforts, on February 11, 2025, City Council directed staff to create a self-certification pilot program allowing building permits for “non-structural commercial tenant improvements, single-family home improvements, and accessory dwelling units” to bypass the normal plan review process and receive approval within one to five business days; and WHEREAS, the purpose of this direction is to facilitate the City’s economic recovery and reduce the workload on plan check professionals, allowing staff to focus on the more complex projects in the City that require their attention; and WHEREAS, the self-certification program will fully remove plan check review for certain identified project times and shift the responsibility for determining compliance with all codes to a pre-qualified licensed architect, who would certify that projects comply with requirements of the Building Code, Fire Code, Zoning Ordinance, and Public Works, including Resource Recovery and Recycling (RRR), Office of Sustainability and Environment, and Water Resources; and
WHEREAS, streamlining the review process for certain projects will facilitate business recovery and generate increased sales tax revenue for the City; and WHEREAS, the initial stages of the self-certification program will focus on commercial tenant improvements, which comprise approximately 36% of the building permits submitted to the City; and
WHEREAS, Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.21.130 provides RRR Standards in connection with General Site Regulations; and

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Packet Pg. 663 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Self-Certification IZO_Extension (7520 : Extension of IZO for Amendments to RRR Applicability Thresholds and 4 WHEREAS, the proposed amendments to the RRR standards simplify the thresholds for when trash enclosure updates and review are required and revise implementation of resources and recycling room dimensions; and WHEREAS, one of the current applicability thresholds is based on outdated permit valuation standards and cumulative alterations made over the course of a twelve-month period; and
WHEREAS, these thresholds have consistently presented constraints to new businesses, and amendments to these requirements are required to facilitate an effective self-certification program; and
WHEREAS, the amendments will also address long-standing issues that will benefit all permittees, facilitate the City’s economic recovery, streamline the building permit process for a variety of projects, and provide more transparency with respect to permit requirements; and
WHEREAS, the amendment will also eliminate the standard pertaining to “Large Residential, Nonresidential and Mixed-Use Development” that gives discretionary approval to the Director of Public Works to determine trash room dimensions, as this is not an objective standard or process; and
WHEREAS, removing this language provides greater transparency and objectivity to trash enclosure standards; and
WHEREAS, on December 16, 2025, City Council adopted a Resolution Directing the Planning Commission to Initiate an Amendment to the Text of the Zoning Ordinance to Update Applicability Thresholds and Standards for Resource and Recycling Room

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Packet Pg. 664 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Self-Certification IZO_Extension (7520 : Extension of IZO for Amendments to RRR Applicability Thresholds and 5 Dimensions in Order to Further Economic Recovery Efforts by Facilitating a SelfCertification Building Permit Program; and WHEREAS, while the proposed Zoning Amendment moved through the official Zoning Ordinance amendment process, on January 13, 2026, City Council also approved Interim Zoning Ordinance Number 2844, Updating Applicability Thresholds and Standards for Resource and Recycling Room Dimensions Set Forth in Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.21.130 in Order to Further Economic Recovery Efforts by Facilitating a Self-Certification Building Permit Program; and WHEREAS, on January 21, 2026, the Planning Commission considered and approved Resolution Number 26-001 (PCS) Recommending that City Council adopt a variety of Zoning Ordinance amendments, including adjusting standards regarding the applicability of Resource, Recovery, and Recycling Requirements and Trash Enclosure Dimensional Standards; and
WHEREAS, these proposed amendments are set to be considered by City Council in late February 2026; and
WHEREAS, in order to ensure continuity of standards while City Council considers these permanent amendments, the City desires to extend IZO Number 2844 for a short period of time (180 days) while the permanent amendments make their way through the Zoning Amendment process; and
WHEREAS, City Council finds and declares that there exists a current and immediate threat to public health, safety, and welfare continues to exist due to the devastating impact the COVID-19 mandated closures and limitations have had on the local business economy along with the City’s current usage of outdated permit valuation

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NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.21.130 is hereby amended as follows:

Section 9.21.130. Resource Recovery and Recycling Standards.

A. Applicability. All uses shall provide refuse and recycling storage and staging areas that comply with the standards of this Section. Refuse and recycling rooms meeting the standards of subsection (C) shall be provided in conjunction with:

1. New construction for which a building permit is required.

2. Improvements affecting refuse and recycling areas of publicly owned facilities.

3. Additions that add 30% or more to the existing floor area.

4. Eating and Drinking Establishments, as defined in Section 9.51.030(B)(8), and Food and Beverage Sales, as defined in Section 9.51.030(B)(10).

B. General Requirements. Each parcel containing a building or structure shall provide and maintain one or more refuse containers and recycling containers on the premises.

1. Containers shall be of sufficient capacity and number to accommodate the refuse and recyclable materials generated by the uses on the parcel, in compliance with guidelines established by the Public Works Department. An adequate number of bins or

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2. All outdoor storage of refuse, recyclable materials, and other items or material intended to be discarded or collected shall be screened from public view. On parcels where refuse and recyclable materials are both stored and collected adjacent to an alley or other public right-of-way, the refuse and recyclable materials shall be screened from public view on at least 3 sides by a solid opaque impact-resistant wall not less than 5 feet or more than 8 feet in height, and on the fourth side by a solid opaque impactresistant gate not less than 5 feet or more than 8 feet in height, or of other such material or design approved by the Architectural Review Board. The gate shall be maintained in working order and shall remain closed except during such times as refuse, recyclable materials and other such items are being discarded, placed for collection, or collected.

3. All refuse and recyclable materials which are stored and collected from the same location out of doors shall be stored not more than 10 feet from the parcel line which is closest to the refuse collection point. If the collection area is more than 20 feet from the collection point, a staging area within 10 feet of the collection point is necessary.

4. Refuse and recycling rooms or outdoor enclosures shall be secured to prevent the theft of recyclable materials by unauthorized persons, while allowing authorized persons access for disposal of materials, and must provide protection against adverse environmental conditions which may render the collected materials unmarketable.

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1. Single Unit and Duplex Residences. Single Unit Residences and Duplexes shall include a designated area to store refuse, recycling, and organic materials screened from public view or a designated area in a garage or accessory structure.

2. Residential Multiple-Unit Development. Developments consisting of 3 or more dwelling units shall include a refuse and recycling room meeting the minimum dimensions stated in Table 9.21.130.A below, or shall provide an equivalent space within an outdoor enclosure that conforms to the same dimensions stated in the table.

TABLE 9.21.130.A: MINIMUM RESOURCE AND RECYCLING ROOM DIMENSIONS – RESIDENTIAL MULTI-UNIT DEVELOPMENT
Number of
Residential Units
Minimum Room Dimensions
Width (ft.) Length (ft.) Height (ft.)
3 – 10 units 22 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft. (1)
11 – 20 units 22 ft. 14 ft. 10 ft. (1)
21 or greater 28 ft. 20 ft. 10 ft. (1)
(1) An outdoor enclosure must have walls at least 6 ft. in height and an opening at least 8 ft. wide.

3. Nonresidential and Mixed-Use Development.
a. Nonresidential and mixed-use developments shall include a refuse and recycling room meeting the minimum dimensions stated in Table 9.21.130.B below, or shall provide an equivalent space available in a centralized area or an

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b. Refuse and recycling rooms or outdoor enclosures shall be at the same grade as and adjacent to an existing alley, if the site is adjacent to an alley. c. The 3 interior walls of refuse and recycling indoor and outdoor enclosures shall include a 2 inch by 16 inch wall guard covering the length of all interior walls in existing properties, or a curb 6 inches in depth by 8 inches tall for remodels and new construction.
d. Nonresidential buildings and buildings that prepare process and/or sell any and all food products must have a fully-enclosed refuse, and recycling and food waste area with lighting, ventilation, and sanitary drains. Size and dimensions shall conform to the required design standards outlined in this Chapter.

TABLE 9.21.130.B: MINIMUM RESOURCE AND RECYCLING ROOM DIMENSIONS – NONRESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AND MIXED-USE
Aggregate Floor
Area
Minimum Room Dimensions
Width (ft.) Length (ft.) Height (ft.)
Less than 5,000 sq.
ft.
22 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft.
5,001 – 20,000 sq.
ft.
22 ft. 14 ft. 10 ft.
20,001 sq. ft. or
greater
28 ft. 20 ft. 10 ft.

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D. Modifications. The Director of Public Works, in consultation with the Director of Planning, shall have the authority to modify the requirements, as listed below, subject to the design standards of this Section when, upon a written application for a modification, the Director of Public Works determines that the applicant has demonstrated that imposition of the design standards is technically infeasible or creates an unreasonable hardship. Such authority shall be limited to the following:

1. Modify the dimensions of refuse and recycling rooms or outdoor enclosures, provided that the frequency of refuse collection is modified to adequately serve the uses on the parcel and protect the public health, safety and general welfare.

2. Permit more than one recycling room or outdoor enclosure, provided the aggregate area is in substantial compliance with the design standards of this Section as determined by the Director of Public Works, and provided that each room or outdoor enclosure furnishes convenient access for disposal and collection of both refuse and recyclable materials. Refuse containers located adjacent to alleys should remain open to the alley. Refuse enclosures in subterranean parking areas should have a door of equal size with door-stops attached or a follow-up door and provide adequate lighting, ventilation and sanitary drains. If the refuse enclosure is located in a subterranean parking area or remote locations, a City-approved staging area on private property at the alley or

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SECTION 2. Any provision of the Santa Monica Municipal Code or appendices thereto inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance, to the extent of such inconsistencies and no further, is hereby repealed or modified to that extent necessary to effect the provisions of this Ordinance.

SECTION 3. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this Ordinance and each and every section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase not declared invalid or unconstitutional without regard to whether any portion of the ordinance would be subsequently declared invalid or unconstitutional.

SECTION 4. The Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to the passage of this Ordinance. The City Clerk shall cause the same to be published once in the official newspaper within 15 days after its adoption.

SECTION 5. This Ordinance shall be of no further force and effect as of 180 days from its effective date.

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_________________________
Heidi von Tongeln
Interim City Attorney

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Report
City Council Meeting: February 24, 2026
Agenda Item: 12.B
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To: Mayor and City Council
From: Jing Yeo, Director, Administration
Subject: Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance (1) Permanently Adopting Economic Recovery Interim Zoning Ordinance 2825 (CCS) and (2) Amending the Text of Article 9 Zoning and Planning of the Santa Monica Municipal Code to Promote Economic Recovery and Increase Land Use Flexibility in the City’s Downtown and Citywide Areas by Streamlining, Simplifying, and Modifying Land Uses and Limitations, Updating Standards for Specific Uses and Activities, Including, But Not Limited to, Alcohol Permits and Review, Modifying Definitions, Adding Flexibility for Certain Non-Conforming Uses, Adjusting Standards Regarding the Applicability of Resource Recovery and Recycling Requirements and Trash Enclosure Dimensional Standards, and Making Other Minor Changes, Corrections, Clarifications, and Clerical Amendments
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:

1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15301 (Class 1 Existing Facilities of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines and pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the State Implementation Guidelines.

2. Introduce for first reading the attached ordinance permanently adopting economic recovery changes to the zoning ordinance and amending the text of Article 9 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code to promote economic recovery and increase land use flexibility citywide and Downtown by streamlining, simplifying, and modifying land uses and limitations, updating standards for specific uses and activities, including, but not limited to, alcohol permits and review, modifying definitions, adding flexibility for certain non-conforming uses, adjusting standards regarding the applicability of resource recovery and recycling requirements and trash enclosure dimensional standards, and making other minor changes, corrections, clarifications, and clerical amendments.

Summary

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Based on City Council direction, staff recommends permanent adoption of the Downtown Interim Zoning Ordinance (IZO) standards that have been effective in establishing new businesses within the Downtown area. Additional streamlining of land use limitations and expanding current alcohol exemptions to the entire Downtown, including the Santa Monica Pier are also proposed.

Staff also recommends zoning amendments that would apply to non-residential commercial districts citywide outside of the downtown area consistent with the approach taken with the Downtown IZO to (1) simplify land use processing and operational standards that have demonstrated to be overly restrictive for new businesses, (2) simplify alcohol-related operating standards for new and existing businesses, and (3) adopt remaining Interim Zoning Ordinances and land use flexibility provided for schools, child care, and early educational facilities displaced by the Palisades fire pursuant to the City’s 2025 Regional Fires Emergency Order and accompanying supplements (“2025 Fires EO”). These proposed changes build on past successes of simplifying land use processing and standards of the current and prior economic recovery IZOs.

Background
On August 12, 2025, Council adopted permanent amendments to the Zoning Ordinance (Resolution 2826 (CCS)) and amendments to the current economic recovery (IZO 2825 (CCS)), promoting economic recovery and increased land use flexibility in the City’s Downtown area. The permanent amendments were previously adopted as interim zoning regulations, with minor changes, and included expanded opportunities for Alcohol Exemption permits, increased operational flexibility for restaurants with entertainment, and removal of the prohibition against certain fast-food restaurants in establishments with frontage along the Third Street Promenade. An amendment to the IZO included allowing floor area ratio (FAR) flexibility for existing non-conforming buildings on the Promenade.

On January 21, 2026, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution Number 26-001 (PCS) recommending the City Council adopt the proposed amendments with certain

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modifications including but not limited to the permanent adoption of economic recovery Interim Zoning Ordinance 2825 (CCS) and amending the text of Article 9 Zoning and Planning of the Santa Monica Municipal Code to increase land use flexibility in the City’s Downtown and citywide areas by streamlining, simplifying, and modifying land uses and limitations, updating standards for Specific Uses and Activities, including alcohol permits and review, modifying definitions, adding flexibility for certain non-conforming uses, and making other minor changes, corrections, clarifications, and clerical amendments. The Commission also provided recommendations to staff’s policy questions regarding the potential expansion of Alcohol Exemptions for certain land uses to citywide districts outside of the Downtown. The Commission’s recommendations are outlined in this report.

Past Council Actions
Meeting Date Description
July 25, 2023 Council adopted Interim Zoning Ordinance Number 2754 (CCS) (“IZO 2754”), establishing interim zoning regulations promoting economic recovery in the City’s Downtown, including the Third Street Promenade Area and Santa Monica Place.

September 26, 2023 Council introduced Interim Zoning Ordinance Number 2761 (CCS) (“IZO 2761”), adopted on October 8, 2023, extending and amending the interim zoning regulations established by IZO 2754 through November 22, 2028. Zoning changes included supporting a variety of potential commercial uses within the Downtown, enabling certain outdoor rooftop commercial uses on Public Parking Structures owned by the City, greater flexibility for restaurants providing entertainment, and provided a streamlined review for alcohol permits.

October 22, 2024 Council introduced Interim Zoning Ordinance Number 2794 (CCS) (“IZO 2794”), adopted on November 11, 2024, amending the interim zoning regulations to further promote economic recovery efforts within the Downtown and Third Street Promenade area, streamlining land use review by eliminating discretionary permits, and expanding the streamlining of alcohol permits for a variety of commercial uses. Additionally, Council also introduced and adopted Ordinance Number 2793 (CCS) amending the Sign Code by relaxing limitations to encourage the use of creative signs and to enhance overall business promotion on the Promenade.

March 25, 2025 Council adopted additional amendments (IZO No. 2809 (CCS)) to the existing Downtown IZO, encouraging the reuse and
occupancy of existing buildings. Council also introduced and adopted Ordinance Number 2805 (CCS) amending the Sign Code for consistency in allowable digital sign area for each property facing the Promenade.

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Council gave staff direction on bringing forward interim zoning regulations related to economic recovery efforts that can be permanently adopted into the Zoning Ordinance.

August 12, 2025 Council adopted portions of the Downtown IZO as permanent amendments to the Zoning Ordinance (Resolution 2826 (CCS)) additional amendments to the current economic recovery (IZO 2825 (CCS)), promoting economic recovery and increased land use flexibility in the City’s Downtown area. The permanent amendments included expanded opportunities for Alcohol
Exemption permits, increased operational flexibility for restaurants with entertainment, and removal of the prohibition against certain fast-food restaurants in establishments with frontage along the Third Street Promenade. An amendment to the IZO included allowing floor area ratio (FAR) flexibility for existing nonconforming buildings on the Promenade.

December 16, 2025 City Council adopted a Resolution of Intention (ROI) to codify amendments to Santa Monica Municipal Code (SMMC) Section

9.21.130, Resource Recovery and Recycling Standards, that were initiated through the newly created Self-Certification Pilot Program for certain building permits applicable to Resource Recovery and Recycling (RRR) requirements. These
amendments are included in this proposal as they will further streamline building permit review procedures for new and existing businesses.

Discussion
The proposed amendments are outlined into the following topic areas:

1. Permanent adoption of current IZOs and Emergency Order items

2. Land Use Streamlining: Downtown and Citywide Amendments

3. Simplifying Restrictive Standards for Specific Uses

4. Alcohol Permit Streamlining
Staff also includes four policy questions for the Council’s consideration related to the following:

1. Medium-Scale Retail size thresholds.

2. Maintain or eliminate pub crawl restrictions for alcohol permits.

3. Alcohol Exemption closing hours for new Taproom uses.

4. Allow non-conforming bar and nightclub establishments in the Neighborhood Commercial Main Street district that are closed for greater than 12 months with the right to reopen the establishment.

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Permanent Adoption of Interim Zoning Ordinances and 2025 Fires EO Staff proposes to permanently adopt the following Interim Zoning Ordinances and 2025 Fires EO provisions. Attachment F includes descriptions of each IZO or EO provision proposed for adoption.
• Downtown Economic Recovery IZO 2825 (CCS)
o Simplifying Land Use Review, Limitations, and Development Standards. o Outdoor Rooftop Commercial Uses on City-Owned Parking Structures. o Floor Area Ratio (FAR) Flexibility for Existing Non-Conforming Buildings on the Promenade.
o Outdoor Commercial Uses Exclusively on Private Property in the Office Campus District.
o Temporary Use Permit Extensions
• Outdoor Dining & Seating on Sidewalks IZO
• Personal Service: Massage Establishments Emergency Interim Zoning Ordinance (EIZO)
• Resource Recovery and Recycling (RRR) IZO Emergency Order Provisions for Permanent Adoption: Schools, Child Care, and Early Educational Facilities Displaced by Palisades Fire
The Planning Commission recommended the adoption of all Interim Zoning Ordinances and 2025 Fires EO provisions. The 2025 Fires EO’s alcohol-related operation suspensions are discussed later in the alcohol section of this report.

Land Use Streamlining: Downtown and Citywide Amendments Additional land use streamlining amendments are proposed within the Downtown and in non-residential zoning districts citywide similar to effective Downtown IZOs that focus on streamlined land use and alcohol permit review, and simplified limitations and standards for specific uses.

Staff evaluated land uses in all non-residential districts citywide to determine if the impacts associated with a commercial use warrant discretionary permits such as Minor

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Use Permit (MUP) or Conditional Use Permit (CUP) or if the use has no impact and may be permitted by-right. Use permits are intended to allow permitted uses with operational conditions necessary to mitigate potential impacts. However, they are not an appropriate tool if the intent is to not allow certain land uses or as a means to implement design standards.

Staff evaluated all uses subject to MUPs and CUPs, identified their potential impacts, reviewed recently approved permits and their associated operating conditions, and assessed whether such uses warrant a simpler review process. Typical operating conditions include parking and loading operations, refuse operations, hours of operation, and noise mitigation. The following summarizes the proposal for simplifying land use review procedures and ground floor standards.

Downgrading Certain CUPs to MUPs
Requiring a MUP instead of a CUP would still maintain discretionary review through a public hearing by the Zoning Administrator instead of the Planning Commission. MUPs may be granted by the Zoning Administrator who can condition proposals as necessary based on staff and public input, including conditions that address parking and loading operations, refuse operations, and noise to ensure neighborhood compatibility. Both MUPs and CUPs are subject to the same eight findings as stated in SMMC Section

9.41.060, and therefore this change would maintain the same level of criteria for approval.

Uses considered for this change are typically those that are less controversial but still warrant operational conditions and can be shaped by the public review process. With this change, appeals would be subject to the Planning Commission instead of City Council.

Additionally, MUPs are more cost effective for prospective businesses with application fees approximately 38% of the cost of a CUP and have shorter review timeframes in comparison, both of which are critical components for new businesses. Examples of such uses proposed for this change are provided in the following table:

CUPs Downgraded to MUPs
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Community Plan Area Districts
▪ Small-Scale
Facilities (less
than 5,000 SF)
▪ Office (new construction)
▪ Grooming and Pet Shops (less
than 12,500 SF)
▪ Food Halls (greater than 10,000
SF)
▪ Entertainment Facilities (less
than 5,000 SF)
▪ Medium-Scale Retail
▪ Offices
(greater
than
5,000 SF)
▪ Small-Scale
Facilities (less
than 5,000 SF)
Community
Assembly (e.g.
membership
clubs)
Downgrading Certain CUPs/MUPs to Permitted By-Right
Uses that have been shown to be compatible without the need for establishing operational conditions are proposed to have use permits eliminated entirely, especially where there is little to no utility in conditioning business operations. Discretionary use permits often disincentivize potential businesses resulting in long-term vacancies throughout the City. A recent example being the historic post office in the Downtown that has been vacant for years.

The discretionary use permits in many of these instances have been used as a tool to manage land use preferences or ground floor tenant size and linear street frontage. This has resulted in use permits becoming more of a deterrent for a use rather than a means for evaluating use compatibility and/or mitigating negative impacts.

In cases where a use warrants a more limited scope of review related specifically to access, loading, and circulation, a Parking and Loading Operations Plan (PLOP) subject to Mobility Division approval has been added as a requirement. In other instances, discretionary review was removed for a use in cases where comparable uses were already permitted by-right. For example, food halls, which operate as a collection of foodserving vendors are comparable to restaurant and retail establishments which are typically permitted uses and therefore was downgraded from a CUP to permitted by-right, unless greater than 5,000 SF which would require an MUP. Examples of uses proposed for this change are provided in the following table:

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CUP or MUP to Permitted By-Right
Downtown
Community Plan
Boulevards Bergamot Area Employment
Districts
▪ Grooming and Pet
Stores
▪ Community
Assembly (e.g.
membership
clubs)
▪ Banks
▪ Food Halls
▪ Retail exceeding
7,500 SF and/or
50 linear feet of
ground floor
frontage
▪ Community
Assembly not
adjacent to
residential
▪ Banks
▪ Food Halls (less
than 10,000 SF)
▪ Retail (new
construction
greater than
12,500 SF)
▪ Instructional
Services (new
construction
greater than
12,500 SF)
▪ Medical Office
change of use on
ground floor
(greater than
12,500 SF; 7,500
SF for NC)
▪ Community
Assembly
▪ Banks
▪ Medium-Scale
Retail
▪ Commercial
Kitchens
▪ Community
Assembly not
adjacent to
residential
▪ Food Halls
▪ Medium-Scale
Retail
Removing Ground Floor Restrictions on Tenant Size and/or Linear Street Frontage Limitations on ground floor uses have traditionally been in place requiring active pedestrian-oriented commercial uses. Discretionary review in many of these instances is required based on tenant size and linear street frontage, which has served more of a deterrent rather than the purpose of evaluating the use for compatibility. Staff has seen many potential businesses consider alternatives that circumvent discretionary review,

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including designing floor plans that include creating unusable floor area within lease spaces. This response from potential applicants indicates that current size thresholds and street frontage limitations are too restrictive.

These size and frontage thresholds are design-related, intended to preserve ground floors for active commercial uses and encourage smaller commercial spaces at the sidewalk to create a more walkable street. Although there is value in their intention, staff believes relief from these standards are necessary to help fill vacant tenant spaces particularly at this time of economic recovery. Relaxing these requirements would provide greater opportunities for business growth particularly along the Boulevards and Neighborhood Commercial districts; however, staff has still retained some of the size limitations for areas on Main Street and Montana Avenue. This shift in policy of allowing greater flexibility in ground floor occupancy was demonstrated with the recent Housing Element implementation during which ground floor residential became permitted anywhere on the ground floor, with a few exceptions in the Promenade area and Neighborhood Commercial districts. These ground floor restrictions have precluded new businesses from opening throughout the City in recent years. Examples of such uses proposed for this change are included in the following table:

Ground Floor Uses
Downtown
Community Plan
Boulevards Bergamot Area Employment
Districts
▪ Media Support
Facilities
▪ All Office Uses
▪ Instructional
Services
▪ Banks
▪ Nurseries and
Gardens
▪ Convenience
Markets;
▪ Small-Scale
Facilities
(commercial
entertainment)
▪ Grooming and Pet
Stores
▪ Media Support
Facilities
▪ All Office Uses
▪ General Personal
Services (e.g.
salons,
laundromats,
tailors, etc.)
▪ All Office Uses ▪ Instructional
Services
▪ Banks

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The proposed streamlining changes to the land uses above balance the City’s priority of economic opportunity and growth, while ensuring uses can be adequately reviewed for compatibility with surrounding neighborhoods. Attachment A includes the land use and limitation changes proposed according to each district.

As discussed later in this report, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the proposed changes to citywide districts outside of the Downtown, with changes to certain land use standards. The Commission supported staff’s approach in downgrading or eliminating discretionary review procedures and recommended changes to specific uses that are outlined in the next section. The Commission also supported the streamlining of ground floor standards and recommended additional flexibility in removing maximum size limitations for certain uses. The next section highlights the strategies of changes for common land uses that the Commission discussed in detail.

Simplifying Common Land Uses
Common land uses such as eating and drinking establishments, retail, personal services, and office constitute the vast majority of commercial uses in the city. Staff reviewed these uses to assess whether additional flexibility and clarity is needed to minimize restrictive limitations for prospective businesses The proposed changes would help remove or simplify certain restrictions, streamline review, or further define and modernize uses for improved clarity for prospective businesses.
▪ Restaurants and Food Halls. Currently, restaurants greater than 5,000 SF within the Mixed-Use Commercial Districts (MUB, MUBL, GC, NC) require a CUP.

Proposed changes would downgrade the CUP to an MUP. This maintains discretionary review for larger-sized restaurants particularly along the Boulevards adjacent to residential districts but provides some simplification for the permit review. Similarly, restaurants greater than 7,500 SF located in the WT District (Wilshire Blvd) and the east side of Lincoln Blvd (LT District) would be amended from requiring a CUP to an MUP.

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The Neighborhood Commercial (NC) district further limits restaurants to a 50-seat maximum, with Main Street limited to two restaurants per block. Proposed changes would eliminate the maximum 50 seat limitation, and the maximum number of restaurants per block along Main Street.

Currently, restaurants greater than 5,000 SF within the Downtown (except for WT/LT), Oceanfront, Bergamot Districts, and Employment Districts are permitted by-right. No changes are proposed.

Additionally, Food Halls currently require CUPs for any size and would be simplified from requiring a CUP to an MUP only for establishments greater than 10,000 SF within the Mixed-Use Commercial Districts, as recommended by the Planning Commission. The City has yet to receive any food hall proposals since it was added as a new use classification. This change would provide a more streamlined review in efforts to encourage this type of operation as Food Halls can be used as incubators for small local restaurants and food-related establishments given their lower risk nature.

Furthermore, for organizational purposes, Eating and Drinking Establishments which is currently inclusive of bars, nightclubs, restaurants, and food halls will be divided into two separate land use categories and amended as follows:

1. Eating Establishments include restaurants, brewpubs, and food halls.

2. Drinking Establishments include bars and would also include Taprooms as a new land use classification.

As discussed later in this report, the Planning Commission supported downgrading the restaurant permit review from a CUP to MUP, removing the restaurant caps, and further recommended a by-right threshold to 10,000 SF for food halls.
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approval. The potential change would maintain a public review process and conditions of approval would be determined by the Zoning Administrator at a public hearing, with appeals subject to the Planning Commission. Standalone bar proposals have been limited over the years as many operators will elect to provide food offerings to qualify them as restaurants so they can be eligible for a more streamlined review. This revised process would help streamline permit processing in both the MUP and any subsequent appeals and reduces the cost of applying for an alcohol permit, reducing both time and application fees.

However, as discussed later in this report, the Planning Commission did not support this proposed change and recommended that a Conditional Use Permit for bars remain warranted, particularly along commercial boulevards due to proximity to residential neighborhoods. Staff supports the Commission’s recommendation.

▪ Retail Use. Retail is currently separated into three land use classifications based on size thresholds. Below is a breakdown of the three categories and examples of the types of retail uses that the size can accommodate:
• Small-Scale up to 25,000 SF: Clothing, small furniture stores, bookstores, etc. • Medium-Scale between 25,000 and 80,000 SF: Outdoor/gear stores, furniture stores, urban-format department or hardware stores, etc. • Large-Scale: greater than 80,000 SF: Department stores, traditional big-box retail, hardware stores, or bulk stores that may require customer membership.

The current regulations allow small-scale retail permitted by-right across all commercial districts, with size restrictions for retail in new construction on the Boulevards and within the Downtown. Medium-Scale retail is largely discretionary across all commercial districts, requiring a CUP. Large-Scale retail is largely prohibited and permitted through a CUP in a handful of zones that are typically characterized by larger parcel sizes and commercial to industrial uses (IC, OC, BTV, MUC). The existing standards do not prioritize or incentivize retail uses of

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certain sizes to certain areas, and disproportionately burden and restrict retail in new buildings over retail in existing buildings.

Staff proposes to further refine the distribution of retail classifications based on typical parcel conditions, existing retail, and proximity to sensitive uses, such as residential. Under the proposed regulations:
• Small-scale retail would be permitted by-right across all commercial zoning districts; and
• Medium-scale retail would be permitted by right in the Downtown Core, Bergamot Districts, and in the IC and OC districts.

This ensures that medium-scale retail is prioritized in areas with typically large sites or in commercial centers. A Parking, Loading, and Operations Plan (PLOP) shall always be required for medium-scale retail to mitigate any parking, access, and loading impacts. An MUP is required for districts typically abutting a residential district, such as the boulevards, and Lincoln and Wilshire in the Downtown. Largescale retail is permitted in the IC, OC, BTV, and MUC districts only and will continue to require a CUP. See Attachment B for a detailed description of the existing versus proposed changes, and the general distribution strategy for the three retail categories.

The Planning Commission supported this change; however they recommended to reduce the maximum size of medium-scale retail from 80,000 SF to 50,000 SF.

Staff does not support this added change for reasons discussed later in this report.
▪ General Market. Under current regulations, General Markets (grocery stores) are allowed by-right up to 15,000 SF in all commercial districts (Downtown, boulevards, Employment Districts, and Bergamot). Any General Market proposed above 15,000 SF requires a CUP. In recent years, this size restriction on grocery stores has made it challenging for prospective markets seeking locations in Santa Monica. The City

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has several large, vacant commercial properties, greater than 15,000 SF, that were previously occupied by similar large uses, such as retail pharmacies. Staff has received inquiries from operators and feedback that obtaining a discretionary permit impacted their timeframes and raised uncertainty in the permitting process.

Operators have considered alternatives in staying under the CUP threshold including dividing spaces to create unusable square footage within lease spaces to comply with the 15,000 SF threshold. In order to ensure existing large tenant spaces and buildings can be reoccupied and to accommodate prospective markets moving to Santa Monica, staff proposes to increase the by-right size of general markets from 15,000 SF to 25,000 SF. In conjunction with this change, a Parking and Loading Operations Plan (PLOP) must be approved by the Mobility Division that would evaluate existing site conditions during plan development. Markets greater than 25,000 SF will still require a CUP, where a PLOP would be developed as part of the permit review.

The additional 10,000 SF is based on the size of existing, vacant tenant spaces or buildings and the size of existing general markets in the City, which has provided insight to better understand market conditions. Staff believes a higher size threshold of 25,000 SF would provide necessary flexibility for potential markets.

See below for a breakdown summary of a select number of markets within the City and their approximate size:

Store Address Square Feet
Trader Joes 1331 Wilshire 17,800
Erewhon 2800 Wilshire 13,500
Vons 710 Broadway 63,500
Vons 1311 Wilshire 33,000
Bristol Farms 3105 Wilshire 25,166
Pavilions 820 Montana 24,661
Whole Foods 1425 Montana Ave 12,000
Gelsons 2601 Lincoln 41,000
Whole Foods 2121 Cloverfield 26,000
AVERAGE 28,514
MEDIAN 25,166

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As discussed later in this report, the Planning Commission recommended to modify staff’s proposal by further expanding the by-right size threshold from 25,000 SF up to 30,000 SF, in which any size greater would require an MUP.

Staff supports this change.
▪ Personal Services, Physical Training. Currently, these establishments (yoga studios, fitness gyms, etc.) that are greater than 5,000 SF often require a CUP. The proposed changes would allow all forms of physical training to be permitted by-right with no size restrictions. The physical fitness definition would also be amended by removing the 5,000 SF size threshold for consistency. These businesses typically do not result in impacts that necessitate public review or specific operating conditions. As demonstrated in CUP requests in the past, there is minimal utility in the conditions of approval placed on these types of businesses. This change would also revise instances where CUPs are currently required in certain areas such as the HMU District.

Relocation Flexibility for Existing Non-Conforming Pawn Shops in the Downtown Pawn shop establishments are currently prohibited in the Downtown area making any existing establishments a legal non-conforming use. Pawn shops are defined in the zoning ordinance as “establishments engaged in the buying or selling of new or secondhand merchandise and offering loans in exchange for personal property.” As a result, existing pawn shops would not be allowed to relocate to another property and retain their non-conforming status.

The proposed change would support existing downtown businesses by allowing existing pawn shop establishments located in the Downtown to relocate to another location within the Downtown area, except within the Ocean Transition (OT) zone. This change is the simplest approach to allowing existing small businesses to relocate within the Downtown based on their leasing or operational needs. Currently, there is only one pawn shop business in the Downtown. This proposed change will not result in any new pawn shop establishments as the use will remain prohibited to new operators.

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Prior to the adoption of the Downtown Community Plan (DCP) in 2017, pawn shops were a permitted use in most areas of the Downtown, except along Ocean Avenue within the OT District. The proposal would allow an existing establishment to relocate anywhere in the Downtown except for Ocean Avenue, consistent with former policy in terms of locations for this particular use.

At the August 12, 2025 Council meeting, staff proposed this amendment to the current Downtown IZO; Council did not move forward with this change at the time, expressing concerns with pawn shop establishments in the Downtown. Staff proposes to reintroduce this change in order to clarify that this amendment was brought forward in response to a request from an existing local business to be able to relocate elsewhere within the Downtown. This change would facilitate this existing long-term Santa Monica small business to continue operations and does not allow the establishment of any new pawn shops in the Downtown. The Commission supported this change and expressed the importance of retaining existing local businesses.

Simplifying Restrictive Standards for Specific Uses
Community Assembly
Uses within this category include but are not limited to community centers, religious assembly facilities, meeting halls for clubs, and other membership organizations.

Currently this use includes a minimum parcel size of 7,500 SF for any operator to apply for the use. During the Downtown Economic Recovery IZO, this provision along with other operation standards demonstrated to create barriers for potential proposals in the Downtown and was therefore amended to not apply to businesses located in the Third Street Promenade area. Requiring a minimum parcel size standard in particular appears to be overly restrictive, and therefore staff recommends eliminating this particular standard and replacing it with a Parking and Loading Operation Plan (PLOP) requirement that evaluates the best approach to address specific site conditions on any size parcels for effectiveness. This change seeks to provide flexibility to parcels that could achieve compatibility even on smaller lots as the current provision outright restricts.

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As discussed later in this report, the Planning Commission supported this change, and further recommended relaxing distance requirements to residential uses and eliminating operating hour restrictions.

Restaurants, Limited-Service & Take-Out Only
This code section is being updated to allow limited-service and take-out restaurant establishments to close at 12 AM instead of the current 10 PM. This will provide consistency with the closing hours already established as a condition in the Alcohol Exemption (AE) permit for limited-service and take-out restaurants that serve alcoholic beverages, which has been amended to be more flexible in recent years.

Small-Scale Facility (Commercial Entertainment & Recreation, Game Arcades) This would eliminate all standards under this section as they no longer reflect how game arcades are currently established or operated and have become a barrier for new, unique business models centered around interactive commercial experiences.

Alcohol Permit Streamlining: Alcohol Exemptions, Standards, Use Classification Alcoholic Beverage Sales
Proposed changes to this section include:
• requiring a MUP instead of a CUP for all alcohol permits, • expanding Alcohol Exemption (AE) permits for certain uses within the Downtown as discussed earlier, simplifying alcohol exemption criteria, • adding an administrative process for existing alcohol permit holders to request removal of certain alcohol conditions, and
• streamlining the AE administrative procedures.

Currently, any dispensing or sale of alcoholic beverages including beer, wine, and spirits for on-site or off-site consumption requires a CUP, unless an AE permit is obtained. AEs have been critical in streamlining alcohol permits for restaurants and with

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the recent expansion of applicable uses within the Third Street Promenade Area, have simplified the review process leading to the establishment of a variety of new businesses in the Downtown.

Consistent with this strategy, staff proposes to simplify the review of alcohol permits that would apply to the entire city by downgrading the review from a CUP to a MUP. This change would simplify the review process for any non-restaurant commercial uses since AE permits outside of the Downtown citywide are currently only available for restaurants. This would capture proposals that are less likely to have alcohol-related issues such as retail wine shops/tasting, art galleries, or personal service businesses proposing to serve ancillary beer or wine. Recent proposals, including ancillary wine service for a retail shop and comedy club, have been approved by the Planning Commission on consent. Shifting the review permit to a MUP would streamline the alcohol review process providing greater certainty for prospective businesses.

The Planning Commission supported all changes except for the downgrading of a Conditional Use Permit to a Minor Use Permit for bar uses. Additionally, staff included policy questions for the Council’s feedback and recommendation related to the potential expansion of Alcohol Exemptions for certain uses in citywide districts outside of the Downtown. The Commission was generally supportive of expanding exemptions to certain uses as further discussed later in this report.

Alcohol Exemption Expansion: Downtown & Santa Monica Pier Alcohol Exemptions (AE) have been critical in streamlining alcohol permits for restaurants and with the recent expansion to other uses within the Third Street Promenade Area, have simplified the review process leading to the establishment of a variety of new businesses in the Downtown. Similar to the recently adopted (August 2025) AE expansion of land uses that could utilize this streamlined entitlement process in the Third Street Promenade area and along Ocean Avenue, staff proposes to:
▪ Expand AE applicability to the remaining portions of the Downtown, excluding the periphery zones along Wilshire Boulevard (WT zone) and Lincoln Boulevard (LT zone) that abut residential districts, and to the Santa Monica Pier.

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▪ Food halls, bars, convenience markets, cultural facilities/instructional services, commercial entertainment and recreation (small and large), personal services (day spas, salons, etc.) and retail establishments may obtain an AE permit without the need for a public hearing.
▪ AE conditions including operating hours would remain consistent with currently adopted allowances, with closures at 2 AM.

Alcohol Exemption Expansion: Citywide Districts Outside of the Downtown Alcohol Exemptions (AE) have been critical in streamlining alcohol permits for restaurants and with the recent expansion to other uses within the Third Street Promenade Area, have simplified the review process leading to the establishment of a variety of new businesses in the Downtown. Similar to the recently adopted (August 2025) AE expansion of land uses that could utilize this streamlined entitlement process in the Third Street Promenade area and along Ocean Avenue, staff proposes to:
▪ Expand AE applicability to the remaining portions of the Downtown, excluding the periphery zones along Wilshire Boulevard (WT zone) and Lincoln Boulevard (LT zone) that abut residential districts.
▪ Food halls, bars, convenience markets, cultural facilities/instructional services, commercial entertainment and recreation (small and large), personal services (day spas, salons, etc.) and retail establishments may obtain an AE permit without the need for a public hearing.
▪ Expand AE applicability to the Santa Monica Pier.
▪ AE conditions including operating hours would remain consistent with currently adopted allowances, with closures at 2 AM.

Alcohol Exemption Criteria and Restaurants with Entertainment Restrictions Consistent with the current suspension of certain AE criteria and CUP conditions of approval allowing operational relief for existing alcohol serving establishments as provided in the City’s 2025 Fires EO, proposed changes would eliminate overly restrictive operational requirements for alcohol establishments and establish a process for existing businesses to administratively request removal of such operational conditions from their current alcohol permit as further discussed below. The proposal would eliminate the more

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restrictive operational requirements, including maximum television count and alcohol sales revenue restrictions, limitations on amusement games, and pub-crawl and liquor bottle service prohibitions. These restrictions would no longer apply to new Alcohol Exemption permits and would be eliminated as operational restrictions for restaurants with entertainment. Furthermore, staff proposes an administrative process for existing alcohol permit holders to request the removal of these specific operational conditions as further outlined below.

The Planning Commission supported this change, however recommended to maintain the prohibition on pub crawls, stating safety concerns of participating patrons while traveling between participating businesses. The Council should consider whether allowing pub crawls would be appropriate.

Administrative Request to Remove Certain Alcohol Permit Conditions.

As discussed above, in order to continue the suspension of the alcohol conditions included in the 2025 Fires EO, staff includes a process that would allow businesses with existing alcohol permits (CUPs or AEs) to request the removal of certain alcohol conditions from their permit, subject to Community Development Director approval. This process is similar to a Minor Amendment that can be requested by an operator governed by a CUP currently in place. Applicants may request removal of the following alcoholrelated conditions of approval or requirements:

1. Limitations on the number of televisions;

2. Limitation on the maximum percentage cap on total gross alcohol sales;

3. Prohibition on bottle service;

4. Prohibition on participating in “pub crawls”;

5. Prohibition on providing billiards/pool tables, video or amusement games, bowling, darts, and other similar entertainment activities.

The Planning Commission supported this process to ensure that all businesses have the ability to operate under similar standards, however as mentioned, recommended maintaining the prohibition on pub crawls.

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Streamline AE Administrative Processing
Currently, AE permits for businesses proposing greater than 50 seats requires the City to provide mailing notice and website posting informing the public that an AE has been approved. Since AE approvals cannot be appealed, staff recommends eliminating this administrative procedure that would help streamline the AE permit processing and improve efficiency as this requirement has resulted in process delays and confusion amongst the community.

Alcoholic Beverage Manufacturing
This land use was extracted as a separate classification as it is currently listed under Industry, Limited. The purpose of this change is to further define the characteristics of such uses that include the manufacturing of beer, wine, and spirits. Establishing this as a separate land use classification also provides greater flexibility in allowable locations and review procedures for smaller facilities.

New Brewery Definition and Related Uses. Establishes a new brewery/distillery use classification and related uses such as brew pubs, taprooms, and restaurants with ancillary on-site brewing. This would provide greater clarity as such uses are not clearly defined or established in the Zoning Ordinance and the review process for approval is equally unclear. For example, breweries, under current regulations, are nested within Industry, Limited. The proposed changes create a new industrial land use classification, Alcoholic Beverage Manufacturing, that will be reviewed under the same land use entitlement as it previously had been under Industry, Limited. This change is meant to increase transparency and clarity of the land use regulations, while also signaling to the business community that Santa Monica is adapting to new business ideas and needs. It will also provide the opportunity for future amendments and flexibility for this specific use if desired.

Planning Commission Recommendation
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on further streamlining land use review within the context of creating greater opportunities to fill vacant tenant spaces. The Commission supported reducing discretionary land use review in districts outside of the Downtown, further relaxing ground floor use restrictions, streamlining markets, food halls, fitness training, and downgrading alcohol permit review. The Commission directed staff to ensure that any Downtown land use review procedures and limitation requirements, particularly for neighborhood-serving commercial uses, be less restrictive compared to citywide districts outside of the Downtown.

Staff also presented the Commission with policy questions on whether expanding alcohol exemptions for certain uses citywide would be appropriate considering district proximity to residential neighborhoods (see Attachment C). The Commission supported the expansion of alcohol exemptions for a limited number of commercial uses citywide and focused on potential alcohol exemption operating requirements for taprooms and wine bars. The Commission supported staff’s recommended changes and also recommended the following additional changes to further address vacant commercial space:
• Land Use: Pet Grooming, Pet Stores, and Banks: The Commission recommended providing flexibility for pet grooming, pet stores, and banks. While current restrictions are intended to mitigate potential noise concerns with pet grooming facilities and overnight stay of a small number of animals for sale in pet stores, grooming facilities typically operate in small tenant spaces and have not been an issue and noise has not been an issue with existing pet stores. While current limitations on banks are intended to preserve ground floor spaces for active uses, such ground floor restrictions have become barriers for prospective businesses overall and do not address commercial space vacancy. Accordingly, staff proposes to further streamline the review for these types of businesses. • Food Halls: In addition to staff’s proposal to streamline food halls consistent with restaurants in terms of permitting based on size, the Commission recommended

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to increase the by-right threshold to 10,000 SF before a Minor Use Permit would be required. Allowing food halls to have a greater by-right size threshold compared to restaurants is intended to provide greater opportunities for small local businesses to open within a food hall setting which could be more financially viable in comparison. Staff supports this added recommendation. • Retail: Although the Commission supported downgrading the review permits proposed by staff, some concerns were expressed with the definition of mediumscale retail, which includes retail use between 25,000 SF and 80,000 SF. In efforts to balance the downgrade of the review permits (often resulting from a CUP to MUP) the Commission recommended reducing the maximum size of medium-scale retail from 80,000 SF down to 50,000 SF. This change would also result in the upper limit of large-scale retail down to 50,000 SF from 80,000 SF.

However, reducing the threshold of medium-scale retail ultimately creates more restrictions and implements less flexibility than staff’s original proposal. Under the Commission’s recommendation, retail between 50,000 and 80,000 SF would now be considered large-scale retail, which is largely prohibited in all zoning districts except for the Bergamot Area Plan and Employment Districts. This may create legal non-conforming conditions for existing medium-scale retailers and would prohibit retail between 50,000 SF and 80,000 SF in the Downtown. based on most medium-scale retail requiring an MUP as proposed. Additionally, staff believes requiring a CUP for retail between 50,000 and 80,000 SF can be adequately reviewed under an MUP, which is more efficient in terms of time and cost for the applicant. As such, staff does not support this added recommendation.
• Markets: The Commission recommended to further expand the by-right size threshold proposed by staff from 25,000 SF to 30,000 SF, and downgrade the Policy Question 1: Should the Medium-Scale Retail size threshold be maintained between 25k-80k or reduced to 25k-50k also resulting in LargeScale being revised from >80k to >50k? Planning Commission: Staff Recommendation:

Revise Medium to 25k-50k SF Maintain Medium at 25k-80k SF

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review permit for markets greater than 30k from a CUP to an MUP. A majority of the perceived negative impacts associated with markets are related to circulation, loading, and parking, which can be addressed and mitigated through the approval of a Parking, Loading, and Operations Plan (PLOP), a requirement for any proposed market. The increased threshold was selected based on the average size of current markets in the City, including both the existing smaller specialty markets (such as Trader Joe’s or Bristol Farms) and the typical full service markets such as a Vons or Whole Foods. Staff supports this added recommendation.
• Ground Floor Office/Medical Office: The Commission recommended expanding staff’s proposal by eliminating all current restrictions and limitations on ground floor office and medical office, everywhere except for the Neighborhood Commercial (NC) district. The Planning Commission expressed interest in maintaining regulations to protect the NC district to ensure more active, neighborhood commercial uses. While current limitations on ground floor office/medical office are intended to preserve ground floor spaces for active uses, such ground floor restrictions have become barriers for prospective businesses overall and do not address commercial space vacancy. Staff supports this added recommendation.
• Permanent Elimination of Certain Alcohol-Related Restrictions: Consistent with the 2025 Fires EO, while the Commission supports the permanent elimination of the alcohol-related restrictions as currently suspended in the EO, yet the Commission expressed safety concerns with patrons participating in pub-crawls while travelling between alcohol establishments. While staff understands the Commission’s concerns, the Council may wish to consider whether pub crawls can be safely administered and whether such events would be appropriate in furthering goals of economic opportunity for local businesses. Furthermore, prohibiting pub crawls may create future conflicts with the City’s Entertainment Zone program recently adopted in the Downtown.

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• Alcohol Exemptions Expanded Citywide: Based on staff’s policy questions regarding whether it would be appropriate to expand alcohol exemptions for certain types of uses citywide beyond the Downtown area, the Commission was generally supportive of the uses proposed by staff, except for bar establishments.

Alternative to allowing exemptions for bar establishments, the Commission supported staff’s alternate Taproom classification that would be limited to beer and wine only (no spirits) and approved with an alcohol exemption. The Commission supported expanding the alcohol exemption process to other commercial uses not typically associated with alcohol-related issues, including retail, personal services, instructional services, and cultural facilities. For the new Taproom use classification, the Commission recommended closing hours of 9pm, mentioning patrons would have the ability to seek food options after closing as these establishments do not provide food service. However, staff believes 9pm may be too limiting for such operators and would result in many Taproom businesses seeking later closing hours through an MUP instead, contrary to the streamlining effort afforded by the proposed expansion. In response, staff recommends the Council consider slightly later closing hours consistent with restaurant AE closing hours of 12am.

Policy Question 3: What should be the hours of operations for Taprooms seeking an administrative Alcohol Exemption Permit?
Planning Commission: Staff Recommendation:
9PM Closure Align with Restaurants
(12AM Closure)
Policy Question 2: Should alcohol-serving establishments be prohibited in participating in pub crawls?
Planning Commission: Staff Recommendation:

Maintain pub crawl prohibition Allow pub crawl events

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The Commission’s complete recommendation is summarized in a table as Attachment D. The Commission’s Resolution 26-001 that includes its recommended amendments is provided as Attachment G.

Reestablishment of Non-Conforming Bar Establishments within the NC Main Street District
Subsequent to the Planning Commission’s review and recommendation of the proposed amendments, staff proposes an additional change in response to the Commission’s direction on maintaining CUP requirements for bar establishments outside of the Downtown. This proposed change would allow existing bar establishments located on Main Street to continue operations that do not currently have a CUP and are nonconforming uses.

Currently, new establishments are prohibited in the NC Main Street district and obtaining a CUP or MUP is not an option. Staff proposes an amendment that would allow non-conforming bar establishments that have been closed beyond the 12-month period when non-conforming uses must terminate, to reopen and not lose their nonconforming rights. This amendment supports the continuation of existing bars on Main Street, considering new bars are prohibited in the NC district. Zoning currently provides this flexibility for non-conforming retail, restaurants, and food halls in the NC Main Street and other districts citywide, while the Downtown specifically includes this provision for bar establishments. Provided a bar establishment was the last business to occupy the space, a bar establishment that has been closed for over 12-months may reopen.

This proposal seeks to support existing bar establishments that have historically been a part of the Main Street commercial district and is consistent with current non-conforming standards focused on business reopening that were established during prior economic recovery efforts.

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Attachment A (Economic Recovery Ordinance) includes the Planning Commission’s recommendations, with the exception of the proposed changes suggested by staff as outlined in the four (4) policy questions above.

Alternative Actions:

In addition to the recommended action, the City Council could consider the following with respect to the proposed amendments:

A1. Revise the proposed amendments for adoption.

A2. Deny the proposed amendments.

Text Amendment Findings

1. The proposed amendments are consistent with the General Plan and any applicable Specific Plans in that they will support Downtown’s role as a visitor destination and economic center by encouraging uses that support local business retention and promote new business opportunities within the Downtown. Citywide amendments are consistent with LUCE Policy E1.1 Policy Question 4: Should non-conforming bar establishments in the NC Main Street District be allowed to reopen if the establishment has been closed for more than 12 months?
What this means:

YES: Allows any of the 3 existing non-conforming bars within the NC Main Street District to reopen operations even if the business has been closed for more than 12 months.

NO: Existing vacant bar establishments closed for more than 12 months will be terminated permanently based on non-conforming status since bars are prohibited uses in the district.

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which states to make land use decisions that respond to changing market conditions and meet the needs of City residents and visitors.

2. The proposed amendments to the text of the Zoning Ordinance are consistent with the purpose of the Zoning Ordinance to promote the growth of the City in an orderly manner and to promote and protect the public health, safety, and general welfare in that the amendments will address the needs of the business community and residents and support businesses by simplifying land use standards and streamlining review procedures.

Environmental Analysis
The proposed amendments to interim zoning regulations previously established and current the zoning regulations as described above are categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines. Section 15301 of CEQA Guidelines provides (Class 1 Existing Facilities) exemption for the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that existing at the time of the lead agency's determination. Projects that fall into this class of exemption include alterations to existing streets, sidewalks, gutter, bicycle facilities, and other similar facilities and additions of safety or health protection during for use in conjunction with existing facilities. The proposed amendments would allow for flexibility in land uses for the Downtown and districts citywide. No expansion of the existing land uses is proposed. Therefore, the proposed amendments qualify under the Class 1 exemption.

Additionally, the proposed amendments consisting of land use and processing changes supporting economic recovery, growth, and opportunity are categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the State Implementation Guidelines. Based on the evidence in the record, it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the proposed

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changes will have a significant effect on the environment. The recommended amendments represent land use and procedural changes do not substantively affect policy decisions made with the City Council’s adoption of the DCP, BAP, and Zoning Ordinance, and is consistent with the City’s economic recovery efforts.

Therefore, no further environmental review under CEQA is required.

Financial Impacts
There is no immediate financial impact or budget action necessary as a result of the recommended action. Staff will return to Council if specific budget actions are required in the future.

Prepared By: Steve Mizokami, Principal Planner
Approved Forwarded to Council
Attachments:

A. 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord.

B. Comparison of General Retail District Land Use Tables C. Alcohol Exemption Policy Questions for Planning Commission D. Planning Commission Recommendation Summary Table
E. Planning Commission Staff Report (01-21-25)
F. Interim Zoning Ordinances (IZO) & Emergency Order (EO) Descriptions G. 2026.02.24 - Planning Commission Amendments ROR (26-001) H. Written Comments
I. PowerPoint Presentation

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1 City Council Meeting: February 24, 2026 Santa Monica, California ORDINANCE NUMBER _________ (CCS)
(City Council Series)

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA MONICA: (1) PERMANENTLY ADOPTING ECONOMIC RECOVERY INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE 2825 (CCS); AND (2) AMENDING THE TEXT OF ARTICLE 9

OF THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC
RECOVERY AND INCREASE LAND USE FLEXIBILITY IN THE CITY’S DOWNTOWN AND CITYWIDE AREAS BY: (A) STREAMLINING, SIMPLIFYING, AND MODIFYING LAND USES AND LIMITATIONS; (B) UPDATING STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC USES

AND ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ALCOHOL PERMITS AND REVIEW; (C) MODIFYING DEFINITIONS; (D) ADJUSTING STANDARDS

REGARDING THE APPLICABILITY OF RESOURCE RECOVERY AND RECYCLING REQUIREMENTS AND TRASH ENCLOSURE DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS; AND (E)

MAKING OTHER MINOR CHANGES, CORRECTIONS, CLARIFICATIONS, AND

CLERICAL AMENDMENTS
WHEREAS, on March 13, 2020, the City Manager, as the Director of Emergency Services (“Director of Emergency Services”), proclaimed the existence of a local emergency pursuant to Chapter 2.16 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code to ensure the availability of mutual aid and effectuate the City’s response to the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”), and this local emergency was restated on March 14, 2020, through a revised declaration of local emergency to ensure compliance with all digital signature requirements (the “Executive Order”)’ and
WHEREAS, on March 16, 2020, the Director of Emergency Services issued a Third Supplement to the Executive Order, requiring the closure of a wide range of businesses including bars, nightclubs, on-premises restaurant service, movie theatres, live performance venues, gyms, fitness centers, spas, hair salons, massage parlors, and nail salons; and

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Packet Pg. 702 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code 2 WHEREAS, on March 19, 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N-33-20 directing all residents of the State of California to heed directives issued by the State Health Officer on the same date instructing all Californians to stay home except as needed to maintain continuity of operations of the federal critical infrastructure sectors; and
WHEREAS, on March 19, 2020, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued an enhanced Health Officer Order, the Safer at Home Order for Control of COVID-19, amending and superseding its earlier March 16, 2020 Order, closing all nonessential businesses, and limiting gatherings to 9 people or less; and WHERAS, after March 19, 2020, the Los Angeles Department of Public Health, on multiple occasions, amended and modified its Health Officer Order, recognizing the issues posed by community transmission of COVID-19 in Los Angeles County, and, in response, maintaining public health measures that have, at differing times, included strict limitations on public gatherings, required closures of certain businesses, and strict limitations and protocols for the operations of businesses permitted to remain open; and WHEREAS, as of March 31, 2023, the local, state, and federal COVID-19 emergency declarations have concluded; and
WHEREAS, although the emergency orders have been lifted, the economic impacts of the COVID-19 closures of, and limitations on, businesses have been and continue to be devastating to the local Santa Monica economy, and the City is continuing to experience economic uncertainty; and

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Packet Pg. 703 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code 3 WHEREAS, as the commercial and economic landscape evolves, the City’s economic recovery and competitive advantage will depend on its ability to deliver on a diverse range of unique dining, retail, and entertainment uses; and WHEREAS, as restaurant and entertainment environments across the region and county continue to evolve, there is a need to adjust allowed uses and dining and entertainment options to enable economic recovery and provide increased flexibility to minimize vacancies throughout the City; and
WHEREAS, the City has an important governmental interest in maintaining a thriving business community and protecting the health, safety, and economic welfare of its citizens and businesses; and
WHEREAS, vacancy rates, in addition to economic impacts, threaten the health, safety, and economic welfare of the City’s citizens and businesses; and WHEREAS, on July 25, 2023, Council adopted Interim Zoning Ordinance Number 2754 (CCS) (“IZO 2754”), establishing interim zoning regulations promoting economic recovery in the City’s Downtown, including the Third Street Promenade Area and Santa Monica Place, and also included minor clerical amendments further supporting economic recovery; and
WHEREAS, on September 26, 2023, the Council introduced for first reading Interim Zoning Ordinance Number 2761 (CCS) (“IZO 2761”), which was adopted on October 10, 2023, extending and amending the interim zoning regulations established by IZO 2754 through November 22, 2028; and
WHEREAS, IZO 2761 included zoning changes supporting a variety of potential commercial uses within the Downtown and focused on enabling certain outdoor rooftop

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Packet Pg. 704 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code 4 commercial uses on Public Parking Structures owned by the City, greater flexibility for restaurants providing entertainment, and provided a streamlined review for alcohol permits; and
WHEREAS, on October 22, 2024, the Council introduced Interim Zoning Ordinance Number 2794 (CCS) (“IZO 2794”), which was adopted on November 11, 2024, amending the interim zoning regulations to further promote economic recovery efforts within the Downtown and Third Street Promenade area, simplifying the review process for new businesses.; and
WHEREAS, IZO 2794 included amendments focused on streamlining the review process for uses within the Third Street Promenade area by eliminating Conditional Use Permit and Minor Use Permit requirements, and expanding the streamlining of alcohol permits for a variety of different commercial uses; and WHEREAS, additionally, consistent with the City’s Outdoor Space Program efforts, IZO 2794 included a pilot program limited to the Office Campus District that would allow exclusively outdoor uses such as open-air markets to locate on private property, subject to meeting certain conditions; and
WHEREAS, on October 22, 2024, the Council also introduced and adopted Ordinance Number 2793 (CCS), an emergency ordinance amending the Sign Code by relaxing limitations to encourage the use of creative signs and to enhance overall business promotion on the Promenade; and
WHEREAS, similarly, on June 11, 2024, City Council considered and adopted Emergency Interim Zoning Ordinance (EIZO) No. 2781, which temporarily removed the MUP, location, and facility requirements from SMMC Section 9.31.230, Personal Service,

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Packet Pg. 705 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code 5 for massage establishments to increase flexibility of these uses and opportunities for economic recovery by removing a public hearing requirement, enabling additional personal service uses in Santa Monica, and eliminating redundant requirements already contained in other sections of the Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS on July 23, 2024, Council approved Emergency Interim Zoning Ordinance Number 2784 extending Emergency Interim Zoning Ordinance Number 2781 (CCS) and amending Section 9.31.230 to remove the minor use permit, location, and facility requirements for massage establishments from the personal service use standards for specific uses and activities; and
WHEREAS, these interim amendments were critical in providing greater certainty and predictability for property owners and their existing tenants, along with prospective businesses considering locations within the Promenade area; and WHEREAS, on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, life-threatening, destructive, widespread windstorm and extreme fire weather system commenced, impacting the Los Angeles metropolitan area, including the City of Santa Monica and the County and City of Los Angeles, and threatening life and safety, public and private property and structures, and other critical infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, based upon these events, by reason of its magnitude, and the need to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the residents and property of the City of Santa Monica, and aid in the assistance of those affected by the Regional Fires, these events created conditions beyond the control of the normal services, personnel, equipment, and facilities of the regularly constituted branches and departments of the City Government,

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Packet Pg. 706 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code 6 and that such emergency conditions required the mobilization of mutual aid resources and the ability to coordinate a multiagency response; and WHEREAS, on January 7, 2025, as a result of the widespread windstorm and extreme fire weather, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors proclaimed a Local Emergency in the County of Los Angeles; and
WHEREAS, on January 7, 2025, the Mayor of the City of Los Angeles declared the existence of a Local Emergency throughout the City of Los Angeles to take such steps that are necessary for the protection of life and property; and WHEREAS, on January 7, 2025, the Governor of the State of California declared a state of emergency to make additional resources available; and WHEREAS, on January 7, 2025, the City activated its Emergency Operations Center to support ongoing emergency actions in response to the spread of the Regional Fires; and
WHEREAS, on January 8, 2025, the City Manager, in his role as the Director of Emergency Services, (“Executive Director of Emergency Services”) issued an Executive Order of the Director of Emergency Services of the City of Santa Monica Declaring the Existence of a Local Emergency (“Palisades Fire Executive Order”) declaring a local emergency pursuant to Chapter 2.16 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code to ensure the availability an effective response to the Regional Fires; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the Emergency Order, the Executive Director of Emergency Services further: 1) relaxed permitting requirements for schools and child care and early education facilities that were displaced; 2) suspended preferential parking rules and enforcement of Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapters 6.20, Home-Sharing and

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Packet Pg. 707 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code 7 Vacation Rentals, and 6.22, Residential Leasing Regulations for persons who provide alternative accommodations to persons displaced; 3) triggered prohibitions on pricegouging under the Santa Monica Municipal Code and the California Penal Code; 4) prohibited landlords from evicting residential tenants based on the presence of unauthorized occupants or pets, if the occupant or pet has been displaced due to an evacuation order or poor air quality conditions; 5) imposed a curfew in all areas subject to a mandatory evacuation order; 6) suspended all previously-issued building permits for areas subject to mandatory evacuation orders and evacuation warnings; 7) triggered emergency procurement and expenditure provisions under Chapter 2.16; and 8) permitted bed and breakfasts and hotels and motels to allow stays beyond 30 days; and WHEREAS, since January 8, 2025, the City has issued Eight Supplements to that Palisades Fire Executive Order; and
WHEREAS, these Supplements have included, but are not limited to, provisions that: 1) relax permitting requirements for small businesses and nonprofit organizations that were operating in Los Angeles County and have been impacted by the Regional Fires: 2) prioritize necessary permitting and inspections for displaced schools, early childhood education centers, small businesses and nonprofit organizations, and clarify that strict adherence to building codes shall not be required on this temporary basis unless the provision directly affects health and safety; 3) authorize schools with existing Conditional Use Permits in residential zones to expand to accommodate students from other campuses operated by the existing school displaced by the Regional Fires; 4) waive or reduce license fees for outdoor dining areas, sidewalk dining, parklets, and pier deck extended dining; and 5) suspend certain provisions of Santa Monica Municipal Code

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Packet Pg. 708 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code 8 9.31.280, Restaurants, Limited-Service and Take-Out Only, and 9.31.290, Restaurants with Entertainment, and specific alcohol-related standards and conditions of approval established pursuant to any Alcohol Determination, Alcohol Exemption, or Conditional Use Permit entitlements to allow for additional flexibility in alcohol sales and service; and WHEREAS, although the immediate fire danger has subsided, the City has continued to receive requests to accommodate individuals, schools, and businesses displaced by the Regional Fires; and
WHEREAS, local businesses have reported that they are still experiencing economic impacts from the Regional Fires and face resulting economic uncertainty; and WHEREAS, on March 25, 2025, the Council adopted amendments (IZO No. 2809 CCS) to the existing Interim Zoning Ordinance to further promote economic recovery efforts within the Third Street Promenade area, encouraging the reuse and occupancy of existing buildings by exempting community assembly uses from applicability and additional operational requirements specific to the use for properties located with the BC Districts; and
WHEREAS, on March 25, 2025, the Council also introduced and adopted Ordinance Number 2805 (CCS), an emergency ordinance amending the Sign Code providing consistency in the allowable digital sign area for each property facing the Promenade, in response to property owner feedback subsequent to the amendments adopted on October 22, 2024; and
WHEREAS, also on March 25, 2025, Council gave staff direction on bringing forward interim zoning regulations related to economic recovery efforts that can be permanently adopted into the Zoning Ordinance; and

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Packet Pg. 709 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code 9 WHEREAS, on August 12, 2025, Council adopted permanent amendments to the Zoning Ordinance 2826 (CCS) and amendments to the current economic recovery (IZO 2825 (CCS)) promoting economic recovery and increased land use flexibility in the City’s Downtown area; and
WHEREAS, the permanent amendments were previously adopted as interim zoning regulations, with minor changes, and include expanded opportunities for Alcohol Exemption permits, increased operational flexibility for restaurants with entertainment, and removal of the prohibition against certain fast-food restaurants in establishments with frontage along the Third Street Promenade; and
WHEREAS, IZO 2825 was also amended on August 12, 2025 to allow floor area ratio (FAR) flexibility for existing non-conforming buildings on the Promenade; and WHEREAS, since their establishment, the IZOs noted above have been effective in the opening of new businesses and promoting existing businesses in the Downtown; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to maintain and codify the land use flexibility already provided in the prior interim zoning ordinances, including additional amendments intended to further streamline review procedures and simplify overly restrictive land use limitations and standards city-wide; and
WHEREAS, as demonstrated by the effectiveness of the IZOs streamlining provisions and the Palisades Fire Executive Order, these City-wide amendments would similarly focus on streamlining, simplifying, and modifying land uses and limitations, standards for specific uses and activities, alcohol permit operational standards and

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Packet Pg. 710 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code 10 review, definitions, and other minor changes, corrections, clarifications, and clerical amendments; and
WHEREAS, these additional amendments include, but are not limited to: (1) simplifying land use review, limitations, and development standards outside of the Downtown and in non-residential zoning districts citywide, including supporting the reuse of existing vacant commercial properties located within certain multiple-unit residential districts; (2) amendments to SMMC Chapter 9.31, Specific Uses and Activities, to simply overly restrictive standards for certain land uses; (3) expanding alcohol exemption to uses other than restaurants including, but not limited to, retail, small/large scale entertainment facilities, museums, etc.; (4) simplified alcohol permit operational requirements similar to those provided for in the City’s Palisades Fire Executive Order; (5) simplification of Alcohol Exemption Criteria and Restaurants with Entertainment Requirements; (6) establishing specific brewery/distillery use standards and related uses such as brew pubs, tap rooms, and restaurants with ancillary on-site brewing to provide greater clarity as such uses and operational standards are not clearly defined in the Zoning Ordinance; (7) updating certain land use classifications and related definitions; (8) consideration of codification of the suspension of discretionary reviews for schools, child care, and early education facilities as provided in the City’s Palisades Fire Executive Order; (9) updating the requirements and standards for massage establishments; (10) updating sidewalk dining standards; and (11) other minor changes, clarifications, and amendments to correct any inconsistencies in standards, requirements, procedures, cross-references, and other clerical errors; and

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Packet Pg. 711 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code 11 WHEREAS, on October 15, 2025, in accordance with Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.46.030(B), the Planning Commission adopted a Resolution of Intention, Resolution Number 25-014 (PCS), declaring its intention to consider recommending to the City Council that the City Council amend the text of the Zoning Ordinance to (1) Permanently adopt Economic Recovery Interim Zoning Ordinance 2825 (CCS); and (2) Amend the text of Article 9 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code to promote economic recovery and increase land use flexibility in the City’s Downtown and Citywide areas by streamlining, simplifying, and modifying land uses and limitations, updating standards for specific uses and activities, including alcohol permits and review, modifying definitions, and making other minor changes, corrections, clarifications, and clerical amendments; and WHEREAS, also in connection with the City’s economic recovery efforts, on February 11, 2025, City Council directed staff to create a self-certification pilot program allowing building permits for “non-structural commercial tenant improvements, singlefamily home improvements, and accessory dwelling units” to bypass the normal plan review process and receive approval within one to five business days; and WHEREAS, the purpose of this direction is to facilitate the City’s economic recovery and reduce the workload on plan check professionals, allowing staff to focus on the more complex projects in the City that require their attention; and WHEREAS, the self-certification program will fully remove plan check review for certain identified project times and shift the responsibility for determining compliance with all codes to a pre-qualified licensed architect, who would certify that projects comply with requirements of the Building Code, Fire Code, Zoning Ordinance, and Public Works,

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Packet Pg. 712 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code 12 including Resources, Recovery, and Recycling (RRR), Office of Sustainability and Environment, ad Water Resources; and
WHEREAS, streamlining the review process for certain projects will facilitate business recovery and generate increased sales tax revenue for the City; and WHEREAS, the initial stages of the Self-Certification Program will focus on commercial tenant improvements, which comprise approximately 36% of the building permits submitted to the City; and
WHEREAS, Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.21.130 provides Resource Recovery and Recycling (RRR) Standards in connection with General Site Regulations; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendments to the RRR standards simplify the thresholds for when trash enclosure updates and review are required and otherwise revise implementation of resources and recycling room dimensions; and WHEREAS, one of the current applicability thresholds is based on outdated permit valuation standards and cumulative alterations made over the course of a twelve-month period; and
WHEREAS, these thresholds have consistently presented constraints to new businesses and amendments to these requirements are required to facilitate an effective Self-Certification Program and allow for additional economic recovery; and WHEREAS, the amendments will also address long-standing issues that will benefit all permittees, facilitate the City’s economic recovery, streamline the building permit process for a variety of projects, and provide more transparency with respect to permit requirements; and

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Packet Pg. 713 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code 13 WHEREAS, the amendment will also eliminate the standard pertaining to “Large Residential, Nonresidential and Mixed-Use Development” that gives discretionary approval to the Director of Public Works to determine trash room dimensions, as this is not an objective standard or process; and
WHEREAS, removing this language provides greater transparency and objectivity to trash enclosure standards; and
WHEREAS, on December 9, 2025, the City Council adopted a Resolution of Intention to initiate an amendment to the text of the Zoning Ordinance to update applicability thresholds and standards for resource and recycling room dimensions in order to further economic recovery efforts by facilitating a self-certification building permit program; and
WHEREAS, on January 21, 2026, the Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing to consider recommending to the City Council that the City Council amend the text of the Zoning Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, City Council now wishes to: (1) permanently adopt economic recovery Interim Zoning Ordinance 2825 (CCS); and (2) amend the text of Article 9 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code to promote economic recovery and increase land use flexibility in the City’s Downtown and Citywide Areas by: (A) streamlining, simplifying, and modifying land uses and limitations, (B) updating standards for specific uses and activities, including, but not limited to, alcohol permits and review; (C) modifying definitions; (D) adjusting standards regarding the applicability of resource recovery and recycling requirements and trash enclosure dimensional standards; and (E) making other minor changes, corrections, clarifications, and clerical amendments.

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Packet Pg. 714 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code 14 NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Pursuant to Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.46.070, the City Council hereby amends the text of the Zoning Ordinance to: (1) Permanently adopt Economic Recovery Interim Zoning Ordinance 2825 (CCS); and (2) Amend the text of Article 9 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code to promote economic recovery and increase land use flexibility in the City’s Downtown and Citywide areas by: (A) streamlining, simplifying, and modifying land uses and limitations; (B) updating standards for specific uses and activities, including, but not limited to, alcohol permits and review; (C) modifying definitions; (D) updating the requirements and standards for massage establishments; (E) adjusting applicability thresholds and standards for resource and recycling room dimensions, and (F) making other minor changes, corrections, clarifications, and clerical amendments, as more fully set forth in Exhibit A. In making this recommendation, the City Council hereby finds and declares that, for the reasons articulated above, in the Planning Commission staff report dated January 21, 2026, and the City Council staff report dated February 24, 2026 that:

1. The proposed amendments are consistent with the General Plan and any applicable Specific Plans in that they will support Downtown’s role as a visitor destination and economic center by encouraging uses that support local business retention and promote new business opportunities within the Downtown. Citywide amendments are consistent with LUCE Policy E1.1 which promotes making land use decisions that respond to changing market conditions and meet the needs of City residents and visitors.

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Packet Pg. 715 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code 15 2. The proposed amendments to the text of the Zoning Ordinance are consistent with the purpose of the Zoning Ordinance to promote the growth of the City in an orderly manner and to promote and protect the public health, safety, and general welfare in that the amendments will address the needs of the business community and residents and support businesses by simplifying land use standards and streamlining review procedures.

SECTION 2. Any provision of the Santa Monica Municipal Code or appendices thereto inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance, to the extent of such inconsistencies and no further, is hereby repealed or modified to that extent necessary to effect the provisions of this Ordinance.

SECTION 3. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this Ordinance and each and every section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase not declared invalid or unconstitutional without regard to whether any portion of the ordinance would be subsequently declared invalid or unconstitutional.

SECTION 4. The Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to the passage of this Ordinance. The City Clerk shall cause the same to be published once in the official newspaper within 15 days after its adoption. This Ordinance shall become effective 30 days from its adoption.
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Packet Pg. 716 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code 16 APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_________________________
Heidi von Tonglen,
Interim City Attorney

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Packet Pg. 717 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code Exhibit A

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Packet Pg. 718 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code 1 Section 9.01.040. Applicability.

A. General Rules for Applicability of Zoning Regulations.

1. Applicability.
a. This Ordinance shall apply, to the extent permitted by law, to all property within the corporate limits of the City and to property for which applications for annexation and/or subdivisions are submitted to the City, including all uses, structures and land owned by any private person, firm, corporation or organization, or the City or other local, State, or Federal agencies. b. Governmental Agencies. Any governmental agency shall be exempt from the provisions of this Ordinance only to the extent that such property may not be lawfully regulated by the City.
c. City Government Uses. City government uses, including, without limitation, fire stations, police stations, and public safety facilities, may be permitted in any district subject to the approval of a conditional use permit. d. Projects that Include Affordable Housing on City-Owned Property. In accordance with Program 2.E of the 6th Cycle 2021-2029 Housing Element, this Ordinance shall not apply to property owned by the City when used for projects that include housing affordable to 80% area median income (AMI) households, subject to a public process to be determined by the City Council, and upon a determination that the project is consistent with the General Plan. Any such exemption shall apply only for the life of the project approved in accordance with this paragraph.
e. Relocation of School and Child Care and Early Education Facilities Impacted by the 2025 Pacific Palisades Fire (“Palisades Fire”). Notwithstanding

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Packet Pg. 719 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code 2 the land use regulations of Division 2, Base and Overlay Districts, of Article 9 of the Zoning Ordinance, Schools, as that term is defined by Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.51.030(A)(11), and Child Care and Early Education Facilities, as that term is defined by Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.51.030(A)(3) that were displaced by the Palisades Fire or expansions to existing schools to accommodate students displaced by the Palisades Fire may operate within the City’s non-residential zones without obtaining a Conditional Use Permit. Schools with existing Conditional Use Permits in residential zones that are subject to occupancy limitations may expand to accommodate students from other campuses operated by the existing school displaced by the Palisades Fire. Prior to occupancy and upon request by the City, Schools or Child Care and Early Education Facilities operating or expanding under this Section shall submit a Parking and Loading Operations Plan to the Director of the Community Development Department, or designee, for review and approval, which may be amended from time to time.

2. Compliance with Regulations. Except as provided in this Zoning Ordinance, land or buildings may be used and structures may be erected or altered only in accordance with the following provisions:
a. No new building shall be erected and no existing building shall be moved, altered, or enlarged, nor shall any land, building or premises be used, designed, or attempted to be used or designed for any purpose or in any manner other than a use listed in this Chapter, as permitted in the district in which the land, building, or premises is located. The lawful use or uses of all buildings,

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Packet Pg. 720 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code 3 improvements, and premises existing in any district at the time of the adoption of the ordinance codified in this Chapter may be continued except as provided by this Chapter.
b. No building shall be erected nor shall any existing building be moved, reconstructed, or structurally altered to exceed in height or floor area the limit established by this Chapter for the district in which such building is located. c. No building shall be erected nor shall any existing building be moved, altered, enlarged, or rebuilt, nor shall any open spaces surrounding any buildings be encroached upon or reduced in any manner except in conformity with the property development standards for each district in which such building is located. d. No yard or open space provided adjacent to any building for the purpose of complying with the regulations of this Chapter shall be considered as providing a yard or open space for any other building or structure. e. No parcel or building shall be separated in ownership, or reduced in size in any manner, so that:
i. Any separate portion shall contain a parcel area or parcel dimension less than the minimum required for the district in which the property is located; ii. Any yard area is reduced below the minimum required for the district in which the project is located;
iii. The parcel fails to comply with any other requirement of this Chapter; iv. Any portion of a parcel that is necessary to provide the required area per dwelling unit is separated from the portion of the parcel on which the building is located.

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Packet Pg. 721 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code 4 f. No lot or parcel of land held under common ownership which does not meet the requirements of the district in which it is located shall be separated in ownership or further reduced in size in any manner.
g. A building or use may cross property lines only if:
i. The building site shall be subject to all requirements of this Chapter as though the total area comprised in the site were a single parcel; ii. A covenant by the owner(s) of the parcels shall be filed with the Zoning Administrator and recorded with the County Recorder's office before any use or combination of parcels occurs. The covenant shall state the intention of the owner(s) to develop the parcels as a single building site and shall be in the form required by the Zoning Administrator.
h. A legally-created parcel of land existing prior to the effective date of this Ordinance having less area, frontage, or dimensions than required by this Ordinance in the zoning district in which the parcel is located, shall be considered a legal conforming parcel.

B. Relation to Other Regulations.

1. General. Where conflict occurs between the provisions of this Ordinance and any other regulations, City ordinance, chapter, resolution, guideline, or regulation, the more restrictive provisions shall control, unless otherwise specified. See, e.g., Section

9.56.270(F) (the State Historic Building Code applies to alterations to historic resources and properties on the Historic Resources Inventory).

2. Permit Streamlining Act. All actions taken by the decision-making body pursuant to this Ordinance shall be consistent with the provisions of Government

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Packet Pg. 722 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code 5 Ordinance Section 65920 et seq. (the Permit Streamlining Act) to the extent applicable.

3. Relation to Private Agreements. Where this Ordinance imposes greater restriction than imposed by an easement, covenant, or agreement, this Ordinance shall control.

4. Relation to Prior Ordinance. The provisions of this Ordinance supersede all prior Zoning Ordinances codified in Article 9 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code and all prior amendments. No provision of this Ordinance shall validate any land use or structure established, constructed, or maintained in violation of the prior Zoning Ordinance, unless such validation is specifically authorized by this Ordinance.

5. Application During Local Emergency. The City Council may authorize a deviation from a provision of this Ordinance during a local emergency declared and ratified under the Santa Monica Municipal Code.

C. Consistency with the General Plan. The Zoning Ordinance and any amendment thereto shall be consistent in principle with the goals, objectives, policies, land uses, and programs specified in the adopted General Plan.

D. Effect on Previously Approved Projects and Projects in Progress. The following projects shall have a vested right to proceed without complying with this Ordinance:

1. Previously Approved Development. The erection, construction, enlargement, demolition, moving, conversion of, and excavation and grading for any building or structure for which a valid permit or building permit was issued prior to the effective date of this Ordinance and which does not subsequently expire. A permit that does not contain an express limit on the time for exercising the permit shall be deemed

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Packet Pg. 723 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code 6 valid only if a building permit is obtained within one year of the effective date of this Ordinance;

2. Development Agreement. Development in accordance with the terms and conditions of a development agreement approved by the City Council pursuant to Chapter

9.60 of the Municipal Code prior to the effective date of this Ordinance;

3. Vesting Tentative Maps. Any residential project for which a vesting tentative map application was determined complete prior to the effective date of this Ordinance; and

4. Applications for Projects in Progress. Any application for a Planning entitlement, except a Development Agreement application, determined complete on or before April 15, 2015.

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Packet Pg. 724 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code 7 Section 9.04.080. Determining Floor Area.

The floor area of a building is the total gross horizontal areas of all floors of a building, including usable basements and all other areas measured from the interior face of the exterior walls or, in the case of a shared wall, from the centerline of a wall separating the two buildings. In addition to calculating floor area ratio, floor area shall be used to determine parking requirements and all applicable impact fees, including, but not limited to, affordable housing fees, transportation impact fees, childcare linkage fees, cultural arts fees, and parks and recreation fees.

A. Included in Floor Area. Floor area is deemed to include:

1. The actual floor space of all habitable rooms on all levels and mezzanines, interior balconies, lofts, and closets;

2. Restrooms, lounges, lobbies, kitchens, storage areas, and interior hallways and corridors;

3. Portions of basements that meet Building Code requirements for habitable space;

4. Enclosed porches and balconies;

5. Unenclosed decks, balconies, porches, and platforms used for commercial or restaurant activity;

6. Enclosed interior courtyards, atria, paseos, walkways and corridors;

7. Enclosed storage and equipment spaces; and

8. Covered parking at or above grade.

B. Excluded from Floor Area. Floor area does not include:

1. Stairways and stairwells;

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Packet Pg. 725 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code 8 2. Elevators, elevator equipment rooms, and elevator shafts;

3. Ramps to a subterranean or semi-subterranean parking structure or ramps between floors of a parking structure provided the ramp does not accommodate parking;

4. Loading spaces and docks used exclusively for loading and unloading as required by Section 9.28.080;

5. In the Third Street Promenade Area, unenclosed rooftop areas used for commercial or restaurant activity ("unenclosed rooftop areas"), subject to the following specific standards:
a. Unenclosed rooftop areas shall be surrounded by a barrier not to exceed 42 inches in height with an allowable transparent barrier not to exceed 42 inches in height. The barrier shall be permanently affixed to the rooftop, b. Unenclosed rooftop areas, including barrier, shall be set back a minimum 5 feet from the edges of the building,
c. Portable restrooms, storage sheds, or other similar temporary structures shall not be permitted on the rooftop,
d. Rooftop features such as sunshades, trellises, or canopies shall not exceed 10 feet in height with a maximum aggregate coverage of 50% of the unenclosed rooftop area,
e. Unenclosed rooftop areas shall not be accessible to the public outside of their normal business operating hours;

6. Covered and uncovered courtyards, arcades, atria, paseos, walkways, and corridors located at or near the street level and are accessible to the general public provided they are not used as sales, display, storage, service, or production areas;

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Packet Pg. 726 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code 9 7. Parking areas located below finished grade or finished floor of habitable space where the vertical distance between finished grade and finished floor is 5 feet or less;

8. Semi-subterranean parking areas that meet the following criteria:
a. The parking area is located below finished grade along a minimum of 1 street frontage,
b. The portions of the parking area located above finished grade are a result of the site's slope and cannot feasibly be fully subterranean due to geological or physical site constraints, and
c. The façades of any of the visible portions of the parking area located above finished grade are appropriately treated and landscaped;

9. Mechanical equipment rooms, electrical rooms, telecommunication equipment rooms, and similar space located below grade;

10. Enclosures constructed pursuant to Section 9.31.060, Automobile/Vehicle Repair, Major and Minor, for outdoor hoists in existence on the adoption of Ordinance Number 1452CCS;

11. Attics;

12. Accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units established in accordance with Section 9.31.025;

13. Commercial outdoor space permitted pursuant to Sections 9.31.199, Outdoor Commercial Uses on Private Property, and 9.31.200, Outdoor Dining and Seating on Sidewalks, shall be excluded from floor area.

14. In the Third Street Promenade Area, any unenclosed rooftop parking areas on

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Packet Pg. 727 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code 10 City-Owned Parking Structures as set forth in Section 9.10.050(a).

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Packet Pg. 728 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code 11 9.10.040. Land Use Regulations.

Table 9.10.040 prescribes the land use regulations for Downtown Districts. The regulations for each district are established by letter designations below. These designations apply strictly to the permissibility of land uses; applications for buildings or structures may require discretionary review.
"P" designates permitted uses. Uses not listed in Table 9.10.040 may be permitted upon a determination by the Director, or designee, that the use is similar to, and not more intrusive or disruptive than, uses permitted in the District. Factors to be considered in making this determination shall include, but are not limited to, maximum parking requirements, operational characteristics, and prior determinations on similar uses. "L(#)" designates limited uses, which are permitted by right, provided they comply with specific limitations listed at the end of the table.
"MUP" designates use classifications that are permitted after review and approval of a Minor Use Permit.
"CUP" designates use classifications that are permitted after review and approval of a Conditional Use Permit.
"—" designates uses that are not permitted.

Land uses are defined in Chapter 9.51 ("Use Classifications") of Article 9 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code ("Zoning Ordinance"). Use classifications and subclassifications not listed in the table are prohibited. Accessory uses are permissible when they are determined by the Zoning Administrator to be necessary and customarily

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Packet Pg. 729 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code 12 associated with and appropriate, incidental, and subordinate to, the principal uses and which are consistent and not more disturbing or disruptive than permitted uses. The table also notes additional use regulations that apply to various uses. Section numbers in the right-hand column refer to other Sections of this Article.

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Packet Pg. 730 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code TABLE 9.10.040 LAND USE REGULATIONS—DOWNTOWN DISTRICTS
Use
Classification
LT NV
BC (Third
Street
Promenade
Area)
BC
(Excluding
Third Street
Promenade
Area)

TA OT WT
Additional
Regulations
Residential Uses
Residential Dwelling Types
Accessory
Dwelling
Unit
P P P P P P P Section

9.31.025
Accessory
Dwelling
Units and
Junior
Accessory
Dwelling
Units
Junior
Accessor
y
Dwelling
Unit
P P P P P P P Section

9.31.025
Accessory
Dwelling
Units and
Junior
Accessory
Dwelling
Units
Multiple-Unit
Dwelling
P P L(1) L(1) P P P Section

9.31.195,
MultipleUnit
Dwelling
Projects
Senior
Citizen
MultipleUnit
Dwelling
P P L(1) L(1) P P P Section

9.31.195,
MultipleUnit
Dwelling
Projects
Housing Types for Specific Needs

12.B.a
Packet Pg. 731 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code Congregate
Housing
P MUP, L(3) MUP, L(1) MUP, L(1) MUP MUP MUP Section

9.31.110,
Congregate
Housing
Elderly and Long-
Term Care
P L(3) L(1) L(1) L(1) L(1) L(1)

12.B.a
Packet Pg. 732 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code TABLE 9.10.040 LAND USE REGULATIONS—DOWNTOWN DISTRICTS
Use
Classification
LT NV
BC (Third
Street
Promenade
Area)
BC
(Excluding
Third Street
Promenade
Area)

TA OT WT
Additional
Regulations
Emergency
Shelters
L(6)/CUP L(6)/CUP CUP/L(1) L(1), L(6)/CUP L(6)/CUP L(6)/CUP L(6)/CUP Section

9.31.130,
Emergency
Shelters
Family Day Care See sub-classifications below.

Large L(1) L(3) L(1) L(1) L(1) L(1) L(1) Section

9.31.135,
Family
Day Care,
Large
Small L(1) L(3) L(1) L(1) L(1) L(1) L(1)
Group
Residential
MUP MUP, L(3) MUP, L(1) MUP, L(1) MUP MUP MUP Section

9.31.155,
Group
Residential
Senior
Group
Residen
tial
P L(3) P P P P P Section

9.31.155,
Group
Residential
Low Barrier
Navigation
Centers
P P P P P P P Section

9.31.175,
Low Barrier
Navigation
Centers
Residential
Facilities
See sub-classifications below.

Residential
Care,
General
P L(3) L(1) L(1) P L(1) L(1)
Section

9.31.270,
Residenti
al Care
Facilities
Section
Residential
Care,
Limited
P P L(1) L(1) P P P
Residential
Care,
Senior
P L(9) L(1) L(1) P L(9) L(9)

12.B.a
Packet Pg. 733 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code Hospice,
General
P L(3) L(1) L(1)P L(1) L(1) 9.31.270,
Residenti
al Care
Facilities
Hospice,
Limited
PP L(1) L(1)PPP

12.B.a
Packet Pg. 734 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code TABLE 9.10.040 LAND USE REGULATIONS—DOWNTOWN DISTRICTS
Use
Classification
LT NV
BC (Third
Street
Promenade
Area)
BC
(Excluding
Third Street
Promenade
Area)

TA OT WT
Additional
Regulations
SingleRoom
Occupancy
Housing
L(1) L(3) L(1) L(1) L(1) L(1) L(1) Section

9.31.330,
Single Room
Occupancy
Structures
Supportive
Housing
P P L(1) L(1) P P P
Transitional
Housing
P P L(1) L(1) P P P
Public and Semi-Public Uses
Adult Day Care L(1) L(3) L(1) L(1) L(1) L(1) L(1)
Child Care and
Early Education
Facilities
P P P P P P P Section

9.31.120,
Child Care
and Early
Education
Facilities
Colleges
and Trade
Schools,
Public or
Private
CUP L(1) L(1) L69(1) L(1) L(1) L(1)
Community
Assembly
L(7)/CUPMUP CUPP L(15)L(25) P CUPP L(1)P L(7)/MUPCUP Section

9.31.100,
Communit
y
Assembly
, except
that
Communit
y
Assembly
uses
located
within BC
(Third
Street

12.B.a
Packet Pg. 735 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code Promena
de Area)
and BC
(Excludin
g Third
Street
Promena
de Area)
shall be
exempt.

Community
Gardens
PP—PPPP
Cultural
Facilities
PPPPPPP Section

9.31.040,
Alcoholic
Beverage
Sales
Hospitals and
Clinics
PP L(1) L(1)P—P
Community
Clinic
L(29) L(29) L(29) L(29) L(29) L(29) L(29)
Park and
Recreation
Facilities, Public

PPPPPPP
Public Safety
Facilities

PPPPPPP

12.B.a
Packet Pg. 736 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code TABLE 9.10.040 LAND USE REGULATIONS—DOWNTOWN DISTRICTS
Use
Classification
LT NV
BC (Third
Street
Promenade
Area)
BC
(Excluding
Third Street
Promenade
Area)

TA OT WT
Additional
Regulations
Schools,
Public or
Private
CUP L(3) L(1) P P — CUP
Social Service
Centers
P P — P P P P Section

9.31.350,
Social
Service
Centers
Commercial Uses
Animal Care,
Sales, and
Services
See sub-classifications below.

Grooming and
Pet Stores
PL(5)CUP PL(5)CUP P L(5)/CUPP PL(5)CUP PL(5)CUP PL(5)CUP No more than 10 dogs or
cats can be
kept overnight
Pet Day
Care
Services
MUP MUP — MUP MUP MUP MUP
Veterinary
Services
MUP MUP — MUP MUP — MUP
Automobile/
Vehicle
Sales and
Service
See sub-classifications below.

Alternative
Fuels and
Recharging
Facilities
CUP/L(19) CUP/L(19) — — CUP/L(19) — —
Automobile
Rental
L(10) L(10) L(10) L(10) L(10) L(10) L(10) Section

9.31.050,
Automobile
Rental

12.B.a
Packet Pg. 737 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code Automobile
Storage Use
———————
Section

9.31.070
Automobile/
Vehicle
Sales,
Leasing,
and Storage
New
Automobile / Vehicle
Sales and
Leasing
L(8), L(5)/CUP L(8), L(5)/CUP L(8), L(5)/CUP L(8), L(5)/CUP L(8), L(5)/CUP——

12.B.a
Packet Pg. 738 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code TABLE 9.10.040 LAND USE REGULATIONS—DOWNTOWN DISTRICTS
Use
Classification
LT NV
BC (Third
Street
Promenade
Area)
BC
(Excluding
Third Street
Promenade
Area)

TA OT WT
Additional
Regulations
Additions 7,500
sq ft or less to
Automobile/
Vehicle Sales
and Leasing
buildings
existing as of
7/06/ 2010
L(20)/MUP — — — — — —
Section

9.31.060,
Automobile/
Vehicle
Repair,
Major and
Minor
Section

9.31.080,
Automobile/
Vehicle
Washing
Additions larger
than 7,500 sq ft
to
Automobile/Vehi
cle Sales and
Leasing
buildings
existing as of
7/06/2010
L(20)/CUP — — — — — —
Automobile/Vehic
le Repair, Major
L(19) — — — — — —
Automobile/V
ehicle Service
and Repair,
Minor
L(19) — — — — — —
Automobile/Vehic
le Washing
L(19) — — — — — —
Service Station L(19) L(19) — — L(19) — — Section

9.31.320,
Service
Stations
Towing and
Impound
— — — — — — —

12.B.a
Packet Pg. 739 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code Banks and
Financial
Institutions
See sub-classifications below.

12.B.a
Packet Pg. 740 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code TABLE 9.10.040 LAND USE REGULATIONS—DOWNTOWN DISTRICTS
Use
Classification
LT NV
BC (Third
Street
Promenade
Area)
BC
(Excluding
Third Street
Promenade
Area)

TA OT WT
Additional
Regulation
s
Banks and Credit
Unions
L(4)/CUPP L(3),
L(5)/CUPP
—P —P L(4)/CUPP L(4)/CUPP L(4)/CUPP
Check
Cashing
Businesse
s
— — — — — — —
Business
Services
L(5)/CUP L(5)/CUP L(15) L(5)/CUP L(5)/CUP L(5)/CUP L(5)/CUP Commercial
Entertainm
ent and
Recreation
See sub-classifications below.

Cinemas &
Theaters, up to
99 seats
— CUP L(24)P P P — —
Cinemas &
Theaters, more
than 99 seats
— — L(24)P PCUP CUP — —
Convention
and
Conference
Centers

CUP CUP P PCUP CUP CUP CUP
Large-Scale
Facility
L(21)/CUP L(21)/CUP L(25)L(21)/CU
P
L(21)/CUPP L(21)/CUP L(21)/CUP — Section

9.31.040,
Alcoholic
Beverage
Sales
Small-Scale
Facility
PL(5)/CUP P L(5)/CUP L(25)L(5)/CUP L(5)/CUPP PL(5)/CUP PL(5)/CUP PL(5)/CUP Section

9.31.040,
Alcoholic
Beverage
Sales
Section

9.31.340
Small Scale
Facility
Fortunetelling P P P P P P P
Eating and
Drinking
Establishments
See sub-classifications below.

12.B.a
Packet Pg. 741 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code Bars/Nightclubs/
Lounges
CUPL(26)/CU
P
L(26)/
CUPCUP
L(26)/CUPCUP L(26)/
CUPCUP
L(26)/CUPCU
P
L(26)/CUPCU
P(10)
CUP— Section

9.31.040,
Alcoholic
Beverage
Sales
Taprooms L(26)/MUP L(26)/MUP L(26)/MUP L(26)/MUP L(26)/MUP L(26)/MUP MUP Section

9.31.040,
Alcoholic
Beverage
Sales

12.B.a
Packet Pg. 742 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code TABLE 9.10.040 LAND USE REGULATIONS
—DOWNTOWN DISTRICTS
Use
Classification
LT NV
BC (Third
Street
Promenade
Area)
BC
(Excluding
Third Street
Promenade
Area)

TA OT WT
Additional
Regulation s
Eating
Establishments
See sub-classifications below.

Brewpub - L(26)/MUP L(26)/MUP L(26)/MUP L(26)/MUP L(26)/MUP - Section

9.31.040,
Alcoholic
Beverage
Sales,
Section

9.31.290,
Restaurants
With
Entertainmen
t, Section

9.31.200,
Outdoor
Dining and
Seating on
Sidewalks
Restaurants,
Full-Service,
Limited Service & Take-Out
(2,500 sq ft and
smaller,
including
Outdoor Dining
and Seating)
P P P P P P P Section

9.31.040,
Alcoholic
Beverage
Sales
Section

9.31.280,
Restaurant
s, Limited
Service
and Take-
Out Only
Section

9.31.290,
Restaurants
With
Entertainmen
t Section

9.31.200,
Outdoor
Restaurants,
Full-Service,
Limited
Service &
Take-Out
(2,501 —Up to
5,000 sq ft,
including
Outdoor Dining
and Seating)

P P P P P P P

12.B.a
Packet Pg. 743 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code Restaurants,
Full-Service,
Limited Service
& Take-Out
(greater than
5,000 sq ft,
including
Outdoor Dining
and Seating)
L(28)/MUPCU
P
P P P P P L(27)/MUPCU
P
Dining
and
Seating
on
Sidewalk
s
Food Hall (up to
175 seats)
L(28)/MUPCU
P
CUPP P CUPP CUPP CUPP CUPL(27)/MU
P
Section

9.31.040,
Alcoholic
Beverage
Sales
Equipment
Rental
— — — — L(5)/CUP — —
Food and
Beverage
Sales
See sub-classifications below.

Convenience
Market
CUP L(5)/CUPMUP L(5)/CUPP L(5)/CUP P L(5)/CUPMUP L(5)/CUPMUP — Section

9.31.040,
Alcoholic
Beverage
Sales

12.B.a
Packet Pg. 744 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code TABLE 9.10.040 LAND USE REGULATIONS—DOWNTOWN DISTRICTS
Use
Classification
LT NV
BC (Third
Street
Promenade
Area)
BC
(Excluding
Third Street
Promenade
Area)

TA OT WT
Additional
Regulations
Farmer's Market CUP P P P P P P
General Market L(30),
L(12)/MUPCU
P
L(30),
L(12)/MUPCU
P
L(12)/CUP
L(30)
L(12)/CUP
L(30)
L(30),
L(12)/MUPCU
P
L(30),
L(12)/MUPCU
P
L(30),
L(12)/MUPCU
P
Section

9.31.040
Alcoholic
Beverage
Sales
Liquor Stores CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP —
Funeral Parlors
and Mortuaries
CUP — — — — — —
Instructional
Services
PL(5)/CUP PL(3),
L(5)/CUP
PL(1),
L(5)/CUP
PL(5)/CUP PL(5)/CUP PL(1),
L(5)/CUP
PL(1),
L(5)/CUP
Section

9.31.040
Alcoholic
Beverage
Sales
Live-Work L(13) L(3)(13) L(1)(13) L(13) L(13) L(1)(13) L(13) Section

9.31.170,
LiveWork
Units
Lodging See sub-classifications below.

Bed and
Breakfast
MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP Section

9.31.090, Bed
and Breakfasts
Hotels and
Motels
CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP, L(19)
Maintenance
and Repair
Services
L(5)/CUP — — — — — —
Night Clubs CUP CUP L(26)/MUP L(26)/MUP CUP CUP - Section

9.31.040
Alcoholic
Beverage
Sales
Nurseries and
Garden Centers
L(5)/CUP L(5)/CUP — L(5)/CUP L(5)/CUP — L(5)/CUP Section

9.31.220,
Outdoor
Retail
Display and
Sales
Offices See sub-classifications below.

12.B.a
Packet Pg. 745 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code Busine
ss and
Profess
ional
PL(14)/CUPPL(3),
L(5)/CUP
L(1) L(1)PL(3),
L(5)/CUP
L(1)PL(1)
CreativePL(14)/CUPPL(3),
L(5)/CUP
L(1) L(1)PL(3),
L(5)/CUP
L(1)PL(1)
Medical and
Dental
PL(14)/CUPPL(3),
L(5)/CUP
P L(1)P PL(3),
L(5)/CUP
L(1)PL(1)

12.B.a
Packet Pg. 746 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code TABLE 9.10.040 LAND USE REGULATIONS—DOWNTOWN DISTRICTS
Use
Classification
LT NV
BC (Third
Street
Promenade
Area)
BC
(Excluding
Third Street
Promenade
Area)

TA OT WT
Additional
Regulations
Walk-In
Clientele
PL(14)/CUP PL(3),
L(5)/CUP
L(1) L(5)/CUPL(1) PL(3),
L(5)/CUP
L(5)/MUPCUP PL(5)/CUP
Outdoor
Newsstands
MUP MUP PMUP PMUP MUP MUP MUP Section

9.31.210,
Outdoor
Newsstands
Parking,
Public or
Private
CUP CUP — CUP CUP, L(11) — CUP
Personal
Services
See sub-classifications below.

General
Personal
Services
PL(5)/CUP PL(5)/CUP P PL(5)/CUP PL(5)/CUP — PL(5)/CUP Section

9.31.040
Alcoholic
Beverage
Sales
Section

9.31.230,
Personal
Service
Physical
Training
L(17),
L(5)/CUP
L(17),
L(5)/CUP
L(17),
L(21)/CUP
L(17),
L(5)/CUP
L(17),
L(5)/CUP
L(17),
L(5)/CUP
L(17),
L(5)/CUP
Tattoo or
Body
Modification
Parlor
P P P P P P P Section

9.31.230,
Personal
Service
Retail Sales See sub-classifications below.

Building
Materials
Sales and
Services
P — — — — — —
Cannabis
Retailers
P P P P P P P Section

9.31.095,
Cannabis
Retailers
General Retail
Sales, SmallScale
L(5)/CUPP L(5)/CUPP P L(5)/CUPP L(5)/CUPP L(5)/CUPP L(5)/CUPP Section

9.31.040

12.B.a
Packet Pg. 747 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code General Retail
Sales,
Medium-Scale
CUPMUP CUPL(30) L(30)P L(30)CUP L(30)CUP — MUPCUP Alcoholic Beverage
Sales
Section

9.31.220,
Outdoor
Retail
Display and
Sales
General Retail
Sales, Large-
Scale
— — — — — — —
Pawn Shops — — — — — — —
Swap Meets — — — — — — —

12.B.a
Packet Pg. 748 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code TABLE 9.10.040 LAND USE REGULATIONS—DOWNTOWN DISTRICTS
Use
Classification
LT NV
BC (Third
Street
Promenade
Area)
BC
(Excluding
Third Street
Promenade
Area)

TA OT WT
Additional
Regulations
Industrial Uses
Alcoholic
Beverage
Manufacturing
- - L(30) L(30) - - - Section

9.31.040,
Alcoholic
Beverage
Sales
Artist's Studio P P L(2) L(2)L(1) P P P
Commercial
Kitchens
— — — CUP — —
Industry, Limited — — L(2), L(23) — — — —
Media
Production
See sub-classifications below.

Support
Facilities
L(14)/CUP L(3),
L(5)/MUPCUP
L(1) L(1) L(3),
L(5)/MUPCUP
L(1) L(1)
Transportation, Communication, and Utilities Uses
Bus/Rail
Passenger
Stations
P P P P P — P
City Bike Share
Facility

P P P P P P P
Communica
tion
Facilities
See sub-classifications below.

Antennas and
Transmission
Towers
— — — — — — —
Equipment
within
Buildings
— — — — — — —
Light
FleetBased
Services
— — — — MUP — —

12.B.a
Packet Pg. 749 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code Utilities, Major L(18)
——————
Utilities, MinorPPPPPPP

12.B.a
Packet Pg. 750 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code Specific Limitations:
(1) Limited to upper floors, and on the ground floor where the entire tenant space shall be located at least 25 feet from the front property line, except for residential units shall be limited to upper floors only. (2) A minimum depth of 25 feet from the front parcel line adjacent to a street for the entire ground-floor street frontage shall be designed to accommodate interactive uses. For purposes of this limitation, interactive uses shall be commercial uses with an interactive element, including, but not limited to, retail sales, exhibitions, displays, demonstrations, or instruction. (3) Between 4th and 7th Court, permitted in mid-block parcels on the ground floor and upper floors. On all other parcels, permitted anywhere on the ground floor if the space has street frontage and was occupied by office on, or is vacant but was occupied by office in the 12 months preceding, the date the ordinance codified herein is effective; otherwise, permitted on upper floors and on the ground floor where the entire tenant space including the primary entry is located at least 50 feet from the front property line.
(4) Permitted except no ground floor tenant space shall exceed 20 linear feet of ground floor street frontage without a Conditional Use Permit Reserved.
(5) Permitted if within buildings existing as of the date the ordinance codified in this Chapter is effectiveFebruary 24, 2026.

Permitted in new buildings, except:
(a) No individual ground floor tenant space shall occupy more than 7,500 square feet of floor area and/or exceed 50 linear feet of ground floor street frontage without approval of a MUP or CUP. a Conditional Use Permit. (b) Ground floor tenant spaces in the Santa Monica Place are not subject to size limitations. (6) Limited to shelters containing less than 55 beds; Conditional Use Permit required for emergency shelters with 55 or more beds.
(7) Any community assembly facility 7,500 SF or greater and abutting a residential district shall require approval of a Conditional Minor Use Permit.
(8) Limited to automobile/vehicle dealer showrooms only which must display one alternative fuel automobile/vehicle if such an automobile/vehicle is available in the dealer's fleet, and limited to 6 showrooms in the Third Street Promenade Area. (9) Facilities for 6 or fewer residents are permitted by right. Facilities for more than 6 residents shall be subject to L(1) if located in the OT and WT zoning districts and L(3) if located in the NV zoning district. (10) Permitted as an ancillary use to support a primary use. (11) Limited to public parking facilities only.
(12) A Minor Use Permit is required for new construction or additions to existing structures that result in Ggeneral markets 1530,000 square feet and greater.require approval of a Conditional Use Permit.

12.B.a
Packet Pg. 751 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code Specific Limitations:
(13) If the commercial use requires a MUP or CUP, an application shall be required in accordance with SMMC, Chapter 9.41. Even if the commercial use would otherwise be permitted, no such use shall be approved where, given the design or proposed design of the live-work unit, there would be the potential for adverse health impacts from the proposed use on the people residing in the unit. An example of a potential health impact is the potential for food contamination from users that generate airborne particulates in a unit with an unenclosed kitchen.
(14) All new construction requires approval of a Conditional Use Permit or permitted if within buildings existing as of the date the ordinance codified in this Chapter is effective, except:
(a) New additions of 50% or more additional square footage to an existing building at any one time, or incrementally, after the effective date of the ordinance codified in this Chapter, requires approval of a Conditional Use Permit. (b) No ground floor, street-fronting, non-office or non-media production support facility use, non-medical or non-dental office use tenant space shall be changed into an individual office use or a media production support facility use, or individual medical or dental office use occupying more than 7,500 square feet of floor area and/or exceeding 50 linear feet of street frontage without the approval of a Conditional Minor Use Permit. (15) Limited to the ground floor with frontage along 2nd Court and 3rd Court alleys or to upper floors. (16) Limited to public parking facilities only.
(17) Youth-serving personal services, physical training requires review and approval of passenger loading and drop-off plan by the Director.
(18) Limited to electric distribution substations.
(19) Limited to legally established existing uses as of the date this Specific Plan is effective. (20) Auto dealerships existing as of July 6, 2010 are considered permitted uses. Expansions to existing dealerships conforming to the urban auto dealership format standards in Section 9.31.070, Automobile/Vehicle Sales, Leasing and Storage are permitted.

Expansions to existing dealerships of 7,500 square feet or less that do not conform to the urban auto dealership format standards shall require an MUP. Expansions to existing dealerships larger than 7,500 square feet that do not conform to the urban auto dealership formal standards shall require a CUP.
(21) No individual Fitness Center tenant space shall exceed 100 linear feet of ground floor street frontage without the approval of a Conditional Use Permit.Reserved.

12.B.a
Packet Pg. 752 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code \
Specific Limitations:
(22) Reserved.
(23) Excludes commercial laundries and dry cleaning plants, monument works, medicinal cannabis, and medicinal cannabis products.
(24) ReservedPermitted use. Additionally, outdoor cinemas/theaters are permitted, limited only to City-owned property or the rooftops on City- owned parking structures.
(25) ReservedPermitted use. Additionally, any outdoor use shall be limited only to City-owned property or the rooftops on Cityowned parking structures. (26) Permitted by-right with approval of an alcohol exemption permit in compliance with Section 9.31.040. Otherwise, an MUP or CUP is required.Reserved
(27) Eating Establishments up to 7,500 sf and located at least 75 feet away from a residential use in a residential district are permitted. All other restaurants shall require approval of a Minor Use Permit.

Reserved
(28) Permitted if located on the west side of Lincoln Boulevard. Restaurants located on the east side of Lincoln Boulevard shall require approval of a Minor Use Permit.Reserved
(29) Permitted if all objective planning standards set forth in Government Code Section 65914.900 are met. (30) Permitted upon approval of a Parking and Loading Operations Plan (PLOP) by the Mobility Division.

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Section 9.10.050. Outdoor Rooftop Commercial Uses on City-Owned Parking Structures.

Any proposed conversion of parking area to accommodate an outdoor rooftop commercial use on the top-level of an existing City-owned parking structure within the Third Street Promenade Area shall be subject to the following:

A. Excluded as Floor Area and From Floor Area Ratio. Any unenclosed rooftop parking areas on City-owned parking structures that are converted to and utilized as outdoor rooftop commercial space as permitted in the District, including any new enclosed structures supportive of such permitted uses erected within the converted parking area including, but not limited to, temporary or permanent restroom facilities, concession stands, and storage structures, shall be excluded from floor area and floor area ratio requirements.

B. Allowable Height Projections. Maximum height projections as measured from the finished parking surface level, including any deck-leveling surfaces as required, shall be allowed as set forth in Section 9.21.060(A).

C. Applicability Certain Land Use and Zoning Related Provisions.

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in Chapters 9.65, Child Care Linkage Program,

9.66, Transportation Impact Fee Program, 9.67, Parks and Recreation Development Impact Fee Program, and 9.68, Affordable Housing Commercial Linkage Fee Program, for purposes of determining applicability, conversion of rooftop parking area on Cityowned parking structures to outdoor rooftop commercial use shall not be considered a "project" and shall not be subject to associated impact fees.

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Section 9.11.020. Land Use Regulations.

Table 9.11.020 prescribes the land use regulations for Mixed-Use and Commercial Districts. The regulations for each district are established by letter designations below.

These designations apply strictly to the permissibility of land uses; applications for buildings or structures may require discretionary review. "P" designates permitted uses. Uses not listed in Table 9.11.020 may be permitted upon a determination by the Director, or designee, that the use is similar to, and not more intrusive or disruptive than, uses permitted in the District. Factors to be considered in making this determination shall include, but are not limited to, maximum parking requirements, operational characteristics, and prior determinations on similar uses. "L(#)" designates limited uses, which are permitted by right, provided they comply with specific limitations listed at the end of the table.
"MUP" designates use classifications that are permitted after review and approval of a Minor Use Permit.
"CUP" designates use classifications that are permitted after review and approval of a Conditional Use Permit.
" — " designates uses that are not permitted.

Land uses are defined in Chapter 9.51 ("Use Classifications") of Article 9 of the Santa Monica Municipal code ("Zoning Ordinance"). Use classifications and subclassifications not listed in the table are prohibited. Accessory uses are permissible when they are determined by the Zoning Administrator to be necessary and customarily

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associated with and appropriate, incidental, and subordinate to, the principal uses and which are consistent and not more disturbing or disruptive than permitted uses. The table also notes additional use regulations that apply to various uses. Section numbers in the right-hand column refer to other Sections of this Article.

TABLE 9.11.020: LAND USE REGULATIONS MIXED-USE AND COMMERCIAL-DISTRICTS Use Classification MUBL MUB GC NC
Additional
Regulations
Residential Uses
Residential Dwelling Types

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Additional
Regulations
Accessory Dwelling Unit P P P P Section

9.31.025,
Accessory
Dwelling
Units and
Junior
Accessory
Dwelling
Units
Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit P P P P Section

9.31.025,
Accessory
Dwelling
Units and
Junior
Accessory
Dwelling
Units
Multiple-Unit Dwelling P P P L(1) Section

9.31.195,
Multiple-Unit
Dwelling
Projects
Senior Citizen Multiple-Unit Dwelling P P P L(1) Section

9.31.195,
Multiple-Unit
Dwelling
Projects
Housing Types for Specific Uses
Congregate Housing P P P P Section

9.31.110,
Congregate
Housing
Elderly and Long-Term Care P P P —
Emergency Shelters L(3)/CUP L(3)/CUP L(3)/CUP L(3)/CUP Section

9.31.130,
Emergency
Shelters
Family Day Care See sub-classifications below.

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Additional
Regulations
Large P P P P Section

9.31.135,
Family Day
Care, Large
Small P P P P
Group Residential MUP MUP MUP MUP Section

9.31.155,
Group
Residential
Senior Group Residential P P P P Section

9.31.155,
Group
Residential
Low Barrier Navigation Centers P P P P Section

9.31.175,
Low Barrier
Navigation
Centers
Residential Facilities See sub-classifications below.

Residential Care, General P P P P Section

9.31.270,
Residential
Care
Facilities
Residential Care, Limited P P P P Section

9.31.270,
Residential
Care
Facilities
Residential Care, Senior P P P P Section

9.31.270,
Residential
Care
Facilities
Hospice, General P P P P Section

9.31.270,
Residential
Care
Facilities

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Additional
Regulations
Hospice, Limited P P P P Section

9.31.270,
Residential
Care
Facilities
Single-Room Occupancy Housing P P P P Section

9.31.330,
Single Room
Occupancy
Structures
Supportive Housing P P P P
Transitional Housing P P P P
Public and Semi-Public Uses
Adult Day Care P P P L(2)/MUPCUP
Child Care and Early Education Facilities P P P L(2)/CUP Section

9.31.120,
Child Care
and Early
Education
Facilities
Colleges and Trade Schools, Public or Private CUP CUP P CUP Community Assembly L(18)/MUPCU
P
L(18)/MUPCU
P
L(18)/MUPCU
P
L(18)/MUPCUP Section

9.31.100,
Community
Assembly
Community Gardens P P P P
Cultural Facilities P P P L(2)/MUPCUP Section

9.31.040,
Alcoholic
Beverage Sales
Hospitals and Clinics — P CUP —
Community Clinic L(22) L(22) L(22) L(22)
Park and Recreation Facilities, Public P P P P
Public Safety Facilities P P P CUP
Schools, Public or Private P CUP CUP P
Social Service Centers P P P P Section

9.31.350,
Social
Service
Centers

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Additional
Regulations
Animal Care, Sales, and Services See sub-classifications below.

Grooming and Pet Stores L(19)/MUPCUP L(19)/CUPMUP L(19)/CUPMUP L(2)/CUPMUP No more than 10 dogs or
cats may be
kept
overnight
Pet Day Care Services MUP MUP MUP MUP
Veterinary Services MUP MUP MUP MUP
Automobile/Vehicle Sales and Service See sub-classifications below.

Alternative Fuels and Recharging Facilities CUP CUP CUP CUP Automobile Rental CUP MUP MUP — Section

9.31.050,
Automobile
Rental
Automobile Storage Use L(4)/CUP — — — Section

9.31.070,
Automobile/
Vehicle
Sales,
Leasing, and
Storage
New Automobile/Vehicle Sales and Leasing — — L(6), CUP(6) — Section

9.31.070,
Automobile/
Vehicle
Sales,
Leasing, and
Storage
Additions 7,500 square feet or less to
Automobile/Vehicle Sales and Leasing buildings
existing as of 07/06/2010
L(5)/MUP L(5)/MUP L(5)/MUP — Section

9.31.070,
Automobile/
Vehicle
Sales,
Leasing, and
Storage

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Additional
Regulations
Additions larger than 7,500 square feet to
Automobile/Vehicle Sales and Leasing buildings
existing as of 07/06/2010
L(5), CUP(5) L(5), CUP(5) L(5), CUP(5) — Section

9.31.070,
Automobile/
Vehicle
Sales,
Leasing, and
Storage
Automobile/Vehicle Repair, Major — — CUP — Section

9.31.060,
Automobile/
Vehicle
Repair, Major
and Minor
Automobile/Vehicle Service and Repair, Minor CUP — CUP — Section

9.31.060,
Automobile/
Vehicle
Repair, Major
and Minor
Automobile/Vehicle Washing — — CUP — Section

9.31.080,
Automobile/
Vehicle
Washing
Service Station CUP CUP MUP — Section

9.31.320,
Service
Stations
Towing and Impound — — CUP —
Banks and Financial Institutions See sub-classifications below.

Banks and Credit Unions L(2)/CUPP L(2)/CUPP L(2)/CUPP L(2)/CUPP Check Cashing Businesses — — — —
Business Services L(19)/CUP L(19)/CUP L(19)/CUP L(2)/CUP Commercial Entertainment and Recreation See sub-classifications below.

Cinemas L(7) — — L(7)
Theaters L(8)/CUP L(8)/CUP L(8)/CUP L(8)/CUP
Convention and Conference Centers — CUP CUP —
Large-Scale Facility CUP CUP CUP -

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Additional
Regulations
Small-Scale Facility L(9)/CUPMUP L(9)/CUPMUP L(9)/CUPMUP CUPL(16), MUP
Section

9.31.340,
Small-Scale
Facility,
Game
Arcades
Fortunetelling P P P P
Eating and Drinking Establishments See sub-classifications below.

Bars/ Nightclubs/ Lounges CUP CUP CUP CUP Section

9.31.040,
Alcoholic
Beverage
Sales
Taprooms L(23)/MUP L(23)/MUP L(23)/MUP L(23)/MUP Section

9.31.040,
Alcoholic
Beverage
Sales
Eating Establishments See sub-classifications below.

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5)/MUP L(15)/MUP L(15)/MUP L(10), L(15)/MUP Section

9.31.040,
Alcoholic
Beverage
Sales, Section

9.31.290,
Restaurants
With
Entertainment,
Section

9.31.200,
Outdoor
Dining and
Seating on
Sidewalks
Restaurants, Full-Service, Limited Service &
Take-Out (2,500 square feet and smaller,
including Outdoor Dining and Seating)
P P P P Section

9.31.040,
Alcoholic
Beverage
Sales
Section

9.31.280,
Restaurants,
Limited
Service and
Take-Out
Only
Section

9.31.290,
Restaurants
With
Entertainment
Section

9.31.200,
Outdoor
Dining and
Seating on
Sidewalks

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Additional
Regulations
Restaurants, Full-Service, Limited Service &
Take-Out (2,501 — (up to 5,000 square feet,
including Outdoor Dining and Seating)
P P P P Section

9.31.040,
Alcoholic
Beverage
Sales
Section

9.31.280,
Restaurants,
Limited
Service and
Take-Out
Only
Section

9.31.290,
Restaurants
With
Entertainment
Section

9.31.200,
Outdoor
Dining and
Seating on
Sidewalks

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Additional
Regulations
Restaurants, Full-Service, Limited Service &
Take-Out (greater than 5,000 square feet,
including Outdoor Dining and Seating)
MUPCUP MUPCUP MUPCUP L(10),
MUPCUP(10)
(11)
Section

9.31.040,
Alcoholic
Beverage
Sales
Section

9.31.280,
Restaurants,
Limited
Service and
Take-Out
Only
Section

9.31.290,
Restaurants
With
Entertainment
Section

9.31.200,
Outdoor
Dining and
Seating on
Sidewalks
Food Hall (up to 175 seats) L(15)/MUPCUP L(15)/MUPCUP L(15)/MUPCUP L(10) CUP Section

9.31.040,
Alcoholic
Beverage
Sales
Equipment Rental — L(19)/CUP L(19)/CUP —
Food and Beverage Sales See sub-classifications below.

Convenience Market CUP CUP CUP CUP Section

9.31.040,
Alcoholic
Beverage
Sales
Farmers Markets CUP CUP CUP CUP
General Market L(24),
L(12)/CUPMUP
L(24),
L(12)/CUPMUP
L(24),
L(12)/CUPMUP
L(24),
L(12)/CUPMUP
Section

9.31.040,
Alcoholic
Beverage
Sales

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9.31.040,
Alcoholic
Beverage
Sales

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Additional
Regulations
Funeral Parlors and Mortuaries — CUP CUP —
Instructional Services L(19)/CUPP PL(19)/CUP PL(19)/CUP PL(17)/CUP Section

9.31.040,
Alcoholic
Beverage
Sales
Live-Work L(14) L(14) L(14) L(14) Section

9.31.170,
Live-Work
Units
Lodging See sub-classifications below.

Bed and Breakfast MUP MUP MUP MUP Section

9.31.090, Bed
and
Breakfasts
Hotels and Motels CUP CUP CUP —
Maintenance and Repair Services L(19)/CUP L(19)/CUP L(19)/CUP L(2)/CUP Night Clubs CUP CUP CUP CUP Section

9.31.040,
Alcoholic
Beverage
Sales
Nurseries and Garden Centers L(19)/CUP L(19)/CUP L(19)/CUP L(17)/CUP Section

9.31.220,
Outdoor
Retail
Display and
Sales
Offices See sub-classifications below.

Business and Professional PL(21)/CUP PL(21)/CUP PL(21)/CUP L(21)/ MUPCUP
Creative PL(21)/CUP PL(21)/CUP PL(21)/CUP L(21)/
MUPCUP
Medical and Dental PL(21)/CUP PL(21)/CUP PL(21)/CUP L(21)/ MUPCUP
Walk-In Clientele PL(21)/CUP PL(21)/CUP PL(21)/CUP L(21)/ MUPCUP
Outdoor Newsstands MUP MUP MUP MUP Section

9.31.210,
Outdoor
Newsstands
Parking, Public or Private CUP CUP CUP CUP

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General Personal Services L(19)/
MUPCUP
L(19)/
MUPCUP
L(19)/
MUPCUP
L(2)/ MUPCUP Section

9.31.040,
Alcoholic
Beverage
Sales
Section

9.31.230,
Personal
Service
Personal Services, Physical Training L(19)(20) L(19)(20) L(19)(20) L(2)(20)/CUP

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Additional
Regulations
Tattoo or Body Modification Parlor P P P P Section

9.31.230,
Personal
Service
Retail Sales See sub-classifications below.

Building Materials Sales and Services — — CUP — Section

9.31.220,
Outdoor
Retail Display
and
Sales
Cannabis Retailers P P P P Section

9.31.095,
Cannabis
Retailers
General Retail Sales, Small-Scale L(19)/CUPP L(19)/CUPP L(19)/CUPP L(2)/CUPP Section

9.31.040,
Alcoholic
Beverage Sales
Section

9.31.220,
Outdoor
Retail Display
and
Sales
General Retail Sales, Medium-Scale CUPMUP CUPMUP L(19)/CUPMU P
— Section

9.31.040,
Alcoholic
Beverage Sales
Section

9.31.220,
Outdoor
Retail Display
and
Sales
General Retail Sales, Large-Scale — — CUP- — Section

9.31.220,
Outdoor
Retail Display
and
Sales
Pawn Shops — — — —

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9.31.360,
Swap Meets
Industrial Uses
Artist's Studio P P P P
Commercial Kitchens — — CUP —

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Additional
Regulations
Media Production See sub-classifications below.

Support Facilities L(21)/MUPCUP L(21)/
MUPCUP
L(21)/MUPCUP L(21)/MUPCUP
Transportation, Communication, and Utilities Uses
Bus/Rail Passenger Stations P P P P
City Bikeshare Facility P P P P
Communication Facilities See sub-classifications below.

Antennas and Transmission Towers — — CUP — Chapter 9.32, Personal
Wireless
Service
Facilities
Equipment within Buildings — — P —
Light Fleet-Based Services — — CUP —
Utilities, Major — L(13) L(13) —
Utilities, Minor P P P P
Specific Limitations:
(1) Limited to the upper floors and areas not subject to the Active Use Requirement set forth in Section

9.11.030(A) for parcels located on Main Street, Montana Avenue, Pico Boulevard, and Ocean Park Boulevard. Permitted on all floors for all other parcels. (2) Limitation shall only apply to new construction and alterations to existing buildings that result in a combination or enlargement of tenant spaces: Limited to facilities with no more than 7,500 square feet of floor area and/or 40 linear feet of ground floor street frontage; greater area and/or width requires approval of a Conditional Minor Use Permit.
(3) Limited to shelters containing less than 55 beds; Conditional Use Permit required for emergency shelters with 55 or more beds.
(4) Limited to automobile storage use associated with existing automobile dealerships selling new vehicles; otherwise, requires Conditional Use Permit.
(5) Auto dealerships existing as of July 6, 2010 are considered permitted uses. Expansions to existing dealerships conforming to the Urban Auto Dealership Format standards in Section 9.31.070, Automobile/ Vehicle Sales, Leasing, and Storage are permitted. Expansions to existing dealerships that do not conform to the Urban Auto Dealership Format standards shall require a MUP or CUP. (6) New auto dealerships may be allowed, subject to approval of a Conditional Use Permit, only on sites with frontage on Santa Monica Boulevard between Lincoln Boulevard and 20th Street on Lincoln Boulevard between Interstate 10 and Santa Monica Boulevard. In other locations, new automobile dealerships are not permitted.
(7) Limited to existing cinema buildings. New cinemas are not permitted. (8) Limited to theaters with 75 or fewer seats. Theaters with more than 75 seats require Conditional Use Permit.

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Additional
Regulations
(9) Limited to exercise facilities (e.g., yoga, Pilates, martial arts, and dance studios) and arts instruction facilities. Other small-scale commercial recreation uses require approval of a Conditional Use Permit.Reserved.
(10) Limited to restaurants with 50 or fewer seats.No individual tenant space shall exceed 7,500 SF. (11) Limited to facilities that operate primarily indoors. Indoor facilities that include outdoor areas used for performance, exhibits, events, or a similar space shall require a Minor Use Permit.Limited to 2 restaurants greater than 5,000 square feet per block along Main Street. A block is defined as both sides of Main Street and the adjacent sides of adjoining side streets. Portions of Main Street to be designated a "block" for the purpose of this Section are as follows:

Block 1: South City limits to Marine Street.

Block 2: Marine Street to Pier Avenue.

Block 3: Pier Avenue to Ashland Avenue.

Block 4: Ashland Avenue to Hill.

Block 5: Hill to Ocean Park Boulevard.

Block 6: Ocean Park Boulevard to Hollister Avenue (total of four restaurants and bars permitted in this block).

Block 7: Hollister Avenue to Strand.

Block 8: Strand to Pacific.

Block 9: Pacific to Bicknell.

Block 10: Bicknell to Bay.

Block 11: Bay to Pico Boulevard.
(12) A Minor Use Permit is required for new construction or additions to existing structures that result in General general markets greater than 1530,000 square feet and greater require a Conditional Use Permit. In the Neighborhood Commercial District, establishments shall not exceed 25,000 square feet of floor area. (13) Limited to electric distribution substations.
(14) If the commercial use requires a MUP or CUP, an application shall be required in accordance with Chapter

9.41. Even if the commercial use would otherwise be permitted, no such use shall be approved where, given the design or proposed design of the live-work unit, there would be the potential for adverse health impacts from the proposed use on the people residing in the unit. An example of a potential health impact is the potential for food contamination from uses that generate airborne particulates in a unit with an unenclosed kitchen.
(15) Reserved Food halls greater than 10,000 SF and Brewpubs greater than 5,000 SF require approval of a Minor Use Permit.
(16) Limited to facilities of no more than 3,000 square feet of floor area. (17) Limitation shall only apply to new construction and alterations to existing buildings that result in a combination or enlargement of tenant spaces: No individual tenant space in the NC District shall occupy more than 7,500 square feet of floor area and/or exceed 50 linear feet of ground floor street frontage without the approval of a Conditional Use Permit.
(18) Any community assembly facilityPermitted use except for those greater than 7,500 SF that are abutting a residential use in a residential district shall require a Conditional Minor Use Permit.

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Additional
Regulations
(19) Limitation shall only apply to new construction and alterations to existing buildings that result in a combination or enlargement of tenant spaces Permitted if within buildings existing as of February 24, 2026. Permitted in new buildings, except: Nno individual tenant space in the MUBL, MUB, and GC Districts shall occupy more than 12,500 square feet of floor area and/or exceed 75 linear feet of ground floor street frontage without the approval of a Conditional Minor Use Permit.
(20) Youth-serving personal services, physical training requires review and approval of a passenger loading and dropoff plan by the Director. (21) Permitted if within existing buildings existing as of February 24, 2026July 24, 2015, subject to and exempt from the active use requirement set forth in Section 9.11.030(A)(1), except:
• All new construction, including new additions of 50% or more additional square footage to an existing building at any one time, or incrementally, after the effective date of the ordinance codified in this Section, requires approval of a Conditional Minor Use Permit.
• In the NC District, ground floor, street-fronting, tenant space occupied by non-media production, support facility uses shall not be changed to an individual office use or media production, support facility use occupying more than 12,500 square feet of floor area and/or exceeding 75 linear feet of street frontage without the approval of a Conditional Minor Use Permit.
• In the NC District, no non-medical or non-dental office use tenant space shall be changed to an individual medical or dental office use anywhere in an existing building occupying more than 7,500 square feet of floor area and/or exceeding 50 linear feet of ground floor street frontage without the approval of a Conditional Use Permit. • In the MUBL, MUB, and GC Districts, no non-medical or non-dental office use tenant space shall be changed to an individual medical or dental office use anywhere in an existing building occupying more than 12,500 square feet of floor area and/or exceeding 75 linear feet of ground floor street frontage without approval of a Conditional Use Permit.
(22) Permitted if all objective planning standards set forth in Government Code Section 65914.900 are met. (23) Permitted by-right with approval of an alcohol exemption permit in compliance with Section 9.31.040. Otherwise, an MUP is required.
(24) Permitted upon approval of a Parking and Loading Operations Plan (PLOP) by the Mobility Division.

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Table 9.12.020 prescribes the land use regulations for Bergamot Districts. The regulations for each district are established by letter designations below. These designations apply strictly to the permissibility of land uses; applications for buildings or structures may require discretionary review.
"P" designates permitted uses. Uses not listed in Table 9.12.020 may be permitted upon a determination by the Director, or designee, that the use is similar to, and not more intrusive or disruptive than, uses permitted in the District. Factors to be considered in making this determination shall include, but are not limited to, maximum parking requirements, operational characteristics, and prior determinations on similar uses. "L(#)" designates limited uses, which are permitted by right, provided they comply with specific limitations listed at the end of the table. "MUP" designates use classifications that are permitted after review and approval of a Minor Use Permit.
"CUP" designates use classifications
that are permitted after review and
approval of a Conditional Use Permit. "
— " designates uses that are not
permitted.

Land uses are defined in Chapter 9.51 ("Use Classifications") of Article 9 of the Santa Monica Municipal code ("Zoning Ordinance"). Use classifications and subclassifications not listed in the table are prohibited. Accessory uses are permissible

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TABLE 9.12.020: LAND USE REGULATIONS—BERGAMOT DISTRICTS Use Classification BTV MUC CAC CCS Additional
Regulations
Residential Uses
Residential Dwelling Types
Accessory Dwelling
Unit
P P P P Section 9.31.025,
Accessory Dwelling
Units and Junior
Accessory Dwelling
Units

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Regulations
Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit P P P P Section 9.31.025, Accessory
Dwelling Units
and Junior
Accessory
Dwelling Units
Multiple-Unit Dwelling P P P P Section

9.31.195,
Multiple-Unit
Dwelling
Projects
Senior Citizen Multiple-Unit Dwelling P P P P Section

9.31.195,
Multiple-Unit
Dwelling
Projects
Housing Types for Specific Needs
Congregate Housing P P CUP CUP Section

9.31.110,
Congregate
Housing
Elderly and Long-Term Care P P CUP CUP
Emergency Shelters P P CUP CUP Section

9.31.130,
Emergenc
y Shelters
Family Day Care See sub-classifications below.

Large P P P P Section 9.31.135,
Family Day Care,
Large
Small P P P P
Group Residential P P MUP MUP Section 9.31.155,
Group
Residential
Senior Group Residential P P P P Section 9.31.155,
Group
Residential

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PPPP Section

9.31.175, Low
Barrier
Navigation
Centers

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Regulations
Mobile Home Park — P — —
Residential Facilities See sub-classifications below.

Residential Care, General P P MUP MUP Section 9.31.270, Residential Care
Facilities
Residential Care, Limited P P P P Section 9.31.270,
Residential Care
Facilities
Residential Care, Senior P P L(4)/MUP L(4)/MUP Section 9.31.270, Residential Care
Facilities
Hospice, General P P MUP MUP Section 9.31.270,
Residential Care
Facilities
Hospice, Limited P P P P Section 9.31.270,
Residential Care
Facilities
Single-Room Occupancy Housing P P P P Section 9.31.330, Single Room
Occupancy
Structures
Supportive Housing P P P P
Transitional Housing P P P P
Public and Semi-Public Uses
Adult Day Care P P - P
Child Care and Early Education Facilities P P — P Section 9.31.120, Child Care and
Early Education
Facilities
Colleges and Trade Schools, Public or
Private
CUP CUP CUP —

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P CUPP CUPP CUPP Section

9.31.100,
Community
Assembly
Community GardensPPPP

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Regulations
Cultural Facilities P P P P Section 9.31.040,
Alcoholic Beverage
Sales
Hospitals and Clinics L(11) L(11) - MUP, L(12), MUP
Clinics P P P -
Community Clinic L(5) L(5) L(5) L(5)
Park and Recreation Facilities, Public P P P P
Public Safety Facilities P P L(3) P
School, Public or Private CUP CUP CUP -
Social Service Centers P P - - Section 9.31.350,
Social Service
Centers
Commercial Uses
Animal Care, Sales, and Services See sub-classifications below.

Grooming and Pet Stores P P P L(2) No more than 10
dogs or cats may
be kept overnight
Pet Day Care Services MUP MUP -MUP MUP
Veterinary Services MUP MUP -MUP MUPAutomobile/Vehicle Sales and Service See sub-classifications below.

Alternative Fuels and
Recharging Facilities
— — — —
Automobile Rental — — — —
Automobile Storage Use — — — —
New Automobile/Vehicle
Sales and Leasing
— — — —
Additions 7,500 square feet or less to
Automobile/ Vehicle Sales and Leasing
buildings existing as of 07/ 06/2010
— — — —
Additions larger than 7,500 square feet to
Automobile/Vehicle Sales and Leasing
buildings existing as of 07/06/2010
— — — —

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Regulations
Automobile/Vehicle Service and Repair,
Minor
— — — —
Automobile/Vehicle Washing — — — —
Service Station — — — —
Towing and Impound — — — —
Banks and Financial Institutions See sub-classifications below.

Banks and Credit Unions L(9)/CUPP L(9)/CUPP L(9)/CUPP L(9)/CUPP Check Cashing Businesses — — — —
Business Services P P P P
Commercial Entertainment and Recreation See sub-classifications below.

Cinemas & Theaters, up to 99 seats P P P P
Cinemas & Theaters, more than 99 seats CUP — — —
Convention and Conference Centers, less
than 25,000 sf
CUP CUP CUP —
Convention and Conference Centers,
25,000 sf or greater
CUP — — —
Large-Scale Facility L(10)/CUP L(10)/CUP L(10)/CUP L(10)/CUP Small-Scale Facility MUP MUP MUP MUP Section 9.31.340,
Small-Scale
Facility, Game
Arcades
Fortunetelling P P P P
Eating and Drinking Establishments See sub-classifications below.

Bars/Nightclubs/Lounges CUP CUP MUP L(12), CUP Section 9.31.040, Alcoholic Beverage
Sales
Taprooms L(6)/MUP L(6)/MUP L(6)/MUP L(12), L(6)/MUP Section 9.31.040, Alcoholic Beverage
Sales

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Regulations
Eating Establishments See sub-classifications below.

Brewpubs (up to 5,000 square feet,
including Outdoor Dining and Seating)
P P P P Section 9.31.040,
Alcoholic
Beverage Sales,

9.31.290,
Restaurants With
Entertainment,
Section 9.31.200,
Outdoor Dining
and Seating on
Sidewalks
Brewpubs (greater than 5,000 square feet,
including Outdoor Dining and Seating)
P P P MUP Section 9.31.040,
Alcoholic
Beverage Sales,

9.31.290,
Restaurants With
Entertainment,
Section 9.31.200,
Outdoor Dining
and Seating on
Sidewalks

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Packet Pg. 785 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code Restaurants, Full
-Service, Limited Service
& Take-Out (2,500 square feet and
smaller, including Outdoor Dining and
Seating)
P P P P Section 9.31.040,
Alcoholic
Beverage Sales
Section 9.31.280,
Restaurants,
Limited Service
and Take-Out Only
Section 9.31.200,
Outdoor Dining and
Seating on
Sidewalks Section

9.31.290,
Restaurants
With Entertainment
Restaurants, Full-Service, Limited
Service & Take-Out (2,501 —up to 5,000
square feet, including Outdoor Dining
and Seating)
P P P MUPP Section 9.31.040,
Alcoholic
Beverage Sales
Section 9.31.280,
Restaurants,
Limited Service
and Take-Out Only
Section 9.31.200,
Outdoor Dining and
Seating on
Sidewalks Section

9.31.290,
Restaurants
With
Entertainment

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Regulations
Restaurants, Full-Service, Limited Service
& Take-Out (greater than 5,000 square
feet, including Outdoor Dining and
Seating)
P P P MUP Section 9.31.040,
Alcoholic
Beverage Sales
Section 9.31.280,
Restaurants,
Limited Service
and Take-Out Only
Section 9.31.200,
Outdoor Dining and
Seating on
Sidewalks Section

9.31.290,
Restaurants
With Entertainment
Equipment Rental MUP MUP — MUP
Food and Beverage Sales See sub-classifications below.

Convenience Market L(2)/CUP L(2)/CUP L(2)/CUP L(2)/CUP Section 9.31.040, Alcoholic Beverage
Sales
Farmers Markets CUP CUP CUP CUP
General Market L(3),
L(7)/MUP/CUP
L(3), L(7)/MUP
/CUP
L(3), L(7)/MUP
/CUP
L(3)/CUP - Section 9.31.040,
Alcoholic Beverage
Sales
Liquor Stores CUP CUP CUP CUP Section 9.31.040,
Alcoholic Beverage
Sales
Funeral Parlors and Mortuaries — — — —
Instructional Services P P P P Section 9.31.040,
Alcoholic Beverage
Sales
Live-Work P P P P Section 9.31.170,
Live-Work Units
Lodging See sub-classifications below.

Bed and Breakfast — — — — Section 9.31.090,
Bed and Breakfasts

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Regulations
Hotels and Motels CUP CUP CUP —
Maintenance and Repair Services L(12), MUP, L(12) L(12), MUPMUP, L(12)
— L(12), MUPMUP,
L(12)
Night Club CUP CUP CUP CUP Section 9.31.040,
Alcoholic Beverage
Sales
Nursery and Garden Center P P — — Section 9.31.220,
Outdoor Retail
Display and Sales
Offices See sub-classifications below.

Business and Professional L(12)/CUPL(9)/MU
P
L(12)/CUPL(9)/MU
P
— —
Creative P P P P
Medical and Dental CUPL(9)/MUP CUPL(9)/MUP — CUP -
Walk-In Clientele P P — —
Outdoor Newsstands MUP MUP MUP MUP Section 9.31.210,
Outdoor
Newsstands
Parking, Public or Private CUP CUP CUP —
Personal Services See sub-classifications below.

General Personal Services P P — P Section

9.31.040,
Alcoholic
Beverage
Sales
Section

9.31.230,
Personal
Service
Personal Services,
Physical Training

P P P P
Tattoo or Body Modification Parlor P P P P Section

9.31.230,
Personal
Service
Retail Sales See sub-classifications below.

Building Materials
Sales and Services
— — — — Section 9.31.220,
Outdoor Retail
Display and Sales

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PPPP Section 9.31.095,
Cannabis Retailers
General Retail Sales, Small-ScalePPPP Section 9.31.040, Alcoholic Beverage
Sales
Section 9.31.220,
Outdoor Retail
Display and Sales

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Regulations
General Retail Sales, Medium-Scale CUPL(3) CUPL(3) CUPL(3) — Section 9.31.040, Alcoholic Beverage
Sales
Section 9.31.220,
Outdoor Retail
Display and Sales
General Retail Sales, Large-Scale CUP CUP — — Section 9.31.220, Outdoor Retail
Display and Sales
Pawn Shops — — — —
Swap Meets CUP CUP CUP — Section 9.31.360,
Swap Meets
Industrial Uses
Alcoholic Beverage Manufacturing L(3) L(3) L(3) - Section 9.31.040, Alcoholic Beverage
Sales
Artist's Studio P P P P
Commercial Kitchens CUPL(3) L(3)CUP — L(3)L(1)/CUP
Industry, General — — — —
Industry, Limited P P L(2) L(2)
Recycling Facility See sub-classifications below.

Recycling Collection Facility CUP, L(12), CUP CUP, L(12), CUP — — Research and Development P P L(2) L(2)
Media Production See subclassifications
below.

Full-Service Facility P P P P
Support Facilities P P — P
Transportation, Communication, and Utilities Uses
Bus/Rail Passenger Stations P P P P

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PPPP
Communication Facilities See sub-classifications below.

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Regulations
Antennas and Transmission Towers MUP MUP — — Chapter 9.32, Personal Wireless
Service Facilities
Equipment within Buildings CUP CUP — —
Light Fleet-Based Services — — — —
Utilities, Major — — — —
Utilities, Minor P P P P
Specific Limitations:
(1) Not allowed on the ground floor for the first 35 feet of lot depth.Reserved. (2) Limited to 4,000 sq. ft. or less.
(3) Permitted upon approval of a Parking and Loading Operations Plan (PLOP) by the Mobility DivisionLimited to 15,000 sq. ft. or less.
(4) Facilities for 6 or fewer residents are permitted by right. Facilities for more than 6 residents require an MUP. (5) Permitted if all objective planning standards set forth in Government Code Section 65914.900 are met. (6) Permitted by-right with approval of an alcohol exemption permit in compliance with Section 9.31.040. Otherwise, an MUP is required (Reserved)
(7) A Minor Use Permit is required for new construction or additions to existing structures that result in general markets 30,000 square feet and greater. (Reserved)
(8) (Reserved)
(9) Limitation shall only apply to new construction and alterations to existing buildings that result in a combination or enlargement of tenant spaces: Limited to facilities with no more than 7,500 square feet of floor area and/or 40 linear feet of ground floor street frontage; greater area and/or width requires approval of a Conditional Minor Use Permit. (10) Fitness facilities and gymnasiums permitted, all other uses require a CUP.Reserved. (11) Hospitals and clinics of 5,000 sf or less require an MUP. Hospitals and clinics greater than 5,000 sf or greater require a CUP.

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Table 9.13.020 prescribes the land use regulations for the Employment Districts. The regulations for each district are established by letter designations below. These designations apply strictly to the permissibility of land uses; applications for buildings or structures may require discretionary review.
"P" designates permitted uses. Uses not listed in Table 9.13.020 may be permitted upon a determination by the Director, or designee, that the use is similar to, and not more intrusive or disruptive than, uses permitted in the District. Factors to be considered in making this determination shall include, but are not limited to, maximum parking requirements, operational characteristics, and prior determinations on similar uses. "L(#)" designates limited uses, which are permitted by right, provided they comply with specific limitations listed at the end of the table. "MUP" designates use classifications that are permitted after review and approval of a Minor Use Permit.
"CUP" designates use classifications
that are permitted after review and
approval of a Conditional Use Permit. "
— " designates uses that are not
permitted.

Land uses are defined in Chapter 9.51 ("Use Classifications") of Article 9 of the Santa Monica Municipal code ("Zoning Ordinance"). Use classifications and subclassifications not listed in the table are prohibited. Accessory uses are permissible

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Residential Uses
Residential Dwelling Types
Accessory Dwelling Unit P P P Section

9.31.025,
Accessory
Dwelling Units
and Junior
Accessory
Dwelling Units
Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit P P P Section

9.31.025,
Accessory
Dwelling Units
and Junior
Accessory
Dwelling Units
Multiple-Unit Dwelling P P P Section 9.31.195,
Multiple-Unit
Dwelling Projects
Senior Citizen Multiple-Unit Dwelling P P P Section 9.31.195, Multiple-Unit
Dwelling Projects
Housing Types for Specific Needs
Congregate Housing P P P Section

9.31.110,
Congregate
Housing
Elderly and Long-Term Care — P P
Emergency Shelters L(2)/CUP L(2)/CUP L(2)/CUP Section

9.31.130,
Emergency
Shelters

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-classifications below.

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Large P P P Section 9.31.135,
Family Day Care,
Large
Small P P P
Group Residential MUP MUP P Section 9.31.155,
Group Residential
Senior Group Residential MUP MUP P Section 9.31.155,
Group Residential
Low Barrier Navigation Centers P P P Section 9.31.175, Low Barrier Navigation
Centers
Residential Facilities See sub-classifications below.

Residential Care, General P P P Section

9.31.270,
Residential
Care
Facilities
Residential Care, Limited P P P Section

9.31.270,
Residential
Care
Facilities
Residential Care, Senior P P P Section

9.31.270,
Residential
Care
Facilities
Hospice, General P P P Section

9.31.270,
Residential
Care
Facilities

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PPP Section

9.31.270,
Residential
Care
Facilities

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Single-Room Occupancy Housing P P P Section 9.31.330,
Single Room
Occupancy Structures
Supportive Housing P P P
Transitional Housing P P P
Public and Semi-Public Uses
Adult Day Care MUP P P
Child Care and Early Education Facilities MUP P P Section 9.31.120, Child Care and Early
Education Facilities
Colleges and Trade Schools, Public or Private — CUP —
Community Assembly CUPL(19)/MUP L(19)/MUPCUP L(19)/MUPCUP Section 9.31.100, Community
Assembly
Community Gardens P P P
Cultural Facility P— —P CUP Section 9.31.040,
Alcoholic Beverage
Sales
Hospitals and Clinics — — P
Community Clinic L(11) L(11) L(11)
Park and Recreation Facilities, Public P P P
Public Safety Facilities MUP MUP P
Schools, Public or Private L(3)/CUP L(3)/CUP P
Social Service Centers MUP MUP P Section 9.31.350,
Social Service
Centers
Commercial Uses
Animal Care, Sales, and Services See sub-classifications below.

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——

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Pet Day Care Services MUP — —
Veterinary Services P — —
Automobile/Vehicle Sales and Service See sub-classifications below.

Alternative Fuels and Recharging Facilities L(5)/CUP CUP — Automobile Rental L(4) P — Section

9.31.050,
Automobile
Rental
Automobile Storage Use CUP CUP — Section 9.31.070,
Automobile/Vehicle
Sales, Leasing, and
Storage
Automobile/Vehicle Sales and Leasing CUP CUP — Section 9.31.070, Automobile/Vehicle
Sales, Leasing, and
Storage
Automobile/Vehicle Repair, Major L(5)/CUP — — Section 9.31.060, Automobile/Vehicle
Repair, Major and
Minor
Automobile/Vehicle Service and Repair, Minor L(5)/CUP — — Section 9.31.060, Automobile/Vehicle
Repair, Major and
Minor
Automobile/Vehicle Washing CUP — — Section 9.31.080,
Automobile/Vehicle
Washing
Large Vehicle and Equipment Sales, Service, and
Rental
CUP — —

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Service Station L(5)/CUP CUP — Section

9.31.320,
Service
Stations
Towing and Impound L(5)/CUP — —
Banks and Financial Institutions See sub-classifications below.

Banks and Credit Unions L(15) L(15) CUPL(15)
Business Services P L(6) P
Commercial Entertainment and Recreation See sub-classifications below.

Cinemas — — —
Theaters L(7)/CUP — —
Convention and Conference Centers — CUP —
Large-Scale Facility L(16) L(16) —
Small-Scale Facility L(8)/CUPMUP MUP L(6), MUP CUPMUP Section 9.31.340, Small-Scale Facility,
Game Arcades
Eating and Drinking Establishments See sub-classifications below.

Bars CUP CUP CUP Section 9.31.040,
Alcoholic Beverage
Sales
Taprooms L(20)/MUP L(20)/MUP L(20)/MUP Section 9.31.040, Alcoholic Beverage
Sales
Eating Establishments See sub-classifications below.

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Packet Pg. 805 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code Brewpubs P P P Section 9.31.040,
Alcoholic Beverage
Sales, Section

9.31.290,
Restaurants with
Entertainment
Section 9.31.200,
Outdoor Dining and
Seating on
Sidewalks
Restaurants, Full-Service, Limited Service &
Take-Out, With Entertainment, With Outdoor
Eating Areas (2,500 SF and smaller)
P P P Section 9.31.040,
Alcoholic Beverage
Sales Section

9.31.280,
Restaurants,
Limited-Service and
Take Out Only
Section 9.31.290,
Restaurants with
Entertainment
Section 9.31.200,
Outdoor Dining and
Seating on
Sidewalks

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Restaurants, Full-Service, Limited Service & TakeOut, With Entertainment, With Outdoor Eating Areas (2,501
— 5,000 SF)
P P P Section 9.31.040,
Alcoholic Beverage
Sales Section

9.31.280,
Restaurants,
Limited-Service and
Take Out Only
Section 9.31.290,
Restaurants with
Entertainment
Section 9.31.200,
Outdoor Dining and
Seating on
Sidewalks
Restaurants, Full-Service, Limited Service & TakeOut, With Entertainment, With Outdoor Eating Areas (Greater than 5,000 SF)
P P P Section 9.31.040,
Alcoholic Beverage
Sales Section

9.31.280,
Restaurants,
Limited-Service and
Take Out Only
Section 9.31.290,
Restaurants with
Entertainment
Section 9.31.200,
Outdoor Dining and
Seating on
Sidewalks
Food Hall (up to 175 seats) CUPP CUPP CUPP
Equipment Rental P — P
Food and Beverage Sales See sub-classifications below.

Convenience Markets L(6) L(6) P Section

9.31.040,
Alcoholic
Beverage Sales

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Packet Pg. 808 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code TABLE 9.13.020: LAND USE REGULATIONS—EMPLOYMENT DISTRICTS Use Classification IC OC HMU Additional Regulations
General Markets L(21), L(17)/CUPMUP L(21), L(17)/ CUPMUP — Section

9.31.040,
Alcoholic
Beverage Sales
Funeral Parlor and Mortuary — — CUP
Instructional Services L(18)/CUPP L(18)/CUPP — Section 9.31.040, Alcoholic Beverage
Sales
Live-Work L (14) CUP L (14) Section 9.31.170,
Live-Work Units
Offices See sub-classifications below.

Business and Professional L (9)P P P
Creative P P —
Medical and Dental — P P
Walk-In Clientele L (10) L (6) L (10)
Parking, Public or Private CUP CUP CUP
Personal Services See sub-classifications below.

General Personal Services P P P Section 9.31.040,
Alcoholic
Beverage
Sales
Section

9.31.230,
Personal
Service
Personal Services, Physical Training P P CUPP
Tattoo or Body Modification Parlor P P P Section

9.31.230,
Personal
Service
Retail Sales See sub-classifications below.

Building Materials Sales and Services P — — Section 9.31.220, Outdoor Retail Display
and Sales

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Packet Pg. 809 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code Cannabis Retailers
PPP Section 9.31.095,
Cannabis Retailers

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Packet Pg. 810 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code TABLE 9.13.020: LAND USE REGULATIONS—EMPLOYMENT DISTRICTS Use Classification IC OC HMU Additional Regulations
Firearms and Ammunition Sales — — —
General Retail Sales, Small-Scale P P P Section 9.31.040, Alcoholic Beverage
Sales
Section 9.31.220,
Outdoor Retail Display
and Sales
General Retail Sales, Medium-Scale CUPL(21) CUPL(21) — Section 9.31.040, Alcoholic Beverage
Sales
Section 9.31.220,
Outdoor Retail Display
and Sales
General Retail Sales, Large-Scale CUP CUP — Section 9.31.220, Outdoor Retail Display
and Sales
Industrial Uses
Alcoholic Beverage Manufacturing L(21) L(21) Section 9.31.040, Alcoholic Beverage
Sales
Artist's Studio P P P
Commercial Kitchens P — —
Industry, General P L(12), CUP (12) —
Research and Development P L(12), CUP (12) P
Industry, Limited P L(12), CUP (12) —
Media Production P P —
Recycling Facility See sub-classifications below.

Recycling Collection Facility P — — Section

9.31.260,
Recycling
Facilities
Recycling Processing Facility P — — Section

9.31.260,
Recycling
Facilities
Warehousing, Storage, and Distribution See sub-classifications below.

Indoor Warehousing and Storage P — —
Outdoor Storage L(13), CUP (13) — —
Personal Storage P CUP — Section

9.31.240,
Personal
Storage
Wholesaling and Distribution P — —

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Packet Pg. 811 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code TABLE 9.13.020: LAND USE REGULATIONS—EMPLOYMENT DISTRICTS Use Classification IC OC HMU Additional Regulations
Transportation, Communication, and Utilities Uses
Bus/Rail Passenger Stations P P P
City Bikeshare Facility P P P
Communication Facilities See sub-classifications below.

Antennas and Transmission Towers CUP — CUP Chapter 9.32, Personal Wireless
Service Facilities
Facilities within Buildings CUP P CUP
Light Fleet-Based Services CUP — —
Utilities See sub-classifications below.

Utilities, Major P P —
Utilities, Minor P P P
Specific Limitations:
(1) Limited to 100% affordable housing projects. For senior citizen multiple-unit dwelling projects in the Office Campus District that are not 100% affordable approval of a Conditional Use Permit is required. (2) Homeless shelters with less than 55 beds are permitted by right. Homeless shelters with 55 beds or more may be permitted with application for and approval of a Conditional Use Permit. (3) Permitted if existing. New uses require approval of a Conditional Use Permit. (4) Limited to accessory automobile rental facilities located within automobile/vehicle repair use. (5) Permitted if located 100 ft. or more from any residential use or district. Conditional Use Permit required if located within 100 ft. of a residential use or district. (6) Conditionally permitted asLimited to businesses that provide goods and services to employees on the premises. No more than 25% of the total square footage of a development may be devoted to such businesses.

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Packet Pg. 812 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code (7) Limited to theaters with 99 seats or less and 10,000 sq. ft. or less. Larger theaters require a Conditional Use
Permit.

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Packet Pg. 813 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code TABLE 9.13.020: LAND USE REGULATIONS—EMPLOYMENT DISTRICTS Use Classification IC OC HMU Additional Regulations
(8) Exercise facilities (e.g., yoga, Pilates, martial arts, and dance studios) permitted by right. Other small-scale commercial recreation uses require a Conditional Use Permit.Reserved. (9) Permitted if existing or accessory to a primary permitted use on the same site and not exceeding 25% of the gross floor area of the primary permitted use.Reserved.
(10) Permitted if existing. New uses are not permitted. (11) Permitted if all objective planning standards set forth in Government Code Section 65914.900 are met. (12) Such uses must be conducted within an enclosed building or an open enclosure screened from public view. In order to approve a Conditional Use Permit, the review authority must make a finding that proposed uses are compatible with office and advanced technological uses.
(13) Limited to outdoor storage of fleet vehicles if such vehicles are directly related to the primary operation on the site. (14) If the commercial use requires a MUP or CUP, an application shall be required in accordance with Chapter 9.41. Even if the commercial use would otherwise be permitted, no such use shall be approved where, given the design or proposed design of the Live-Work unit, there would be the potential for adverse health impacts from the proposed use on the people residing in the unit. An example of a potential health impact is the potential for food contamination from uses that generate airborne particulates in a unit with an unenclosed kitchen. (15) Limitation shall only apply to new construction and alterations to existing buildings that result in a combination or enlargement of tenant spaces: Limited to facilities with no more than 7,500 square feet of floor area. and/or 40 linear feet of ground floor street frontage
(16) Limited to indoor exercise facilities and bowling alleys. (17) A Minor Use Permit is required for new construction or additions to existing buildings that result in G general markets greater than 1530,000 square feet and greaterrequire a Conditional Use Permit. (18) Limitation shall only apply to new construction and alterations to existing buildings that result in a combination or enlargement of tenant spaces: No individual tenant space shall occupy more than 12,500 square feet of floor area and/or exceed 75 linear feet of ground floor street frontage without the approval of a Conditional Use Permit. (19) Permitted use except for those greater than 7,500 SF that are abutting a residential use in a residential district shall require a Minor Use Permit.
(20) Permitted by-right with approval of an alcohol exemption permit in compliance with Section 9.31.040. Otherwise, an MUP is required.Reserved)

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Packet Pg. 814 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code (21) Permitted upon approval of a Parking and Loading Operations Plan (PLOP) by the Mobility Division.

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Packet Pg. 815 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code Section 9.14.020. Land Use Regulations.

Table 9.14.020 prescribes the land use regulations for the Oceanfront District. The regulations for each district are established by letter designations listed below. These designations apply strictly to the permissibility of land uses; applications for buildings or structures may require discretionary review.
"P" designates permitted uses. Uses not listed in Table 9.14.020 may be permitted upon a determination by the Director, or designee, that the use is similar to, and not more intrusive or disruptive than, uses permitted in the District. Factors to be considered in making this determination shall include, but are not limited to, maximum parking requirements, operational characteristics, and prior determinations on similar uses. "L(#)" designates limited uses, which are permitted by right, provided they comply with specific limitations listed at the end of the table. "CUP" designates use classifications that are permitted after review and approval of a Conditional Use Permit. "MUP" designates use classifications that are permitted after review and approval of a Minor Use Permit. " — " designates uses that are not permitted.

Land uses are defined in Chapter 9.51, Use Classifications. Use classifications and sub-classifications not listed in the table are prohibited. Accessory uses are permissible when they are determined by the Zoning Administrator to be necessary and customarily associated with and appropriate, incidental, and subordinate to, the principal uses and which are consistent and not more disturbing or disruptive than permitted uses. The table also notes additional use regulations that apply to various uses. Section numbers in the right-hand column refer to other Sections of this Article.

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Packet Pg. 816 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code TABLE 9.14.020: LAND USE REGULATIONS—OCEANFRONT DISTRICT Use Classification OF Additional Regulations
Residential Uses
Residential Dwelling Types
Accessory Dwelling Unit P Section 9.31.025, Accessory
Dwelling Units and Junior
Accessory Dwelling Units
Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit P Section 9.31.025, Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior
Accessory Dwelling Units
Multiple-Unit Dwelling P Section 9.31.195, Multiple-Unit Dwelling Projects
Duplex P Section 9.31.195, Multiple-Unit
Dwelling Projects
Senior Citizen Multiple-Unit Dwelling P Section 9.31.195, Multiple-Unit Dwelling Projects
Single-Unit Dwelling P
Housing Types for Specific Uses
Congregate Housing P Section 9.31.110, Congregate
Housing
Elderly and Long-Term Care P
Emergency Shelters CUP Section 9.31.130, Emergency
Shelters
Employee Housing P
Family Day Care See sub-classifications below.

Large P Section 9.31.135, Family Day Care,
Large

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Packet Pg. 817 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code Small
P
Group Residential MUP Section 9.31.155, Group Residential

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Senior Group Residential P Section 9.31.155, Group
Residential
Low Barrier Navigation Centers P Section 9.31.175, Low Barrier Navigation Centers
Residential Facilities See sub-classifications below.

Residential Care, General P Section 9.31.270, Residential Care Facilities
Residential Care, Limited P Section 9.31.270, Residential Care Facilities
Residential Care, Senior P Section 9.31.270, Residential Care Facilities
Single-Room Occupancy Housing P Section 9.31.330, Single Room Occupancy Structures
Supportive Housing P
Transitional Housing P
Public and Semi-Public Uses
Adult Day Care CUP
Child Care and Early Education Facilities CUP Section 9.31.120, Child Care and Early Education Facilities
Cultural Facilities CUP
Community Clinic L(6)
Park and Recreations Facilities, Public P
Schools P
Commercial Uses
Automobile/Vehicle Sales and Service See sub-classifications below.

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Packet Pg. 819 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code Automobile Rental MUP Section 9.31.050, Automobile
Rental

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Commercial, Entertainment, and Recreation See sub-classifications below.

Theaters L(1)
Convention and Conference Centers P
Small-Scale Facility P Section 9.31.340, Small-Scale
Facility, Game Arcades
Large-Scale Facility L(2)/CUP
Fortunetelling P
Eating and Drinking Establishments See sub-classifications below.

Bars/Nightclubs/Lounges L(3), /CUP Section 9.31.040, Alcoholic Beverage Sales
Taprooms L(7)/MUP Section 9.31.040, Alcoholic
Beverage Sales
Eating Establishments See sub-classifications below.

Brewpubs P Section 9.31.040, Alcoholic
Beverage Sales
Section 9.31.290, Restaurants
With Entertainment
Section 9.31.200, Outdoor Dining
and Seating on Sidewalks
Chapter 9.20, Beach Overlay
District
Restaurants, Full-Service including Outdoor Dining and Seating P Section 9.31.040, Alcoholic Beverage Sales
Section 9.31.280, Restaurants,
Limited Service and Take-Out
Only
Section 9.31.290, Restaurants
With Entertainment
Section 9.31.200, Outdoor Dining
and Seating on Sidewalks
Chapter 9.20, Beach Overlay
District

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Packet Pg. 821 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code Restaurants, Full-Service, Limited Service and Take
-Out Only
including Outdoor Dining and Seating
P Section 9.21.040, Alcoholic
Beverage Sales
Section 9.31.280,
Restaurants, Limited-Service
and Take Out Only Section

9.31.290, Restaurants With
Entertainment
Section 9.31.200, Outdoor Dining
and Seating on Sidewalks
Chapter 9.20, Beach Overlay
District

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Packet Pg. 822 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code TABLE 9.14.020: LAND USE REGULATIONS—OCEANFRONT DISTRICT Use Classification OF Additional Regulations
Food Hall (up to 175 seats) CUPP
Food and Beverage Sales See sub-classifications below.

Convenience Markets P Section 9.31.040, Alcoholic
Beverage Sales
Farmers Markets MUP
General Markets L(4) Section 9.31.040, Alcoholic
Beverage Sales
Liquor Stores CUP Section 9.31.040, Alcoholic
Beverage Sales
Lodging See sub-classifications below.

Bed and Breakfast CUP Within Designated Landmarks
only. Section 9.31.090, Bed and
Breakfasts
Night Clubs L(3), CUP Section 9.31.040, Alcoholic
Beverage Sales
Offices See sub-classifications below.

Business and Professional L(5)/CUP
Creative L(5)/CUP
Walk-In Clientele L(5)/CUP
Parking, Public or Private CUP
General Personal Services MUP
Retail Sales See sub-classifications below.

Cannabis Retailers P Section 9.31.095, Cannabis
Retailers
General Retail Sales, Small-Scale P Section 9.31.220, Outdoor Retail Display and Sales
Transportation, Communication, and Utilities Uses
City Bikeshare Facility P
Specific Limitations:

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Packet Pg. 823 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code TABLE 9.14.020: LAND USE REGULATIONS—OCEANFRONT DISTRICT Use Classification OF Additional
Regulations
(1) Limited to theaters for live performances.
(2) Existing large-scale commercial, entertainment, and recreation facilities existing as of the date of the ordinance codified in this Section, are permitted. Any new large-scale commercial, entertainment, and recreation facilities require approval of a Conditional Use Permit. (3) Bars, and nightclubs, and lounges are only permitted on the Pier, on Oceanfront Walk, and within hotels.
(4) Limited to establishments with no more than 2,500 sq. ft. of floor area. (5) Office uses on the ground floor street frontage may not exceed 25% of the parcel width or 1,000 sq. ft. whichever is less.
(6) Permitted if all objective planning standards set forth in Government Code Section 65914.900 are met.

L(7) Permitted by-right with approval of an alcohol exemption permit in compliance with Section

9.31.040. Otherwise, an MUP is required.

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Packet Pg. 824 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code Section 9.21.060. Height Projections.

No structure shall project above the height limits established in this Article except as specified in this Section.

A. Building-Mounted and Attached Structures. Table 9.21.060 establishes the maximum permitted projection(s) above the height limit of a building and into the daylight plane for structures that are typically mounted or attached to a building. These projections are by right, with no discretionary permit required. Table 9.21.060 also establishes limitations in the horizontal coverage of permitted projections. Some allowances apply in all Zoning Districts while others are limited to specified Zoning Districts. In the Single-Unit Residential (R1) District, allowed height projections into the minimum side stepback areas above 23 feet shall be permitted. None of these projections shall permit occupiable space above the height limit. The total aggregate coverage of projections shall not exceed 30% of a roof's area. This limitation shall not apply to solar energy systems (see Section

9.21.150).

TABLE 9.21.060: ALLOWED PROJECTIONS ABOVE HEIGHT LIMITS AND DAYLIGHT PLANE
Structure
Maximum Aggregate Coverage of
Building's Roof Area (%);
Other Locational Restrictions
Maximum Vertical Projection (ft.)
Above the Height
Limit*
Projections Allowed in All Zoning Districts:

Skylights No limit 1 ft.

Skylights on flat roofs 30%; may not be located within 5 ft. of any edge of
the roof
5 ft.

Chimneys, vent
stacks
5% 5 ft.

Windscoops 5% 5 ft.

Solar energy
systems located on a
rooftop
See Section 9.21.150 See Section 9.21.150

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Packet Pg. 825 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code Antennas
One standard
television receiveonly nonparabolic
antenna and 1
vertical whip
Antenna
10%; may not be located between
the building and any
street-facing parcel line
25 ft.

TABLE 9.21.060: ALLOWED PROJECTIONS ABOVE HEIGHT LIMITS AND DAYLIGHT PLANE Structure
Maximum Aggregate Coverage of Building's
Roof Area (%); Other Locational
Restrictions
Maximum Vertical Projection (ft.) Above
the Height Limit*
Other antennas See Chapter 9.32, Telecommunications Facilities Parapets, fire escapes, catwalks,
and open guard rails required by
law
As required by law As required by law
Projections Allowed in All Districts Except R1 and OP-1 Districts:

Non-occupiable features such as
steeples, spires, towers, domes, and
cupolas
10% 10 ft.

Rooftop features for outdoor living
areas, such as sunshade, open
railings, trellises, and landscaping
25% 10 ft.

Elevator shafts 15% 18 ft.* above the roofline
Stairwells 25% 14 ft.* above
Mechanical rooms and enclosures 25% 12 ft.* above the roofline Ventilating fans, water tanks,
cooling towers, or other equipment
required to operate and maintain a
building, along with screening of
such equipment required by
Section 9.21.140, Screening
Total area enclosed by all screening may
not exceed 30% of roof area
12 ft.

Projections Allowed for Outdoor Rooftop Commercial Uses on City-Owned Parking Structures Located in the Third Street Promenade Area:

Outdoor cinema and theater screens None 25 ft. above the finished parking surface level, including deck-leveling surfaces
as required
Concession stands, restroom
facilities, storage structures, shade
structures, or similar structures
associated with rooftop
cinemas/theaters
None 15 ft. above the finished parking surface
level, including deck-leveling surfaces
as required
Structures associated with rooftop
community assembly, and
small/large-scale commercial
entertainment and recreation
facilities
None 15 ft. above the finished parking surface
level, including deck-leveling surfaces
as required

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Packet Pg. 826 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code Section 9.21.130. Resource Recovery and Recycling Standards.

A. Applicability. All uses shall provide refuse and recycling storage and staging areas that comply with the standards of this Section. Refuse and recycling rooms meeting the standards of subsection (C) shall be provided in conjunction with:

1. New construction for which a building permit is required.

2. Improvements affecting refuse and recycling areas of publicly owned facilities.

3. Additions that Alterations of which the sum total of all improvements within a twelve month period either adds 30% or more to the existing floor area or the aggregate permit valuation as determined by CPI.

4. Eating and Drinking Establishments, as defined in Section 9.51.030(B)(8), and Food and Beverage Sales, as defined in Section 9.51.030(B)(10).

B. General Requirements. Each parcel containing a building or structure shall provide and maintain one or more refuse containers and recycling containers on the premises.

1. Containers shall be of sufficient capacity and number to accommodate the refuse and recyclable materials generated by the uses on the parcel, in compliance with guidelines established by the Public Works Department. An adequate number of bins or containers to allow for the collection and loading of refuse and recyclable materials shall be located within the refuse and recycling rooms or outdoor enclosures.

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2. All outdoor storage of refuse, recyclable materials, and other items or material intended to be discarded or collected shall be screened from public view. On parcels where refuse and recyclable materials are both stored and collected adjacent to an alley or other public right-of-way, the refuse and recyclable materials shall be screened from public view on at least 3 sides by a solid opaque impact-resistant wall not less than 5 feet or more than 8 feet in height, and on the fourth side by a solid opaque impactresistant gate not less than 5 feet or more than 8 feet in height, or of other such material or design approved by the Architectural Review Board. The gate shall be maintained in working order and shall remain closed except during such times as refuse, recyclable materials and other such items are being discarded, placed for collection, or collected.

3. All refuse and recyclable materials which are stored and collected from the same location out of doors shall be stored not more than 10 feet from the parcel line which is closest to the refuse collection point. If the collection area is more than 20 feet from the collection point, a staging area within 10 feet of the collection point is necessary.

4. Refuse and recycling rooms or outdoor enclosures shall be secured to prevent the theft of recyclable materials by unauthorized persons, while allowing authorized persons access for disposal of materials, and must provide protection against adverse environmental conditions which may render the collected materials unmarketable.

C. Refuse and Recycling Rooms. A refuse and recycling room or outdoor enclosure shall comply with all the requirements of the Zoning District in which it is located as well as the following minimum design standards:

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Packet Pg. 828 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code

1. Single Unit and Duplex Residences. Single Unit Residences and Duplexes shall include a designated area to store refuse, recycling, and organic materials screened from public view or a designated area in a garage or accessory structure.

2. Residential Multiple-Unit Development. Developments consisting of 3 or more dwelling units shall include a refuse and recycling room meeting the minimum dimensions stated in Table 9.21.130.A below, or shall provide an equivalent space within an outdoor enclosure that conforms to the same dimensions stated in the table.

TABLE 9.21.130.A: MINIMUM RESOURCE AND RECYCLING ROOM DIMENSIONS –

RESIDENTIAL MULTI-UNIT DEVELOPMENT
Number of
Residential Units
Minimum Room Dimensions
Width (ft.) Length (ft.) Height (ft.)
3 – 10 units 2122 ft. 7.510 ft. 10 ft. (1)
11 – 20 units 2122 ft. 14 ft. 10 ft. (1)
21 40 units or greater 28 ft. 20 ft. 10 ft. (1)
(1) An outdoor enclosure must have walls at least 6 ft. in height and an opening at least 8 ft. wide.

3. Nonresidential and Mixed-Use Development.
a. Nonresidential and mixed-use developments shall include a refuse and recycling room meeting the minimum dimensions stated in Table 9.21.130.B below, or shall provide an equivalent space available in a centralized area or an outdoor enclosure with the same width and length dimensions, and a minimum height of 6 feet, and an opening at least 8 feet wide.
b. Refuse and recycling rooms or outdoor enclosures shall be at the same grade as and adjacent to an existing alley, if the site is adjacent to an alley.

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Packet Pg. 829 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code c. The 3 interior walls of refuse and recycling indoor and outdoor enclosures shall include a 2 inch by 16 inch wall guard covering the length of all interior walls in existing properties, or a curb 6 inches in depth by 8 inches tall for remodels and new construction.
d. Nonresidential buildings and buildings that prepare process and/or sell any and all food products must have a fully-enclosed refuse, and recycling and food waste area with lighting, ventilation, and sanitary drains. Size and dimensions shall conform to the required design standards outlined in this Chapter.

TABLE 9.21.130.B: MINIMUM RESOURCE AND RECYCLING ROOM DIMENSIONS –

NONRESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AND MIXED-USE
Aggregate Floor Area Minimum Room Dimensions
Width (ft.) Length (ft.) Height (ft.)
Less than 5,000 sq. ft. 2122 ft. 7.510 ft. 10 ft.
5,001 – 20,000 sq. ft. 2122 ft. 14 ft. 10 ft.
20,001 sq. ft. -40,000
sq. or greater
28 ft. 20 ft. 10 t.

4. Large Residential, Nonresidential and Mixed-Use Development. Any development, whether residential, nonresidential, or mixed-use with more than 40 residential units, or with more than 40,000 square feet of floor area shall be reviewed by the Director of Public Works, who shall require the design and placement of a refuse and recycling room or outdoor enclosure consistent with the purpose of this Section to provide adequate and accessible areas for the storage and collection of refuse and recyclable materials.

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5.4. Subterranean Storage. Buildings or structures in which refuse and recyclable materials are stored in otherwise locked and secured subterranean garages may be permitted to designate a fenced area for the storage of refuse and recyclable materials in compliance with specifications as to location and materials established by the Director of Public Works.

D. Modifications. The Director of Public Works, in consultation with the Director of Planning, shall have the authority to modify the requirements, as listed below, subject to the design standards of this Section when, upon a written application for a modification, the Director of Public Works determines that the applicant has demonstrated that imposition of the design standards is technically infeasible or creates an unreasonable hardship. Such authority shall be limited to the following:

1. Modify the dimensions of refuse and recycling rooms or outdoor enclosures, provided that the frequency of refuse collection is modified to adequately serve the uses on the parcel and protect the public health, safety and general welfare.

2. Permit more than one recycling room or outdoor enclosure, provided the aggregate area is in substantial compliance with the design standards of this Section as determined by the Director of Public Works, and provided that each room or outdoor enclosure furnishes convenient access for disposal and collection of both refuse and recyclable materials. Refuse containers located adjacent to alleys should remain open to the alley. Refuse enclosures in subterranean parking areas should have a door of equal size with door-stops attached or a follow-up door and provide adequate lighting, ventilation and sanitary drains. If the refuse enclosure is located in a subterranean parking area or remote locations, a City-approved staging area on private property at the alley or

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Packet Pg. 831 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code street level must be provided. In the event that the location of the refuse and recyclable room or outdoor enclosure is not convenient for collection, the Director of Public Works shall be authorized to require payment of a fee, established by resolution of the City Council, for collection of the refuse and recyclable materials. In no event shall a fee be authorized in lieu of providing a refuse and recycling room or outdoor enclosure.

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Packet Pg. 832 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code Section 9.27.030. Legal Nonconforming Structures.

A nonconforming structure may be maintained as follows:

A. Repairs, Alterations, and Improvements. Subject to Chapter 9.25 and subsection (B) of this Section, repairs, alterations, or improvements may be made to nonconforming buildings.

B. Additions and Enlargements. An addition to or enlargement of a nonconforming building shall be permitted if the addition or enlargement is made to conform to all the development standards and use regulations of the District in which it is located.

C. Replacing Nonconforming Features or Portions of Buildings. Nonconforming features or portions of buildings that are removed shall not be replaced unless they conform to the provisions of this Chapter, with the exception of the following:.

1. Notwithstanding this requirement, nonconforming architectural features which have been removed from any existing building which is designated as a Historic Resource or listed on the Historic Resources Inventory may be replaced if the Landmarks Commission determines that such feature contributes to the building's historic architectural integrity and that the reconstruction conforms to the Secretary of Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. Landmarks Commission review of such reconstruction shall be processed generally in accordance with the procedures for processing applications for Certificates of Appropriateness contained in Chapter 9.56.

Any project subject to Landmarks Commission review under this Section shall not require additional review by the Architectural Review Board. The determination of the Landmarks Commission under this Section shall be appealable to the City Council.

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Packet Pg. 833 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code

2. Properties directly facing the Third Street Promenade within the BC (Third Street Promenade Area) District developed pursuant to an approved Development Review Permit (DRP) shall be permitted to remove and replace any non-conforming floor area at any given time and thereby retain the floor area and floor area ratio development rights granted by the DRP and/or original building permit, subject to the following:
a. Floor area may be rebuilt in the same location or relocated within the existing building envelope of the approved DRP;
b. Floor area may be rebuilt as a building addition in conformance with all other applicable district development standards in effect at the time of proposed addition, in a manner that does not expand any other existing non-conforming building features, including but not limited to maximum building height. The rebuilt floor area shall not be subject to development fees pursuant to Article 9 Planning and Zoning.

D. Moving. No nonconforming building shall be moved in whole or in part to any other location on the parcel unless every portion of the building is made to conform to all of the regulations of the District in which it is located. A relocated building shall be considered a new structure. However, if the building is a City-Designated Historic Resource, the Landmarks Commission may approve nonconforming setbacks through the issuance of a Certificate of Appropriateness.

E. Damaged or Destroyed. A nonconforming building which is damaged or destroyed may be restored or replaced in accordance with Section 9.27.040.

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Packet Pg. 834 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code F. Demolition. An existing nonconforming building that is demolished shall lose any legal nonconforming status and may only be replaced or rebuilt if the entire structure is made to comply with all currently applicable zoning ordinance requirements unless:

1. The existing building is a Historic Resource or is listed on the City's Historic Resources Inventory, provided the alteration or addition conforms with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation and Illustrated Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings.

2. The existing building is commercial or industrial and is altered in accordance with all of the following criteria:
a. The alterations only involve the replacement of the footings, cripple walls, stem walls, or similar structural components between the structure's footings and the finished floor of the first story as defined in Chapter 8.12 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code;
b. The alterations are only undertaken to the minimum extent necessary to maintain a safe structure;
c. The existing exterior wall elements or principal support structure remain in place at all times and provide necessary structural support to the building upon completion of the alterations; and
d. No new floor area is added.

3. The existing building is residential and is altered or added to in accordance with all of the following criteria:

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Packet Pg. 835 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code a. The alterations or additions to the existing residential building include the replacement of the footings, cripple walls, stem walls, or similar structural components between the structure's footings and the finished floor of the first story as defined in Chapter 8.12 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code; and b. The existing first story exterior wall elements remain in place at all times and provide necessary structural support to the building upon completion of the alteration or addition.

4. The building was demolished as a result of a nonvoluntary fire or explosion, earthquake, or other natural disaster and it is restored or replaced in accordance with Section 9.27.040.

G. Termination. A nonconforming building need not be discontinued and removed or altered so long as the nonconforming building is maintained in accordance with this Section.

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Packet Pg. 836 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code Section 9.27.050. Legal Nonconforming Uses.

A legal, nonconforming use may be maintained subject to the following provisions:

A. Change of Ownership. A change of ownership, tenancy, or management of a nonconforming use shall not affect its status as a legal, nonconforming use.

B. Abandonment. If a nonconforming use of a building, structure, or parcel ceases for a continuous period of 1 year or more, the use shall be considered abandoned, and the building, structure, or parcel shall thereafter be used only in accordance with the regulations for the District in which it is located except as provided below. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide evidence demonstrating to the satisfaction of the Director that the use was legally established and has not been abandoned.

Notwithstanding the above, no nonconforming residential use shall be considered abandoned regardless of the length of time of non-use unless the Director determines the building is dangerous, unsafe, a health and safety hazard, and/or uninhabitable, and these conditions cannot be remedied.

1. The one-year period to determine that a nonconforming use has been abandoned shall commence when the use ceases and any one of the following occurs:
a. The business license lapses;
b. The site is vacated;
c. The lease is terminated;
d. Utilities are terminated; or

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Packet Pg. 837 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code e. A conforming use that meets the applicable requirements of this Chapter is lawfully established in the space previously occupied by the nonconforming use.

2. Once the one-year period has commenced under subsection (B)(1) that period shall only be terminated if the nonconforming use is fully licensed, permitted, and operational for 60 continuous days. Operational shall mean that the nonconforming use is open for business to the public and provides services typically associated with the nonconforming use during the hours and days that are customary for that nonconforming use.

3. Cessation of use due to remodeling shall not be considered abandonment so long as building permits are active in accordance with Chapter 8.08 of the Municipal Code. However, if the building permit expires before the use resumes, the one-year period under subsection (B)(1) shall relate back and commence with the cessation of use.

4. Except as provided in subsection (B)(5), no nonconforming use may be resumed, reestablished, or reopened once it has been determined to have been abandoned for 1 year.

5. If the nonconforming use of a building, structure, or parcel occurred in a City-designated Historic Resource, the nonconforming use may be resumed, reestablished, or reopened even if that nonconforming use has been abandoned for more than 1 year and other uses have occurred since that abandonment if a Conditional Use Permit is obtained based on the following findings:

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Packet Pg. 838 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code a. The City-designated Historic Resource was not in residential use as of December 16, 2014;
b. The proposed use is compatible with existing and permissible land uses within the District and the general area in which the proposed use is to be located;
c. The proposed use is compatible with any of the land uses presently on the subject parcel if the land uses are to remain;
d. The physical location or placement of the use on the site is compatible with and relates harmoniously to the surrounding neighborhood; e. The subject parcel is physically suitable for the type of land use being proposed; and
f. The proposed use would not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or general welfare.

6. Notwithstanding the foregoing, or anything to the contrary in this Chapter, the following legal, nonconforming uses may be resumed, reestablished, or reopened, even if that nonconforming use has been abandoned for more than 1 year, unless a conforming use that meets the applicable requirements of the Zoning Ordinance has been lawfully established in the space previously occupied by the nonconforming use:
a. In areas excluding the Third Street Promenade Area:
i. Restaurant, full service,
ii. Restaurant, limited service and take-out,

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Packet Pg. 839 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code iii. Food hall,
iv. General retail sales, small scale, and
v. General retail sales, medium scale;
vi. Bar/nightclub located in the Neighborhood Commercial (NC) district on Main Street.
b. In the Third Street Promenade Area:
i. Bar/nightclublounge,
ii. Restaurant, full service,
iii. Restaurant, limited service and take-out,
iv. Food hall,
v. General retail sales, small scale, and
vi. General retail sales, medium scale.

7. Pursuant to Subsection H below, following the relocation of an existing nonconforming pawn shop within the Downtown, any subsequent use of the abandoned building or tenant space shall be of a conforming use only in accordance with the land use regulations for the district in which it is located, and its nonconforming use rights as a pawn shop at such abandoned location shall be terminated.

C. Conversion to Conforming Use. If a nonconforming use is converted to a conforming use, the nonconforming use may not be resumed except as authorized by subsection (B)(5).

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Packet Pg. 840 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code D. Expansion of Nonconforming Use. A nonconforming use of a building or portion of a building that conforms to the development standards of this Chapter shall neither be expanded into any other portion of the building nor changed except to a conforming use.

The nonconforming use of land shall not be expanded or extended in area, except that outdoor dining areas and other outdoor spaces permitted pursuant to Sections 9.31.199, Outdoor Commercial Uses on Private Property, and 9.31.200, Outdoor Dining and Seating on Sidewalks, shall not be considered an expansion in area for the purposes of this subsection.

E. Intensification of Uses. A nonconforming use shall not be permitted to substantially change in mode or character of operation. A substantial change in mode or character of operation shall include, but is not limited to, addition of uses, a change in operational hours that extends past 11:00 p.m. any night Sunday through Thursday and/or midnight on Friday and/or Saturday or begins before 7:00 a.m., a 5% increase in the floor area of the premises, or a 5% increase in the number of seats in any restaurant, but in no case shall the increase exceed any established seating limitation in the underlying zoning district.

F. Continuation/Reinstatement. The uses existing in a structure that have been restored pursuant to Section 9.27.040 may be continued/reinstated in the reconstructed/replacement structure so long as no continued/reinstated nonconforming uses are expanded, changed or substituted.

G. Legal, Nonconforming Rent-Controlled Multiple-Unit Properties.

Notwithstanding subsection (D), existing multi-unit residential units in the R1 Single-Unit Residential District that are presently controlled by Article XVIII of the City Charter may

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Packet Pg. 841 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code be expanded in area provided such expansion complies with all other applicable Code provisions, including those governing height, number of stories, setbacks, stepbacks, floor area ratio, and off-street parking (unless the City's Parking and Traffic Engineer determines that the provision of parking is not feasible), and the number of housing units on the multi-unit residential property does not increase.

H. Relocation of Nonconforming Pawn Shops within the Downtown Area.

Existing legal nonconforming pawn shop establishments located in the Downtown as of February 24, 2026 may relocate anywhere in the Downtown districts, except within the Ocean Transition (OT) District, and shall retain its legal non-conforming use status in its new location. Following relocation, any subsequent use of the abandoned building or tenant space shall be of a conforming use only in accordance with the land use regulations for the district in which it is located, and its nonconforming use rights as a pawn shop at such abandoned location shall be terminated, pursuant to Subsection B(7) above.

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Packet Pg. 842 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code Section 9.31.030. Accessory Food Service.

The purpose of this Section is to allow and establish standards for food and beverage service that is clearly incidental and secondary to the primary use of a site. The regulations of this Section shall not apply to any eating establishment use proposed in a zoning district where an eating establishment use is permitted by-right.

A. Applicability. Food service operations that comply with the standards of this Section are considered accessory to a primary permitted use that is not a restaurant and are permitted wherever such primary use is permitted. Food service that is more extensive or intensive than described in this Section shall be separately classified as "Eating and Drinking Establishments" classification, pursuant to Chapter 9.51, Use Classifications.

B. Primary Uses/Allowed Locations. An accessory food service may serve and be located within a primary permitted nonresidential use.

C. Maximum Area. The area utilized for on-site consumption of food and beverages, including seating, counter space, or other eating arrangement, shall not occupy more than 250 square feet of floor area. In addition, the consumption area may not exceed 33 percent of the floor area of the primary on-site use.

D. Maximum Number of Seats. The number of seats for patrons shall not exceed

20. E. Enclosure. The seating area shall be defined by fixed barriers such as full or partial walls, fencing, or planters.

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Packet Pg. 843 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code F. Service. Orders for food or beverages may not be taken from the table but rather must be ordered at a counter.

G. Entrances. To ensure that an accessory food service remains accessory to the primary permitted use of the property, the food service shall not have a separate building entrance from the primary use.

H. Parking. The parking requirement for accessory food service shall be based on the parking requirement for the primary permitted use of the property.

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Packet Pg. 844 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code Section 9.31.040. Alcoholic Beverage Sales.

A. Purpose.

1. To limit the potential for community problems such as public drunkenness, drunk driving, traffic accidents, violent crime, noise, and nuisance from an overabundance or overconcentration of the availability of alcohol and its consumption. To regulate traditional alcohol outlets, including bars, restaurants, liquor stores, and supermarkets, as well as new types of alcohol outlets, to ensure that public health, safety, and welfare are not threatened.

2. To establish control measures that will permit the City to review and approve new alcohol outlets on a case-by-case basis and to condition that approval based on the specific type of alcohol outlet, neighborhood location, and potential problems involved.

B. Minor Use Permit or Conditional Use Permit Required. No person shall dispense for sale or other consideration, alcoholic beverages, including beer, wine, malt beverages, and distilled spirits, for on-site or off-site consumption without first obtaining a Conditional Minor the required Use Permit unless the proposed use has received an Alcohol Exemption Zoning Conformance Permit in accordance with subsection D or is otherwise determined to be exempt after a Zoning Conformance Review in accordance with subsection E. Notwithstanding the above, a Conditional Use Permit shall always be required for any Bar use outside of the Downtown zoning districts and any Night Club use shall require a Conditional Use Permit in any zoning district outside of the Bayside Conservation (BC) zoning districts.

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Packet Pg. 845 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code C. Findings for Approval of Minor Use Permit or Conditional Use Permit.

The Planning CommissionZoning Administrator (for Minor Use Permits) or the Planning Commission (for Conditional Use Permits), or the City Council on appeal, may approve the alcohol permit only if dispensing, for sale or other consideration, alcoholic beverages, including beer, wine, malt beverages, and distilled spirits for onsite or off-site consumption only if, in addition to the required findings for Conditional Use Permits contained in Section 9.41.060, Required Findings (for a Conditional Use Permit), all of the following findings can shall also be made in an affirmative manner:

1. The proposed alcohol sales will not adversely affect the welfare of neighborhood residents in a significant manner;

2. The proposed alcohol sales will not contribute to an undue concentration of alcohol outlets in the area;

3. The proposed alcohol sales will not detrimentally affect nearby neighborhoods, considering the distance of the alcohol outlet to residential buildings, churches, schools, hospitals, playgrounds, parks, and other existing alcohol outlets; and

4. The sale of alcohol will not increase traffic congestion or generate a demand for parking that will adversely affect surrounding businesses and residents.

D. Alcohol Exemption Zoning Conformance Permit.

1. Citywide Excluding the Bayside Conservation (BC) District, Ocean Transition (OT) DistrictDowntown zoning districts, Santa Monica Place, and Santa Monica Pier. Except as provided in subsection D.2 below, limited and full-service

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Packet Pg. 846 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code restaurants that offer alcoholic beverages incidental to meal service that are located citywide, excluding the Bayside Conservation (BC) District; the Ocean Transition (OT) District south of Wilshire Boulevard; the area bounded by 2nd Street to the west, Broadway to the north, 4th Street to the east, and Colorado to the south; and the Santa Monica Pier shall be exempt from the provisions of the Conditional Use Permit requirements of subsection B of this Section if such a permit is approved in writing by the Director and if the applicant agrees in writing to comply with all of the following criteria and conditions:
a. Restaurants (Full-Service and Limited Service and Take Out), and Food Halls, and Brewpubs:
ai. If a counter service area is provided, food service shall be available at all hours the counter is open for patrons, and the counter area shall not function as a separate bar area;
iib. Window or other signage visible from the public right-of-way that advertises beer or alcohol shall not be permitted;
iiic. Customers shall be permitted to order meals at all times and at all locations where alcohol is being served. The establishment shall serve food to patrons during all hours the establishment is open for customers; ivd. The premises shall maintain a kitchen or food-serving area in which a variety of food is prepared on the premises; ve. Sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption beyond the premises shall be permitted if authorized by the premises' California

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Packet Pg. 847 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code Alcoholic Beverage Control ("ABC") license;
vif. No video or other amusement games shall be permitted on the premises;
viig. Entertainment may only be permitted in the manner set forth in Section 9.31.290, Restaurants with Entertainment; viiih. The primary use of any outdoor dining area shall be for seated meal service. Patrons who are standing in the outdoor seating area shall not be served;
viiii. The operation shall at all times be conducted in a manner not detrimental to surrounding properties by reason of lights, noise, activities or other actions. The operator shall control noisy patrons leaving the restaurant;
jix. The permitted hours of alcoholic beverage service shall be 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. with complete closure and all employees vacated from the building by 1:00 a.m. All alcoholic beverages must be removed from the outdoor dining area no later than 11:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday.

No after-hours operation is permitted;
kx. Liquor bottle service shall be prohibited. Wine and beer bottle service shall not be available to patrons unless full meal service is provided concurrent with the bottle service. For purposes of this paragraph, "bottle service" means the service of any full bottle of liquor, wine, or beer of more than 375 ml, along with glass ware, mixers, garnishes, etc., in which

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Packet Pg. 848 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code patrons are able to then make their own drinks or pour their own wine or beer. All food items shall be available from the premises' full service menu; lxi. No organized queuing of patrons at the entry or checking of identification to control entry into and within the establishment shall be permitted. There shall not be any age limitation imposed restricting access to any portion of the restaurant;
mxii. The premises shall not organize or participate in organized "pub-crawl" events where participants or customers prepurchase tickets or tokens to be exchanged for alcoholic beverages at the restaurant;
xiin. Establishments with amplified music shall be required to comply with Chapter 4.12, Noise, of the Santa Monica Municipal Code; xiiio. Prior to occupancy, a security plan shall be submitted to the Chief of Police for review and approval. The plan shall address both physical and operational security issues;
xivp. Prior to occupancy, the operator shall submit a plan for approval by the Director regarding employee alcohol awareness training programs and policies. The plan shall outline a mandatory alcoholawareness training program for all employees having contact with the public and shall state management's policies addressing alcohol consumption and inebriation. The program shall require all employees having contact with the public to complete an ABC-sponsored alcohol

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Packet Pg. 849 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code awareness training program within 90 days of the effective date of the exemption determination. In the case of new employees, the employee shall attend the alcohol awareness training within 90 days of hiring. In the event the ABC no longer sponsors an alcohol awareness training program, all employees having contact with the public shall complete an alternative program approved by the Director. The operator shall provide the City with an annual report regarding compliance with this requirement. The operator shall be subject to any future Citywide alcohol awareness training program affecting similar establishments;
qxv. Within 30 days from the date of approval of this
exemption, the applicant shall provide a copy of the signed exemption to the local office of the State ABC;
rxvi. Prior to occupancy, the operator shall submit a plan describing the establishment's designated driver program, which shall be offered by the operator to the establishment's patrons. The plan shall specify how the operator will inform patrons of the program, such as offering on the menu a free non-alcoholic drink for every party of 2 or more ordering alcoholic beverages;
sxvii. Notices shall be prominently displayed urging patrons to leave the premises and neighborhood in a quiet, peaceful, and orderly fashion and to please not litter or block driveways in the neighborhood; txviii. Employees of the establishment shall walk a 100-foot radius from the facility at some point prior to 30 minutes after closing and

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Packet Pg. 850 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code shall pick up and dispose of any discarded beverage containers and other trash left by patrons; and
uxix. The exemption shall apply to approved and dated plans, a copy of which shall be maintained in the files of the City Planning Division.

Project development shall be consistent with such plans, except as otherwise specified in these conditions of approval. Minor amendments to the plans shall be subject to approval by the Director; xxv. In the event of a conflict between the regulations of this Section and regulations issued by the ABC, the ABC regulations shall control and be deemed to have modified contrary provisions of this Section. b. Taprooms:
i. Operators shall be limited to serving beer, wine, or other similar fermented and/or malt beverages. Spirits are not allowed; ii. Window or other signage visible from the public right-of-way that advertises beer or alcohol shall not be permitted;
iii. Sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption beyond the premises shall be permitted if authorized by the premises' California Alcoholic Beverage Control ("ABC") license;
iv. The operation shall at all times be conducted in a manner not detrimental to surrounding properties by reason of lights, noise, activities or other actions. The operator shall control noisy patrons leaving the premises;

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Packet Pg. 851 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code v. The permitted hours of alcoholic beverage service shall be 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. with complete closure and all employees vacated from the building by 10:00 p.m. All alcoholic beverages must be removed from the outdoor areas no later than 8:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday. No after-hours operation is permitted;
vi. No organized queuing of patrons at the entry or checking of identification to control entry into and within the establishment shall be permitted;
vii. Establishments with amplified music shall be required to comply with Chapter 4.12, Noise, of the Santa Monica Municipal Code; viii.Prior to occupancy, a security plan shall be submitted to the Chief of Police for review and approval. The plan shall address both physical and operational security issues;
ix. Prior to occupancy, the operator shall submit a plan for approval by the Director regarding employee alcohol awareness training programs and policies. The plan shall outline a mandatory alcohol-awareness training program for all employees having contact with the public and shall state management's policies addressing alcohol consumption and inebriation. The program shall require all employees having contact with the public to complete an ABC-sponsored alcohol awareness training program within 90 days of the effective date of the exemption determination. In the case of new employees, the employee shall attend the alcohol awareness training within 90 days of hiring. In the event the

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Packet Pg. 852 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code ABC no longer sponsors an alcohol awareness training program, all employees having contact with the public shall complete an alternative program approved by the Director. The operator shall provide the City with an annual report regarding compliance with this requirement. The operator shall be subject to any future Citywide alcohol awareness training program affecting similar establishments;
x. Within 30 days from the date of approval of this exemption, the applicant shall provide a copy of the signed exemption to the local office of the State ABC;
xi. Prior to occupancy, the operator shall submit a plan describing the establishment's designated driver program, which shall be offered by the operator to the establishment's patrons. The plan shall specify how the operator will inform patrons of the program, such as offering on the menu a free non-alcoholic drink for every party of 2 or more ordering alcoholic beverages;
xii. Notices shall be prominently displayed urging patrons to leave the premises and neighborhood in a quiet, peaceful, and orderly fashion and to please not litter or block driveways in the neighborhood; xiii.Employees of the establishment shall walk a 100-foot radius from the facility at some point prior to 30 minutes after closing and shall pick up and dispose of any discarded beverage containers and other trash left by patrons; and

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Packet Pg. 853 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code xiv.The exemption shall apply to approved and dated plans, a copy of which shall be maintained in the files of the City Planning Division.

Project development shall be consistent with such plans, except as otherwise specified in these conditions of approval. Minor amendments to the plans shall be subject to approval by the Director; xv. In the event of a conflict between the regulations of this Section and regulations issued by the ABC, the ABC regulations shall control and be deemed to have modified contrary provisions of this Section. c. Cultural Facilities, and Instructional Services, and General Personal Services.
i. The permitted hours of alcoholic beverage service shall be 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. daily.
ii. Service of alcoholic beverages shall be incidental to the primary use.
iii. Sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption beyond the premises shall be permitted if authorized by the premises' California Alcoholic Beverage Control ("ABC") license.
iv. Window or other signage visible from the public right-of-way that advertises beer or alcohol shall not be permitted.
v. The premises shall at all times conduct operations in a manner not detrimental to surrounding properties by reason of lights, noise, activities or other actions. The operator of the premises shall control noisy

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Packet Pg. 854 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code patrons leaving the premises.
vi. Establishment shall comply with SMMC Chapter 4.12 Noise, except that Section 4.21.140 Nightclubs, Bars and Establishments with Amplified Music shall not apply.
vii. Prior to occupancy, a security plan for the premises shall be submitted to the Chief of Police for review and approval. The plan shall address both physical and operational security issues.
viii.Prior to occupancy, the operator of the premises shall submit a plan for approval by the Director regarding employee alcohol awareness training programs and policies. The plan shall outline a mandatory alcohol awareness training program for all employees having contact with the public and shall state management's policies addressing alcohol consumption and inebriation. The program shall require all employees having contact with the public to complete an ABC-sponsored alcohol awareness training program within 90 days of the effective date of the exemption determination. In the case of new employees, the plan shall require all such new employees to attend an ABC-sponsored alcohol awareness training program within 90 days of hiring. In the event the ABC no longer sponsors an alcohol awareness training program, all employees having contact with the public shall complete an alternative program approved by the Director. The operator of the premises shall provide the City with an annual report regarding compliance with this requirement. The operator of the premises shall be subject to any future Citywide alcohol

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Packet Pg. 855 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code awareness training program affecting similar establishments. ix. Within 30 days from the date of approval of the exemption, the applicant shall provide a copy of the signed exemption to the local office of the ABC.
x. Employees of the premises shall walk a 100-foot radius from the premises at some point prior to 30 minutes after closing and shall pick up and dispose of any discarded beverage containers and other trash left by patrons.
xi. The exemption shall apply to approved and dated plans, a copy of which shall be maintained in the files of the City Planning Division.

Project development shall be consistent with such plans. Minor amendments to the plans shall be subject to approval by the Director. xii. In the event of a conflict between the regulations of this Section and regulations issued by the ABC, the ABC regulations shall control and be deemed to have modified contrary provisions of this Section. d. Retail Sales — General Retail Sales, Small-Scale and MediumScale. i. The permitted hours of alcoholic beverage sales for off-site consumption and or on-site tasting shall be 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily. ii. Window or other signage visible from the public right-of-way that advertises beer or alcohol shall not be permitted.
iii. The premises shall at all times conduct operations in a manner

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Packet Pg. 856 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code not detrimental to surrounding properties by reason of lights, noise, activities or other actions. The operator of the premises shall control noisy patrons leaving the premises.
iv. Establishment shall comply with SMMC Chapter 4.12 Noise, except that Section 4.21.140 Nightclubs, Bars and Establishments with Amplified Music shall not apply.
v. Prior to occupancy, a security plan for the premises shall be submitted to the Chief of Police for review and approval. The plan shall address both physical and operational security issues.
vi. Prior to occupancy, the operator of the premises shall submit a plan for approval by the Director regarding employee alcohol awareness training programs and policies. The plan shall outline a mandatory alcohol awareness training program for all employees having contact with the public and shall state management's policies addressing alcohol consumption and inebriation. The program shall require all employees having contact with the public to complete an ABC-sponsored alcohol awareness training program within 90 days of the effective date of the exemption determination. In the case of new employees, the plan shall require all such new employees to attend an ABC-sponsored alcohol awareness training program within 90 days of hiring. In the event the ABC no longer sponsors an alcohol awareness training program, all employees having contact with the public shall complete an alternative program approved by the Director. The operator of the premises shall provide the

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Packet Pg. 857 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code City with an annual report regarding compliance with this requirement. The operator of the premises shall be subject to any future Citywide alcohol awareness training program affecting similar establishments. vii. Within 30 days from the date of approval of the exemption, the applicant shall provide a copy of the signed exemption to the local office of the ABC.
viii.Prior to occupancy, the operator of the premises shall submit a plan describing the premises' designated driver program, which shall be offered by the operator to the premises' patrons. The plan shall specify how the operator will inform patrons of the program, such as by offering on the menu a free non-alcoholic drink for every party of 2 or more ordering alcoholic beverages.
ix. Notices shall be prominently displayed urging patrons to leave the premises and neighborhood in a quiet, peaceful, and orderly fashion and to not litter or block driveways in the neighborhood. x. Employees of the premises shall walk a 100-foot radius from the premises at some point prior to 30 minutes after closing and shall pick up and dispose of any discarded beverage containers and other trash left by patrons.
xi. The exemption shall apply to approved and dated plans, a copy of which shall be maintained in the files of the City Planning Division.

Project development shall be consistent with such plans. Minor

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Packet Pg. 858 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code amendments to the plans shall be subject to approval by the Director. xii. In the event of a conflict between the regulations of this section and regulations issued by the ABC, the ABC regulations shall control and be deemed to have modified contrary provisions of this section. xiii.Service of alcoholic beverages shall be incidental to the primary use.

2. Bayside Conservation (BC) District, Neighborhood Village (NV), Transit Adjacent (TA), Lincoln Transition (LT) west of Lincoln Blvd, Ocean Transition (OT) District, and Santa Monica Place, and Santa Monica Pier. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection D.1, above, in the Bayside Conservation (BC) District; the Ocean Transition (OT) District south of Wilshire Boulevard; and the area bounded by 2nd Street to the west, Broadway to the north, 4th Street to the east, and Colorado to the south; and the Santa Monica Pier, the following uses that offer alcoholic beverages incidental to the primary use, including bars/nightclubs/lounges that primarily serve alcoholic beverages, shall be exempt from the the provisions of the Conditional Use Permit requirements of subsection B of this Section if such a permit is approved in writing by the Director and if the applicant agrees in writing to comply with all of the following criteria and conditions established for each use:
a. Restaurants (Full-Service and Limited Service and Take Out), and Food Halls, and Brewpubs:
i. The permitted hours of alcoholic beverage service shall be 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. daily.

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Packet Pg. 859 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code ii. From 8:00 a.m. until at least 10:00 p.m., food service shall be available at all times when alcohol is being served.
iii. Sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption beyond the premises shall be permitted if authorized by the premises' California Alcoholic Beverage Control ("ABC") license.
iv. Window or other signage visible from the public right-of-way that advertises beer or alcohol shall not be permitted.
v. Entertainment may only be permitted in the manner set forth in Section 9.31.290(D), Restaurants with Entertainment;
vi. The premises shall at all times conduct operations in a manner not detrimental to surrounding properties by reason of lights, noise, activities or other actions. The operator of the premises shall control noisy patrons leaving the premises.
vii. Establishment shall comply with SMMC Chapter 4.12 Noise, except that Section 4.21.140 Nightclubs, Bars and Establishments with Amplified Music shall not apply.
viii.Prior to occupancy, a security plan for the premises shall be submitted to the Chief of Police for review and approval. The plan shall address both physical and operational security issues.
ix. Prior to occupancy, the operator of the premises shall submit a plan for approval by the Director regarding employee alcohol awareness training programs and policies. The plan shall outline a mandatory alcohol12.B.a Packet Pg. 860 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code awareness training program for all employees having contact with the public and shall state management's policies addressing alcohol consumption and inebriation. The program shall require all employees having contact with the public to complete an ABC- sponsored alcohol awareness training program within 90 days of the effective date of the exemption determination. In the case of new employees, the plan shall require all such new employees to attend an ABC-sponsored alcohol awareness training program within 90 days of hiring. In the event the ABC no longer sponsors an alcohol awareness training program, all employees having contact with the public shall complete an alternative program approved by the Director. The operator of the premises shall provide the City with an annual report regarding compliance with this requirement. The operator of the premises shall be subject to any future Citywide alcohol awareness training program affecting similar establishments. x. Within 30 days from the date of approval of the exemption, the applicant shall provide a copy of the signed exemption to the local office of the ABC.
xi. Prior to occupancy, the operator of the premises shall submit a plan describing the premises' designated driver program, which shall be offered by the operator to the premises' patrons. The plan shall specify how the operator will inform patrons of the program, such as by offering on the menu a free non-alcoholic drink for every party of 2 or more ordering alcoholic beverages.

12.B.a
Packet Pg. 861 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code xii. Notices shall be prominently displayed urging patrons to leave the premises and neighborhood in a quiet, peaceful, and orderly fashion and to not litter or block driveways in the neighborhood. xiii.Employees of the premises shall walk a 100-foot radius from the premises at some point prior to 30 minutes after closing and shall pick up and dispose of any discarded beverage containers and other trash left by patrons.
xiv. The exemption shall apply to approved and dated plans, a copy of which shall be maintained in the files of the City Planning Division.

Project development shall be consistent with such plans. Minor amendments to the plans shall be subject to approval by the Director. xv. In the event of a conflict between the regulations of this Section and regulations issued by the ABC, the ABC regulations shall control and be deemed to have modified contrary provisions of this Section. b. Bars/Taprooms/Nightclubs/Lounges.
i. The permitted hours of alcoholic beverage service shall be 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. daily.
ii. Sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption beyond the premises shall be permitted if authorized by the premises' California Alcoholic Beverage Control ("ABC") license.
iii. Window or other signage visible from the public right-of-way that advertises beer or alcohol shall not be permitted.

12.B.a
Packet Pg. 862 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code iv. The premises shall at all times conduct operations in a manner not detrimental to surrounding properties by reason of lights, noise, activities or other actions. The operator of the premises shall control noisy patrons leaving the premises.
v. Establishment shall comply with SMMC Chapter 4.12 Noise, except that Section 4.21.140 Nightclubs, Bars and Establishments with Amplified Music shall not apply.
vi. Prior to occupancy, a security plan for the premises shall be submitted to the Chief of Police for review and approval. The plan shall address both physical and operational security issues.
vii. Prior to occupancy, the operator of the premises shall submit a plan for approval by the Director regarding employee alcohol awareness training programs and policies. The plan shall outline a mandatory alcohol awareness training program for all employees having contact with the public and shall state management's policies addressing alcohol consumption and inebriation. The program shall require all employees having contact with the public to complete an ABC-sponsored alcohol awareness training program within 90 days of the effective date of the exemption determination. In the case of new employees, the plan shall require all such new employees to attend an ABC-sponsored alcohol awareness training program within 90 days of hiring. In the event the ABC no longer sponsors an alcohol awareness training program, all employees having contact with the public shall complete an alternative program

12.B.a
Packet Pg. 863 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code approved by the Director. The operator of the premises shall provide the City with an annual report regarding compliance with this requirement. The operator of the premises shall be subject to any future Citywide alcohol awareness training program affecting similar establishments. viii.Within 30 days from the date of approval of this exemption, the applicant shall provide a copy of the signed exemption to the local office of the ABC.
ix. Prior to occupancy, the operator of the premises shall submit a plan describing the premises' designated driver program, which shall be offered by the operator to the premises' patrons. The plan shall specify how the operator will inform patrons of the program, such as by offering on the menu a free non-alcoholic drink for every party of 2 or more ordering alcoholic beverages.
x. Notices shall be prominently displayed urging patrons to leave the premises and neighborhood in a quiet, peaceful, and orderly fashion and to not litter or block driveways in the neighborhood. xi. Employees of the premises shall walk a 100-foot radius from the premises at some point prior to 30 minutes after closing and shall pick up and dispose of any discarded beverage containers and other trash left by patrons.
xii. The exemption shall apply to approved and dated plans, a copy of which shall be maintained in the files of the City Planning Division.

12.B.a
Packet Pg. 864 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code Project development shall be consistent with such plans. Minor amendments to the plans shall be subject to approval by the Director. xiii.In the event of a conflict between the regulations of this Section and regulations issued by the ABC, the ABC regulations shall control and be deemed to have modified contrary provisions of this Section. c. Convenience Markets.
i. The permitted hours of alcoholic beverage sales shall be 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily.
ii. Window or other signage visible from the public right-of-way that advertises beer or alcohol shall not be permitted.
iii. The premises shall at all times conduct operations in a manner not detrimental to surrounding properties by reason of lights, noise, activities or other actions. The operator of the premises shall control noisy patrons leaving the premises.
iv. Prior to occupancy, a security plan for the premises shall be submitted to the Chief of Police for review and approval. The plan shall address both physical and operational security issues.
v. Within 30 days from the date of approval of this exemption, the applicant shall provide a copy of the signed exemption to the local office of the ABC.
vi. Employees of the premises shall walk a 100-foot radius from the premises at some point prior to 30 minutes after closing and shall pick up

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Packet Pg. 865 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code and dispose of any discarded beverage containers and other trash left by patrons.
vii. The exemption shall apply to approved and dated plans, a copy of which shall be maintained in the files of the City Planning Division.

Project development shall be consistent with such plans. Minor amendments to the plans shall be subject to approval by the Director. viii.In the event of a conflict between the regulations of this Section and regulations issued by the ABC, the ABC regulations shall control and be deemed to have modified contrary provisions of this Section. d. Cultural Facilities, and Instructional Services, and General Personal Services.
i. The permitted hours of alcoholic beverage service shall be 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. daily.
ii. Service of alcoholic beverages shall be incidental to the primary use.
iii. Sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption beyond the premises shall be permitted if authorized by the premises' California Alcoholic Beverage Control ("ABC") license.
iv. Window or other signage visible from the public right-of-way that advertises beer or alcohol shall not be permitted.
v. The premises shall at all times conduct operations in a manner not detrimental to surrounding properties by reason of lights, noise,

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Packet Pg. 866 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code activities or other actions. The operator of the premises shall control noisy patrons leaving the premises.
vi. Establishment shall comply with SMMC Chapter 4.12 Noise, except that Section 4.21.140 Nightclubs, Bars and Establishments with Amplified Music shall not apply.
vii. Prior to occupancy, a security plan for the premises shall be submitted to the Chief of Police for review and approval. The plan shall address both physical and operational security issues.
viii.Prior to occupancy, the operator of the premises shall submit a plan for approval by the Director regarding employee alcohol awareness training programs and policies. The plan shall outline a mandatory alcohol awareness training program for all employees having contact with the public and shall state management's policies addressing alcohol consumption and inebriation. The program shall require all employees having contact with the public to complete an ABC-sponsored alcohol awareness training program within 90 days of the effective date of the exemption determination. In the case of new employees, the plan shall require all such new employees to attend an ABC-sponsored alcohol awareness training program within 90 days of hiring. In the event the ABC no longer sponsors an alcohol awareness training program, all employees having contact with the public shall complete an alternative program approved by the Director. The operator of the premises shall provide the City with an annual report regarding compliance with this requirement. The

12.B.a
Packet Pg. 867 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code operator of the premises shall be subject to any future Citywide alcohol awareness training program affecting similar establishments. ix. Within 30 days from the date of approval of the exemption, the applicant shall provide a copy of the signed exemption to the local office of the ABC.
x. Employees of the premises shall walk a 100-foot radius from the premises at some point prior to 30 minutes after closing and shall pick up and dispose of any discarded beverage containers and other trash left by patrons.
xi. The exemption shall apply to approved and dated plans, a copy of which shall be maintained in the files of the City Planning Division.

Project development shall be consistent with such plans. Minor amendments to the plans shall be subject to approval by the Director. xii. In the event of a conflict between the regulations of this Section and regulations issued by the ABC, the ABC regulations shall control and be deemed to have modified contrary provisions of this Section. e. Outdoor Rooftop Commercial Uses on City Owned Parking Structures: Cinemas, Community Assembly, Small/Large-Scale Commercial Entertainment and Recreation Facilities.
i. The permitted hours of alcoholic beverage service shall be 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. daily.
ii. The premises shall at all times conduct operations in a manner

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Packet Pg. 868 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code not detrimental to surrounding properties by reason of lights, noise, activities or other actions. The operator of the premises shall control noisy patrons leaving the premises.
iii. Establishment shall comply with SMMC Chapter 4.12 Noise. iv. Prior to occupancy, a security plan for the premises shall be submitted to the Chief of Police for review and approval. The plan shall address both physical and operational security issues.
v. Prior to occupancy, the operator of the premises shall submit a plan for approval by the Director regarding employee alcohol awareness training programs and policies. The plan shall outline a mandatory alcohol awareness training program for all employees having contact with the public and shall state management's policies addressing alcohol consumption and inebriation. The program shall require all employees having contact with the public to complete an ABC-sponsored alcohol awareness training program within 90 days of the effective date of the exemption determination. In the case of new employees, the plan shall require all such new employees to attend an ABC-sponsored alcohol awareness training program within 90 days of hiring. In the event the ABC no longer sponsors an alcohol awareness training program, all employees having contact with the public shall complete an alternative program approved by the Director. The operator of the premises shall provide the City with an annual report regarding compliance with this requirement. The operator of the premises shall be subject to any future Citywide alcohol

12.B.a
Packet Pg. 869 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code awareness training program affecting similar establishments. vi. Within 30 days from the date of approval of the exemption, the applicant shall provide a copy of the signed exemption to the local office of the ABC.
vii. Prior to occupancy, the operator of the premises shall submit a plan describing the premises' designated driver program, which shall be offered by the operator to the premises' patrons. The plan shall specify how the operator will inform patrons of the program, such as by offering on the menu a free non-alcoholic drink for every party of 2 or more ordering alcoholic beverages.
viii.Notices shall be prominently displayed urging patrons to leave the premises and neighborhood in a quiet, peaceful, and orderly fashion and to not litter or block driveways in the neighborhood. ix. Employees of the premises shall walk a 100-foot radius from the premises at some point prior to 30 minutes after closing and shall pick up and dispose of any discarded beverage containers and other trash left by patrons.
x. The exemption shall apply to approved and dated plans, a copy of which shall be maintained in the files of the City Planning Division.

Project development shall be consistent with such plans. Minor amendments to the plans shall be subject to approval by the Director. xi. In the event of a conflict between the regulations of this Section

12.B.a
Packet Pg. 870 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code and regulations issued by the ABC, the ABC regulations shall control and be deemed to have modified contrary provisions of this Section. f. Commercial Entertainment and Recreation — Small-Scale Facilities and Large-Scale Facilities.
i. The permitted hours of alcoholic beverage service shall be 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. daily.
ii. Service of alcoholic beverages shall be incidental to the primary use.
iii. Sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption beyond the premises shall be permitted if authorized by the premises' California Alcoholic Beverage Control ("ABC") license.
iv. Window or other signage visible from the public right-of-way that advertises beer or alcohol shall not be permitted.
v. The premises shall at all times conduct operations in a manner not detrimental to surrounding properties by reason of lights, noise, activities or other actions. The operator of the premises shall control noisy patrons leaving the premises.
vi. Establishment shall comply with SMMC Chapter 4.12 Noise, except that Section 4.21.140 Nightclubs, Bars and Establishments with Amplified Music shall not apply.
vii. Prior to occupancy, a security plan for the premises shall be submitted to the Chief of Police for review and approval. The plan shall

12.B.a
Packet Pg. 871 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code address both physical and operational security issues.
viii.Prior to occupancy, the operator of the premises shall submit a plan for approval by the Director regarding employee alcohol awareness training programs and policies. The plan shall outline a mandatory alcohol awareness training program for all employees having contact with the public and shall state management's policies addressing alcohol consumption and inebriation. The program shall require all employees having contact with the public to complete an ABC-sponsored alcohol awareness training program within 90 days of the effective date of the exemption determination. In the case of new employees, the plan shall require all such new employees to attend an ABC-sponsored alcohol awareness training program within 90 days of hiring. In the event the ABC no longer sponsors an alcohol awareness training program, all employees having contact with the public shall complete an alternative program approved by the Director. The operator of the premises shall provide the City with an annual report regarding compliance with this requirement. The operator of the premises shall be subject to any future Citywide alcohol awareness training program affecting similar establishments. ix. Within 30 days from the date of approval of the exemption, the applicant shall provide a copy of the signed exemption to the local office of the ABC.
x. Prior to occupancy, the operator of the premises shall submit a plan describing the premises' designated driver program, which shall be

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Packet Pg. 872 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code offered by the operator to the premises' patrons. The plan shall specify how the operator will inform patrons of the program, such as by offering on the menu a free non-alcoholic drink for every party of 2 or more ordering alcoholic beverages.
xi. Notices shall be prominently displayed urging patrons to leave the premises and neighborhood in a quiet, peaceful, and orderly fashion and to not litter or block driveways in the neighborhood. xii. Employees of the premises shall walk a 100-foot radius from the premises at some point prior to 30 minutes after closing and shall pick up and dispose of any discarded beverage containers and other trash left by patrons.
xiii.The exemption shall apply to approved and dated plans, a copy of which shall be maintained in the files of the City Planning Division.

Project development shall be consistent with such plans. Minor amendments to the plans shall be subject to approval by the Director. xiv. In the event of a conflict between the regulations of this Section and regulations issued by the ABC, the ABC regulations shall control and be deemed to have modified contrary provisions of this Section. g. Retail Sales — General Retail Sales, Small-Scale and MediumScale. i. The permitted hours of alcoholic beverage sales for off-site consumption and or on-site tasting shall be 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. daily.

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Packet Pg. 873 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code ii. Window or other signage visible from the public right-of-way that advertises beer or alcohol shall not be permitted.
iii. The premises shall at all times conduct operations in a manner not detrimental to surrounding properties by reason of lights, noise, activities or other actions. The operator of the premises shall control noisy patrons leaving the premises.
iv. Establishment shall comply with SMMC Chapter 4.12 Noise, except that Section 4.21.140 Nightclubs, Bars and Establishments with Amplified Music shall not apply.
v. Prior to occupancy, a security plan for the premises shall be submitted to the Chief of Police for review and approval. The plan shall address both physical and operational security issues.
vi. Prior to occupancy, the operator of the premises shall submit a plan for approval by the Director regarding employee alcohol awareness training programs and policies. The plan shall outline a mandatory alcohol awareness training program for all employees having contact with the public and shall state management's policies addressing alcohol consumption and inebriation. The program shall require all employees having contact with the public to complete an ABC-sponsored alcohol awareness training program within 90 days of the effective date of the exemption determination. In the case of new employees, the plan shall require all such new employees to attend an ABC-sponsored alcohol awareness training program within 90 days of hiring. In the event the ABC

12.B.a
Packet Pg. 874 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code no longer sponsors an alcohol awareness training program, all employees having contact with the public shall complete an alternative program approved by the Director. The operator of the premises shall provide the City with an annual report regarding compliance with this requirement. The operator of the premises shall be subject to any future Citywide alcohol awareness training program affecting similar establishments. vii. Within 30 days from the date of approval of the exemption, the applicant shall provide a copy of the signed exemption to the local office of the ABC.
viii.Prior to occupancy, the operator of the premises shall submit a plan describing the premises' designated driver program, which shall be offered by the operator to the premises' patrons. The plan shall specify how the operator will inform patrons of the program, such as by offering on the menu a free non-alcoholic drink for every party of 2 or more ordering alcoholic beverages.
ix. Notices shall be prominently displayed urging patrons to leave the premises and neighborhood in a quiet, peaceful, and orderly fashion and to not litter or block driveways in the neighborhood. x. Employees of the premises shall walk a 100-foot radius from the premises at some point prior to 30 minutes after closing and shall pick up and dispose of any discarded beverage containers and other trash left by patrons.

12.B.a
Packet Pg. 875 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code xi. The exemption shall apply to approved and dated plans, a copy of which shall be maintained in the files of the City Planning Division.

Project development shall be consistent with such plans. Minor amendments to the plans shall be subject to approval by the Director. xii. In the event of a conflict between the regulations of this section and regulations issued by the ABC, the ABC regulations shall control and be deemed to have modified contrary provisions of this section.

3. Santa Monica Pier. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 1, above, limited and full service restaurants, bars/nightclubs/lounges, food halls, and small and medium scale general retail sales on the Santa Monica Pier shall be exempt from the provisions of the Conditional Use Permit requirement of subsection B of this Section if such a permit is approved in writing by the Director and if the applicant agrees in writing to comply with all of the following criteria and conditions:
a. The permitted hours of alcoholic beverage service shall be 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. daily.
b. From 8:00 a.m. until at least 10:00 p.m., food service shall be available at all times when alcohol is being served.
c. Sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption beyond the premises shall be permitted if authorized by the premises' California Alcoholic Beverage Control ("ABC") license.
d. Window or other signage visible from the public right-of-way that advertises beer or alcohol shall not be permitted.

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Packet Pg. 876 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code e. Except as may be permitted by a Temporary Use Permit issued in accordance with Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapter 9.44, Temporary Use Permits, alcohol shall not be served in any disposable containers such as disposable plastic or paper cups.
f. The premises shall at all times conduct operations in a manner not detrimental to surrounding properties by reason of lights, noise, activities or other actions. The operator of the premises shall control noisy patrons leaving the premises.
g. Liquor bottle service shall be prohibited. Wine and beer bottle service shall not be available to patrons unless food service is provided concurrent with the bottle service. For purposes of this paragraph, "bottle service" means the service of any full bottle of liquor, wine, or beer of more than 375 ml, along with glass ware, mixers, garnishes, or other items used for the mixing of drinks, which patrons are able to then use to make their own drinks or pour their own wine or beer.
h. The premises shall not organize or participate in organized "pubcrawl" events where participants or customers pre-purchase tickets or tokens to be exchanged for alcoholic beverages at the premises. i. Premises with amplified music shall be required to comply with Chapter 4.12, Noise, of the Santa Monica Municipal Code. j. Prior to occupancy, a security plan for the premises shall be submitted to the Chief of Police for review and approval. The plan shall

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Packet Pg. 877 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code address both physical and operational security issues.
k. Prior to occupancy, the operator of the premises shall submit a plan for approval by the Director regarding employee alcohol awareness training programs and policies. The plan shall outline a mandatory alcoholawareness training program for all employees having contact with the public and shall state management's policies addressing alcohol consumption and inebriation. The program shall require all employees having contact with the public to complete an ABC-sponsored alcohol awareness training program within 90 days of the effective date of the exemption determination. In the case of new employees, the plan shall require all such new employees to attend an ABC-sponsored alcohol awareness training program within 90 days of hiring.

In the event the ABC no longer sponsors an alcohol awareness training program, all employees having contact with the public shall complete an alternative program approved by the Director. The operator of the premises shall provide the City with an annual report regarding compliance with this requirement. The operator of the premises shall be subject to any future Citywide alcohol awareness training program affecting similar establishments. l. Within 30 days from the date of approval of this exemption, the applicant shall provide a copy of the signed exemption to the local office of the ABC.
m. Prior to occupancy, the operator of the premises shall submit a plan describing the premises' designated driver program, which shall be offered by the operator to the premises' patrons. The plan shall specify how

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Packet Pg. 878 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code the operator will inform patrons of the program, such as by offering on the menu a free non- alcoholic drink for every party of 2 or more ordering alcoholic beverages.
n. Notices shall be prominently displayed urging patrons to leave the premises and neighborhood in a quiet, peaceful, and orderly fashion and to not litter or block driveways in the neighborhood.
o. Employees of the premises shall walk a 100-foot radius from the premises at some point prior to 30 minutes after closing and shall pick up and dispose of any discarded beverage containers and other trash left by patrons. p. The exemption shall apply to approved and dated plans, a copy of which shall be maintained in the files of the City Planning Division. Project development shall be consistent with such plans, except as otherwise specified in these conditions of approval. Minor amendments to the plans shall be subject to approval by the Director.
q. In the event of a conflict between the regulations of this Section and regulations issued by the ABC, the ABC regulations shall control and be deemed to have modified contrary provisions of this Section.

4. With respect to the Director's decision for Alcohol Exemption Zoning Conformance Permits for restaurants with over 50 seats and subject to subsection D.1 above, within 2 business days from the date when the determination has been made concerning the application and posted on the City's website, the Director shall transmit a notice of determination that summarizes the determination and provides a

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Packet Pg. 879 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code website link to the Statement of Official Action to the applicant at the address shown on the application and to all property owners and residential and commercial tenants within a radius of seven hundred fifty feet from the exterior boundaries of the property involved in the application.

E. Zoning Conformance Review.

1. When an existing alcohol outlet without a Conditional Use Permit changes ownership or undergoes an interior remodel, it shall be subject to Zoning Conformance review in accordance with the following:
a. Except as provided in paragraph b, below, an existing alcohol outlet that was lawfully established and is nonconforming solely due to the lack of an approved Conditional Use Permit is exempt from the requirements of this Section if the licensed premises have remained in continuous operation without substantial change in mode or character of operation. Approval of a Conditional Use Permit shall be required for a change in the licensed classification. The operation of an existing nonconforming alcohol outlet shall be considered lapsed and a Conditional Use Permit shall be required where operations have been discontinued for a period of over 1 year. i. The 1-year period to determine that a nonconforming alcohol outlet has been abandoned shall commence when the use ceases and any one of the following occurs:
(1) The business license lapses;
(2) The site is vacated;

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Packet Pg. 880 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code (3) The lease is terminated;
(4) Utilities are terminated; or
(5) A conforming use that meets the applicable
requirements of this Article is lawfully established in the space previously occupied by the nonconforming alcohol outlet. ii. Once the 1-year period has commenced under subsection (E)(1)(a)(i) that period shall only be terminated if the nonconforming alcohol outlet is fully licensed, permitted, and operational for 60 continuous days.

Operational shall mean that the nonconforming alcohol outlet is open for business to the public and provides services typically associated with the nonconforming alcohol outlet during the hours and days that are customary for that nonconforming alcohol outlet.
iii. Cessation of use due to remodeling shall not be considered abandonment so long as building permits are active in accordance with Chapter 8.08 of the Municipal Code. However, if the building permit expires before the use resumes, the 1-year period under subsection (E)(1)(a)(i) shall relate back and commence with the cessation of use. iv. Any existing premises where operations have been discontinued for these time periods shall be required to obtain a Conditional Use Permit prior to resuming business whether or not a Conditional Use Permit was obtained in the past for the premises.
v. A substantial change in mode or character of operation shall

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Packet Pg. 881 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code include, but is not limited to, a change in operational hours that extends past 11:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and midnight on Friday and Saturday, a 5% increase in the floor area of the premises, a 10% increase in the shelf area used for the display of alcoholic beverages, queuing outside the establishment, age requirements for entry, checking identification at the door, implementing a cover charge, offering bottle service, or a 5% increase in the number of seats in any restaurant that serves alcoholic beverages, but in no case shall the increase exceed any established seating limitation in the underlying zoning district. (1) "Bottle service" shall mean the service of any full bottle of liquor, wine, or beer, of more than 375 ml, along with glass ware, mixers, garnishes, etc., in which patrons are able to then make their own drinks or pour their own wine or beer. (2) "Cover charge" shall mean requiring payment of
customers before they may enter the establishment.
b. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph a, above, when an existing alcohol outlet (i) located within the Third Street Promenade Area; and (ii) without a Conditional Use Permit changes ownership or undergoes an interior remodel, it shall be subject to Zoning Conformance review to confirm consistency with current operations, except that an existing alcohol outlet that was lawfully established and is nonconforming solely due to the lack of an approved Conditional Use Permit shall not be subject to a zoning conformance review if the licensed premises have remained in continuous operation without

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Packet Pg. 882 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code substantial change in mode or character of operation. As used in this paragraph, a substantial change in mode or character of operation shall include, but is not limited to: a 5% increase in the floor area of the premises; a 10% increase in the shelf area used for the display of alcoholic beverages; implementing a cover charge, that is, requiring payment from customers before they may enter the premises; or a 5% increase in the number of seats in any restaurant that serves alcoholic beverages, but in no case shall the increase exceed any established seating limitation in the underlying zoning district.
c. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph a, above, alcohol outlets that qualify under SMMC 9.27.050 (B)(6)(a)(vi) and resume operations or reestablish shall be subject to Zoning Conformance review to confirm consistency with current operations, without substantial change in mode or character of operation. As used in this paragraph, a substantial change in mode or character of operation shall include, but is not limited to: a 5% increase in the floor area of the premises; a 10% increase in the shelf area used for the display of alcoholic beverages; implementing a cover charge, that is, requiring payment from customers before they may enter the premises; or a 5% increase in the number of seats in any restaurant that serves alcoholic beverages.

2. When an existing alcohol outlet with a Conditional Use Permit changes ownership or undergoes an interior remodel, it shall be subject to Zoning Conformance review to ensure compliance with the existing CUP.

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3. An existing alcohol outlet with a Conditional Use Permit or Alcohol Exemption may request exemption from the following conditions of approval, as applicable, subject to Director approval:
a. Limitations on the number of televisions;
b. Limitation on the maximum percentage cap on total gross alcohol sales; Limitations on percentage of total gross revenues per year from alcohol sales. c. Prohibition on bottle service;
d. Prohibition on participating in “pub crawls”;
e. Prohibition on providing billiards/pool tables, video or amusement games, bowling, darts, and other similar entertainment activities.

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Packet Pg. 884 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code Section 9.31.100. Community Assembly.

Community assembly uses shall be located, developed, and operated in compliance with the following standards:

A. Minimum Site Area. Community assembly uses may only be located on sites with at least 7,500 square feet in areaParking, Loading, and Operations Plan (PLOP). Community assembly uses are required to obtain approval of a PLOP by the Mobility Division.

B. Buffer. A minimum buffer at least 20 feet in width shall be provided adjacent to any residential use in a Residential District or use. This buffer area may be used for parking or landscaping but shall not be used for structures or outside activities.

The minimum buffer requirement may be reduced subject to the review and approval of a Conditional Use Permit pursuant to Chapter 9.41. Any reduced buffer shall still maintain the minimum setback requirement of the district in which the facility is located.

C. Landscaping. The site on which a community assembly use is located shall be landscaped consistent with the standards of Chapter 9.26, Landscaping.

D. Outdoor Activity Areas. Outdoor areas used for recreation, meetings, services or other activities involving groups of persons shall be at least 50 feet from any residential use in a Residential District or use.

E. Parking Area Screening. Parking areas adjacent to any residential district shall be consistent with the standards of Chapter 9.26, Landscaping.

F. Hours of Operation. Permitted hours of operation are 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.,

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Packet Pg. 885 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code 7 days a week. Additional hours may be allowed with application for and approval of a Conditional Use Permit.

GF. Accessory Uses. Community assembly uses may include administrative offices, kitchen facilities, multi-purpose rooms, storage and other uses that are accessory to the facilities for public or private meetings. Places of worship may provide religious instruction as an accessory use; however, when a full school curriculum comparable to that of the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District is offered, the school use shall be separately classified as a Public or Private School.

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Packet Pg. 886 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code Section 9.31.196. Multiple-Unit Dwelling Projects Located on Community Assembly Surface Parking Lots.

The purpose of this Section is to promote fair housing opportunities throughout the City by incentivizing multiple-unit dwelling projects on surface parking lots associated with existing community assembly uses.

A. Applicability. This Section shall apply to multiple-unit dwelling projects on surface parking lots owned in whole or in part by a community assembly use, where at least a portion of the existing community assembly use is retained.

B. Allowable Uses. The multiple-unit dwelling project may include the existing community assembly use and related ancillary uses for the support or expansion of the community assembly use.

C. Affordability Requirements. Multiple-unit dwelling projects shall include at least 50% of total units affordable to 80% income households.

D. Affordable Units. The affordable housing units shall be owned in whole or in part and operated by a nonprofit housing provider for the life of the project.

E. Building Height. Projects shall receive a height increase of up to 33 feet above maximum building height for the underlying zone district. Projections that have already received up to 3 additional stories or 33 feet in height in accordance with 9.22.060(A)(4) shall not be eligible for additional building height pursuant to this subsection.

F. Density. There shall be no limit to density.

G. Parking Requirements. There shall be no minimum parking requirements.

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Packet Pg. 887 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code Replacement of existing parking for the associated community assembly use shall not be required.

H. Additional Requirements. Projects shall comply with the requirements set forth in Section 9.31.195, Multiple-Unit Dwelling Projects.

I. Process. Projects shall be processed as Administrative Approvals pursuant to Chapter 9.39.

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Packet Pg. 888 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code Section 9.31.199. Outdoor Commercial Uses on Private Property.

A. Purpose. The purpose of this Section is to allow existing and new businesses to expand outdoor commercial activity using on-site surface parking lots or common open areas located on private property and to ensure that such uses do not adversely impact adjacent properties and surrounding neighborhoods consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of the General Plan. Eligible businesses proposing outdoor space shall be designed, located, and operated in accordance with the requirements of this Section.

B. Definitions. The definitions in Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.52.020 apply to the terms and phrases used in this Chapter, unless otherwise specified herein. In addition, the following terms and phrases have the following meanings when used in this section:
"Eligible business" means: (1) a business that operates out of a physical location in the City and has received any necessary entitlements from the City to operate; (2) the use of the physical location by the business is a commercial use classification that is permitted or conditionally permitted in the district, other than those uses specifically prohibited under this Section, as those terms are defined by Santa Monica Municipal Code Section 9.51.030; and (3) an expansion of an existing commercial use located on the same parcel located in a nonresidential or Oceanfront District, or adjacent residentially zoned parcel.
"Outdoor space" is inclusive of all or a portion of a common area, such as a surface parking lot, courtyard, plaza, roof deck, or other private open space area located on private property.

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Packet Pg. 889 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code C. Applicability. Except as specifically identified, the provisions of this Section shall apply to eligible businesses proposing new outdoor space areas and to existing private outdoor use areas that are expanded or enlarged by more than 10% in outdoor space, in accordance with the requirements of this Section.

1. Santa Monica Pier. An eligible business on the Santa Monica Pier shall be subject to the requirements of this Section, except such business shall be exempt from the following requirements:
a. Maximum size;
ba. Location;
cb. Hours of operation;
dc. Conversion of parking spaces.

D. Procedure. An outdoor space permit shall be subject to a Zoning Conformance Review, pursuant to the procedures of Chapter 9.38, Zoning Conformance Review and Permit, or subject to application review using a form designated by the Director to ensure consistency with all of the standards of this Section unless such review has been conducted in conjunction with discretionary review of the associated commercial use. Any improvements associated with the outdoor space shall be subject to Building and Safety and the Fire Department review and shall be subject to administrative Architectural Design Review in accordance with Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapter 9.55.

E. Permitted Uses. The outdoor space shall be conducted as an accessory use to a legally established commercial use permitted or conditionally permitted within a

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Packet Pg. 890 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code nonresidential district or the Oceanfront District. Except for those uses specifically prohibited under this Section, permitted uses within the outdoor space shall be regulated by the underlying zoning district.

F. Expansion of Legal Nonconforming Uses. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in Section 9.27.050, Legal Nonconforming Uses, any proposed outdoor space by an eligible business considered a legal nonconforming use shall not be considered an expansion in area and may be authorized in accordance with this Section.

G. Prohibited Uses. The following uses are prohibited and not considered eligible businesses:

1. Automobile/vehicle sales and service, minor or major;

2. Animal care, sales, and services;

3. Liquor stores.

H. Accessory Use. Outdoor space shall be conducted as an accessory use to an eligible business that is located on the same parcel or a contiguous adjacent parcel.

I. Service and Sale of Alcoholic Beverages. Alcoholic beverages may be sold and served in outdoor spaces by restaurants that: (1) have obtained and are operating under a license to sell alcoholic beverages from Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC); and (2) have obtained and are operating under a Conditional Use Permit or Alcohol Exemption issued by the City, or are operating as an existing alcohol outlet without a Conditional Use Permit pursuant to Section 9.31.040 of the Santa Monica

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Packet Pg. 891 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code Municipal Code. Sales shall be conducted in accordance with all requirements and conditions set forth in such licenses and permits, including those required by the ABC.

Permitted outdoor spaces used by restaurants are for sit-down food and beverage service only; no stand-up service is permitted.

J. Hours of Operation. Hours of operation of the permitted space shall not exceed the hours of operation of the associated eligible business, subject to limitations on alcohol sales set forth in all applicable permits, licenses, and regulations. If no applicable permit, license or regulation states hours for operation of the outdoor space, the following times shall apply:

1. All eating and drinking establishments: hours of operation shall be limited to 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

2. Personal services, physical training: hours of operation shall be limited to 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

K. Exemptions: Floor Area, Floor Area Ratio (FAR), and Parking Requirements. Outdoor space shall be excluded from the following:

1. Floor area and floor area ratio (FAR) calculations.

2. Minimum parking requirements.

L. Size. Outdoor spaces shall have no size limit for each eligible business provided that the outdoor space complies with Building Code, Fire Code, and objective transportation standards established by the Mobility Division.

M. Location. Outdoor spaces shall be located on the same parcel or on a contiguous adjacent parcel under common ownership, and limited to the following

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1. Surface parking lots and common open areas on the subject property, including, but not limited to, courtyards and roof areas.

2. If located on a parcel adjacent to a residential use, the outdoor space shall be set back a minimum of 15 feet from the property line abutting the adjacent residential use.

3. Outdoor spaces may be located on existing surface parking lots supporting on-site commercial uses with residential zoning, provided: (a) the surface parking lot serves the subject commercial property under common ownership; and (b) the proposed outdoor space is ancillary to an eligible business.

4. A single contiguous outdoor space is allowed for each eligible business when located within a parking lot.

N. Conversion of Existing Parking Areas. Any permitted outdoor space by conversion of existing parking spaces or areas shall comply with the requirements or conditions set forth in the administrative regulations issued under this Section, including the following:

1. No required accessible parking spaces (ADA parking spaces) or related access aisle or path of travel shall be converted or removed. Vehicular access to all required ADA parking spaces shall be maintained.

2. Except as provided in subsection (N)(1), there shall be no limit to the number of existing parking spaces that can be converted pursuant to this Section provided that the outdoor space complies with Building Code, Fire Code, and

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O. Design Standards. The design of any outdoor space improvements, including, but not limited to, barriers, railings, shade structures, furnishings, lighting fixtures, and signage shall comply with the requirements or conditions set forth in the administrative regulations issued under this Section.

P. Accessibility. Outdoor space shall comply with accessibility requirements or conditions set forth in the administrative regulations issued under this Section.

Q. Structures and Decks. Construction of any structures or decks shall comply with requirements or conditions set forth in the administrative regulations issued under this Section.

R. Temporary Tents and Canopies. Temporary tents, canopies, or similar enclosures shall not be utilized as permanent shelter in conjunction with outdoor spaces. Temporary use of tents or canopies may be permitted subject to required permits issued by the Fire Department only on a temporary seasonal basis and shall comply with the requirements or conditions set forth in the administrative regulations issued under this Section.

S. Propane and Electric Heaters. Propane or electric heaters may be permitted in support of outdoor spaces, subject to Fire Department permit requirements as set forth in the administrative regulations issued under this Section.

T. Signage. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in Chapter 9.61 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code, an eligible business may place a single nonpermanent, non-electric sign no taller than 42 inches and no larger than 10 square

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Packet Pg. 894 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code feet in size on any outside barrier of the outdoor space. The sign can only contain the eligible business name and a menu. Outdoor spaces may not contain any advertising, marketing, or promotional signage or materials.

U. Noise. All forms of speaker amplification, televisions or similar screen projectors are prohibited. Outdoor space operations shall comply with Chapter 4.12, Noise.

V. Administrative Regulations.

1. The Director may adopt administrative regulations to implement the provisions of this Section, including, but not limited to, design and accessibility specification standards for outdoor spaces, application procedures, and other permit conditions and requirements.

2. A permittee shall comply with any other permit requirements or conditions set forth in the administrative regulations issued under this Section.

W. Outdoor Space Permit Renewals. An eligible business issued a Temporary Use of Private Outdoor Space Permit by the City pursuant to emergency orders (Eighteenth Supplemental Order) and subsequent Emergency Interim Zoning Ordinances between May 29, 2020 and the adoption of this Section 9.31.199 shall be required to renew their existing permit prior to March 31, 2024 in accordance with Section 9.31.199(D) to retain their permitted outdoor space. Any applications subsequent to this date shall be subject to all requirements of this Section.

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Packet Pg. 895 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code Section 9.31.199.5 Pilot Program for Exclusively Outdoor Commercial Uses Exclusively on Private Property in the Office Campus District A. Purpose and Applicability. The purpose of this Section is to initiate a pilot program that permits commercial uses that occur predominantly on outdoor spaces, such as outdoor antique markets, night markets, and similar multi-vendor open-air ventures in the Office Campus (OC) District while ensuring that they do not result in an adverse impact on adjacent land uses, with emphasis on any surrounding residential uses. The requirements of this Section are not applicable to outdoor sales conducted in conjunction with an existing retail business. See Section 9.31.220, Outdoor Retail Display and Sales.

B. Definitions. The definitions in Section 9.52.020 apply to the terms and phrases in this Section, unless otherwise specified herein. In addition, the following terms and phrases have the following meanings when used in this Section:

1. Exclusively Outdoor Commercial Use. A commercial uses that occurs predominantly outdoors. Exclusively Outdoor Commercial Uses may be operated by businesses that do not meet the definition of Eligible Business for purposes of Sectoin

9.31.199, Outdoor Commercial Uses on Private Property.

C. Limitation on Exclusively Outdoor Commercial Uses. Exclusively Outdoor Commercial Uses shall be designed, located, and operated in accordance with the requirements of this Section. No Exclusively Outdoor Commercial Use may operate within the City without first obtaining a Zoning Conformance Review Permit in accordance with Chapter 9.38.

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Packet Pg. 896 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code D. Location; Minimum Distance from Residential Districts.

1. Exclusively Outdoor Commercial Uses may be permitted on surface parking lots in the Office Campus (OC) District. Exclusively Outdoor Commercial Uses are not required to be associated with the primary use of the parcel on which they are located.

2. The perimeter of the Exclusively Outdoor Commercial Use shall be located a minimum of 500 feet from any residential district.

E. Minimum Parcel Size. Exclusively Outdoor Commercial Uses may be conducted on parcels of 30,000 square feet or greater.

F. Duration of Use. Exclusively Outdoor Commercial Uses may only operate four times per month for no more than five consecutive days. Setup and cleanup may occur for up to two consecutive days prior to and after the market operations.

G. Food Sales. Food sales may be provided, including from food trucks, subject to compliance with all applicable law, including, but not limited to, City and County regulations. The requirements of Section 9.31.190, Mobile Food Truck Off-Street Venue, shall not apply to Exclusively Outdoor Commercial Uses complying with the provisions of this Section.

H. Hours of Operation. The hours of operation shall not exceed 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. each day of the event. Setup shall begin no earlier than 5 a.m. and all cleanup shall be concluded no later than 12 midnight.

I. Amplified Sound. No amplified sound, including, but not limited to, music or a public address system, shall be audible beyond the boundaries of the parcel on

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J. Parking and Circulation. A parking, loading, and circulation plan shall be approved by the Mobility Division through the Zoning Conformance Review process to ensure that events do not adversely impact vehicular traffic, safety, public right-ofway, or transit services.

K. Sanitary Facilities. A minimum of two portable sanitary facilities (including at least one ADA accessible stall) shall be located onsite and remain open for public use throughout the duration of the event. Additional sanitary facilities shall be provided in compliance with the current Building and Plumbing Codes, if applicable.

L. Security. Private security shall be provided during all hours that the event is open to the public.

M. Solid Waste and Litter. Refuse and recycling containers shall be provided for the proper disposal of litter. There shall be personnel assigned to clean up litter throughout the duration of the event.

1. A refuse and recycling plan shall be prepared for review by the City’s Resource Recovery and Recycling Division through the Zoning Conformance Review process if the Exclusively Outdoor Commercial Use meets any of the following:
a. More than 1,000 attendees are anticipated;
b. If more than 2,500 attendees are anticipated; or
c. If food or beverages will be served.

N. Licensing. Each vendor shall be properly licensed, including, but not limited to, licenses required by the City and/or the Los Angeles County Department of Public

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O. Building Permits and/or Fire Department Permits. Any proposed temporary stand, platforms, fences, canopies, tents and other similar miscellaneous structures requiring a building permit, or special building permit for a limited period of time, shall obtain such required permit in accordance with the Building Code. Fire Department permits or review and approval by the Fire Department may also be required for tents, canopies, open flames, candles, and or cooking, and such permits or review shall also be obtained in accordance with all applicable law.

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Packet Pg. 899 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code Section 9.31.200. Outdoor Dining and Seating on Sidewalks.

Outdoor dining and seating on sidewalks shall be designed, located, and operated consistent with the following standards:

A. Purpose. The purpose of this Section is to permit outdoor dining and seating that enhances the pedestrian ambiance of the City while not adversely impacting adjacent properties or surrounding neighborhoods consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of the General Plan.

B. Applicability. The provisions of this Section shall apply to all new outdoor dining and seating areas on public rights-of-way, such as sidewalks, and to all existing outdoor dining and seating areas that are expanded.

C. Procedure. The establishment of an outdoor dining and seating area requires Zoning Conformance Review, pursuant to the procedures of Chapter 9.38, Zoning Conformance Review, to ensure consistency with all of the standards of this Section unless such review has been conducted in conjunction with discretionary review of the associated commercial use and issuance of a Sidewalk Dining Permit.

D. Accessory Use. Permanent outdoor dining and seating shall be conducted as an accessory use to a legally established eating and drinking establishment located on the public right-of-way immediately adjacent to the tenant space.

E. License Agreement. A license agreement for outdoor dining and seating on the public right-of-way shall be approved in a form required by the City.

F. Barriers. If barriers are provided, they shall be in the manner required by the City.

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Packet Pg. 900 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code G. Enclosure. Awnings or umbrellas may be used in conjunction with a sidewalk café, but there shall be no permanent enclosure around the dining and seating area.

Awnings shall be adequately secured, without attachment to the public right-of-way, and shall comply with the Building Code adopted by the City and any applicable design guidelines.

H. Fixtures. The furnishings of the interior of the outdoor dining and seating area shall consist only of movable tables, chairs, umbrellas, planters, and other portable fixtures deemed appropriate by City staff. Lighting fixtures may be permanently affixed onto the exterior front of the principal building with property permits.

IF. Compliance with Design Guidelines. Outdoor dining and seating shall comply with all applicable adopted design standards and guidelines, including, but not limited to:

1. The Citywide Sidewalk Dining Guidelines;

2. The Sidewalk Dining Standards for the Third Street Promenade; and

3. The Sidewalk Dining Standards for Ocean Avenue.

The Planning Director or designee may promulgate guidelines, which may include, but are not limited to, eligible uses and sites, outdoor dining configuration, design standards, and operational standards to implement the provisions of this Chapter. No person shall fail to comply with any such regulation.

GJ. Refuse Storage Area. No structure or enclosure to accommodate the storage of trash or garbage shall be erected or placed on, adjacent to, or separate from, the sidewalk café on the public sidewalk or public right-of-way. Sidewalk dining and

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HK. Hours of Operation. The hours of operation of the outdoor dining and seating shall be limited to the hours of operation of the associated restaurant, other eating and drinking establishment, or commercial use.

IL. Parking. Parking shall not be required for outdoor dining and seating on sidewalks permitted pursuant to this Section.

Section 9.31.230 Personal Services
The following Personal Services shall be located, developed, and operated in compliance with the following standards:

A. Hours of Operation. Hours of operation shall be limited to 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. unless otherwise specified.

BA. Massage Establishments. Massage establishments, including massage establishments conducted as Accessory Uses, are subject to the requirements listed above, Municipal Code Chapter 6.104, Massage Regulations, and the following standards.

1. Permits Required. A Minor Use Permit pursuant to Chapter 9.41, Minor Use Permits & Conditional Use Permits, and a Massage Service Permit pursuant to Chapter 6.104 of the Municipal Code areis required.

2. Location. No such business shall be established or located within 500 feet from any other Massage Establishment.

3. Facility Requirements. Every massage establishment shall maintain facilities meeting the following requirements:

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Packet Pg. 902 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code a. Minimum lighting shall be provided in accordance with the National Electrical Code, and, in addition, at least one artificial light of not less than forty watts shall be provided in each room or enclosure where massage services are performed on patrons.
b. Minimum ventilation shall be provided in accordance with the Uniform Building Code.
c. Hot and cold running water shall be provided at all times. d. Closed cabinets shall be provided for storage of clean linens. e. Adequate dressing, locker, and toilet facilities shall be provided for patrons.
f. A minimum of one wash basin for employees shall be provided at all times. The basin shall be located within or as closed as practicable to the area devoted to performing of massage services. Sanitary towels shall also be provided at each basin.

4.2. Accessory Uses. A massage establishment which functions as an accessory use shall also comply with all requirements for the primary use.

3. Hours of Operation. Hours of operation shall be limited to 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. unless otherwise specified.

CB. Tattoo or Body Modification Parlor.

1. Purpose and Intent. It is the purpose and intent of this Section to regulate the operation of facilities that perform tattooing and body modification to provide for the health, safety and welfare of the public and ensure compliance with California Health and Safety Code Section 119300 et seq.

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2. Registration Required. Any person who is engaged in the business of tattooing or body modification shall provide evidence of registration with the Los Angeles County Department of Health and City code.

3. No Persons Under 18. A sign shall be posted on the door or in view of the entrance stating that no person under the age of 18 is allowed on site, unless accompanied by their parent or legal guardian.

4. Hours of Operation. Hours of operation shall be limited to 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. unless otherwise specified.

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Packet Pg. 904 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code Section 9.31.280. Restaurants, Limited-Service and Take-Out Only.

The purpose of this Section is to ensure that Limited-Service and Take-Out Restaurants do not result in adverse impacts on adjacent properties and residents or on surrounding neighborhoods by reason of customer and employee parking demand, traffic generation, noise, light, litter, or cumulative impact of such demands in one area. Limited-Service and Take-Out Restaurants shall be located, developed, and operated consistent with the following standards.

A. Applicability. The provisions of this Section shall apply to all new LimitedService and Take-Out Only Restaurants, to any existing such restaurant that is expanded by more than 10 percent of the gross floor area or increase of more than 25 percent of the number of seats.

B. Hours of Operation. When located on a site adjacent to or separated by an alley from any residential district, a Limited-Service or Take-Out Only Restaurant shall not open to the public prior to 6:00 a.m. nor shall it remain open after 10:00 p.m.12:00 a.m. unless an MUP is obtained. Restaurants in any Downtown District whose entire operation, including parking, is conducted within an enclosed building may be operated 24 hours per day, seven days per week unless the restaurant is located on a site adjacent to a residential district, in which case the restaurant shall not open to the public prior to 6:00 a.m. nor shall it remain open after 10:00 p.m.12:00 a.m. unless an MUP is obtained.

C. Litter. Employees shall collect on-site and off-site litter including food wrappers, containers, and packaging from restaurant products generated by customers within a radius of 300 hundred feet of the property at least once per

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Packet Pg. 905 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code business day. On-site trash and recycling containers shall be maintained and kept from overflowing.

D. Trash Receptacles. In addition to meeting the standards of Section 9.21.130, Resource Recovery and Recycling Standards, one on-site outdoor trash and one recycling receptacle shall be provided for each entrance to the establishment.

E. Equipment. No noise-generating compressors or other such equipment shall be placed on or near the property line adjoining any Residential District or any property used for residential uses.

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Packet Pg. 906 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code Section 9.31.290. Restaurants with Entertainment.

A. Except as provided in subsection B, below, restaurants may provide entertainment including, but not limited to, music, DJs, song, dance, stand-up comedy, and poetry readings for the patrons' enjoyment if they meet the following standards.

1. There is sit down meal service provided at all times while the entertainment is taking place.

2. There is no permanent or temporary dance floor or dance area for patrons.

3. There is no cover charge or minimum drink purchase requirement.

4. The entertainment is provided only in the dining areas.

5. No more than 3 television screens including video projectors or similar audio/visual devices shall be utilized on the premises. None of these televisions or projection surfaces shall exceed 60 inches measured diagonally. No billiard/pool tables, video games, bowling, darts, and other similar entertainment activities may be provided.

6. Liquor bottle service shall be prohibited. Wine and beer bottle service shall not be available to patrons unless full meal service is provided concurrent with the bottle service. All food items shall be available from the full service menu. Bottle service shall mean the service of any full bottle of liquor, wine, or beer of more than 375 ml, along with glass ware, mixers, garnishes, etc., in which patrons are able to then make their own drinks or pour their own wine or beer.

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75. No organized queuing of patrons at the entry or checking of identification to control entry into and within the establishment shall be permitted.

There shall not be any age limitation imposed restricting access to any portion of the restaurant.

69. Establishments with amplified music shall comply with Section

4.12.140.

B. Bayside Conservation (BC) Districts, Ocean Transition (OT) District, and Santa Monica Place. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection A, restaurants located in the Bayside Conservation (BC) Districts, Ocean Transition (OT) District south of Wilshire Boulevard, and the area bounded by 2nd Street to the west, Broadway to the north, 4th Street to the east, and Colorado to the south, may provide entertainment including, but not limited to, music, DJs, song, dance, stand-up comedy, and poetry readings for the patrons' enjoyment if they meet the following standards.

1. There is sit down meal service provided at all times while the entertainment is taking place.

2. The entertainment is provided indoors only within the dining areas.

3. Dancing shall be ancillary to the primary restaurant use and temporary dance areas may be provided within portion(s) of the dining area provided that seating for sit down meal service is available for patrons at all times while dancing is taking place.

4. There is no cover charge or minimum drink purchase requirement.

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5. Establishment shall comply with SMMC Chapter 4.12 Noise.

Establishments providing amplified sound or music shall not be subject to SMMC Section 4.12.140 Nightclubs, Bars and Establishments with Amplified Music.

C. A restaurant with entertainment beyond the scope of the limitations set forth in subsections A or B above, as applicable, shall also be considered a Bar/ Nightclub/Lounge as defined in Chapter 9.51, and such entertainment use shall be prohibited unless a separate Conditional Use Permit for that use has been obtained.

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Packet Pg. 909 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code Section 9.31.340. Reserved. Small-Scale Facility (Commercial Entertainment and Recreation), Game Arcades.

The noise and loitering commonly associated with game arcades tend to decrease compatibility with adjacent and surrounding uses. In order to mitigate the impacts of this use on other land uses, specific location limitations, development standards, and provisions shall be imposed on arcades and video machines. The following performance standards shall apply to game arcades.

A. Applicability. Arcades shall be permitted only in the OF District with approval of a Minor Use Permit and only in the following 2 locations: on the Santa Monica Pier and fronting on the Promenade. A Minor Use Permit shall also be required for existing arcades at such a time as those arcades apply for City permits for expansion or remodeling or any other development requiring a permit from the City or within one year of the date of adoption of this Ordinance.

B. Number of Machines. Four or fewer arcade or game machines shall be permitted in any commercial business. More than four arcade or game machines for any commercial business constitutes an arcade which shall be subject to the standards and provisions in this Section.

C. Noise Attenuation Requirements.

1. Any arcade building or tenant space shall be constructed to achieve a minimum sound transmission class (STC) sound rating of 50 between the arcade and any adjacent use that shares a common wall or floor-ceiling assembly.

2. All arcades shall comply with the City's noise ordinance, Chapter 4.12.

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Packet Pg. 910 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code D. Maximum Number of Machines. The number of arcade or game machines shall not exceed one machine per each 30 square feet of floor area.

E. Adult Supervision/Surveillance. All arcade and game machines and all areas of the business shall be readily observed at all times by an adult supervisor of the arcade either by direct observation from a raised dais or through a video camera monitoring system approved by the Santa Monica Police Department with cameras positioned so that the supervisor can observe all areas of the arcade simultaneously on a multi-screen monitor. If a video camera monitoring system is utilized, it shall be installed so that the monitoring supervisor is visible from the main arcade area and a sign shall be displayed at all entries to the arcade informing patrons that a video monitoring system is in use. In addition to the required supervision from a raised dais or video camera monitoring system, an adult supervisor shall be present in the main arcade area at all times that the arcade is open. If the number of arcade and game machines exceeds forty, there shall be 2 such adult supervisors present in the main arcade area.

F. Lighting. The arcade shall be fully and adequately lighted for easy observation of all areas of the premises.

G. Bicycle Racks. A bicycle storage rack or racks accommodating a minimum of four bicycles shall be maintained adjacent to the arcade building and off the public sidewalk to adequately accommodate bicycles utilized by arcade patrons.

H. Restrooms. Each arcade shall provide at least one public restroom accessible to the disabled.

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Packet Pg. 911 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code I. Hours of Operation. The hours of operation shall be limited to between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., every day of the week, except that game arcades on the Pier existing as of December 14, 1999 may operate Monday through Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.

J. Smoking and Drinking. No alcoholic beverages or cigarettes shall be sold or consumed on the premises and there shall be no smoking within the arcade.

Appropriate notification shall be displayed within the premises.

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Packet Pg. 912 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code Section 9.31.370. Temporary Uses and Seasonal Sales.

A. This Section establishes standards and requirements for certain uses that are intended to be of limited duration of time and that will not permanently alter the character or physical facilities of the site where they occur. Temporary uses shall require approval of a Temporary Use Permit pursuant to Chapter 9.44 with the following exceptions:

1. Seasonal sales of holiday-related items such as Christmas trees, pumpkins and similar items that have a duration of not more than 45 consecutive calendar days and are conducted in conjunction with an established retail commercial business holding a valid City business license or conducted by a school or place of worship;

2. Temporary carnivals, fairs, and festivals with a duration of not more than 3 days when conducted by a school or place of worship on land owned by the school or place of worship;

3. Art displays under the sponsorship of any recognized art organization or accredited school on any parking lot in any commercial or industrial district provided that the art display is on a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday when the place or places of business, which have control of the parking lot are not open for business on the day the art display is to occur;

4. Trailers that provide residences for security personnel associated with any approved construction site;

5. Construction offices where approved construction projects are being

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6. Yard sales limited to 2 per calendar year, for each dwelling unit, for a maximum of 2 days each;

7. Events which occur in theaters, meeting halls, or other permanent public assembly facilities;

8. Private social gatherings in private residences.

B. Temporary Uses Requiring a Temporary Use Permit. Temporary uses may be permitted with the approval of a Temporary Use Permit, pursuant to Chapter 9.44, Temporary Use Permits, subject to compliance with the standards. Additional or more stringent requirements may be established through the Temporary Use Permit process in order to prevent the use from becoming a nuisance with regard to the surrounding neighborhood or the City as a whole.

1. Stand-Alone Seasonal Sales. Seasonal sales of holiday related items such as Christmas trees, pumpkins, and similar items conducted for a period not to exceed 45 consecutive calendar days.

2. Temporary Outdoor Sales. Temporary outdoor sales conducted by an established retail commercial business holding a valid City business license, including, but not limited to, grand opening events, sidewalk sales, and other special sales events subject to the following standards:
a. Temporary outdoor sales shall be conducted by an established retail commercial business holding a valid City business license for the same site.

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Packet Pg. 914 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code b. Outdoor display and sales areas must be located on a paved or concrete area on the same parcel as the structure(s) containing the business with which the temporary sale is associated.
c. Location of the displayed merchandise must not disrupt the normal circulation of the site, nor encroach upon driveways, pedestrian walkways, or required landscaped areas, or obstruct sight distances or otherwise create hazards for vehicle or pedestrian traffic. d. Number of Events. No more than 4 events shall be allowed on any 1 site within any 12-month period, except sidewalk sales located on the public right-of-way shall be limited to 2 events for periods not exceeding 3 consecutive days each within any 12-month period. Business Improvement Districts and Areas shall be exempt from the limitations on number of events.

3. Special Events. Other short-term special events, outdoor sales, art sales, and displays that do not exceed 3 consecutive days, may be permitted in accordance with the following standards:
a. Location. Events are limited to nonresidential districts. b. Number of Events. No more than 4 events shall be allowed on any 1 site within any 12-month period.
c. Recreational Special Events. Short-term recreational special events shall be part of an existing Commercial Recreation or Personal Service use located on the same site.
d. Carnivals, Fairs, and Festival Events. Carnivals, fairs, and

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Packet Pg. 915 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code festival events are also subject to the following standards:
i. Location. Events are limited to areas within commercial or employment districts, or on land owned by a school or place of worship. ii. Time Limit. When located adjacent to a Residential District, the hours of operation shall be limited to 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

4. Other Temporary Uses. The following temporary uses may also be permitted subject to the approval of a Temporary Use Permit when conducted for a period not to exceed 180 consecutive calendar days:
a. Circuses and carnivals subject to compliance with Article 6 of the Municipal Code;
b. Fairs, festivals, and concerts, when not held within premises designed to accommodate such events, such as auditoriums, stadiums, or other public assembly facilities;
c. Off-site contractors' construction yards;.
d. Similar temporary uses or other temporary uses supportive of economic recovery, which the Director has determined will be compatible with the purposes of the district and surrounding land uses; e. The Zoning Administrator may approve a single extension of a Temporary Use Permit under this subsection for an additional 180 days, subject to any additional operational conditions as deemed necessary, and subject to a finding that the operation of the approved temporary use at the location and within the time period specified operated in a manner that did not

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Packet Pg. 916 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code jeopardize, endanger, or otherwise constitute a menace to the public health, safety, or general welfare. Any proposed extension exceeding 180 days not meeting the requirements of this subsection be shall be subject to Minor Use Permit approval pursuant to Subsection C below.

C. Temporary Uses Requiring a Minor Use Permit. Other special events, temporary uses, outdoor sales, and displays not specifically limited under this Section that exceed 180 consecutive calendar days shall require the approval of a Minor Use Permit pursuant to Chapter 9.41, Minor Use Permits and Conditional Use Permits.

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Packet Pg. 917 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code Section 9.51.030. Nonresidential Use Classifications.

A. Public and Semi-Public Use Classifications.

1. Adult Day Care. Establishments providing non-medical care for persons 18 years of age or older on a less than 24-hour basis licensed by the State of California.

2. Cemetery. Establishments primarily engaged in operating sites or structures reserved for the interment of human or animal remains, including mausoleums, burial places, and memorial gardens.

3. Child Care and Early Education Facility. Establishments providing non-medical care for persons less than 18 years of age on a less than 24-hour basis other than family day care (small and large). This classification includes commercial and nonprofit nursery schools, preschools, day care facilities for children, and any other day care facility licensed by the State of California. See Division 3, Section

9.31.120, Child Care and Early Education Facilities, for further details.

4. College and Trade School. Institutions of higher education providing curricula of a general, religious or professional nature, typically granting recognized degrees, including conference centers and academic retreats associated with such institutions. This classification includes junior colleges, business and computer schools, management training, technical and trade schools, but excludes personal instructional services such as music lessons.

5. Community Assembly. A facility for public or private meetings including community centers, banquet centers, religious assembly facilities, civic

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Packet Pg. 918 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code auditoriums, union halls, meeting halls for clubs and other membership organizations.

This classification includes functionally related facilities for the use of members and attendees such as kitchens, multi-purpose rooms, and storage. It does not include gymnasiums or other sports facilities, convention centers, or facilities, such as day care centers and schools that are separately classified and regulated. See Division 3, Section 9.31.100, Community Assembly, for further details.

6. Community Garden. An area of land managed and maintained by a public or nonprofit organization or a group of individuals to grow and harvest food crops and/or ornamental crops, such as flowers, for personal or group use, consumption, or donation. Community gardens may be divided into separate plots for cultivation by one or more individuals or may be farmed collectively by members of the group and may include common areas maintained and used by group members.

Community gardens may be accessory to public or institutional uses such as parks, schools, community centers, or religious assembly uses. This classification does not include gardens that are on a property in residential use when access is limited to those who reside on the property. Community gardens do not include medical marijuana collectives.

7. Cultural Facility. Facilities engaged in activities to serve and promote aesthetic and educational interest in the community that are open to the public on a regular basis. This classification includes performing arts centers for theater, music, dance, and events; spaces for display or preservation of objects of interest in the arts or sciences; libraries; museums; historical sites; aquariums; art galleries; and zoos and botanical gardens. It does not include schools or institutions of higher education

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Packet Pg. 919 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code providing curricula of a general nature.

8. Hospitals and Clinics. State-licensed public, private, and nonprofit facilities providing medical, surgical, mental health, or emergency medical services.

This classification includes facilities for inpatient or outpatient treatment, including substance-abuse programs, as well as training, research, and administrative services for patients and employees. This classification excludes veterinary services and animal hospitals (see Animal Care, Sales, and Services). a. Hospital. A facility providing medical, surgical, mental health, or services primarily on an in-patient basis, and including ancillary facilities for outpatient and emergency treatment, diagnostic services, training, research, administration, and services to patients, employees, or visitors. b. Clinic. A facility providing medical, mental health, or surgical services exclusively on an out-patient basis, including emergency treatment, diagnostic services, administration, and related services to patients who are not lodged overnight. Services may be available without a prior appointment.

This classification includes licensed facilities offering substance abuse treatment, blood banks, plasma, dialysis centers, and emergency medical services offered exclusively on an out-patient basis. This classification does not include private medical and dental offices that typically require appointments and are usually smaller scale (see Offices, Medical and Dental). c. Community Clinic. As defined in Section 1204 of the Health and Safety Code, a clinic operated by a tax-exempt nonprofit corporation that is supported and maintained in whole or in part by donations, bequests, gifts,

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9. Park and Recreation Facility. Parks, playgrounds, recreation facilities, trails, wildlife preserves, and related open spaces, which are open to the general public. This classification also includes playing fields, courts, gymnasiums, swimming pools, picnic facilities, tennis courts, golf courses, and botanical gardens, as well as related food concessions or community centers within the facilities and restrooms within a primary structure or in an accessory structure on the same site.

10. Public Safety Facility. Facilities providing public-safety and emergency services, including police and fire protection and emergency medical services, with incidental storage, training and maintenance facilities.

11. School. Facilities for primary or secondary education, including public schools, charter schools, and private and parochial schools.

12. Social Service Center. Facilities providing a variety of supportive services for disabled and homeless individuals and other targeted groups on a less than 24-hour basis. Examples of services provided are counseling, meal programs, personal storage lockers, showers, instructional programs, television rooms, and meeting spaces. This classification is distinguished from licensed day care centers (see Adult Day Care and Child Care and Early Education Facility), clinics (see Clinic), and emergency shelters providing 24-hour or overnight care (see Emergency Shelter).

B. Commercial Use Classifications.

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1. Adult-Oriented Business. See Sexually-Oriented Businesses.

2. Animal Care, Sales and Services. Retail sales and services related to the boarding, grooming, and care of household pets, including:
a. Grooming and Pet Store. Retail sales of animals and/or services, including grooming, for animals on a commercial basis. Typical uses include dog bathing and clipping salons, pet grooming shops, and pet stores and shops. This classification excludes dog walking and similar pet care services not carried out at a fixed location, and excludes pet supply stores that do not sell animals or provide on-site animal services (see General Retail Sales). b. Kennel. A commercial, nonprofit, or governmental facility for keeping, boarding, training, breeding or maintaining 4 or more dogs, cats, or other household pets not owned by the kennel owner or operator on a 24-hour basis. This classification includes animal shelters and animal hospitals that provide boarding-only services for animals not receiving services on the site but excludes the provision by shops and hospitals of 24-hour accommodation of animals receiving medical services on site. This classification also includes kennels that, in addition to 24-hour accommodation, provide pet care for periods of less than 24 hours but it does not include facilities that provide pet day care exclusively or predominantly.
c. Pet Day Care Service. A commercial, nonprofit, or governmental facility for keeping 4 or more dogs, cats, or other household pets not owned by the kennel owner or operator primarily for periods of less than 24 hours.

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Packet Pg. 922 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code d. Veterinary Service. Veterinary services for domesticated animals. This classification allows 24-hour accommodation of animals receiving medical services but does not include kennels.

3. Automobile/Vehicle Sales and Services. Retail or wholesale businesses that sell, rent, and/or repair automobiles, boats, recreational vehicles, trucks, vans, trailers, and motorcycles, including the following:
a. Alternative Fuels and Recharging Facility. A facility offering motor vehicle fuels not customarily offered by commercial refueling stations (e.g., LPG) as well as equipment to recharge electric-powered vehicles. This classification does not include facilities within public garages or other stations that are accessory to a permitted use.
b. Automobile Rental. Rental of automobiles. Typical uses include car rental agencies. See Division 3, Section 9.31.050, Automobile Rental, for further details.
c. Automobile Storage Parcel. Any property used for short- or longterm parking of vehicles for sale or lease at an automobile dealership or rental agency on a separate parcel from such agency or dealership. d. Automobile/Vehicle Sales and Leasing. Sale or lease, retail or wholesale, of new or used automobiles, light trucks, motorcycles, motor homes, and trailers, together with associated repair services and parts sales for vehicles sold or leased by the manufacturer associated with the dealership. (For auto repair, see Automobile/Vehicle Service and Repair, Major and

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Packet Pg. 923 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code Minor.) This classification includes on-site facilities for maintaining an inventory of vehicles for sale or lease but excludes buildings and property on a separate site that are used for storing vehicles (see Automobile Storage Parcel). Typical uses include automobile dealers and recreational vehicle sales agencies. This classification also includes minor on-site preparation, washing, buffing, waxing, and detailing of vehicles for sale or vehicles repaired at the facility. Any outdoor preparation, washing, buffing, waxing, and detailing of vehicles shall comply with the standards of Section 9.31.080(C), (D), (M), (N), (P), and (Q). This classification does not include automobile brokerage and other establishments that solely provide services of arranging, negotiating, assisting, or effectuating the purchase of automobiles for others.

See Division 3, Section 9.31.070, Automobile/Vehicle Sales, Leasing, and Storage, for further details.
e. Automobile/Vehicle Repair, Major. Repair of automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, motor homes, boats and recreational vehicles, including the incidental sale, installation, and servicing of related equipment and parts.

This classification includes auto repair shops, body and fender shops, transmission shops, wheel and brake shops, auto glass services, vehicle painting, tire sales and installation, and installation of car alarms, sound, telecommunications, and navigation systems, but excludes vehicle dismantling or salvaging and tire retreading or recapping. See Division 3, Section 9.31.060, Automobile/Vehicle Repair, Major and Minor, for further details.

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Packet Pg. 924 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code f. Automobile/Vehicle Service and Repair, Minor. The service and repair of automobiles, light-duty trucks, boats, and motorcycles, including the incidental sale, installation, and servicing of related equipment and parts. This classification includes the replacement of small automotive parts and liquids as an accessory use to a gasoline sales station or automotive accessories and supply store, as well as smog check quick-service oil, tune-up and brake and muffler shops where repairs are made or service provided in enclosed bays and no vehicles are stored overnight. This classification excludes disassembly, removal or replacement of major components such as engines, drive trains, transmissions or axles; automotive body and fender work, vehicle painting or other operations that generate excessive noise, objectionable odors or hazardous materials, and towing services. It also excludes repair of heavy trucks, limousines or construction vehicles. See Division 3, Section

9.31.060, Automobile/Vehicle Repair, Major and Minor, for further details. g. Automobile/Vehicle Washing. Washing, waxing, or cleaning of automobiles or similar light vehicles, that are the principal use of a building, structure, or site, including self-serve washing facilities. See Division 3, Section 9.31.080, Automobile/Vehicle Washing, for further details. h. Large Vehicle and Equipment Sales, Service, and Rental. Sales, servicing, rental, fueling, and washing of large trucks, trailers, tractors, and other equipment used for construction, moving, agricultural, or landscape gardening activities. Includes large vehicle operation training facilities. i. Service Station. Establishments primarily engaged in retailing

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Packet Pg. 925 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code automotive fuels or retailing these fuels in combination with activities, such as providing minor automobile/vehicle repair services; selling automotive oils, replacement parts, and accessories; and/or providing accessory food and retail services. See Division 3, Section 9.31.320, Service Stations, for further details.
j. Towing and Impound. Establishments primarily engaged in towing light or heavy motor vehicles, both local and long distance. These establishments may provide incidental services, such as vehicle storage and emergency road repair services (for automobile dismantling, see Salvage and Wrecking). This classification includes parcels used for storage of impounded vehicles.

4. Banks and Financial Institutions.
a. Bank and Credit Union. Financial institutions providing retail banking services. This classification includes only those institutions engaged in the on-site circulation of money, including credit unions, but excluding check-cashing businesses. For administration, headquarters, or other offices of banks and credit unions without retail banking services/on-site circulation of money (see Offices, Business and Professional).
b. Check Cashing Business. Establishments that, for
compensation, engage in the business of cashing checks, warrants, drafts, money orders, or other commercial paper serving the same purpose. This classification also includes the business of deferred deposits, whereby the check casher refrains from depositing a personal check written by a customer

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Packet Pg. 926 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code until a specific date pursuant to a written agreement as provided in Civil Code 1789.33. Check Cashing Businesses do not include State or Federally chartered banks, savings associations, credit unions, or industrial loan companies. They also do not include retail sellers engaged primarily in the business of selling consumer goods, such as consumables to retail buyers that cash checks or issue money orders incidental to their main purpose or business.

5. Bar. See Eating and Drinking Establishments.

6. Business Service. Establishments providing goods and services to other businesses on a fee or contract basis, including printing and copying, blueprint services, mailbox services, equipment rental and leasing, office security, custodial services, film processing, model building, and delivery services with 2 or fewer fleet vehicles on-site. (For 3 or more fleet vehicles, see Light Fleet-Based Services.)

7. Commercial Entertainment and Recreation. Provision of participant or spectator entertainment. This classification may include restaurants, snack bars, and other incidental food and beverage services to patrons. a. Cinema. Facilities for indoor display of films and motion pictures. b. Theater. Facilities designed and used for entertainment, including plays, comedy, and music, which typically contain a stage upon which movable scenery and theatrical appliances or musical instruments and equipment are used.
c. Convention and Conference Centers. Facilities designed and

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Packet Pg. 927 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code used for conventions, conferences, seminars, trade shows, product displays, and other events in which groups gather to promote and share common interests. Convention centers typically have at least one auditorium and may also contain concert halls, lecture halls, meeting rooms, and conference rooms, as well as accessory uses such as facilities for food preparation and serving and administrative offices. For conference facilities accessory to hotels, see Hotel and Motel.
d. Large-Scale Facility. This classification includes large outdoor facilities such as amusement and theme parks, sports stadiums and arenas, racetracks, amphitheaters, drive-in theaters, driving ranges, and golf courses.

It also includes indoor facilities with 5,000 square feet or more in building area such as fitness centers, gymnasiums, handball, racquetball, or large tennis club facilities; ice or roller skating rinks; swimming or wave pools; miniature golf courses; bowling alleys; archery or indoor shooting ranges; and riding stables.
e. Small-Scale Facility. This classification includes small, generally indoor facilities that occupy less than 5,000 square feet of building area, such as billiard parlors, card rooms, game arcades, dance halls, small tennis club facilities, poolrooms, and amusement arcades.
f. Fortunetelling. An establishment where a person or persons provide fortunetelling services and demand or receive, directly or indirectly, a fee or reward, or accept any donation for the exercise or exhibition of fortunetelling services, or give an exhibition of fortunetelling services at any

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Packet Pg. 928 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code place where a fee, donation or reward is charged or received, directly or indirectly as a condition of entry. Fortunetelling services shall include, but not be limited to, the telling of fortunes, forecasting of futures, or furnishing of any information not otherwise obtainable by the ordinary process of knowledge, by means of any occult or psychic power, faculty or force, psychic reading, occult reading, clairvoyance, clairaudience, cartomancy, psychometry, phrenology, spirits, mediumship, seership, prophecy, augury, astrology, palmistry, necromancy, mindreading, tarot card readings, tea leaves, telepathy or other craft, art, science, cards, talisman, charm, potion, magnetism, magnetized article or substance, crystal gazing, or magic of any kind or nature.

8. Eating and Drinking Establishments. Businesses primarily engaged in selling and serving prepared food and/oralcoholic beverages for consumption on or off the premises.
a. Bar/Night Club/Lounge. Businesses that are licensed by the State to serve alcoholic beverages, including beer, wine and mixed drinks for consumption on the premises from a liquor service facility that is physically separate from the dining area and may be operated during hours when food is not served. See Division 3, Section 9.31.040, Alcoholic Beverage Sales, for further details.
b. Taproom: Establishments serving beer, wine, or other fermented or malt beverages, excluding the sale of spirits, for predominately on-site consumption. No alcohol manufacturing is permitted on the premises.

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9. Eating Establishments. Businesses primarily engaged in selling and serving food and/or non-alcoholic beverages for consumption on or off the premises. a. Brewpub. Establishments providing food and beverages to be consumed on the premises, taken out, or delivered and is licensed by the State of California to manufacture and sell alcoholic beverages for on or off-site consumption. Alcohol manufacturing must be on-site and accessory to eating establishment primary use.
b. Restaurant, Full-Service. Restaurants providing food and beverage services to patrons who order and are served while seated and pay after eating. Takeout service may also be provided. See Division 3, Section

9.31.040, Alcoholic Beverage Sales, where applicable, for further details. c. Restaurant, Limited-Service and Take-Out. Establishments where food and beverages may be consumed on the premises, taken out, or delivered. This classification includes cafes, cafeterias, coffee shops, delicatessens, fast-food restaurants, sandwich shops, limited-service pizza parlors, self-service restaurants, ice cream and frozen yogurt shops, and snack bars with indoor or outdoor seating for customers. This classification includes bakeries that have tables for on-site consumption of products. It excludes catering services that do not sell food or beverages for on-site consumption (see Commercial Kitchen). See Division 3, Sections 9.31.040, Alcoholic Beverage Sales, and 9.31.280, Restaurants, Limited Service and Take Out Only, where applicable, for further details.
d. Food Hall. Establishments consisting of 3 or more individually

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Packet Pg. 930 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code licensed businesses within an enclosed building where food and beverages may be consumed on the premises, taken out, or delivered, and may also include small retail venues. Patrons may be served while seated and pay after eating, or orders may be made at a walk-up window, counter, machine, or remotely, and payment made prior to food consumption. Characteristics of food halls include but are not limited to: shared entrance/lobby areas, compartmentalized spaces for individually licensed businesses, shared eating areas, shared restrooms, and shared "back of house" areas (e.g., storage, dishwashing, food preparation). Each compartmentalized space may have access to the exterior of the building, along with outdoor dining and seating areas, which may be shared with other businesses within the establishment. e. With Drive-Through Facility. Establishments providing food and beverage services to patrons remaining in automobiles. Includes drive-up service.
f. With Outdoor Dining and Seating Area. Provision of outdoor dining facilities on the same property or in the adjacent public right-of-way.

See Division 3, Section 9.31.200, Outdoor Dining and Seating, for further details.
910. Equipment Rental. Establishments whose primary activity is the rental of equipment, such as medical and party equipment, to individuals and business, and whose activities may include storage and delivery of items to customers. 1011. Food and Beverage Sales. Retail sales of food and beverages for offsite preparation and consumption. Typical uses include food markets, groceries, and

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Packet Pg. 931 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code liquor stores.
a. Convenience Market. Retail establishments that sell a limited line of groceries, prepackaged food items, tobacco, magazines, and other household goods, primarily for off-premises consumption. These establishments typically have long or late hours of operation and occupy a relatively small building. This classification includes small retail stores located on the same parcel as or operated in conjunction with a Service Station but does not include delicatessens or specialty food shops. It excludes establishments that offer a sizeable assortment of fresh fruits and vegetables or fresh-cut meat (see General Market). See Division 3, Section 9.31.040, Alcoholic Beverage Sales, for further details.
b. Farmers Market. A location where the primary activity is the sale of agricultural products by producers and certified producers. Sales of ancillary products may occur at the location. An open air farmers market may only be operated by a local government agency.
c. General Market. Retail food markets of food and grocery items primarily for off-site preparation and consumption. Typical uses include supermarkets and specialty food stores such as retail bakeries; candy, nuts and confectionary stores; meat or produce markets; vitamin and health food stores; cheese stores; and delicatessens. This classification may include small-scale specialty food production with retail sales such as pasta shops.

See Division 3, Sections 9.31.040, Alcoholic Beverage Sales, and 9.31.140, General Markets in Residential Districts, where applicable, for further details.

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1213. Home Occupation. A use that is incidental and secondary to the primary residential use of a dwelling and compatible with surrounding residential uses. These uses include business, professional, and creative offices, food production, limited personal services, and urban agriculture. See Division 3, Section

9.31.160, Home Occupation for further details.
1314. Instructional Services. Establishments that offer specialized programs in personal growth and development, typically in a classroom setting.

Typical uses include classes or instruction in music, health, athletics, art, or academics. Instructional Services may include rehearsal studios as an accessory use. This use type excludes Colleges and Trade Schools and facilities that offer instructional services (see General Personal Services). This use type also excludes gyms, exercise clubs, or studios offering performing arts, martial arts, physical exercise, or yoga training and similar types of instruction. See Personal ServicesPhysical Training. 1415. Live-Work. A unit that combines a work space and incidental residential space occupied and used by a single household in a structure that has

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1516. Lodging. An establishment providing overnight accommodations to transient patrons who maintain a permanent place of residence elsewhere for payment for periods of 30 consecutive calendar days or less. a. Bed and Breakfast. A residential structure that is in residential use in which the property owner or manager lives on site and within which up to 4 bedrooms are rented for overnight lodging and where meals may be provided. See Division 3, Section 9.31.090, Bed and Breakfasts, for further details.
b. Hotel and Motel. An establishment providing temporary lodging to transient patrons. These establishments may provide additional services, such as conference and meeting rooms, restaurants, bars, or recreation facilities available to guests or to the general public. This use classification includes motor lodges, motels, apartment hotels, hostels and tourist courts, but does not include rooming houses, boarding houses, or private residential clubs, single-room occupancy housing, or bed and breakfast establishments within a single-unit residence.
c. Vacation Rental. A property with a dwelling unit or guest house intended for permanent occupancy that is available for rent or hire for any

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Packet Pg. 934 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code person other than the primary owner for transient use for 30 days or less or is otherwise occupied or utilized on a transient basis for 30 days or less. Vacation rental does not include a Bed and Breakfast as defined above. 1617. Maintenance and Repair Service. Establishments engaged in the maintenance or repair of office machines, household appliances, furniture, and similar items. This classification excludes maintenance and repair of motor vehicles or boats (see Automotive/Vehicle Sales and Services) and personal apparel (see Personal Services).
1718. Mobile Food Truck Off-Street Venue. A location where the commercial vending of food occurs from parked vehicles.

19. Night Club: Businesses that are licensed by the State to serve alcoholic beverages, including beer, wine and mixed drinks for consumption on the premises. Night clubs primarily provide dancing and/or entertainment and may typically provide liquor bottle service, entry security, queuing of patrons, and cover charge. See Division 3, Section 9.31.040, Alcoholic Beverage Sales, for further details.
1820. Nursery and Garden Center. Establishments primarily engaged in retailing nursery and garden products—such as trees, shrubs, plants, seeds, bulbs, and sod—that are predominantly grown elsewhere. These establishments may sell a limited amount of a product they grow themselves. Fertilizer and soil products are stored and sold in packaged form only.
1921. Offices. Offices of firms, organizations (for-profit and nonprofit), and

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a. Business and Professional. Offices of firms, organizations, or agencies providing professional, executive, management, administrative, financial, accounting, or legal services, but excluding those that primarily provide direct services to patrons that visit the office (see Offices, Walk-In Clientele).
b. Creative. Offices, production spaces, and work spaces of establishments that are in the business of the development, publishing, production, or distribution of creative property, including, but not limited to, advertising, architectural services, broadcasting, communications, computer software design, media content, entertainment, engineering, fashion design, film distribution, graphic design, interior design, internet content, landscape design, photography, and similar uses.
c. Medical and Dental. Offices providing consultation, diagnosis,

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d. Walk-In Clientele. Offices predominantly providing direct services to patrons or clients and do not require appointments. This use classification includes employment agencies, insurance agent offices, real estate offices, travel agencies, utility company offices, and offices for elected officials. It does not include banks or check-cashing facilities, which are separately classified and regulated (see Banks and Financial Institutions). 2022. Parking, Public or Private. Structures and surface lots offering parking for a fee when such use is not incidental to another on-site activity. 2123. Personal Service.
a. General Personal Services. Provision of recurrently needed services of a personal nature. This classification includes barber shops and beauty salons, seamstresses, tailors, dry cleaning agents (excluding largescale bulk cleaning plants), shoe repair shops, self-service laundries, video rental stores, photocopying and photo finishing services, and travel agencies mainly intended for the consumer. This classification also includes massage establishments that are in full compliance with the applicable provisions of Chapter 6.104, Massage Regulations, of the Santa Monica Municipal Code,

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b. Personal Services, Physical Training. Gyms, exercise clubs, or studios less than 5,000 square feet offering martial arts, physical exercise, yoga training and similar types of instruction to classes and groups. This classification also includes exclusively youth-serving studios of less than 3,000 square feet offering performing arts, dance, martial arts, physical exercise, and similar types of instruction to classes and groups of more than 5 persons. c. Tattoo or Body Modification Parlor. An establishment whose principal business activity is 1 or more of the following: (i) using ink or other substances that result in the permanent coloration of the skin through the use of needles or other instruments designed to contact or puncture the skin; or (ii) creation of an opening in the body of a person for the purpose of inserting jewelry or other decoration. See Division 3, Section 9.31.230, Personal Service, for further details.
2224. Retail Sales.
a. Building Materials and Services. Retail sales or rental of building supplies or equipment. This classification includes lumberyards, tool and equipment sales or rental establishments, and includes establishments

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Packet Pg. 938 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code devoted principally to taxable retail sales to individuals for their own use. This definition does not include Construction and Material Yards, hardware stores less than 10,000 square feet or establishments engaged in the business of selling, leasing, or otherwise transferring any firearm or ammunitions. b. Cannabis Retailer. A licensed premises which is a physical location from which retail cannabis or cannabis products are intended to be sold. The premises may be closed to the public; sales may be made exclusively by delivery. Subject to the provisions of SMMC Section 9.31.095, cannabis retailers that are licensed and regulated by Business and Professions Code Section 26000 et seq., and as amended from time to time, shall be permitted to deliver or sell adult-use cannabis or adult-use cannabis products to persons 21 years of age and over or medicinal cannabis or cannabis products to persons 18 years of age and over with a physician's recommendation.
c. General Retail Sales, Small-Scale. The retail sale or rental of merchandise not specifically listed under another use classification. This classification includes retail establishments with 25,000 square feet or less of sales area; including department stores, clothing stores, furniture stores, pet supply stores, small hardware and garden supply/nurseries stores (with 10,000 square feet or less of floor area), and businesses retailing goods including, but not limited to, the following: toys, hobby materials, handcrafted items, jewelry, cameras, photographic supplies and services (including portraiture and retail photo processing), medical supplies and equipment,

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Packet Pg. 939 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code pharmacies, electronic equipment, sporting goods, kitchen utensils, hardware, appliances, antiques, art galleries, art supplies and services, paint and wallpaper, carpeting and floor covering, office supplies, bicycles, video rental, and new automotive parts and accessories (excluding vehicle service and installation). Retail sales may be combined with other services such as office machine, computer, electronics, and similar small-item repairs. See Division 3, Sections 9.31.210, Outdoor Newsstands, and 9.31.220, Outdoor Retail Display and Sales, where applicable, for further details. d. General Retail Sales, Medium-Scale. The retail sale or rental of merchandise not specifically listed under another use classification. This classification includes retail establishments with more than 25,000 square feet but not more than 80,000 square feet of sales area.
e. General Retail Sales, Large-Scale. Retail establishments with over 80,000 square feet of sales area that sell merchandise and bulk goods for individual consumption, including membership warehouse clubs, where sales of grocery items do not occupy more than 25% of the floor area. f. Pawn Shop. Establishments engaged in the buying or selling of new or secondhand merchandise and offering loans in exchange for personal property.
g. Swap Meet. Any indoor or outdoor place, in an approved location, or for an approved activity where new or used goods or secondhand personal property is offered for sale or exchange to the general public by a multitude of individual licensed vendors, usually in compartmentalized spaces.

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Packet Pg. 940 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code The term swap meet is interchangeable with and applicable to: flea markets, auctions, open air markets, outdoor sales activities, or other similarly named or labeled activities; but does not include supermarket or department store retail operations. See Division 3, Sections 9.31.360, Swap Meets, and

9.31.220, Outdoor Retail Display and Sales, for further details. 2325. Restaurants. See Eating and Drinking Establishments. 2426. Sexually-Oriented Business. See Chapter 9.59, Sexually-Oriented Businesses, for details.

C. Industrial Use Classifications.

1. Alcoholic Beverage Manufacturing: Manufacturing of alcoholic beverages, including but not limited to beer, wine, and spirits, for off-site sale or distribution. May include an accessory bar/tasting room for the consumption of alcoholic beverages on site.

12. Artist's Studio. Work space for an artist or artisan, including individuals practicing one of the fine arts or performing arts, or an applied art or craft. This use may include incidental display and retail sales of items produced on the premises and instructional space for small groups of students. It does not include joint living and working units (see Live-Work).
a. Studio-Light. Small-scale art production that is generally of a low impact. Typical uses include painting, photography, jewelry, glass, textile, and pottery studios.
b. Studio-Heavy. Art production on a medium or large scale

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32. Commercial Kitchen. Kitchens used for the preparation of food to be delivered and consumed off-site. Typical uses include catering facilities. This classification does not include businesses involved in the processing or manufacturing of wholesale food products (see Industry, Limited).

43. Construction and Material Yard. Storage of construction materials or equipment on a site other than a construction site.

54. Industry, General. Manufacturing of products from extracted or raw materials or recycled or secondary materials, or bulk storage and handling of such products and materials. This classification includes operations such as agriculture processing; biomass energy conversion; production apparel manufacturing; photographic processing plants; leather and allied product manufacturing; wood product manufacturing; paper manufacturing; chemical manufacturing; plastics and rubber products manufacturing; nonmetallic mineral product manufacturing; primary metal manufacturing; fabricated metal product manufacturing; and automotive and heavy equipment manufacturing.

65. Industry, Limited. Establishments engaged in light industrial activities taking place primarily within enclosed buildings and producing minimal impacts on nearby properties. This classification includes the manufacturing of finished parts or products primarily from previously prepared materials; commercial laundries and dry cleaning plants; monument works; printing, engraving, and publishing; sign painting shops; machine and electrical shops; computer and electronic product

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It also includes the preparation, manufacturing, and/or packaging of food, medicinal cannabis, and medicinal cannabis products for off-site use or consumption using nonvolatile solvents, or no solvents. Typical food manufacturing uses include canners, roasters, breweries, wholesale bakeries, and frozen food manufacturers.

This classification does not include the production of alcoholic beverages, see Alcoholic Beverage Manufacturing.

76. Media Production. Establishments engaged in the production of movies, video, music and similar forms of intellectual property. Typical facilities include movie and recording studios and production facilities, distribution facilities, editing facilities, catering facilities, printing facilities, post-production facilities, set construction facilities, sound studios, special effects facilities and other entertainment-related production operations. This classification does not include facilities for live audiences (see Commercial Entertainment and Recreation) or transmission and receiving equipment for radio or television broadcasting (see Communication Facility).
a. Support Facility. Administrative and technical production support facilities such as offices, editing and sound recording studios, film laboratories, and similar functions that occur entirely within a building. b. Full-Service Facility. Indoor and outdoor production facilities, distribution facilities, post-production facilities, set construction facilities, sound stages, special effects facilities, and other media-related production operations.

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87. Recycling Facility. A facility for receiving, temporarily storing, transferring and/or processing materials for recycling, reuse, or final disposal. This use classification does not include waste transfer facilities that operate as materials recovery, recycling, and solid waste transfer operations and are classified as utilities (see Utilities, Major). See Division 3, Section 9.31.260, Recycling Facilities, for further details.
a. Recycling Collection Facility. An incidental use that serves as a neighborhood drop-off point for the temporary storage of recyclable materials but where the processing and sorting of such items is not conducted on site. b. Recycling Processing Facility. A facility that receives, sorts, stores and/or processes recyclable materials.

98. Research and Development. A facility for scientific research and the design, development, and testing of electrical, electronic, magnetic, optical, pharmaceutical, chemical, and biotechnology components and products in advance of product manufacturing. This classification includes assembly of related products from parts produced off site where the manufacturing activity is secondary to the research and development activities.
109. Salvage and Wrecking. Storage and dismantling of vehicles and equipment for sale of parts, as well as their collection, storage, exchange or sale of goods, including, but not limited to, any used building materials, used containers or steel drums, used tires, and similar or related articles or property. 1110. Warehousing, Storage, and Distribution. Storage and distribution

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a. Chemical, Mineral, and Explosives Storage. Storage and handling of hazardous materials including, but not limited to: bottled gas, chemicals, minerals and ores, petroleum or petroleum-based fuels, fireworks, and explosives.
b. Indoor Warehousing and Storage. Storage within an enclosed building of commercial goods prior to their distribution to wholesale and retail outlets and the storage of industrial equipment, products and materials. This classification also includes cold storage, draying or freight, moving and storage, and warehouses. It excludes the storage of hazardous chemical, mineral, and explosive materials.
c. Outdoor Storage. Storage of vehicles or commercial goods or materials in open parcels.
d. Personal Storage. Facilities offering enclosed storage with individual access for personal effects and household goods, including miniwarehouses and mini- storage. This use excludes workshops, hobby shops, manufacturing, or commercial activity.
e. Wholesaling and Distribution. Indoor storage and sale of goods to other firms for resale; storage of goods for transfer to retail outlets of the same firm; or storage and sale of materials and supplies used in production or

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Packet Pg. 945 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code operation, including janitorial and restaurant supplies. Wholesalers are primarily engaged in business-to-business sales, but may sell to individual consumers through mail or internet orders. They normally operate from a warehouse or office having little or no display of merchandise, and are not designed to solicit walk-in traffic. This classification does not include wholesale sale of building materials (see Building Materials and Services).

D. Transportation, Communication, and Utilities Use Classifications.

1. Airports and Heliports. Facilities for the takeoff and landing of airplanes and helicopters, including runways, helipads, aircraft storage buildings, public terminal buildings and parking, air freight terminals, baggage handling facilities, aircraft hangar and public transportation and related facilities, including bus operations, servicing and storage. This classification also includes support activities such as fueling and maintenance, storage, airport operations and air traffic control, incidental retail sales, coffee shops and snack shops, and airport administrative facilities, including airport offices, terminals, operations buildings, communications equipment, buildings and structures, control towers, lights, and other equipment and structures required by the United States Government and/or the State for the safety of aircraft operations.

2. Bus/Rail Passenger Station. Facilities for passenger transportation operations. This classification includes rail and bus stations and terminals but does not include terminals serving airports or heliports. Typical uses include ticket purchasing and waiting areas out of the public right-of-way, restrooms, and accessory uses such as cafes.

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3. City Bikeshare Facility. Land and equipment used for the operation or maintenance of a network of publicly-owned and publicly-available bicycles in a bikeshare system in the City of Santa Monica. These facilities may include stations, hubs, parking facilities, payment/customer service kiosks, map stands, and helmet vending.

4. Communication Facilities. Facilities for the provision of broadcasting and other information relay services through the use of electronic and telephonic mechanisms.
a. Antenna and Transmission Tower. Broadcasting and other communication services accomplished through electronic or telephonic mechanisms, as well as structures designed to support one or more reception or transmission systems. Typical uses include radio towers and television towers. Notwithstanding the foregoing, facilities described in Chapter 9.32, including, without limitation, personal wireless service facilities and over-theair reception devices ("OTARDs") shall not be considered antenna and transmission towers for purposes of this use classification and shall only be subject to the applicable provisions and permit requirements in Chapter 9.32, Personal Wireless Service Facilities.
b. Equipment Within Buildings. Indoor facilities containing primarily communication equipment and storage devices such as computer servers.

5. Freight/Truck Terminal and Warehouse. Facilities for freight, courier, and postal services by truck or rail. This classification does not include local messenger and local delivery services (see Light Fleet-Based Service).

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6. Light Fleet-Based Service. Passenger transportation services, local delivery services, medical transport, and other businesses that rely on fleets of 3 or more vehicles with rated capacities less than 10,000 lbs. This classification includes parking, dispatching, and offices for taxicab and limousine operations, ambulance services, nonemergency medical transport, local messenger and document delivery services, home cleaning services, and similar businesses. This classification does not include towing operations (see Automobile/Vehicle Sales and Service, Towing and Impound) or taxi or delivery services with 2 or fewer fleet vehicles on site (see Business Services).

7. Utilities, Major. Generating plants, electric substations, and solid waste collection, including transfer stations and materials recovery facilities, solid waste treatment and disposal, water or wastewater treatment plants, and similar facilities of public agencies or public utilities.

8. Utilities, Minor. Facilities necessary to support established uses involving only minor structures, such as electrical distribution lines, and underground water and sewer lines.

9. Waste Transfer Facility. A facility that operates as a materials recovery, recycling and solid waste transfer operation providing solid waste recycling and transfer services for other local jurisdictions and public agencies that are not located within the City. The facility sorts and removes recyclable materials (including paper, metal, wood, inert materials such as soils and concrete, green waste, glass, aluminum and cardboard) through separation and sorting technologies to divert these materials from the waste stream otherwise destined for landfill.

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Packet Pg. 949 Attachment: 2026.02.24 - Economic Recovery Ord. (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Amendments and Code Comparison of General Retail District Land Use Tables
SMMC 9.13.020 -
Employment Districts
SMMC Section 9.12.020 -
Bergamot Districts

IC OC HMU BTV MUC CAC CCS
Retail, Small (Existing Regs.) P P P P P P P
Retail, Medium (Existing Regs.) CUP CUP - CUP CUP CUP - Retail, Large (Existing Regs.) - - - CUP CUP - -
Retail, SMALL (Proposed Regs.) P P P P P P P
Retail, MEDIUM (Proposed Regs.) L(X) L(X) - L(X) L(X) L(X) - Retail, LARGE (Proposed Regs.) CUP CUP - CUP CUP - -
L(X): Permitted upon approval of a Parking and Loading Operations Plan (PLOP) by the Mobility Division.

SMMC 9.11.020
Mixed-Use and Commercial Districts

MUBL MUB GC NC
Retail, Small (Existing Regs.) L(19)/CUP L(19)/CUP L(19)/CUP L(19)/CUP Retail, Medium (Existing Regs.) CUP CUP L(19)/CUP -
Retail, Large (Existing Regs.) - - CUP -
Retail, SMALL (Proposed Regs.) P P P P
Retail, MEDIUM (Proposed Regs.) MUP MUP MUP -
Retail, LARGE (Proposed Regs.) - - - -
L(19): Limitation shall only apply to new construction and alterationsto existing buildings that result in a combination or enlargement of tenantspaces: No individual tenantspace in the MUBL, MUB, and GC Districts shall occupy more than 12,500 square feet of floor area and/or exceed 75 linear feet of ground floorstreet frontage without the approval of a Conditional Use Permit.

L(X): Permitted upon approval of a Parking and Loading Operations Plan (PLOP) by the Mobility Division.

SMMC 9.10.040 -
Downtown Districts
LT NV BC (3rd St) BC (Exc. 3rd St) TA OT WT
Retail, Small (Existing Regs.) L(5)/CUP L(5)/CUP P L(5)/CUP L(5)/CUP L(5)/CUP L(5)/CUP Retail, Medium (Existing Regs.) CUP CUP P CUP CUP - CUP Retail, Large (Existing Regs.) - - - - - - -
Retail, SMALL (Proposed Regs.) P P P P P P P
Retail, MEDIUM (Proposed Regs.) MUP L(X) L(X) L(X) L(X) - MUP Retail, LARGE (Proposed Regs.) - - - - - - -
L(5): Permitted if within buildings existing as of the date the ordinance codified in this Chapter is effective.

Permitted in new buildings, except: (a)No individual ground floor tenantspace shall occupy more than 7,500 square feet of floor area and/or exceed 50 linear feet of ground floorstreet frontage without a Conditional Use Permit. (b) Ground floortenantspacesin the Santa Monica Place are notsubject to size limitations.

L(X): Permitted upon approval of a Parking and Loading Operations Plan (PLOP) by the Mobility Division.

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Packet Pg. 951 Attachment: Comparison of General Retail District Land Use Tables (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Policy Questions
Citywide Expansion of Alcohol Exemptions Beyond the Downtown Staff is seeking feedback from the Commission on whether an AE permit would be acceptable for certain land uses proposed in areas outside of the Downtown area.

Similar to uses expanded in the Downtown, potential types of uses other than restaurants include bars, taprooms, cultural facilities, personal services, and retail sales. Staff recognizes that applicants are proposing hybrid businesses models compared to the traditional alcohol outlets that the citywide requirements are based on that potentially warrant a streamlined review process. The Commission may discuss whether this expansion would be appropriate in other commercial districts outside of the Downtown and provide direction on potential operational standards which could include alcohol service hours, considering such uses may be located in proximity to residential districts.
▪ Bar Establishments. As discussed earlier, staff proposes to allow bar establishments subject to a MUP instead of a CUP. An AE for a bar could have earlier closing hours consistent with restaurants, with the option for an operator to request later closing hours through a MUP. Although traditional bar establishments have become less frequent, there are newer business models that broadly fall under the bar category even though they are less likely to be associated with alcohol-related issues (see below). ▪ Taproom & Wine Bars. A new land use classification that could be introduced if the Commission believes that the traditional bar establishment still warrants some form of discretionary review. This taproom and wine bar concept seeks to recognize recent businesses models in the City, including non-traditional bar establishments such as wine bars and tasting rooms that currently require CUPs, even though their uses are normally not associated with alcohol-related issues.

Taprooms are traditionally establishments where breweries can serve its beer to customers. Taprooms may feature locally produced beverages and can include a retail component of such featured beverages for off-site consumption. Wine bars are establishments primarily serving wine by the bottle or glass, excluding wine shops with ancillary tasting.

Taprooms and wine bars would be similar to a bar establishment; however, could be considered less intensive by limiting the type of alcohol to beer, wine, and similar malt beverages only, with spirits strictly prohibited.

Taprooms and wine bars could be restricted to the same AE operating hours as a restaurant with alcohol service (12 AM closing). This new use classification could be an alternative to providing flexibility to those types of establishments that do not operate as the traditional bar establishment even though they are defined as such.

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Packet Pg. 952 Attachment: Alcohol Exemption Policy Questions for Planning Commission (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Recent examples of businesses that could fall into this new land use category include the following:
o Juneshine on Main Street, which provides patrons with a variety of beverages (primarily known for hard kombucha) and includes an ancillary retail component, was required to obtained an alcohol CUP because they do not have an onsite food component whereas an AE could be warranted given its operations and beverage service type. o Aja Vineyards on 2nd Street in the Downtown recently opened a wine tasting bar supportive of the retail of their locally produced wines with the assistance of an AE pursuant to the Downtown IZO which was critical for the business opening in Santa Monica.
▪ Cultural Facilities. Cultural facilities include performing art centers for theater and music, art galleries, and museums. Requests would include ancillary alcohol service to patrons during performances or events. These types of uses are normally not associated with alcohol-related issues and standardized operational standards could be achieved. The Broad Stage and the Crow comedy club are examples of establishments that have obtained alcohol permits through a CUP.
▪ Instructional Services: Uses in this classification include, but not limited to, specialized programs in personal growth and development, typically in a classroom setting. Typical uses include classes or instruction in music, health, athletics, art, or academics. While not typical for these uses to engage in providing ancillary alcohol service, a recent art instruction studio (Splatter Studios) located in the Downtown recently qualified for an exemption under this category under the Downtown IZO’s expanded uses. ▪ General Personal Services. Uses in this classification include, but are not limited to, barber shops, beauty salons, and day spas with massage. While not their primary, business such as these sometimes like to include alcoholic beverages to their clients while services are provided. ▪ Retail Sales: Small-Scale; Medium-Scale. This would apply to retail businesses such as a wine shop or general retailer with a smaller selection of beverages sold for off-site consumption with ancillary tasting, or a retailer that may offer wine to accompany customer visits or during promotional events. Divine Vintage on Montana Avenue is a recent example of a hybrid clothing retailer with a small retail selection of wines with ancillary tasting who changed their business model to include food so they could qualify for an AE. These businesses currently require a CUP, despite their primary function being for the retail sales of non-alcoholic products and are establishments not generally associated with alcohol-related issues. This category excludes liquor stores and convenience markets which typically

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In all instances, the Planning Commission may add additional standard conditions of approval for each use, such as alcohol service hours, noise mitigating requirements, or specific areas to include or exclude. It should be noted that any conditions proposed would apply across the board for any business that falls within the use classification being regulated.

The proposed changes within both the Downtown and citywide districts intend to address restrictive land use limitations that have shown to impact the feasibility of new businesses from opening in Santa Monica. These changes seek to provide similar zoning flexibility currently provided for the Downtown that has been critical for new and existing businesses since the start of the pandemic.

Based on the information above, below is a summary of three policy questions staff have for the Commission related to alcohol use.

Policy Question #1 – Would expanding Alcohol Exemptions for bar establishments be appropriate outside of the Downtown?
What this means:
▪ This would expand the AE process for bar establishments to the commercial boulevards, employment districts (IC, OC, HMU), neighborhood commercial (Main, Montana, Pico, Ocean Park), and the Bergamot area. ▪ This option would require establishing operational standards for bars including, but not limited to, alcohol service hours. Currently, there are standards established for bar uses for the Downtown with service hours until 2 AM. The Commission should discuss appropriate service hours for these citywide uses. ▪ No Taproom and Wine Bar classification is necessary since such establishments would fall within bar classification.

Options:

1. YES, expand Alcohol Exemption permits for bars outside of the Downtown. If this option is selected, the Commission should provide direction for such operational standards as hours of service (potentially aligning with standards for restaurants)

2. NO, do NOT expand Alcohol Exemption permits for bars outside of the downtown

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Packet Pg. 954 Attachment: Alcohol Exemption Policy Questions for Planning Commission (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Policy Question #2 – Would establishing a new Taproom and Wine Bar land use classification warrant an Alcohol Exemption permit both within the Downtown and citywide?
What this means:
▪ This option requires the creation of a new land use classification and allows the exploration of a more restrictive bar use by-right, outside of the Downtown. ▪ This would expand the AE process for Taproom and Wine Bar establishments to the commercial boulevards, employment districts (IC, OC, HMU), neighborhood commercial (Main, Montana, Pico, Ocean Park), and the Bergamot area.
▪ While this new land use is not required if the Commission gives the policy direction to expand Alcohol Exemptions to bars, staff would still like to receive direction for City Council purposes.

Options:

1. YES, establish a new Taproom and Wine Bar land use classification and allow the applicable uses to be eligible for an Alcohol Exemption with similar standards that are applied to restaurants.

2. NO, do NOT create a new taproom and wine bar land use classification.

Policy Question #3 – Would expanding Alcohol Exemptions for cultural facilities, instructional services, personal services, and retail establishments be appropriate citywide outside the Downtown? What this means:
▪ This would expand the AE process for such establishments to the commercial boulevards, employment districts (IC, OC, HMU), neighborhood commercial (Main, Montana, Pico, Ocean Park), and the Bergamot area. ▪ This option would require establishing operational standards for each use. including but not limited to, alcohol service hours. Currently, there are standards established for each of these uses for the Downtown with service hours until 2 AM.

Options:

1. YES, expand Alcohol Exemption permits for cultural facilities, instructional services, general personal services, and retail establishments outside of the Downtown. If this option is selected, the Commission should provide direction for such operation standards as hours of service (potentially aligning with standards for restaurants)

2. NO, do NOT expand Alcohol Exemption permits for cultural facilities, instructional services, general personal services, and retail establishments outside of the downtown

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Packet Pg. 955 Attachment: Alcohol Exemption Policy Questions for Planning Commission (7423 : Citywide and Downtown Economic Opportunity and Growth Policy Topic Staff Recommendation & Planning Commission Recommended Changes
Planning
Commission
Decision
Permanent Adoption of
Economic Recovery
Interim Zoning
Ordinances (IZO)
• Downtown Economic Recovery IZO 2825 (CCS)
• Simplify Outdoor Dining IZO Amendments (10/28/25)
• Personal Service (Massage) EIZO No.2781
• Resource, Recovery, Recycle (RRR) IZO (Self-Certification) • Palisades Emergency Order (Schools, Day Care, etc)
Yes
Expand Alcohol
Exemptions to
Remaining areas of
Downtown and SM Pier
Expand Alcohol Exemptions for same uses recently codified for the Promenade area to the entire Downtown area,
including the SM Pier.

Yes
Pawn Shops Allow downtown pawn shops to relocate within the Downtown area.

Yes
Simplifying Land Use
Review, Limitations,
and Development
Standards (Downtown&
Citywide))
Simplify Land Use Review:
• Downgrade CUP to MUP or Permitted By-Right
• Downgrade MUP to Permitted By-Right
Simplify Ground Floor Standards: Size/Linear Street Frontage • Eliminate tenant size and frontage restrictions
Additional PC Recommendations:
• Neighborhood Commercial (NC) Districts: Maintain
ground floor size & frontage limitations.
• Allow by-right for Grooming and Pet Shops & Banks
• Increase size threshold of banks to match boulevards
• Explore removing MUP requirement for re-tenanting
Yes
Changes to Common
Land Uses: Review and
Limitations (Downtown
& Citywide)
Restaurants & Food Halls
Restaurants:
• Greater than 5,000 SF: Downgrade from CUP to MUP.
• Neighborhood Commercial (NC):
o Eliminate 50-seat restriction for restaurants.
o NC Main Street: Eliminate 2-restaurants per block
restriction.