The Planning Commission consists of citizen volunteers appointed by the City Council to make decisions or advise the Council on land use and property development issues. The Commission assures that new development is consistent with our Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance, long-range General Plan and Local Coastal Plan, State laws and other public policies that advance the interests of our community.
Planning Commission Meetings - 2nd and 4th Tuesday, monthly
Ted Adcock Community Center
535 Kelly Avenue
Half Moon Bay, CA
Public Comments. Staff will respond to public comments submitted before Monday 3:00 PM, the day prior to the Tuesday scheduled meeting. Comments submitted after that time will be forwarded to Planning Commissioners up to one hour before the Tuesday meeting.
Ted Adcock Community Center, 535 Kelly Avenue, Half Moon Bay, CA
2nd and 4th Tuesday, monthly
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Coastside Land TrustPlanning Commission14d agoApril 14, 2026
Land Trust Urges Heritage Tree Policy Reform to Save Dwindling Grassland Bird Habitat
Coastside Land Trust's stewardship planning found exploding crow populations and Monterey cypress encroachment are destroying grassland habitat critical for raptors at Wavecrest.
Why it matters: The city's heritage tree one-for-one replacement rule would require replanting the invasive species CLT is trying to remove, potentially blocking a key conservation project.
Half Moon Bay
WavecrestPlanning Commission14d agoApril 14, 2026
Wavecrest Trail Nears Completion as Beach Stairs Rise and Film Crew Damage Lingers
Coastside Land Trust reported rapid progress on the Wavecrest coastal trail, beach stairs, and parking, but is pursuing an unresolved damage claim against Apple TV for trail destruction by a film crew.
Why it matters: The trail transforms a formerly degraded coastal area into a public amenity; unresolved film crew damage threatens trail durability and restoration investment.
Half Moon Bay
VerizonPlanning Commission14d agoApril 14, 2026
Commission Adds Faux-Tree and Easement Conditions to New 69-Foot Cell Tower
Commissioners unanimously approved a taller Verizon monopole on Carter Hill but required tree-style camouflage and resolution of a disputed neighbor easement before construction.
Why it matters: The tower will be the tallest structure within city limits; commissioners anticipate eucalyptus removal due to wildfire risk will expose it, requiring long-term visual mitigation under Policy 939.
Half Moon Bay
HCDPlanning Commission14d agoApril 14, 2026
State Threatens AG Referral as Half Moon Bay Scrambles to Rezone
Half Moon Bay is one of 15 cities cited for housing element non-compliance by HCD, facing potential Attorney General referral and loss of transportation grants.
Why it matters: Non-compliance blocks eligibility for major transportation grants and could result in state-imposed fines earmarked for affordable housing, escalating fiscal pressure on the city.
Commissioner Reports 300 State Bills Eroding Local Planning Authority
Commissioner Rems reported from the Planning Commissioner's Academy that 300 state bills passed last year have reduced local planning commissions' project-level control.
Why it matters: The erosion of local planning authority directly affects Half Moon Bay's ability to shape development decisions like the storage facility permit considered earlier in the meeting.
Planning Department Hires Two Planners, Launches Coastal Plan Update With New Consultant
The planning department announced two new planner hires and a consultant contract for the Local Coastal Program implementation plan update going to council April 7.
Why it matters: The department has been operating with minimal staff, and the new hires plus the LCP implementation plan update signal capacity to tackle a backlog of planning work in the coastal zone.
Half Moon Bay
PDP-24039Planning Commission35d agoMarch 24, 2026
Half Moon Bay Approves Self-Storage Behind Curly & Red's With Mandatory Landscape Screening
Commissioners unanimously approved a 68-unit self-storage facility behind Curly and Red's Auto Body on a scenic gateway corridor, contingent on Architectural Advisory Committee review of landscaping and building aesthetics.
Why it matters: The site lies on Half Moon Bay's designated scenic northern gateway, making the landscaping conditions a precedent for how the city enforces visual quality standards on industrial-zoned parcels along Highway 92.
Harbor RV Park Found Mostly Compliant; Pillarcitos Creek Fence Extension Advances
The Planning Director reported the harbor district RV park near Surfers Beach is largely in compliance, the Pillarcitos Creek fence will extend to Belleville after property owners granted permission, and two new planners were hired.
Why it matters: The fast-tracked Pillarcitos Creek fence extension demonstrates successful collaboration between the city and private property owners, while chronic planning staff turnover continues with Akoi's departure requiring yet another senior planner search.
Half Moon Bay
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