A public hearing will be held before the Planning Commission to consider the project description below:
Project Location: 1400 Highland Avenue (Assessor’s Parcel No. 4179-002-912)
Legal Description: Lot A, B, and C, and Lots 39-92 and portions of vacated alleys and streets, Tract No. 2541
Applicant: Downtown Manhattan Beach Business and Professionals Association
Project Description: Consideration of allowing the once-weekly Manhattan Beach Certified Farmers’ Market to permanently operate in the parking lot and plaza of the Manhattan Beach Civic Center site on Tuesdays between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Environmental Determination: The project qualifies for a Categorical Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15304(e) (Minor Alterations to Land) because it is a minor temporary use of land having negligible or no permanent effects on the environment. There are no features that distinguish this project from others in the exempt class; therefore, there are no unusual circumstances.
Staff Member: Justin Urbanski, Associate Planner, 310-802-5517, jurbanski@manhattanbeach.gov
MeetingDate & Time: Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Meeting Begins at 3:00 PM; (Item discussion time is dependent on location on the agenda.)The Planning Commission meeting will be conducted in-person at the City Council Chambers (1400 Highland Avenue) and via Zoom; instructions on registering for public participation will be included under the Public Comments section of the Planning Commission meeting agenda that will be posted on the City’s website (https://www.manhattanbeach.gov) on or before Friday, May 22, 2026. If you want written material to be included in the agenda, please submit such material prior to Wednesday, May 20, 2026.Public Comments: The Planning Commission encourages the public to participate by submitting comments in advance of the meeting. All comments provided by the deadlines above will be available to the Planning Commission and the public prior to the meeting. Comments received following posting of the Staff Report will be forwarded to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the meeting. In addition, you may participate by attending the meeting in-person or joining Zoom during the meeting, instructions for which will be included on the Agenda.
For further information, contact the project Planner. A staff report will be on the City Website (www.manhattanbeach.gov) on or before Friday, May 22, 2026.
Adam Finestone, AICPPlanning Manager
Published: May 14, 2026 – Beach ReporterMail: May 14, 2026The Beach ReporterPublished: 5/14/26
