The citizens of Rancho Palos Verdes passed Proposition M in 1989 that set forth provisions for the preservation of views and the restoration of views impacted by foliage growth. The provisions of Proposition M have been incorporated into Section 17.02.040 of the City’s Municipal Code and are administered by the View Restoration Division. In addition, the City adopted Guidelines that explain the procedure for preserving and restoring views. The process proceeds with the goal of reaching mutually acceptable solutions, however, if such resolutions are not reached, formal decisions are made by the City. Originally, decisions on View Restoration applications were made by the View Restoration Commission (VRC), however, in 2002, the VRC was disbanded and its duties transferred to the City’s Planning Commission.