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The Community Development Department is involved in many aspects of community development and improvement and city governance. These pages describe active long-term planning projects and programs within the City of Hermosa Beach.

  • PLAN Hermosa Cover Photo

    PLAN Hermosa

    The City's general plan was adopted in 2017.

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    Economic Development Strategy

    City Council adopted the Economic Development Strategy in 2022.

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    Housing Element Update

    An overview of housing programs and development.

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    Historic Resources

    Preservation of historically significant structures or sites.

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    IN-THE-ZONE

    Implementing the policy direction from PLAN Hermosa.

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    Local Coastal Plan

    The City's Local Coastal Plan was adopted in 1981.

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    Low Impact Development

    The Stormwater Low Impact Development Guide provides technical information.

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    CA State Laws

    An overview of selected state laws affecting Hermosa Beach.

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