Santa Monica College - Malibu Campus Project

Project Status

Updated 4/27/23 - On April 22, 2023, a ribbon-cutting and open house was held for the Santa Monica College Malibu Campus on Civic Center Way. For more information, including photos, campus facilities, faculty, and classes available in Spring 2023, visit the website.

ANTENNA TOWER UPDATE

Update 6/4/24

On June 3, the Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider modifications that would bring the existing communications tower at the Santa Monica College - Malibu campus into compliance with City code and be able to be used by the Los Angeles County Sherriff's Substation on the campus. After deliberations, the Commission directed County officials to explore alternatives to the location and height of the tower. A hearing to consider the alternatives has not yet been scheduled. Since the tower was erected in 2022 during the construction of the SMC-Malibu campus, Planning staff have been working with the County to bring the tower into compliance. 

Update 4/27/23 - City-issued Memorandum, dated April 27, 2023

Macro Tower Plans - Approved by the Division of State Architect (8/26/19)


Project Overview

The Santa Monica Community College District proposed a Santa Monica College (SMC) Malibu Campus located at 23555 Civic Center Way in Malibu, in the former Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Station. The project includes the demolition of the existing building and the construction of a new, 2-story, above-grade, approximately 27,500 square foot educational facility, including an approximately 5,700 square foot Sheriff’s substation and Emergency Operations and Planning Center on the ground floor. 

The SMC Malibu Campus includes an interpretive center to support Legacy Park or other programs to highlight Malibu’s unique coastal environmental and cultural history. The project will also include ancillary improvements within the project site associated with pedestrian and vehicular access, surface parking, open space, landscaping improvements and relocation of onsite utilities.

Consistent with the City’s policy for Environmental Health Review of Development Projects within the Civic Center Prohibition Area, the Campus will connect to the City of Malibu’s planned wastewater treatment facility for the Civic Center area when it becomes operational.

The project received City approvals and underwent the building permit process through the State Architect Division. 

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