City Planning Division

Welcome to the City Planning Division of the City of Santa Monica.  Our mission is to create a better community for the people of Santa Monica. We offer information and services to enhance and maintain Santa Monica's environment while ensuring a high quality of life for the community.

If you don't find the information you need on this website, please visit us at 1685 Main Street, or call (310) 458-8341.

Final 2008-2014 Housing Element Adopted by Council 11.11.2008 Download: Housing Element

On November 11, 2008, the City Council adopted the 2008-2014 General Plan Housing Element.  The 2008-2014 Housing Element substantially complies with the requirements of Article 10.6 of the California State Government Code and demonstrates that Santa Monica is committed to building housing for all segments of the community and will contribute its fair share of new housing in California.  The document has been submitted to the California State Department of Housing & Community Development and is pending State certification.

New Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Page The City Planning Division has created a new FAQ page to help answer some of the most commonly asked questions.  To find our more please click here for a direct link.

The City Council adopted changes to the Affordable Housing Production Program that affect the options developers have to satisfy their affordable housing obligations in conjunction with multifamily development.  View the ordinance that was adopted on June 13, 2006.  For more detailed information and sample scenarios please click the following links: Density Bonus & Affordable Housing Incentives Summary and Affordable Housing Production Program & Density Bonus Worksheet.

Help Us Shape the Future! Be part of the effort to update the city's Land Use Element and Zoning Ordinance and help create a vision for Santa Monica in 2025.

American Planning Association's Ethical Principles in Planning