VIRTUAL EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS TO HELP RESIDENTS & BUSINESSES COMPLY WITH DARK REQUIREMENTS, AUGUST 30 & 31

The City is hosting virtual educational presentations to help residents and businesses be able to comply with the City's Dark Sky requirements by the October 15, 2022 deadline. Residential properties: Tuesday, August 30, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM. Commercial and multifamily properties: Wednesday, August 31, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM. For more information about the Dark Sky Ordinance, and the Zoom meeting link, visit the Dark Sky webpage.

DARK SKY ORDINANCE COMPLIANCE DEADLINES EXTENDED TO OCTOBER 15, 2022

The Malibu City Council on January 10, 2022 extended the deadlines for commercial, residential, and institutional zoning districts to comply with the City’s Dark Sky Ordinance to October 15, 2022. The extension is in response to concerns about non-compliance and community feedback requesting more time and information about the requirements. The Dark Sky Ordinance is meant to reduce light pollution to protect Malibu’s wildlife, habitats and quality of life. Requirements include light fixtures that are fully shielded, have low color temperature, and direct light downwards.  The compliance period for gas stations remains October 15, 2019. 

City staff is ready to assist anyone who needs information or guidance by phone or email at [email protected] or 310-456-2489, ext. 273. 

For more information about the Dark Sky Ordinance, including planning applications, Dark Sky requirements by zoning district, outdoor lighting basics, meetings and contact information, and to sign up for Dark Sky Ordinance e-notifications, visit the webpage. 

Malibu City Hall is open to the public with few limitations as of February 22, 2022. 

Regular City Hall hours are Monday through Thursday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM and Fridays 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Members of the public may come to City Hall without an appointment during public counter hours (listed below). An appointment will be needed for in-person assistance during any other hours. Visitors will be asked to remain outside the building until they can be helped by staff. Appointments can be made online at www.MalibuCity.org/appointments. Facemasks are no longer required, but are strongly recommended while inside City Hall. 

Public Counter Hours

-Planning: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, walk-in. All other times by appointment. 

-Permit Services: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, walk-in and appointment. Other times by appointment only. 

-Building Plan Check: Tuesday and Thursday, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, walk-in and appointment. Other times by appointment only.

-Environmental Health: Tuesday and Thursday, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, walk-in and appointment.  Other times by appointment only.

-Geology / Coastal Engineering: Tuesday and Thursday, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, walk-in and appointment. Other times by appointment only.

-Public Works: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, walk-ins. Other times by appointment only.

To make virtual appointments with City staff and Departments, please contact: 

-Environmental Sustainability Department (including Building Safety, Environmental Health, Geology and Coastal Engineering): Call 310-456-2489, ext. 390 or email [email protected]. 

-Planning Department: Call 310-456-2489, ext. 485 or email [email protected].  

-Public Works Department: Call 310-456-2489, ext. 391 or email [email protected].  

-All other City business: Call 310-456-2489, ext. 392 or email [email protected].