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Update 2/19/2026 Notice of Public Hearing – The City Council will consider amendments to Title 17 (Zoning) of the Malibu Municipal Code to stimulate economic recovery for local businesses as a result of impacts from the 2025 Palisades Fire, specifically related to regulations for Temporary Use Permits and Sign Permits. For more information about this matter, review the February 9, 2026 City Council agenda report. For instruction on the meeting date, how to participate, or comment on this matter, please review the Notice of Public Hearing.
Update 8/12/2025 - NEW Temporary Use Permit Options are available following City Council’s adoption of Urgency Ordinance No. 526U on July 14, 2025. In addition to the City’s longstanding options, Special Event Permits (SEPs) and Temporary Use Permit (TUPs), the City now offers two options for eligible events: Temporary Use Permit – Planning Clearance (TUPPC) and Temporary Use Permit - Express (TUPE). Additionally, a handout is available that outlines the eligibility requirements and processing timeframes for both types of permits.
What type of event permit do I need?
- If you are planning to have a party in a residential zone, you may need a Special Event Permit.
- If you are planning to have an event in a non-residential zone, you may need a Temporary Use Permit, a Temporary Use Permit - Express, or a Temporary Use Permit - Planning Clearance.
- If any portion of your event is on a public roadway, you may need an Encroachment Permit for a Special Event on Public Property from the City’s Public Works Department
- Review the Requirements for Recycling and Disposal Plan and post-event report
- Public Beaches - If you would like to have an event on a public beach (e.g., Zuma Beach, Point Dume Beach, Surfrider Beach), you will not require a permit from the City of Malibu. Instead, contact the Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors at 424-526-7880.
Event Permit applications must be submitted in person at the Planning Department Public Counter during regular counter hours — no appointment is required. To maximize the value of your visit, please contact us in advance to discuss any inquiries. Counter staff is available remotely at 310-456-2489, ext. 485 or via email at MPlanning@malibuCity.org.
How do I know if an event is permitted?
Weekly, the City posts the Event Permit Report, which lists permitted and pending event permit applications.
Should you have a concern regarding an event, during regular business hours, contact the Planning Division at 310-456-2489, ext. 233 or ext. 485. For assistance after hours or on weekends, contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department at 310-456-6652 or 818-878-1808.
Sign Up for E-notifications
To sign up to receive an e-notification email or text message when an updated Event Permit Report is posted on the City website, subscribe by visiting malibucity.org/news and select the Special Event Permit Report category.