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Rebuild ambassador warns Malibu permit pipeline is thin; residents say delays are harming families
Summary
Abe Roy told the council that only a small share of fire-damaged homes are getting past planning into building plan check, and residents testified that months-long plan-check cycles and geotechnical reviews are causing prolonged hardship and life disruptions.
Malibu — At an Aug. 25 presentation to the City Council, the city’s fire rebuild ambassador warned that Malibu is lagging in getting fire-damaged properties into the building-permit stage, and residents urged faster, clearer processes to help families return home.
Abe Roy summarized the rebuild dashboard and told the council: “The numbers are starting to tell a story.” He said staff has received roughly 109 planning applications (45 approved, 64 under review) but only seven…
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