Laguna Beach Planning Commission - February 18, 2026

February 18, 2026

Executive Summary

- The Laguna Beach Planning Commission convened on February 18, 2026, to review temporary art installations across six citywide locations and a comprehensive parking management program - The Commission unanimously approved Temporary Use Permit 2026-0185 and Coastal Development Permit 2026-0184 for temporary art installations at six locations: 3rd Street Steps, Heisler Park Lawn, City Hall Left Lawn, Laguna Canyon Frontage Road Pocket Park, Alta Laguna Park, and the new Lower Promenade on Forest - All temporary use permits were synchronized to expire on February 19, 2029, consolidating previously staggered expiration dates to streamline future reviews - The Commission approved Coastal Development Permit 2026-0115 for a citywide parking rate structure program implementing 10% incremental increases during summer months and $1 off-season rate increases over five years - The parking management program aims to achieve 85% occupancy targets through strategic rate increases, with current occupancy levels exceeding this threshold in most downtown and beach-adjacent areas - Chair Kellenberg recused himself from the temporary art permit discussion due to property ownership within 500 feet of

Key Decisions

- Approved Temporary Use Permit 2026-0185 and Coastal Development Permit 2026-0184 for temporary art installations at six locations, with all permits expiring February 19, 2029 (unanimous vote, 5-0) - Added Condition 28 requiring grass restoration at Heisler Park Lawn and Alta Laguna Park following exhibitions - Approved Coastal Development Permit 2026-0115 for citywide parking rate structure with 10% incremental summer increases and $1 off-season increases over five years (unanimous vote, 5-0) - Designated the entire Lower Promenade on Forest Avenue as an art zone, maintaining 15-foot clearan