The purpose of this Chapter is to require submission and approval of Construction Management Plans for certain construction projects in order to coordinate, communicate, and manage the temporary effects of construction activity on surrounding residents, businesses, and commuters in the community.
(Added by Ord. No. 2621CCS § 1, adopted 10/22/19)
Prior to issuance of a building permit for any project that meets the criteria set forth in Section 8.98.030, a Construction Management Plan shall be submitted by the applicant to the Planning Director or designee and the Planning Director or designee shall approve that Construction Management Plan if it meets the requirements established pursuant to Section 8.98.030.
(Added by Ord. No. 2621CCS § 1, adopted 10/22/19)
This Chapter shall apply to projects that meet both of the following criteria:
(a) 
The project includes:
(1) 
Construction of seven thousand five hundred square feet or more of new or additional nonresidential floor area;
(2) 
Construction of sixteen or more new or additional residential units; or
(3) 
Construction of one thousand or more square feet of new or additional nonresidential floor area within the Downtown Community Plan area.
(b) 
The project entails excavation or hauling by vehicles of dirt or construction materials to or from the project site that involves closure of or access to the public right-of-way, including any public street, roadway, parkway, alley, sidewalk, or pedestrian path.
(Added by Ord. No. 2621CCS § 1, adopted 10/22/19)
The Planning Director shall establish the requirements for the contents of a Construction Management Plan consistent with the purpose set forth in Section 8.98.010. These contents shall include, but not be limited to:
(a) 
The timeline and method of any demolition;
(b) 
The timeline for construction;
(c) 
Anticipated impacts to or closures of public rights-of-way, including required permits and temporary traffic control plans related to such closures and impacts. A separate permit shall be issued by the Director of Public Works for any work affecting the public right-of-way pursuant to Article 7 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code;
(d) 
The nature and extent of anticipated construction and associated truck, crane, and/or helicopter activity;
(e) 
Any anticipated request for construction beyond normally permitted hours pursuant to Section 4.12.110(e) of this Code;
(f) 
Proposed construction-period noise measures;
(g) 
Proposed construction-period security measures;
(h) 
Proposed construction-period parking plan that minimizes use of public streets for parking to the greatest extent feasible;
(i) 
Contact information for the project developer, architect, contractor(s), and subcontractor(s);
(j) 
Contact information for a single individual appointed to communicate with residents, businesses, and commuters impacted by construction activity; and
(k) 
Any other construction period mitigation measures, if required, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq.), or other applicable laws.
(Added by Ord. No. 2621CCS § 1, adopted 10/22/19)
Following approval by the Planning Director or designee, the Construction Management Plan shall be kept on the project site and be produced upon request by the City for the duration of the project construction. The applicant shall submit proposed revisions or changes to the Construction Management Plan to the Planning Director or designee for approval prior to implementation of any changes to the construction timeline, schedule, or scope that will impact the conditions of the surrounding public right-of-way.
(Added by Ord. No. 2621CCS § 1, adopted 10/22/19)
The Planning Director shall have authority to adopt administrative regulations consistent with the purpose of and to implement the provisions of this Chapter.
(Added by Ord. No. 2621CCS § 1, adopted 10/22/19)