Variance to reduce the required front yard building setback from 20 feet to between 10 and 15 feet as part of the construction of a new two-story single-family

The City of Manhattan Beach is processing a variance request for the construction of a new two-story single-family residence located at 620 25th Street, California. The project, identified under Planning Case Nos. PE-25-00235 and VARIANCE-26-00003, involves the development of a home with a total buildable floor area of approximately 2,735 square feet, featuring a basement and an attached three-car garage. The primary objective of the variance is to reduce the required front yard building setback from 20 feet to a range between 10 and 15 feet, while ensuring the structure complies with all other applicable development standards. This project has been granted a Notice of Exemption under CEQA Class 3, Section 15303 for new construction, as the total area is under 10,000 square feet in an urbanized area and no exceptions apply. The administrative process is being managed by the City of Manhattan Beach Community Development Department, with Associate Planner Justin Urbanski serving as the project reviewer. The project was formally signed on August 27, 2026, and falls under NAICS code 236115.