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Planning commission approves Seahorse Tavern reopening with conditions to limit noise, trash and rear-door access
Summary
The commission approved a conditional use permit, coastal development permit and sign permit for the Seahorse Tavern (1796 S. Coast Highway) under new ownership, adding conditions that include limiting live entertainment to the front of the building and ending music 30 minutes before close, restricting rear-door use to ADA/deliveries/emergency with signage, and limiting trash handling to 7 a.m.–5 p.m.; the commission recommended a historic parking reduction to City Council.
The Laguna Beach Planning Commission on Dec. 5 voted unanimously to approve a conditional use permit (CUP 25-2265), coastal development permit (CDP 25-2267) and sign permit (25-2266) to reopen the Seahorse Tavern at 1796 South Coast Highway under new ownership, subject to a set of conditions intended to mitigate noise, trash and late-night impacts on adjacent residences.
Staff presented the proposal and recommended approval with project-specific conditions. The proposed tavern will sell beer, wine and wine-based cocktails (a Type 42 ABC license) and operate 5–10 p.m. Sunday–Thursday and 5–11 p.m. Friday–Saturday, with…
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