City Council

L. Request of Councilmember Zwick, Mayor Negrete, and Mayor Pro Tem Torosis that the City Council\ndirect the City Manager and City Attorney to expedite the issuance of Building Permits in Santa\nMonica without reducing building integrity and still adhering to life and safety requirements through\nthe development of a Voluntary Self-Certification Pilot Program for non-structural commercial tenant\nimprovements, single-family home improvements, and accessory dwelling units. The Self-\nCertification Program shall allow Licensed Professionals who agree to self-certify that building plans\nare compliant with all California codes and local ordinances to bypass the normal plan review\nprocess and get approval for permits in one to five business days, facilitating our city’s economic\nrecovery and reducing the workload on plan check professionals, allowing them to focus on the more\ncomplex projects that require their attention. City staff shall return to City Council with\nrecommendations for program design and implementation within six months.\nNew Item Received. 2/06/2025