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Coastal Commission Structural Engineer Malibu: Expert Approval Navigation

December 3, 2025
14 min read
By AAA Engineering Team

# Coastal Commission Structural Engineer Malibu: Expert Approval Navigation

Malibu presents California's most complex regulatory environment for structural engineering. Between California Coastal Commission requirements, fire hazard zones, active landslide areas, and bluff erosion challenges, property owners need engineers who understand both the technical and regulatory landscape.

Why Malibu Engineering Requires Specialized Expertise

The California Coastal Commission maintains oversight over development within the coastal zone, which encompasses most of Malibu. This jurisdiction adds significant regulatory requirements including Coastal Development Permits (CDP), bluff setback requirements, wave uprush analysis, and habitat protection considerations.

Multi-Hazard Environment

Malibu properties face overlapping natural hazards:

  • **Seismic Activity**: Seismic Design Category D or higher
  • **Fire Hazards**: Most areas fall within Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones
  • **Landslide Zones**: Numerous properties in mapped hazard areas

Bluff Stabilization Engineering

Our stabilization methods include soldier pile walls extending 30-50 feet into stable material, tie-back systems, drainage systems, and vegetation management.

Post-Fire Structural Assessment

Following the Woolsey Fire and subsequent events, over 1,000 Malibu homes required structural assessment. Our services include immediate safety assessments, damage documentation, engineering reports for insurance claims, and rebuild design.

Contact Information

**City of Malibu Building Safety Division**

  • Phone: (310) 456-2489 ext. 385
  • Website: malibucity.org/building

**Call (949) 981-4448** - Emergency assessments available within 24 hours for fire/storm damage.

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