Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Planning commission backs temporary rules to speed events and signs for fire‑affected Malibu businesses
Summary
The commission voted to recommend a temporary zone text amendment to city council that shortens temporary-use permit timelines, creates a tiered event system, allows limited temporary signage and calls for a staff evaluation before the end date.
The Malibu Planning Commission on June 2 recommended that the City Council adopt a temporary zone text amendment to ease rules for temporary events and signage for businesses affected by the Palisades fire.
The staff proposal, and the commission’s recommendation, creates tiers for temporary events: gatherings of 99 attendees or fewer would require a planning clearance submitted at least two calendar days in advance and no mailed notice; events of 100 to 250 attendees would require a temporary use permit submitted at least seven calendar days in advance with five days’ mailed notice and be limited to 20 events per parcel per calendar year; events of 251 and above would follow existing TUP requirements (35‑day application, 32‑day notice). The commission also endorsed measures…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat

