Planning Resources
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Check a Property's Land Use Regulations and Development Standards
Business Concierge - Support for New and Existing Businesses
How to Submit a Planning Application
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Adopted Plans
5th Cycle Housing Element, 2013- 2021
6th Cycle Housing Element, 2021- 2029
Land Use and Circulation Element
Local Coastal Program, Land Use Plan, 1992
Local Coastal Program, Land Use Plan, 2018
Plans and Projects in Progress
SB79 Transit-Oriented Development
Adult Use Cannabis
Future of Santa Monica Airport
Programs
Adaptive Reuse Ordinance for Housing
Digital Display District for Third Street Promenade and Santa Monica Place
Bergamot Area Plan Objective Design Standards Project
Santa Monica Outdoor Dining Programs
Project Requirements and Guidelines
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs)
Affordable Housing Production Program Guide
Compounding Effects of the City's Affordable Housing Production Program and State Density Bonus Law
Streamlined Process for Alcohol Permits
Downtown Santa Monica Business Guidelines
- Expanded Signage Allowance on the Third Street Promenade
- Permitted Uses in the Downtown Area
- Permitted Uses in the Third Street Promenade Area
- Streamlined Alcohol Exemption Process for the Promenade
Mobility Requirements
- Bike Parking
- Hazardous Visual Obstruction
- Parking Dimension Standards
- Parking Layout (Typical)
- Parking Layout (Alternate)
- Parking and Loading Operations Plan
- Ramp Slope Cross-Section
Streamlined Entitlement Process for Housing Projects Guide
Special Programs to Incentivize Housing
- Community Assembly Surface Parking Lots
- Moderate Income Housing Overlay
- Residentially Zoned Surface Parking Lots
Development Resources
Civic Auditorium (Archived Information)
Current Development Tracking List
- California Historical Resource Status Codes
- Designated Landmarks, List
- Designated Landmarks, Map
- Historic Preservation Element
- Historic Resources Inventory Topic Explainer
- Historic Resource Inventory
Status of Development Projects
Southern California Edison Service Application
Boards and Commissions
Email Subscription for Boards and Commissions Updates
Architectural Review Board (ARB)
Applications and Fees
Application Fees (FY 2026 - 2027)
Development Impact Fees