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Important Rebuild Policies and Guidelines

At the Special City Council Meeting on Wednesday, October 15, the City Council adopted the final version of the Rebuild Policies aimed at facilitating the expedited rebuild of structures destroyed in recent wildfires. These policies are about providing certainty, eliminating challenges within the typical development process, and empowering families to get back into their homes as quickly and safely as possible.

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Suspended CEQA and Coastal Act requirements for Palisades Fire rebuilds; established “rebuild plus 10%” allowances and structures existing “immediately before emergency” criteria

Rebuild applicants have six years from the date of the fire to submit a planning application (eight years to obtain a building permit) to replace pre-existing non-conforming aspects (setbacks, height, square footage, etc.) of their replacement structures. Rebuilding after the six- and eight-year periods may be still allowed but the replacement structure may not be able to go back to its original form. (MMC Section 17.60.020(C))

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