Redondo Beach Will Vote on Measure ART Changes
Voters will decide on November 3 if residential and commercial zoning updates should take effect in key city corridors.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Commercial
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Redondo Beach residents will head to the polls on November 3, 2026, to vote on Measure ART. This ballot initiative proposes significant amendments to the city's General Plan and Zoning Ordinance, affecting density, building heights, and commercial land use.
Why it matters
The measure aims to reshape the Artesia and Aviation corridor into a pedestrian-friendly destination for retail and dining. These changes could alter local property development standards and shift the character of housing and business spaces across several major corridors.
Measure ART introduces floor area ratio increases, including a move from 0.6 to 1.5 in the Artesia-Aviation area, and requires majority voter approval to pass. Any resulting amendments within the coastal zone remain subject to California Coastal Commission review.
The players
California Coastal Commission
A state agency tasked with protecting and managing the state's coastal resources, which must review zoning changes affecting coastal zones.
Redondo Beach City Government
The local municipal authority overseeing the General Plan and the implementation of land-use policies for city residents.
The details
The measure reclassifies certain parcels from mixed-use and residential categories into commercial zones while establishing new industrial flex and transit center overlays. It adjusts residential density requirements and allows for taller structures, increasing maximum building height to 45 feet or 3 stories in select corridors. The changes affect specific areas, including Pacific Coast Highway, the South Bay Galleria, and Manhattan Beach Boulevard.
Timeline
November 3, 2026: Redondo Beach election on Measure ART.
The Home Front
Measure ART marks a significant update to the Redondo Beach General Plan and Zoning Ordinance. It signals a shift toward higher-density, mixed-use commercial development designed to transform transit and retail corridors.
Homeowners in the affected corridors should review the proposed zoning map updates to understand how nearby height limits and density changes might impact their neighborhood. Residents are encouraged to check the official ballot information for a full list of parcels impacted by the proposal.
The takeaway
Measure ART represents a planned evolution of commercial and residential land use in key Redondo Beach corridors. Residents should consult their official voter guide to review the specific zoning maps and density projections for their immediate area before the election.
What happens next
Voters will decide the outcome of the ballot initiative on election day, November 3, 2026.
Further reading
Learn more about local planning and zoning at Commercial.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Daily Breeze.
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