Planning Resources
Find a Property's Zoning District
Check a Property's Land Use Regulations and Development Standards
Make an Appointment to Submit a Planning Application
Adopted Plans
5th Cycle Housing Element, 2013- 2021
6th Cycle Housing Element, 2021- 2029
Land Use and Circulation Element
Local Coastal Program, Land Use Plan, 1992
Local Coastal Program, Land Use Plan, 2018
Safety Element (Update in Progress)
Plans and Projects in Progress
Adult Use Cannabis
Local Coastal Program, Implementation Plan (upcoming work product)
Future of Santa Monica Airport
Programs
Outdoor Commercial Uses on Private Property - Admin. Regulations
Outdoor Commercial Uses on Private Property - Manual
Outdoor Dining and Seating on Sidewalks (Public Right of Way)
Development Requirements and Guidelines
Accessory Dwelling Unit Handbook and Guides (coming soon)
Affordable Housing Production Program Guide
Compounding Effects of the City's Affordable Housing Production Program and State Density Bonus Law
Mobility Requirements
- Bike Parking
- Hazardous Visual Obstruction
- Parking Dimension Standards
- Parking Layout (Typical)
- Parking Layout (Alternate)
- Parking and Loading Operations Plan
- Ramp Slope Cross-Section
Streamlined Entitlement Process for Housing Projects Guide
Special Programs to Incentivize Housing
- Community Assembly Surface Parking Lots
- Moderate Income Housing Overlay
- Residentially Zoned Surface Parking Lots
Public Resources
Civic Auditorium (Archived Information)
Current Development Tracking List
- Designated Landmarks, List
- Designated Landmarks, Map
- Historic Preservation Element
- Historic Resource Inventory
Status of Development Projects
Southern California Edison Service Application
Boards and Commissions
Architectural Review Board (ARB)
Applications and Fees