Full Notification

City Council Prohibits Non-Essential Construction Activity
in Manhattan Beach Effective Saturday, March 21 

Manhattan Beach, CA (March 20, 2020) - To further social distancing protocols in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, and State and Los Angeles County orders for only essential functions to continue, the City Council of the City of Manhattan Beach has prohibited non-essential construction activity, effective 12:00 AM on March 21, 2020. 
 
The City will implement the City Council’s directives under the following guidance:

• Residential and non-residential construction activity is prohibited for the duration of the State of Local Emergency;
• Essential maintenance and repair of properties, such as gardening or plumbing leaks, may continue to occur; and
• Construction projects for critical infrastructure, such as utilities and communications, may also continue to occur. 

 
“Manhattan Beach has a unique density where construction projects are close together and social distancing is very difficult to accomplish. Complying with orders to protect against the spread of COVID-19 is of utmost priority right now. The City will continue to take actions to protect the public during this pandemic,” said Mayor Richard Montgomery. 
 
Construction job sites are required to be safely secured with locks and fencing by March 24, 2020. Contractors will be required to perform periodic inspections of their sites to ensure safety and security. In addition, building inspections are suspended until further notice.
 
The Community Development Department is committed to working with contractors during this transition and will be providing outreach, guidance, and points of contact during the local emergency period. 
 
The City of Manhattan Beach has declared a Local State of Emergency and is implementing or carrying out sweeping operational changes to aid the crisis response to COVID-19. These temporary changes are designed to ensure public safety and sustain the critical fundamental services of the City.
 
As the COVID-19 pandemic evolves, the City of Manhattan Beach will continue to provide updates. Information regarding the coronavirus is changing frequently. For accurate and up to date information about COVID-19, please visit DPH’s website, the City’s website, sign up for eNotifications and Nixle public safety alerts, and follow the City on Facebook, Twitter, Nextdoor, and Instagram.
 
For questions on the implementation of the State and County’s Order and new City measures related to addressing COVID-19, please send an email to [email protected].