Temporary housing structures are defined as mobile homes, trailers, recreational vehicles or other structures which are self-contained units which include sanitary facilities, and facilities for normal daily routines including cooking and sleeping. Temporary housing structures DO NOT include any structure placed upon a permanent foundation, nor do they include tents, yurts, or similar fabric or
For the Broad, Franklin, and Palisades Fire rebuilds, geologic/geotechnical exploratory borings are exempt from requiring excavation permits. This exemption was confirmed by the Building Official to help streamline the early stages of rebuilding.
The City does not maintain its own contractor list, but the Malibu Pacific Palisades Chamber of Commerce does! If you're an architect, engineer, contractor, or designer and want to be listed, contact: (310) 456-9025 | CEO@Malibu.org
If your structure was damaged or destroyed, you can search for existing permits and records through the Malibu Rebuilds Permit Portal. Access it here: https://maliburebuilds.org/records/
Excavation permits: Borings (Geologic/Geotechnical/Exploratory Excavation Borings) will be exempt from permits for Broad, Franklin and Palisades fire rebuilds per the Building Official Determination.
To begin the rebuilding process, you will start by confirming your property is within City limits using the City's GIS and obtaining your property records. For more information on the rebuilding process, visit the Rebuilding Steps page. Check out the Rebuild Roadmap below for more info on the development portal and the rebuild process.
In some cases, concurrent submittals may be warranted to speed up the process. For the most part, rebuilds in-kind will see quick planning approval and so there may not be a need for concurrent submittal. After receiving planning approval, the application will go through the plan check process with Building Safety before a permit is
OWTS - Onsite wastewater treatment systems (OWTS), sometimes called septic systems, need to be inspected by a City-registered OWTS practitioner to verify their functionality before they can be used for either a permanent rebuild or a temporary trailer. Most of the components of an OWTS are located below ground and are typically more resistant to
Erosion control devices help control or prevent wind- or water-induced erosion of exposed soil and debris. Normally, review and approval from the Building Safety Division is required before these devices can be installed. This will help ensure they are installed properly and do not cause further damage to the property or a neighboring property. However,
A temporary, owner-occupied trailer or mobile home may be placed onsite if permits are obtained with certain conditions of approval. Debris clearance must be completed and a City-registered OWTS practitioner must verify that there is a functioning onsite wastewater treatment system (OWTS, also known as a septic system) before permits may be issued. A Temporary
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