Public Works Permits and Policies

On this page you will find helpful guides to right of way permits, storm water resources, low impact development, and flood zones.

PUBLIC WORKS - RIGHT OF WAY PERMITS

Please visit the Citizen Self Service Portal (CSS) to access the Right of Way Permit Application. Find more information here: Right-of-Way Permits

  1. City of Manhattan Beach Right-of-Way Permit Standard Conditions (PDF)
  2. City of Manhattan Beach Traffic Control Requirements (PDF)
  3. Manhattan Beach Municipal Code Chapter 7.16 - Street Excavation Regulations (PDF)
  4. Dig Once Policy - Effective November 01, 2017 (PDF)
  5. ADA Ramp Memo – As-Built Certification Template (Word)
  6. ADA Ramp Memo – As-Built Certification Example (PDF)
  7. Sample "No Parking" Sign To Be Used In The Public Rights of Way (PDF)

LOW IMPACT DEVELOPMENT DOCUMENTS

  1. Low Impact Development Best Management Practices (PDF)
  2. CMB Approved Low Impact Development Ordinance No. 22-0011 (PDF)
  3. Manhattan Beach Municipal Code Chapter 5.84 - Storm Water and Urban Runoff Pollution Control (PDF)
  4. Developer Checklist (PDF)
  5. Small Construction Sites Best Management Practices (PDF)
  6. WRAMPS2 - Los Angeles County Watershed Reporting System Spreadsheet (Excel)
  7. Los Angeles County - Department of Public Works - Low Impact Development Standards Manual (PDF)
  8. Los Angeles City - Development Best Management Practices Handbook - Low Impact Development Manual (PDF)
  9. Resolution of the Manhattan Beach City Council Approving a Green Streets Policy - Resolution No. 15-0013 (PDF)
  10. USEPA Managing Wet Weather with Green Infrastructure Municipal Handbook - Green Streets (PDF)

STORM WATER RESOURCES

  1.  California Storm Water Quality Association - Best Management Practices Construction Manual
  2. California Storm Water Quality Association - Storm Water Best Management Practices Handbook - Municipal (PDF)
  3. California Storm Water Quality Association - Storm Water Best Management Practices Handbook - New Development and Redevelopment (PDF)
  4. Caltrans Site Best Management Practices Manual (PDF)
  5. Los Angeles County Department of Public Works - Hydrology Manual (PDF)
  6. Los Angeles County Department of Public Works - Hydraulic Design Manual (PDF)
  7. Los Angeles County Department of Public Works - Drainage Design Standards (PDF)

FLOOD ZONE INFORMATION

  1. Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) Use the FEMA Flood Map Service Center:
  2. https://msc.fema.gov/portal
    or the advanced search tool to get additional FIRM information and maps:
    http://msc.fema.gov/portal/advanceSearch
  3. Flood Zone Map Definitions (PDF)
  4. Flood Zone Map Legend (PDF)

RESOURCE INFORMATION

  1. City of Manhattan Beach Private Streets Map (PDF)
  2. City of Manhattan Beach Functional Traffic Classifications (PDF)
  3. Truck Route Map (PDF)
  4. City of Manhattan Beach - Residential Refuse Collection Schedule (PDF)

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