TO:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THROUGH:
Talyn Mirzakhanian, City Manager
FROM:
Michael Codron, Interim Community Development Director
Ryan Heise, Building Official
Adam Finestone, Planning Manager
SUBJECT:Title
Consideration and Introduction of an Ordinance to Amend Title 9 of the Manhattan Beach Municipal Code Related to Construction Regulations and California Code of Regulations Title 24 (No Budget Impact) (Interim Community Development Director Codron).
(Estimated Time: 15 Mins.)
A) CONSIDER RECOMMENDED OPTIONS FOR AMENDING TITLE 9 OF THE MANHATTAN BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
B) INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 25-0008
C) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-0112
D) SET 2nd READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE FOR SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
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RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council review options, introduce Ordinance No. 25-0008 and set a second reading and adoption for the September 16, 2025, City Council Meeting.
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
There are no fiscal implications associated with the recommended action.
BACKGROUND:
Chapter 9.44 of the Manhattan Beach Municipal Code (MBMC) establishes construction rules for all projects which are issued a building permit by the Community Development Department. These rules are regularly enforced by City's building inspectors and code enforcement officers. Prior to commencement of construction activities on a project site, a pre-construction meeting is held between City staff and the contractor to review these rules to help ensure compliance throughout the construction phase of the project. Additionally, the City invites neighbors of the project, property owners, and other interested parties to these meetings to improve communication and help increase accountability.
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