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Earlier editions: 2026-07

Title LIP — Local Implementation Plan›Chapter 4 — ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE HABITAT AREA OVERLAY

Malibu Municipal Code § 4.5 Permitted Uses

Malibu Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Malibu

Cite as: Malibu Municipal Code § 4.5 · Text as of 2026-10-04

4.5.1 Wetlands

A. Aquaculture, wetlands-related scientific research and wetlands-related educational uses.

B. Incidental public service purposes, including but not limited to, burying cables and pipes or inspection of piers and maintenance of existing intake and outfall lines, where it has been demonstrated that there is no feasible less environmentally damaging alternative, and where feasible mitigation measures have been provided to minimize adverse environmental effects.

C. Wetland restoration projects where the primary purpose is restoration of the habitat.

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4.5.2 Streams

A. Necessary water supply projects

B. Flood protection where no other method for protecting existing structures in the floodplain is feasible and where such protection is necessary for public safety or to protect existing development. Flood control measures shall not diminish or change stream capacity, percolation rates or habitat values. Channel redirection or hardening may be permitted only if all less intrusive flood control efforts have been considered and have been found to be technically infeasible. Such less intrusive measures shall include, but not be limited to biostructures, vegetation, and soil bioengineering.

C. Developments and restoration projects which have as the primary function the improvement of fish and wildlife habitat.

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4.5.3 Other Types of Environmentally Sensitive Habitat

A. Public accessways and trails, including directional signs

B. Interpretive signage designed to provide information about the value and protection of the resources

C. Restoration projects where the primary purpose is restoration of the habitat.

D. Invasive plant eradication projects if they are designed to protect and enhance habitat values.

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4.5.4 Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Buffers

A. Public accessways and trails, including directional signs

B. Interpretive signage designed to provide information about the value and protection of the resources

C. Restoration projects where the primary purpose is restoration of the habitat.

D. Invasive plant eradication projects if they are designed to protect and enhance habitat values.

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