These are the main layers that were used in the mapping and analysis for the Santa Monica Mountains Local Coastal Plan, which was adopted by the Board of Supervisors on August 26, 2014, and certified by the California Coastal Commission on October 10, 2014. Below are some links to important documents and web mapping applications, as well as a link to the actual GIS data:

Plan Website – This has links to the actual plan, maps, and a link to our online web mapping application known as SMMLCP-NET. Click here for website. Online Web Mapping Application – This is the online web mapping application that shows all the layers associated with the plan. These are the same layers that are available for download below. Click here for the web mapping application. GIS Layers – This is a link to the GIS layers in the form of an ArcGIS Map Package, click here (LINK TO FOLLOW SOON) for ArcGIS Map Package (version 10.3). Also, included are layers in shapefile format. Those are included below.

Below is a list of the GIS Layers provided (shapefile format):

Recreation (Zipped - 5 MB - click here)

Coastal Zone Campground Trails (2012 National Park Service) Backbone Trail Class III Bike Route – Existing Class III Bike Route – Proposed

Scenic Resources (Zipped - 3 MB - click here)

Significant Ridgeline State-Designated Scenic Highway State-Designated Scenic Highway 200-foot buffer Scenic Route Scenic Route 200-foot buffer Scenic Element

Biological Resources (Zipped - 45 MB - click here)

National Hydrography Dataset – Streams H2 Habitat (High Scrutiny) H1 Habitat H1 Habitat 100-foot buffer H1 Habitat Quiet Zone H2 Habitat H3 Habitat

Hazards (Zipped - 8 MB - click here)

FEMA Flood Zone (100-year flood plain) Liquefaction Zone (Earthquake-Induced Liquefaction Potential) Landslide Area (Earthquake-Induced Landslide Potential) Fire Hazard and Responsibility Area

Zoning and Land Use (Zipped - 13 MB - click here)

Malibu LCP – LUP (1986) Malibu LCP – Zoning (1986) Land Use Policy Zoning

Other Layers (Zipped - 38 MB - click here)

Coastal Commission Appeal Jurisdiction Community Names Santa Monica Mountains (SMM) Coastal Zone Boundary Pepperdine University Long Range Development Plan (LRDP) Rural Village

Contact the L.A. County Dept. of Regional Planning's GIS Section if you have questions. Send to our email.

The Digital Geologic-GIS Map of Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area and Vicinity, California is composed of GIS data layers and GIS tables, and is available in the following GRI-supported GIS data formats: 1.) a 10.1 file geodatabase (samo_geology.gdb), a 2.) Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) geopackage, and 3.) 2.2 KMZ/KML file for use in Google Earth, however, this format version of the map is limited in data layers presented and in access to GRI ancillary table information. The file geodatabase format is supported with a 1.) ArcGIS Pro map file (.mapx) file (samo_geology.mapx) and individual Pro layer (.lyrx) files (for each GIS data layer), as well as with a 2.) 10.1 ArcMap (.mxd) map document (samo_geology.mxd) and individual 10.1 layer (.lyr) files (for each GIS data layer). The OGC geopackage is supported with a QGIS project (.qgz) file. Upon request, the GIS data is also available in ESRI 10.1 shapefile format. Contact Stephanie O'Meara (see contact information below) to acquire the GIS data in these GIS data formats. In addition to the GIS data and supporting GIS files, three additional files comprise a GRI digital geologic-GIS dataset or map: 1.) this file (samo_geology_gis_readme.pdf), 2.) the GRI ancillary map information document (.pdf) file (samo_geology.pdf) which contains geologic unit descriptions, as well as other ancillary map information and graphics from the source map(s) used by the GRI in the production of the GRI digital geologic-GIS data for the park, and 3.) a user-friendly FAQ PDF version of the metadata (samo_geology_metadata_faq.pdf). Please read the samo_geology_gis_readme.pdf for information pertaining to the proper extraction of the GIS data and other map files. Google Earth software is available for free at: https://www.google.com/earth/versions/. QGIS software is available for free at: https://www.qgis.org/en/site/. Users are encouraged to only use the Google Earth data for basic visualization, and to use the GIS data for any type of data analysis or investigation. The data were completed as a component of the Geologic Resources Inventory (GRI) program, a National Park Service (NPS) Inventory and Monitoring (I&M) Division funded program that is administered by the NPS Geologic Resources Division (GRD). For a complete listing of GRI products visit the GRI publications webpage: For a complete listing of GRI products visit the GRI publications webpage: https://www.nps.gov/subjects/geology/geologic-resources-inventory-products.htm. For more information about the Geologic Resources Inventory Program visit the GRI webpage: https://www.nps.gov/subjects/geology/gri,htm. At the bottom of that webpage is a "Contact Us" link if you need additional information. You may also directly contact the program coordinator, Jason Kenworthy (jason_kenworthy@nps.gov). Source geologic maps and data used to complete this GRI digital dataset were provided by the following: California Geological Survey. Detailed information concerning the sources used and their contribution the GRI product are listed in the Source Citation section(s) of this metadata record (samo_geology_metadata.txt or samo_geology_metadata_faq.pdf). Users of this data are cautioned about the locational accuracy of features within this dataset. Based on the source map scale of 1:100,000 and United States National Map Accuracy Standards features are within (horizontally) 50.8 meters or 166.7 feet of their actual location as presented by this dataset. Users of this data should thus not assume the location of features is exactly where they are portrayed in Google Earth, ArcGIS, QGIS or other software used to display this dataset. All GIS and ancillary tables were produced as per the NPS GRI Geology-GIS Geodatabase Data Model v. 2.3. (available at: https://www.nps.gov/articles/gri-geodatabase-model.htm).

These are the main layers that were used in mapping and analysis for the Santa Monica Mountains North Area Plan, which was adopted by the Board of Supervisors on May 4, 2021. Below are some links to important documents and to actually GIS data.Plan Website - This has links to the actual plan, maps and all project related materials. Click here for website.Online Web Mapping Application - This is the online application that shows all of the layers associated with the plan. These are the same layers that will be available for download below. Click here for the web mapping application.GIS Layers - The main GIS layers used in the application are available below.Below is a list of the GIS layers provided (shapefile format):Environmental (Zipped - 4.4 MB - click here)Habitat Connectivity - Essential Connectivity Area (ECA)Vegetation Sensitivity (includes ArcGIS .lyr file for version 10.0 and higher)Scenic Resources (Zipped - 1.3 MB - click here)State-Designated Scenic Highway 200-foot buffer (Please see 'State-Designated Scenic Highway' on our Open Data site here)Scenic RouteScenic Route 200-foot buffer

This layer includes elevation contours in Santa Monica. Data is sourced from the United States Geological Survey. Learn more at https://www.usgs.gov/core-science-systems/national-geospatial-program/national-map

The zoning ordinance translates the City of Santa Monica’s General Plan into specific regulations. With the adoption of the 2010 Land Use and Circulation Element a comprehensive Zoning Update project was undertaken. The most recent update to the Zoning Ordinance went into effect March 30, 2017. The updated document can be found here New and Interim OrdinancesRecently passed ordinances For projects located in the Downtown, the Downtown Community Plan is in effect. Please see the Downtown Community Plan for more information. https://www.smgov.net/Departments/PCD/Plans/Downtown-Community-Plan/

Sewer Network in Santa Monica

This map shows detailed elevation in Santa Monica, California. With Smart Mapping, two variables are mapped and shown using both size and color. In this map, the elevation variable is mapped twice, once by size and once by color. The brighter green lines show areas with higher elevation while the dark gray lines show areas of low elevation. The higher elevations also have a slightly thicker line width to subtly enhance the distinction between elevations. Also, the higher elevations have a low transparency while the lower elevations have a higher transparency. This data set was downloaded from the City of Santa Monica's Information System.

Learn more about the Santa Monica Urban Forest here: https://www.smgov.net/portals/urbanforest/

2010 Land Use and Circulation Element (LUCE)The Land Use Element and Circulation Elements are key components of Santa Monica’s General Plan, establishing the City’s land use, urban design, and transportation vision. These policy documents provide a long-term framework for implementing this vision, and are a tool for good decision making. They provide flexibility for changes in the City’s economy and land use, and establish criteria and measurements for periodically assessing how well the community’s goals are being met and if adjustments to the policies are necessary.The 2010 Land Use and Circulation Element (LUCE) update is a vision and plan for the next 20 years, and reflects a 6 year community input process. The recently adopted comprehensive rewrite of the Zoning Ordinance implements many aspects of the LUCE, and provides clear, accessible and easily administered Zoning Ordinance that can be understood by all. The Zoning Update allows land use policies to be translated directly into standards that implement the goals and objectives of the Land Use Element on a daily basis.As part of the Zoning Update, several aspects of the LUCE were amended. Additionally, the LUCE was amended on July 25, 2017 following the adoption of the Downtown Community Plan.

Learn more about the City of Santa Monica Water Resources Division here: https://www.smgov.net/departments/publicworks/water.aspxThis layer should be used in tandem with the Water Network Annotations layer.

Geospatial data about City of Santa Monica, California Parcels. Export to CAD, GIS, PDF, CSV and access via API.

Essential Businesses including Food Services during COVID-19 in Santa Monica. Looking for online-only businesses? Go here: https://gis-smgov.opendata.arcgis.com/datasets/covid19-essential-services-online-businesses

In 2004, the City of Santa Monica established a Rule 20A underground utility district for portions of the following streets between Pico Blvd and 16th St:18th Court20th St18th StAshland Place Rule 20A is a California Public Utilities Commission rule that allows a jurisdiction to underground overhead utilities in a region of the City.

These data provide an accurate high-resolution shoreline compiled from imagery of SANTA MONICA BAY, MARINA DEL REY TO KING HARBOR . This vector shoreline data is based on an office interpretation of imagery that may be suitable as a geographic information system (GIS) data layer. This metadata describes information for both the line and point shapefiles. The NGS attribution scheme 'Coastal Ca...

California Department of Fish and Game (DFG) ecologists conducted field reconnaissance for this project and Santa Monica Bay Restoration Commission assisted with field data collection. Under contract to the DFG, GreenInfo Network digitized a fine-scale vegetation map of the Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve (BWER). The mapping study area consists of approximately 600 acres within Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve of Los Angeles County, California. CNPS under separate contract and in collaboration with California Department of Fish and Wildlife VegCAMP developed the floristic vegetation classification used for the project. The floristic classification follows protocols compliant with the Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) and National Vegetation Classification Standards (NVCS).This map study was initiated to assist in restoration planning for the Ballona Wetland Enhancement Project, which aims to restore and enhance native habitats on BWER and provide public access and recreational opportunities. The primary purpose of CDFW’s goal of developing fine-scale digital vegetation maps is part of the California Biodiversity Initiative Roadmap of 2018. The mapping study area consists of approximately 600 acres within Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve of Los Angeles County, California. Reconnaissance was conducted by CDFW ecologists on May 9-11, 2006 to collect a preliminary list of vegetation types to accurately represent the study area. On June 13, 2006, I.K. Curtis Aerial Photography took a true color orthophoto at 1-foot pixel resolution (±1:16,800) under contract to the Coastal Conservancy and Brad Henderson (CDFW) combined the preliminary vegetation list to manually draw polygons overlaid the air photo. GreenInfo used the drawing and air photo for a digitized map draft of polygons to be verified and assessed by field crews for Vegetation Type, Percent Cover, Exotics, Development Disturbance, and other attributes on June 19-22, 2007. Field crews noted 8 exotic, invasive species in the map polygons worthy of special interest in regards to restoration planning decisions. Field reconnaissance enhanced map quality. There was a total of 61 mapping classes. No accuracy assessment of this map has been performed because ecologists visited every polygon in the field. For detailed information, please refer to the following report:Vegetation Classification and Mapping Program, California Department of Fish and Game. Vegetation Map of Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve, Los Angeles County, California, 2007. California Department of Fish and Game; 2007. Available from: https://nrm.dfg.ca.gov/FileHandler.ashx?DocumentID=16316

Geospatial data about City of Santa Monica, California Zoning. Export to CAD, GIS, PDF, CSV and access via API.

Geospatial data about City of Santa Monica, California Watersheds. Export to CAD, GIS, PDF, CSV and access via API.

Area in Santa Monica that may be affected by SCE's Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) Plan. Learn more at https://www.sce.com/wildfire/psps

Geospatial data about City of Santa Monica, California Neighborhood Organizations. Export to CAD, GIS, PDF, CSV and access via API.