Every Phase 1 project type for Santa Monica, in one place.
Permit office: Santa Monica Building & Safety + Planning Division.
Plan-check timeline: 8–12 weeks typical residential; OTC limited; coastal projects 14–24 weeks.
Distinctive overlays: Citywide Coastal Zone (CDP review applies far more often than in Long Beach or LA), Landmarks Commission review, Designated Multi-Family Districts, sustainability-code overlays more aggressive than state Title 24.
Fee load: ~5–8% of valuation; sustainability fees and inclusionary requirements add specific surcharges.
The most permit-friction city in the matrix.
Citywide coastal zone is the recurring story on every project type.
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