Malibu, CA · Los Angeles County
Emergency Coastal Development Permit
Malibu property owners or their applicants use this application and checklist to request an Emergency Coastal Development Permit and provide project and emergency details.
What this form is
This application and checklist is for requesting an Emergency Coastal Development Permit for a project in Malibu. It asks for property and applicant contact information, the emergency’s date and nature, its cause, proposed work, and circumstances supporting the response. Applicants must also provide the listed supporting materials and complete department referrals before submittal; the city may request additional documentation.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants seeking an Emergency Coastal Development Permit for a Malibu project need to complete and submit this application.
How to submit it
Complete the listed department referrals before submittal, then submit the application to the City of Malibu Planning Division; the form also lists application fees but gives no address or submission method.
About notarization
This application itself is signed and dated without a notary; a letter of authorization from an applicant acting for an owner must be notarized.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Emergency Coastal Development Permit application and submittal checklist.
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Complete The Form
Enter the property and applicant details, describe the emergency and proposed work, and sign and date the required sections.
- 3
Gather Listed Materials
Prepare the checklist items, including proof of ownership, an expert letter verifying the emergency, and a site plan; include notarized authorization if applicable.
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Complete Referrals And Submit
Complete the listed department referrals before submitting the application to the City of Malibu Planning Division.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Emergency Coastal Development Permit application?
- No. The application itself is signed and dated without a notary. However, an applicant acting for an owner must provide a notarized written authorization signed by the property owner.
- How do I submit the Emergency Coastal Development Permit application?
- Complete the listed department referrals before submittal and submit the application to the City of Malibu Planning Division. The form lists application fees but does not give an address or submission method.
- What documents are listed with the application?
- The checklist lists proof of ownership, a letter of authorization when applicable, a letter from an expert verifying the emergency, and a site plan showing existing and proposed development.
Need something notarized?
This Emergency Coastal Development Permit doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Malibu form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.