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The Coastal Commission frequently receives questions on a variety of topics.
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- Appeals
- Sample Notice of Final Local Action
(13KB PDF file, opens new window)
Coastal development permits issued by local governments can sometimes be appealed
to the Coastal Commission. The appeal period begins when the Coastal Commission receives a
notice of final local action on a local coastal permit.
The notice must include conditions of approval and written findings and the
procedures for appeal of the local decision to the Coastal Commission
(see §13571 of Title 14, Division 5.5 of the California Code of Regulations).
Here is one example of what a cover letter/check list might look like when
the submittal is sent to the Coastal Commission.
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Coastal Development Permit Application
(goes to page with current forms for
each district, opens new window)
Most coastal development permits (cdps) are issued by local governments according to
procedures adopted as part of the certified LCP. For development proposed in areas of retained jurisdiction
or in areas where there is no certified LCP, the Coastal Commission issues the cdps. In reviewing a cdp
application, required local approvals for a proposed project, including zoning variances, use permits etc.
as noted on the Local Agency review form found in Appendix B of the Commission’s cdp application are
considered in the filing of the application. This form must be completed and signed by the local
government in whose jurisdiction the project site is located. It identifies the local discretionary
approvals required, whether they have been received or are still needed, and the status of
environmental review under CEQA.
- Sample Emergency CDP Ordinance
(12KB PDF file, opens new window)
The Coastal Act and the California Code of Regulations have provisions
for issuing coastal developments permits during emergencies. If a local government with a certified
LCP incorporates an emergency CDP ordinance into its program, then the government may issue
emergency permits after review and approval. Otherwise, emergency permits must be issued by
the Coastal Commission directly. Provided here is an example of a local government's
Emergency Coastal Development Permit Ordinance.
(PRC §30624 and CCR Title 14, Subchapter 1.5, Article 2)
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Local Coastal Program (LCP) Post-Certification Guide for Coastal
Cities and Counties, revised May 6, 2002 (224KB PDF file, opens new window)
Following LCP certification, the role of local governments and the
Coastal Commission changes. Day-to-day management of the coastal
zone becomes a shared responsibility, a partnership with the
mutual goal of successful coastal protection. To achieve this
post-certification partnership, local governments and the
Commission take on new responsibilities.
This Post-Certification Guide is a handbook of these
responsibilities as spelled out in the Coastal Act and the
Commission's Regulations. The Guide does not present any new
requirements, but compiles and summarizes existing ones, and gives
examples that can be adapted by local government. While this
information is intended to serve as a convenient "how to"
reference, the requirements of the Coastal Act and Code of
Regulations are always determinative if questions arise. Specific
post-certification questions can best be addressed by contacting
the staff of the applicable District office. - Aerial Photographs
The Coastal Commission often receives questions about aerial photography.
Aerial photographs are available from NOAA, the Dept. of Water Resources, NASA and the
Department of Boating and Waterways. Learn more here.
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