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Malibu: start with the site

Malibu has its own planning and building review. Its Planning Division lists clearance and coastal-development applications; ask which path applies to your property before relying on a generic coastal checklist.

Review authority

City of Malibu

Rules and approvals depend on address and scope. This is general education, not a parcel determination.

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Think in whole-home terms

Sequence matters as much as design.

Document existing permitted floor area, site access and any changes to exterior form. Ask the city which planning and building reviews apply to this address and scope; do not assume a particular checklist is current.

Whole-home planningPlan a whole-home remodel
02

Consider an ADU

Compare options after reviewing the site.

Bring a measured site plan to a conversation with Malibu about ADU options. If coastal, grading or fire-recovery questions arise for the parcel, ask the city for the current review sequence rather than assuming an exemption or approval.

ADUsDetached ADUsGarage conversions
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Before the first conversation

Useful inputs for a site-specific conversation.

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    Existing plans and permit records

  • 02

    Site plan noting access, grade and utilities

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    Questions for Malibu about applicable reviews

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Local planning resources

Official resources to explore requirements with the agency responsible for your property.

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A local question

Can an ADU concept be selected from a citywide rule alone?

No. Confirm current Malibu guidance and the parcel’s planning context directly with the city before committing to a footprint or utility strategy.

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