Updated October 2026
Palisades access passes and the PCH closure are over. Pacific Coast Highway reopened to the public on May 23, 2025, and the security checkpoints into the burn area were removed at the same time.
The short version
- PCH was closed through the Palisades burn area from January 2025, with access limited to residents and contractors holding passes.
- It reopened on May 23, 2025, at first with one lane in each direction.
- Checkpoints came down with the reopening. You no longer need a pass to reach your lot.
- The February 2025 pass sites in West LA are closed.
What still applies
Construction traffic and lane work on PCH continue as the Palisades rebuilds. Check Caltrans District 7 for current lane closures before you schedule deliveries or site visits.
For the permit side, the City of LA lets you rebuild up to 110% of the old home’s height and footprint, with no CEQA or Coastal Act review. See our like-for-like rules guide.
How we use it
Mariposa Complex at 385 Mariposa St in Altadena is our post-fire rebuild after the Eaton Fire. Built on SB 1123, it places three homes along a shared driveway, each with an attached ground-floor ADU. It won the 2026 AIA Pasadena & Foothill Rebuild Design Award for The Most Collaborative Process.
Sources: KFI, May 2025, LA City Planning, Palisades Rebuild FAQs.
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