Lately | New Executive Orders Issued for the Pacific Palisades Rebuild
Here's what you need to know - Mayor Karen Bass issued two new executive actions to accelerate rebuilding in Pacific Palisades after the January wildfires. Emergency Executive Order 8 expands the streamlined permitting process to include not just like-for-like rebuilding, but also new single-family home designs that comply with zoning. It also waives certain Coastal Act reviews. Executive Directive 13 introduces a public online library of pre-approved, code-compliant home designs, allowing homeowners to choose plans and fast-track permits without hiring an architect. These actions build on earlier efforts to speed up recovery, including fee waivers, AI tools, and self-certification, helping permits issue in record time—just 57 days after the fires.
