- Malibu, CA · Southern California
Story pole installation in Malibu
Story Pole Installation in Malibu, California
Local requirements
Malibu story pole requirements
Malibu's published policy requires story poles for Coastal Development Permits and certain discretionary Administrative Plan Review requests; the Planning Manager may waive them where no scenic impact is possible.
Official source: Malibu published planning requirements. Requirements can change; confirm the current project instructions with the assigned reviewer.
What the field outline shows
The temporary outline represents the points, heights and connecting lines required by the accepted plan and reviewing authority.
Why Malibu requires them
To protect public views to and along the ocean and scenic coastal areas under the Local Coastal Program, and private primary views under the Municipal Code.
What the written scope defines
A plan-based installation for Malibu review
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Accepted-plan reference
Pole locations, top elevations and connecting lines come from the accepted story pole plan.
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Project documentation
Photographs and certification coordination are provided only when required or included in the written scope.
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Defined responsibilities
The quote identifies responsibility for planning, installation, verification, signs, documentation and removal.
How the work is organized
Five steps from requirements to documentation
Requirements and drawings
We review the address, current plans, deadline and written instructions supplied for the project.
Accepted story pole plan
The field points, elevations and connecting lines are confirmed before installation is scheduled.
Access and scope
Site access, materials, documentation, professional coordination and removal responsibilities are defined.
Field installation
The temporary outline is installed from the accepted plan and written scope.
Required follow-through
Photography, verification and removal follow the project instructions and written scope.
FAQ
Malibu story pole questions
Malibu’s published policy requires them for Coastal Development Permits and certain discretionary Administrative Plan Review requests. The Planning Manager may grant a waiver where no adverse scenic impact is possible.
The policy places installation after departmental review and before public-hearing notice, or 10 days before notice of application is mailed for specified projects without a hearing. Confirm the case schedule with the assigned planner.
For the project categories identified in the policy, certification may be provided by a licensed surveyor, civil engineer or architect. The owner may not certify.
The published policy describes sturdy poles, black pole tops, height markings and bright orange construction mesh along roof and ridge lines. The approved plan controls the project.
They remain during the approval process and are removed within seven calendar days after the final appeal period expires unless Planning approves another arrangement.
Request a Malibu project review
Send the project address, current drawings, reviewing authority and deadline. We will review the information and reply with a written scope.
