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Rancho Palos Verdes to consider extending construction ban in landslide-prone zones
Landslide damage at the corner of Dauntless Drive and Exultant Drive in the Seaview neighborhood of Rancho Palos Verdes.
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The Ranchos Palos Verdes City Council on Tuesday will consider expanding a ban on new construction in landslide-prone areas, as well as extending the moratorium to include new areas that are starting to see slide damage and could be at risk for more.
Why it matters: For months, landslides have worsened in parts of Rancho Palos Verdes. Some houses have been torn apart. Driveways have buckled beyond use. And in one neighborhood, a sinkhole that started as a half-inch fissure now spans around 12 feet, swallowing an entire intersection. Many homes have also been red-tagged, forcing residents to relocate.
The backstory: About 30 people turned out at a town hall last month — with many more watching via Zoom — to voice their opposition to the moratorium plan.
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What's next: The City Council meeting will take place at 7 p.m. at McTaggart Hall, 29301 Hawthorne Blvd., Rancho Palos Verdes.
- You can find the latest agenda here.
- To watch the meeting virtually and to submit a public comment, click here.
Go deeper: For more on the proposed moratorium, go here.
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