Palos Verdes Estates’ unique charm is reflected in its magnificent trees, ocean vistas, architecture, dedicated open space, protected coastal habitats, and scenic roadways

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Protecting Open Space is important to residents.

The PVE Land Preservation Act provides residents a vote to decide when/if our open space will be rezoned for development.

2022: Our city passed the PVE Land Preservation Act. The Act requires voter approval to rezone our Open Space. Link (slide 17)

2023: May 10th, the Council Adhoc (Roos & Kemps) proposed rezoning Open Space for development in a Housing Element contract with the State. The Adhoc acknowledged the issue and directed Staff to address. LINK

PreservePVE provided details: LINK

The Adhoc provided an updated proposal which excluded Open Space LINK. The Adhoc received community concerns about inequitable distribution of density, since it included the entire Lunada Bay commercial area. LINK

The Adhoc directed Staff to identify a pool of locations to consider and discuss this pool with the state, then bring back further information to full Council for final selection.

2024: In February, a pool of locations was presented LINK and the Council passed a motion to select the sites of: LINK

  • Patio Building (Lunada Bay)

  • First Church of Christ, Scientist (Valmonte)

  • Buildings behind City Hall (Malaga Cove)

Next Steps:

  • Staff obtains verbal approval from HCD (the state) of proposed sites selected by Council.

  • 5/21: Planning Commission approval

  • Council approval

  • HCD formal review pending rezoning (60 days)

  • Council rezones the selected sites

2023 Community Newsletters

  • June: Budget Survey Results LINK

  • July: Safety Edition: LINK

  • August: Conflict of Interest: LINK

  • Sept: Rezoning PVE for density: LINK

  • Oct : Burglaries / Public Housing LINK

  • Nov: Safety and Good Governance LINK

2024 Community Newsletters

  • Jan: Safety and Financials LINK

  • Feb: Council rezones for Density LINK

  • Mar: Taxes and Safety LINK

  • Apr: PVE’s 4th of July is BACK! LINK

  • Jun: Why Can’t PVE pass an audit? LINK

We are residents preserving and supporting our beautiful city

PreservePVE remains committed to good governance, free speech and presenting official actions by our governing bodies. No one’s character is attacked or degraded. We need a better path forward together.

Email us: Info@PreservePVE.org

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