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Laguna Beach planners report faster plan-checks but rising active caseload
Summary
Community Development reported average zoning plan-check turnaround fell from 57 days in August to 14 days, while total active cases rose from 192 to 276. Council discussed next steps including code updates, staffing and process streamlining.
City planning staff told the Laguna Beach City Council that average turnaround for zoning plan-check reviews has dropped sharply since late 2024, even as the planning office’s active caseload increased.
Assistant Director Matt Schneider and other Community Development staff reported that the department’s average time “with us” for plan-check activity dropped from 57 days in August (the department’s baseline) to an average of 14 days at the most recent measurement. The department…
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