Adoption of the DR Efficiency Ordinance, Efficiency Ordinance, and Resolution Amending the DR Guidelines, and Adoption of an Urgency Ordinance Version of the DR

The City of Laguna Beach is implementing a regulatory action to streamline design review and permitting processes through the adoption of the DR Efficiency Ordinance and the Efficiency Ordinance. This initiative includes an extension of Urgency Ordinance No. 1732 for a period of 22 months and 15 days, starting from June 5, 2026. The scope of work involves amending several sections of the Municipal Code, specifically Title 25 regarding Zoning, Title 21 for Plats and Subdivisions, and Title 22 for Excavating, Grading, and Filling. Additionally, the project updates chapters related to Noise, Heritage Trees, View Preservation and Restoration, and Private Sewer Laterals, while also amending the Local Coastal Program's Design Guidelines for residential development. The project is managed by the Community Development Planning Division, with Anthony Viera serving as the primary point of contact. To ensure regulatory compliance, the city filed a Notice of Exemption on August 6, 2026, citing CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, which confirms that the procedural streamlining does not introduce new land uses or alter development intensity. This administrative action is focused on reducing permitting delays and standardizing procedures citywide within Laguna Beach, California. Because this is a municipal regulatory amendment rather than a procurement contract, there are no associated federal acquisition clauses, pricing schedules, or vendor evaluation factors.