Modification of Design Review 25-0319 and Coastal Development Permit 25-0318 of the Promenade Design Approvals for Tree Replacement

The City of Laguna Beach is moving forward with a plan to replace ten trees along Forest Avenue that were either removed due to imminent risk of failure or had already failed, as part of enabling the permanent transformation of a temporary pedestrian plaza into a lasting public space at Lower Forest Avenue. These replacements will be carried out on a one-to-one basis, ensuring that the environmental and aesthetic value of the urban tree canopy is fully restored to match the number of trees lost during emergency removals. This action is a necessary component of the broader Promenade Design Approvals, which have already received formal design review and coastal development permitting under existing approvals numbered 25-0319 and 25-0318. The modification to these approvals specifically authorizes the tree replacement effort and is being conducted under the oversight of the City’s Community Development Department, with Anthony Viera, Deputy Director, serving as the primary point of contact for inquiries. The work is targeted to occur in Laguna Beach, California, with a posted forecast date of June 12, 2026, signaling the city’s intent to proceed with this environmental remediation ahead of the formal procurement cycle. No set-aside, NAICS code, or other federal contract designations apply, as this remains a municipal undertaking focused on local infrastructure enhancement and ecological restoration within an established coastal development area.