Malibu, California Development News

Malibu Council Approves Motel Conversion Amidst Appeal and Conditions

The City Council heard an appeal regarding a coastal development permit and conditional use permit for a property at 22800 Pacific Coast Highway. The appeal, filed by the Malibu Township Council, challenged the Planning Commission's approval of converting existing apartment units used as short-term rentals into a motel. During deliberations, the council discussed various aspects including the definition of a motel, requirements for on-site management, the property's wastewater system, the historical statue on the roof, and the potential impact on long-term housing. The council ultimately voted to deny the appeal and approve the permits with several added conditions. A key condition established an effective date for the CUP contingent upon satisfying all permit conditions, including building safety requirements and obtaining a certificate of occupancy, at which point the non-conforming use must cease. Other conditions addressed signage, room rate thresholds, and management availability.