These pages describe recent ordinances or other regulation changes affecting development in Manhattan Beach.

Bulk/Volume and Masionization - Including mergers, small home minor exceptions, etc.

Flood Zones/Maps - Relating to flood hazard insurance

Tree Ordinance - For protected trees on private property

Building Codes (PDF) and Fire Code (PDF) - Adoption of California Building Standards Codes, new and continuing City amendments.

General Plan Housing Element - The pending update of the City of Manhattan Beach Housing Element is currently under review begininng with the Planning Commission meeting of November 12, 2008.

Sustainable Building - Ordinance 2124 requires a minimum green rating, based on the LEED green building rating system, for municipal buildings and non-residential construction.