Laguna Beach Design Review Board Meeting – June 25, 2026
The Design Review Board approved residential additions on Coast Highway and Eagle Rock Way, continued a High Drive project, and discussed development challenges.
Laguna Beach Meeting Archive
Laguna Beach Planning Commission – July 1, 2026
Laguna Beach Administrative Community Development Director Meeting – July 1, 2026
Community Development Director Matt Schneider approved a coastal development permit for an accessory dwelling unit on Oak Street over neighbor objections regarding privacy and sunlight.
Laguna Beach 4:00 p.m. Closed Session; 5:00 p.m. Regular City Council Meeting – July 7, 2026
The City Council directed deferral of a revenue measure to 2028, approved a tentative parcel map for an affordable housing project on St. Anne's Drive, and addressed budget and land use matters.
Laguna Beach Administrative Community Development Director Meeting – July 8, 2026
City staff approved design review applications for a retaining wall and gate house modifications, and continued review of a residential deck addition to assess view impacts.
Laguna Beach Special School Board Meeting – Jul 09 2026
The school board approved a collective bargaining agreement with the faculty association, approved a $4.5 million settlement, and considered placing a school facilities bond measure on the November ballot.
Laguna Beach Planning Commission – July 15, 2026
The Planning Commission approved a sign permit for the Surfing Heritage and Culture Center and conducted a concept review of a proposed city-wide permanent lifeguard tower program.
Laguna Beach Special City Council Meeting – July 15, 2026
The City Council approved funding for an affordable housing project on Saint Anne's Drive, authorized the purchase of parking spaces, and approved offsite street improvements.
Laguna Beach Administrative Community Development Director Meeting – July 15, 2026
City staff approved design review applications for residential modifications and utility infrastructure and continued one application due to property documentation issues.
Laguna Beach Joint Study Session with Heritage Committee – July 21, 2026
The City Council and Heritage Committee held a joint study session focusing on Mills Act property tax incentives and addressed historic preservation matters including government certification and review processes.