Malibu

Why Choose All American Story Poles?

All American Story Poles handles story pole installation for residential and commercial projects throughout

Malibu, CA. We work with homeowners, builders, and developers who need accurate story poles for their project to move through the planning and approval process. With over 15 years of experience, we know what the planning departments expect.

Malibu Story Pole Policy:

Story poles are placed to demonstrate height, bulk and location of a proposed project that may potentially impact public and/or private views. The placement of story poles shall be required for all Coastal Development Permits and for certain discretionary requests associated with Administrative Plan Review

applications (i.e., all projects reviewed by the Planning Director and/or the Planning Commission).

The Purpose of Story Poles in Malibu:

During review of certain discretionary projects, story poles are installed to demonstrate the height and location of proposed development. Review of the story poles ensures that permitted development is sited and designed to protect public views to and along the ocean and scenic coastal areas consistent with the

Malibu Local Coastal Program (LCP) and to protect private primary views in accordance with Malibu Municipal Code (M.M.C.) Section 17.40.040(A)(17).

What You Get Out of It

Accurate story pole installation gives your project a cleaner path through the review process. Planners can make faster decisions when the story poles are professional and complete.

Neighbors can see exactly what's being built, which reduces the chance of appeals.

How a Project Typically Goes

1. Consultation. We review your plans and provide a written proposal

2. Design and drafting. We prepare your story pole plan.

3. Site measurements. We work with our team of surveyors to stake the pole locations on vacant sites or our installation team will accurately measure and install pole locations and heights on sites with existing buildings.

4. Installation. Our crew installs the temporary framing mock up.

5. Photographs. Photographs of the completed installation are sent as conformation of the completion of the installation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials are typically used for the installations?

We use high-visibility, 12" orange netting and durable story poles to create the proposed building and roof silhouettes. These materials are required as part of the City's story pole policy.

What size and type of projects do you handle?

We handle story pole installations of any size for both residential and commercial projects. Whether you are planning a small building addition or a large-scale new construction project, our team is equipped to accurately illustrate your proposed build.

How long do the poles need to remain on my property?

The story poles must stay in place throughout the public notice period and until the project is approved by the planning department. This duration varies based on the specific city hearing schedule and project appeals. Typically, this is anywhere between 60 days and for some projects, multiple years.