On August 19, 2025, the City Council will consider adopting an ordinance amending the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code to permanently prohibit new residential construction in the landslide area, including home additions. The ordinance was introduced at the August 5 meeting. Because it will be considered for second reading, it is on the consent calendar, so it may, or may not be pulled for discussion by the City Council.
As a reminder, under the regulations in the proposed ordinance, property owners in the landslide area would be permitted to replace, restore, and repair development within its existing footprint. Additionally, the boundaries of the landslide complex would be updated to correspond with the expanded limits of recent land movement.
The full text of the proposed code amendments, a map showing the updated boundaries, and answers to Frequently Asked Questions are available at rpvca.gov/landmovement.
A staff report (PDF) with more information is available on the City website.
Meeting Info
The City Council meeting will take place on August 19, 2025, at 7 p.m. in McTaggart Hall at Hesse Park and via Zoom. Watch live on RPVtv’s YouTube channel, at rpvca.gov, or on Cox 33/FiOS 38. To participate in public comment during the meeting in person or virtually, complete a form at rpvca.gov/participate. Email your comments on agenda items to cc@rpvca.gov.
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