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Every change that makes CrossBeam better for the cities and builders who use it, written up the night it ships.

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Thursday, October 1, 2026

ImprovedPlanning Review

Laguna planning reviews read zoning rules more precisely

Laguna Beach planning reviews now apply open-space rules only to lots with more than one dwelling, decide ADU parking transit exemptions from walking distance, show the parcel's prior City cases, and update water-efficient landscape, CEQA and coastal appeal wording.

ImprovedCode Knowledge

CEQA and historical building code added to law library

The code library now includes the full CEQA statute (301 sections) and the State Historical Building Code, plus Laguna Beach municipal code titles, its certified Local Coastal Program and CEQA exemption case law, so planning citations can be verified against source text.

Tuesday, September 29, 2026

ImprovedCity Coverage

Laguna Beach SB 9 and major remodel rules updated

Laguna Beach SB 9 checks now require an approved, final Coastal Development Permit, not a pending one. Remodel, addition, reroof and demolition reviews follow the June 2026 Major Remodel handout, counting walls per floor and per structure, and staff contacts point to the City contact form.