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City reports rebuilding progress and new AI review tool; 37 rebuild fee waivers granted
Summary
Community Development staff told the Planning Commission the city launched the Archer Star AI review tool, granted 37 rebuild fee waivers, and reported that 73 Palisades rebuild homes have been approved with 82 planning submittals outstanding; staff listed rebuild-related deadlines and outreach events.
Community Development Director Tyler told the Planning Commission on Oct. 6 that the city has launched "Archer Star," an AI-based tool intended to provide an initial review layer for rebuild projects, and urged rebuild applicants and design professionals to use it to speed planning verification.
Tyler reported the city has granted 37 rebuild fee waivers to date. For the Palisades fire-rebuild effort, staff said there are 82 planning submittals currently outstanding and 73 homes have been approved — 13 more approvals since the last meeting — with 17 projects in plan check and three permits issued (one additional permit issued last week). For the Woolsey Fire rebuild area, staff reported one additional certificate of occupancy and 96 properties with construction permits issued. Tyler reminded the public of several dates and resources: an SBA loan filing deadline on Oct. 8, a community rebuild session on Oct. 15, and ongoing rebuild-center services and walk-ins; staff listed a building-permit deadline of Nov. 8, 2026 for a program referenced in the update.
Public commenter Joe Drummond, speaking for the Malibu Rebuild Task Force, praised Archer Star's potential to speed approvals and urged the city to treat neighborhood easements as fire-resilience assets. Tyler encouraged applicants to meet with staff early and said the AI tool will improve with use.
