The Malibu City Council has adopted an emergency ordinance temporarily relaxing permit requirements for public events and business signs to help local businesses recover from the 2025 Palisades Fire.
Urgency Ordinance No. 526U streamlines permitting processes through May 31, 2026, making it faster and easier for businesses to host events and promote recovery efforts.
"Supporting Malibu's local economy is critical to rebuilding after the devastation of the fire," said Mayor Marianne Riggins. "These changes make it faster and easier for businesses to host events and promote recovery efforts while keeping our community safe."
The ordinance creates two new expedited permit options for public events in commercial and institutional zones. The TUP-Planning Clearance option allows small events under 100 attendees with only two days' advance notice. Events must be single-day, open to the public and use existing facilities with onsite restrooms.
The TUP-Express option covers events with 100 to 250 attendees, requiring seven days' advance application and city approval three days before the event. Shopping centers may hold up to four such events monthly, while standalone tenants may host two.
Larger or more complex events still require the standard Temporary Use Permit process with 35-day lead time.
The ordinance also eases sign permit requirements for businesses advertising events, sales and services related to fire recovery, reducing paperwork and approval times while maintaining safety standards.
For applications and details, visit MalibuCity.org/PlanningForms or contact the Malibu Planning Division at MPlanning@MalibuCity.org or 310-456-2489 ext. 485.
Edited by SMDP Staff