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Hermosa Beach council introduces changes to home-occupation rules, Keegan votes no

Hermosa Beach City Council · January 14, 2026
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Summary

The council voted to introduce an ordinance updating home-occupation rules citywide, removing a physical-inspection requirement and keeping a 25% floor-area cap. Council debate centered on whether to allow one employee and vehicle signage; the ordinance was introduced by title with Councilmember Keegan opposed.

Hermosa Beach councilors on Jan. 13 introduced by title an ordinance to amend the city’s home-occupation regulations (17.08.0.02), aiming to streamline permitting and align review authority with the community development director.

City staff said the updates remove a required physical inspection and clarify which duties are assigned to the Community Development Department. Leo Zion of the city manager’s office said the changes “bring clarity and…

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