citizen's guide to the California Coastal Act of 1976

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This guide was compiled and written by People, Access, Coastal E60ironment-
staff members Tom Hofweber, Moe Stavnezer, and Joan Jackson. Sped al thanks
to Larry Leopold from U.S.C. Sea Grant Marine Advisory Services for his
assistance and to the California Coastal Commission Staff members who review-
ed the material.

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Part of the production costs of this guide have been supplied by U.S.C. Sea
Grant Marine Advisory Services under NOAA Grant 04-6-158-4418, and the
Coastal Heritage Foundation.

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PEOPLE.ACCESS. COASTAL ENVIRONVENT (PACF) 1977

PREFACE

Section 30006 of the Coastal Act of 1976 reads, "The Legislature

declares that the public has a right to fully participate in de-

cisions affecting coastal planning, conservation, and develop-

ment; that achievement of sound coastal conservation and develop-

ment is dependent upon public understanding and support; and
C@ C that the continuing planning and implementationof programs for
astal conservation and development should include the widest

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po-ftunity for public participation." This guide is compiled

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to aivL- you the information needed to exercise this right.

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INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I

.PART I ADDRESSING YOUR REGIONAL AND STATE COMMISSIONS - PERMITS . . . . . . . 2
Information - Where to Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
The Permit Process. ' * ' * * * * ' 3
How to Participate in the Permit Process Regional Level . . . . . . 4
Appealing the Decision of the Regional Commission ... . . . . . . . . 6
The Appeals Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
How to Participate in the Appeals Process - . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Interpretive Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Exclusions From Permit Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

PART II LOCAL COASTAL PROGRXIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 12
Information - Where to Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Processing Local Coastal Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Issue Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Public Services Analyses (Common iMethodology, . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Optional Preliminary Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Formal Submittal . . . . . . . . . . . 17
LCP Processing by the Regional Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
LCP Processing by the State Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Zoning Portion, of the LCP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Local Acknowledgement and Commission Sign-off . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Sensitive Coastal Resource Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
State Coastal Conservancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . 21

PART III SUMMARY OF THE COASTAL ACT OF 1976 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Chapter 1 -General Legislative and Intent Provisions . . . . . . . . 22
Chapter 2 -Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Chapter 3 -Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... : ' * * * * I * 23
Chapter 4 -Creation, Membership and Powers of Commissions . . . . . . 25
Chapter 5 -Relationship with other Agencies . ... . . . . . . . . . . 26
Chapter 6 -Implementation of Coastal Act . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Chapter 7 -Development Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Chapter 8 -Ports . . . . . . * ' * * * * * * * * ' * ' * * * " * ' 28
Chapter 9 -Judicial Review, Enforcement and Penalties . . . . . . . . 28

PART IV APPENDICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Annotated Bibliography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Appeal Form and Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Mailing Lists of Organizations and Agency Contacts . . . . . . . . . . 34

INTRODUCTION

Local government planning power and "home rule" are historically very impor-
tant in California. In keeping with this tradition, the Coastal Act returns
much of the planning responsibility to the coastal communities. While recog-
nizing the right of the private property owner, the Act also recognizes that
the coast is a distinct and valuable resource of interest to all the people.

Part I of this guide tells how to be involved in the permit process of the
state and regional coastal commissions. It describes the way the permit
authority of the Coastal Act works and explains what you can expect from the
commissions and local governments and what they expect from you. The com-
missions have temporary authority to control development in the coastal zone
by issuing (or not issuing) permits, and to exclude areas and categories of
development from the permit.process.

The commission permit authority is temporary because the Act calls for local
governments to prepare local coastal programs (LCP's) which will determine
the future development of the coast. The LCP's will affect where urbanization
will occur, public access, the placement of industrial facilities, the protec-
tion of wildlife, open space and recreational areas. Once a local coastal
program is certified by the commission, most of the development control re-
verts to the local jurisdiction. The state commission will retain permit
authority for developments in tidelands and offshore, and appeal authority
for certain major projects. Part II of this guide explains what local coastal
programs are, what planning must take place, and how the public may play a
significant role in this planning.

Part III provides a summary of the Coastal Act. It is intended to be used as
a helpful reference, not as a'substitute for the Act. Part IV contains refer-
ences to facilitate community involvement.

I ADDRESSING YOUR REGIONAL OR STATE COMMISSIONS'- PERMITS

The Coastal Act, in spite of the complex definitions and details, is reason-
ably straightforward. Until an LCP for an area within the coastal zone has
been certified by the.state coastal commission, any development in the coastal
zone with very limited exceptions requires a coastal development permit. "De-
velopment",as defined in the Act,includes the placement or erection of any
solia material or structure. It includes the discharge or disposal of dredged
material or of any gaseous, liquid, solid, or thermal waste. Grading, re-
moving, dredging, mining or extraction of any material is also considered de-
velopment. Change in density or intensity of use of land, subdivision of land,
lot splits (except in some cases), changes in intensity of use of water or
access to water are also included. See Section 30106 of the Act for the com-
plete definition. There are provisions for categorical and urban exclusion from
permit requirements, as explained on pages 9-11.

The commissions must issue a permit if it is found that the proposed develop-
ment is in conformity with the provisions of Chapter 3 of the Act and that it
will not prejudice the ability of the local government to prepare a local coastal
program in conformity' with the.provisions of Chapter 3. To find out whether a
specific area is in the coastal zone or not, contact the nearest regional com-
mission office. The coastal zone in general runs the length of the state from
the sea inland about 1,000 yards, with wider spots in coastal estuarine, habitat
and recreational areas and includes about 1,800 square miles.

INFORMATION - WHERE TO START

The public participation clauses in the Coastal Act are the.key to the equitable
application of the law. They allow people who do not have a direct financial
interest in the matters before the commissions to review,and influence the
decision making process. If the commissions are to reflect the public interest,
they must have the focus of attention provided by public presence at meetings

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and public comment on matters before the commissions. Those who present the
most carefully thought-out arguments supported by facts are likely to have the
greatest influence on the decision making process.

In order to have the information you need, start by getting a copy of the
Coastal Act. Although Part III is a rather detailed summary of the Act,-it
is never wise to rely on a summary of a law. Copies of the Act may be ob-
tained from the commissions or from PACE.

Other materials at the commissions' offices are subject to the Freedom of
Information Act, and are, therefore, generally open to public inspection.
Current documents are often provided free of charge, while duplication of
file materials is done at cost.

Ask to be put on the mailing list for the agenda of your regional commission.
When you get the agenda, review it for items of concern and call or visit the
commission office to obtain the staff summary of the agenda item. You will
then generally have the same infromation on the item as the commissioners and
will be in an excellent position to speak at the public hearing, particularly
if you are personally familiar with the area affected by the permit.

THE PERMIT PROCESS

Here briefly are the steps involved in the coastal permit process:

1. Applicant, normally with local government approVals,in hand applies to
the regional commission for a coastal development permit.

2. Applicant provides regional commission with a list of property owners
within 100 feet of the development site; commission mails "Notice of
Intent" to these property owners in envelopes supplied by the applicant.

3. Regional commission gives applicant a "Notice of Intent" sign which
must be posted conspicuously on the property.
4. Regional commission staff decides whether permit category is Adminis-
trative, Consent or Regular Calendar. Regular Calendar items require a
public hearing.

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5. The permit is assigned to a staff permit analyst who prepares a staff
summary. If the staff analyst finds no other research is needed, a recom-
mendation for approval, denial or approval with conditions may be'made.

6. Permit is placed on agenda and d.istributed.

7. Regional commission conducts public hearings on regular calendar items
and may vote after the public hearing. If the vote is not taken at
this meeting the project is scheduled for a vote at a later meeting.
Applicant can request a delay onthe final decision up to the time of
the vote of the commission.

8. If approved, the permit is issued 10 w orking days after the vote, unless
it is appealed to the state commission. An appeal must be received at
the state commission office within 10 working days after the regional
commission vote.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PERMIT PROCESS - REGIONAL COMMISSION LEVEL

When you find an agenda item or see or receive the written "Notice of Intent"
for a permit that concerns you, call the regional commission office to get
more detailed information. Try to have the permit number from the "Notice"
or agenda. Ask for the staff planner who is working on the permit and get
the application summary. If possible, be ready to give reasons why you oppose
or support the permit. Staff members are interested in your views - partic-
ularly if you see issues related to the Coastal Act not apparent to someone
less familiar with the area.

If you are not on the regular mailing list, request a copy of the agenda on
which the specific permit will appear. Write to the regional commission as
soon as possible expressing your concerns. Include any conditions which might
make the development acceptable in terms of the requirements of the Coastal Act.
Permits can be approved with "conditions" such as reducing building size, pro-
viding public access, increasing parking, or providing buffer areas for lagoon
and wetlands. Your letter, as well as whatever remarks you intend to make be-
fore the regional commission, should be based to the greatest extent possible
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your argument to cite applicable sections of the law. You must either speak
at the public hearing or have written to the regional commission prior to the
public'hearing if you wish to speak before a final vote is taken or to appeal
the decision to the state commission. A letter to the regional commission,
therefore, keeps your options open.

When you receive the agenda you will find that basically it's divided into
sections: administrative permits, consent calendar permits, final vote items
and public hearing permit applications. The consent calendar items are per-
mits which the executive director has determined do not require a full public
hearing. You will, however, have the opportunity to speak to the regional
commission to convince them that an item on the consent calendar should have
conditions imposed or that it should be scheduled for a public hearing. You
must indicate your intention to speak by following instructions of the chair-
person of the regional commission given at the beginning of the consent calendar
section of the agenda.

If you ask that a consent calendar item be given a public hearing,stick to
why the permit deserves a public hearing rather than arguing the merits or lack
of'them of the project itself. In order to gain the hearing, three commissioners
must vote in favor of it. Think in terms of the difference between this and
other permits, of the precedent this item might represent, or of facts the staff
or commission is not aware of. If there are a number of people concerned, try
to get them to attend the meeting and give their views. The commission is sen-
sitive to the opinions of the community.

Public hearing items require a full, written staff summary which includes
statements about the coastal issues involved and consistency with the Coastal
Act. Findings and a recommendation may be included with the initial analysis,
in which case a final vote may take place the day of the public hearing. The
staff may recommend one of three actions to the commission: approval, approval
with conditions, or denial. It takes a majority of the total voting members
of the commission to approve a project or an appeal.

You should review the staff analysis to familiarize yourself with the
issues staff feels are relevant to the permit. Careful study of the staff
summary and recommendation should assist you in preparing an oral presentation.
Whether you agree with staff or not, your oral presentation should rely on
factual material and-the policies of Chapter 3 of the Coastal Act. Your
strongest points may be based on your knowledge of the project area, but be
sure to indicate the relationship to specific aspects of the Act. Organize
your points ahead of time, be brief, and avoid repetition. If several com-
munity members represent the same position, consider dividing the points to be
made rather than repeating the same points over and over. Consider the use
of graphics (photos, films, slides, maps) where appropriate. Remember, your
right to-participate is guaranteed by the Act.

APPEALING THE DECISION OF THE REGIONAL COMMISSION

Any"aggrieved" person may appeal a regional commission decision to the state
commission. The "substantial issue" mechanism works well in preventing "frivolous"
appeals from being heard that may cause an applicant hardship by undue delay in
the issuing of a coastal permit. Many precedent setting decisions by the state
commission have originated from appeals filed by membersof the public. The
role of the public in monitoring permits to assure that the Coastal Act policies
are being implemented is crucial.

Obtain an appeal form from the regional commission as soon as possible after
the decision. See Appendix B for complete filing instructions and a copy
of the form. Remember that only people who wrote letters or who testified
before the regional commission at the public hearing have the right of appeal
or who, for good cause, were unable to do so.

Read the entire form carefully, fill it out, and get it to the state commission
no later than 10 working days from the date of the regional commission decision.
Since the appeal is invalid if it gets there even a day late, send it early by

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registered or certified mail and request a return receipt. Also send copies
to the applicant(s) or opponent(s). Failure to provide this notice may also in-
validate the appeal.

Be prepared to offer additional information and to travel to another part of
the state for the state commission hearing. Meetings are held every two weeks,
once in the North and once in the South. One of the difficulties, of course,
of public involvement at the state commission level is the financial burden imposed
on individuals. Community groups may need to organize to send a spokesperson
to the commission. You may request of the state commission that your appeal
be-heard in your section of the state.

THE APPEALS PROCESS

1. Appellant files appeal, which must be received by the state commission
within 10 working days of the regional commission decision. Appellant
mails copies of the appeal to applicant(s) or opponent(s).

2. Staff prepares an analysis of the permit appeal and a recommendation
on "substantial issue," i.e. whether or not there is sufficient reason
for the state commission-t7o hold another public hearing on the permit.
In any case, the appeal is placed on the state commission agenda and
both agenda and analysis are mailed to all parties involved in the appeal.

3. The state commission first votes to decide whether or not there is a
"substantial issue." Present procedures allow 3 minutes to each side
to argue this question. If the commission decides that no "substantial
issue" exists, the decision of the regional commission stands.

4. If the state commission votes there is a "substantial issue," a public
hearing is held following the vote. Both sides have 10 minutes to
make a presentation. The state commission generally does not vote on
an appeal at the same meeting as the public hearing.

5. Staff will prepare an analysis stating the issues, determining consistency
with the Coastal Act, and making a recommendation for approval, approval
with conditions, or denial.

.6. The appeal is again placed on the agenda for voting. Both sides are
mailed the agenda and staff recommendation.

7. At the voting meeting, both sides have 5 minutes to rebut or defend the
staff recommendation. The commission votes.and, as with the regional
commission, a majority of the voting members is needed for a decision to
approve a permit.

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HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN THE APPEAL PROCESS

You must convince the state commission that your appeal raises a "substantial
issue" to gain a new hearing. Section IV of the appeal form explains the factors
that must be present to demonstrate a "substantial issue" exists. Focus on the
general significance of the issues rather than on the merits, or lack of them,
of a permit. Point out the issues raised by the permit, e.g_. conversion of
agricultural land, impacts on lagoons, wetlands, or wildlife habitat, public access,
low and moderate income housing opportunities in the coastal zone, inconsistency
with previous decisions of the state commission, public view blockage, etc. View
blockage is a "substantial issue" when it pertains to public views, not blockage
of views from private residences. Review the policies in Chapter 3 of the Act
and make a list of the sections that apply to your appeal. If you believe there is
more than one "substantial issue" involved, list them all.

At the meeting the coastal commission staff will give an oral summary of the
permit and recommend to the state commission that the permit does or does not
raise a "substantial issue." This oral summary and recommendation is usually quite
similar to the written analysis. Listen carefully to what staff says and respond
to the points they raise in your 3 minute presentation.

If you are successful, and the state commission votes to hear your appeal, you
will have 10 minutes to present a statement of fact which will probably be similar
to your presentation at the regional commission. A critical review of that pre-
sentation will help you to cover points more effectively or to clarify or empha-
size certain issues. Visual aids (slides, maps, charts, etc.) can be used
effectively to strengthen and illustrate your presentation. If possible try
to submit information from other sources which relate to the permit, e.q, traffic
reports, geology reports, water quality reports. It is preferable to submit this
information to the commission before staff prepares their written analysis. Con-
tact the staff person in charge of the appeal to determine what information is
needed. In many cases the state staff will contact all parties to an appeal by
phone to get more information or to give a status report on the appeal.

At the meeting the commission votes on your appeal you will have 5 minutes
to make a presentation. Again, your presentation should be a response to
the staff recommendation. This recommendation will be sent to all parties
in the appeal. Give factual evidence as to why you support or disagree with
the staff recommendation.

The state commission is interested in hearing from the public on issues that
affect their communities, and are interested in encouraging public participation
in the decision making process. You can help them by presenting your testimony
in a carefully organized manner and staying within the time limits.

INTERPRETIVE GUIDELINES

The Act directs the state commission to prepare "interpretive guidelines" de-
signed to assist in determining how the policies of the Act will be applied
prior to the certification of the local coastal program. The commission has
drafted two types of guidelines: (1) general, which are to be applied statewide;
and (2) area-specific, which suggest treatment of various sites. The guidelines
will be most useful in permit decisions to support a particular interpretation
of the Act. Copies will be available from the regional commissions or state
commission offices. Public hearings will be held before adoption of the guide-
lines at both the regional and state commission levels.- These hearings will
be noticed in the agenda and public participation is encouraged.

EXCLUSIONS FROM PERMIT REQUIREMENTS

Certain minor developments are excluded by the Act from coastal permit require-
ments, for example, maintenance and minor repairs, utility hook-ups, etc. Certain
other areas or types of development may be excluded from permits by regulation,
adopted after public hearings by the commission. The two types of exclusion are
(1) categorical exclusions and (2) urban exclusions.

Categories of development (single family homes, farm buildings, developments in
a particular area, etc.) may be exempted from the permit process by a two-thirds
vote of the state commission. There will be regional commission hearings beforE
an exemption category goes to the state commission for hearings and a decision.

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Requests for these exemptions may originate with local governments, or any
person. In general it must be shown that the proposed exclusion will not have
an adverse effect on coastal resources and not impair the ability of local gov-
ernment to prepare a local coastal program. Terms and conditions may be attached
to such an exclusion. Categorical exclusions are also subject to revocation
for violations of any terms and conditions which have been established. The
public should monitor and evaluate local government to assure that the terms
and conditions are not violated.

Urban area exclusions, on the other hand, may be originated only upon the
request of the local government and require only a majority vote to be approved
by the commission. Upon the request of a local government, an urban land area
shall, after public hearing, be excluded by the state commission from the permit
provisions of the Act, where the following conditions are met:

(1) The area to be excluded is either a residential area
zoned and developed to a density of four or more dwelling
units per acre on or before January 1, 1977, or a com-
mercial or industrial area so zoned and developed on or
before January 1, 1977.

(2) The commission finds both of the following:

(i) Locally permitted development will be infilling
or replacement and will be in conformity with
the scale, size, and charafter of the surrounding
community.

(ii) There is no potential for significant adverse
effects, either individually or cumulatively, on
public access to the coast or on coastal resources
from any locally permitted development. No area
may be excluded unless more than 50 percent of the
lots are built upon, to the same general density
and intensity of use.

For information concerning proposed or enacted urban and categorical exclusions,

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contact your local government representative (city council member or county
supervisor), your planning department, or the regional coastal commission.
You may have to check both at the city and county levels, since both of these
bodies may initiate requests. If you are on the mailing list for the regional
coastal commission agenda, you will see exclusion requests listed there. How-
ever, the requests will most likely be initiated in the planning department
and will need approval from the local jurisdictions. For early notice contact
your city and/or county planning department.

For both types of exclusions, the public interest is best protected by par-
ticipation in the public hearing. Request a copy of the exclusion proposal,
and hearing dates. Also get the present zoning for the proposed exclusion areas.
Compare the proposal with the criteria listed above, and make an on-site inspec-
tion if possible. If the zoning is such that it will allow large scale develop-
ment (or a great deal of small development) that would have an impact on
coastal resources, such as reduced public access, traffic congestion, etc., be
ready to point this out at the public hearings. As a local resident you may
be more readily aware of cumulative effects on such things as recreational
facilities than those less familiar with the area. Discuss your concerns with
the regional commission staff and get a copy of the regulations on these ex-
clusions. Voice your opinions before the commission.

II LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAMS

The local coastal programs (LCP's) are the heart of the Coastal Act. Although
Chapter 3 of the Act leaves much to be determined locally, the LCP, once adopted
becomes legally binding on local governments and provides a permanent program
for coastal protection. The LCP includes a local government's land use plans,
zoning ordinances, zoning district maps, and other implementing actions, which,
when taken together, meet the requirements of, and implement the provisions and
policies of the Coastal Act.

As in the permit process, your right to participate is guaranteed by the Act.
Section 30503 states: "During the preparation, approval, certification and
amendment of any local coastal,program, the public, as well as all affected
government agencies ... shall be provided maximum opportunities to participate."
A whole program is, of course, much more complicated than a single permit, but
the basic pattern for approval is the same.

INFORMATION WHERE TO START

Request your area's current general plan(s) from your planning department(s) and
inquire about any community plans and groups working on plans. Specifically re-
quest to be on the list of interested persons to receive notice of all actions,
availability of review drafts, hearings, etc., regarding the LCP. Make initial
inquiries by telephone and follow up with a written request to avoid misunder-
standings. Ask about progress toward submittal of the LCP or component of it,
and acquire the first draft available. Keep copies of any written request you
submit.

Familiarize yourself with your area's issues by reviewing the general plan, com-
munity plan, meeting in discussion groups, or interviewing planning staff. Once
you have, you will be in a good position to review your jurisdiction's work on
the proposed LCP.

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Review the components of the LCP for compliance with the policies in Chapter 3
of the Coastal Act. You may wish to obtain a copy of the LCP manual from the
state commission.

The main point of the Coastal Act is to insure that the land use proposed by
local jurisdictions do not interfere with coastal resource values. The 14 basic
resource values which are discussed in detail in the LCP manual are:

1. Shoreline Access
2. Recreation and Visitor-Serving Facilities
3. Housing
4. Water and Marine Resources
5. Diking, Dredging, Filling and Shoreline Structures
6. Commercial Fishing and Recreational Boating
7. Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Areas
8. Agriculture
9. Hazards
10. Forestry and Soils Resources
11. Locating and Planning New Development
12. Coastal Visual Resources and Special Communities
13. Public Works
14. Industrial and Energy Development

Check the land use plan for access provisions, recreational amenities, low and
moderate income housing and recreation provisions, and determine the permitted
land uses, parcel sizes, etc., of the areas open to future development. Agricul-
tural land designations are a very important aspect in 'Most coastal counties and
may not reflect existing use. What you consider "reasonable long term growth" may
not agree with what your local government is proposing. Is a proposed develop-
ment dependent on the availibility of water or sewage capacity from a yet to be
constructed project or developed service? Compare the proposed development areas
with existing services actually available to the region. How will the proposed
development affect existing roads, recreation areas, and other services? If new
services will be needed to support the development, how will they be funded?

The form of citizen participation in local coastal program development will de-
pend to a certain extent on the procedures that local governments adopt for their

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particular jurisdiction. But whatever the form, the earlier the involvement,
the greater the opportunity for influencing the final program.

Local government may appoint citizen "advisory commi-ttees" to meet the public
participation requirements. In many areas citizen'advisory planning groups or-
community planning groups have prepared plans that may be used as the basis of
an LCP. Some of these plans have supporting Environmental Impact Reports (EIR's)
which are now available. Advisory.committees are an efficient use of planning
staff time because the staff can learn the concerns of a representative group of
the community. While it is desirable to be included on such a committee, such
committees may be limited to giving their "advice" on staff proposals after
the staff has completed considerable work. Staff, in their presentation to the
committee, may try to smooth over differences among various interests, and some-
times tend to gloss over points of major contention. These meetings are in-
formative, good for discussion, and may be a valuable asset to the community.
They should not, however, replace direct contact by the citizen participant with
the planning department, city council, board of supervis Iors, or coastal com-
missions when the decisions are being made particularly if there are any remain-
ing points of conflict.

PROCESSING LOCAL COASTAL PROGR41S

The commission may not require any local government to submit an LCP before July 1,
1978. The deadline for submittal of LCP's is January 1, 1980; one year exten-
tions are possible. Some jurisdictions have already started work on them. Local
governments have the option of submitting the entire LCP at one time or in com-
ponents. The two basic components are the land use plan and the implementing or-
dinances. Local governments may re'quest that they be allowed to submit their
local coastal programs in separate geographic units. The commission staff will
prepare a written recommendation to the state commission that the request can
meet the findings required by the Coastal Act. The commission must be able to
find the area or areas proposed for separate review can be analyzed for the po-
tential cumulative impacts of development on coastal resources and access inde-

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pendently of the remainder of the affected jurisdiction. A public hearing will
be held before the vote of the state commission.

The land use plan must be-in direct compliance with the policies of Chapter 3
of the Coastal Act. Once the land use plan is certified, however, the zoning
ordinances and other implementing actions need only conform to the land use
plan. Since the land use plan is the only direct means of applying the policies
of the Coastal Act in a comprehensive manne.r, it is very important for citizens
to be actively involved in the formulation of the land use plan.

ISSUE IDENTIFICATION

Issue identification, the first step in the preparation of LCP's,will occur long
before local governments formally submit the LCP to the commissions. Some local
governments are already starting work on issue identification. For issue iden-
tification, local governments will (1) determine what policies in Chapter 3 of
the Act apply in their jurisdictions, (2) determine the extent to which existing
local plans are adequate to meet Coastal Act requirements and, (3) delineate any
potential conflicts between existing plans and development proposals and the
policies of Chapter 3 of the Act. If state funding for coastal planning is sought,
these coastal planning issues will then be described in a work program that will
be submitted to the commission for approval. A public hearing will be held be-
fore the commission votes. At this printing 41 of the 69 jurisdictions h ad re-
quested funds for preparation of a work program.

If funding is not involved the issue identification must be submitted for review
and comment. The commission will hold a public hearing within 60 days of receiving
the local government's issue identification, and shall send the combined regional
and state commission comments to the local government, interested persons and
public agencies.

The identification of coastal planning issues will determine the kinds of analysis
needed to determine compliance with the Act. This in turn will govern the form

the LCP will take. Because of the limited budget for coastal planning, much
of the burden may be on the residents of the coastal communities to research
existing analyses and plans to determine the impacts of proposed development
at the issue identification stage.

Work with your local planning commission.to help see that realistic determin-
ations are made. Draw from your experience of the impact of comparable develop-
ment to evaluate development in terms of Chapter 3 of the Act. Inquire whether
your council of governments or Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) has
undertaken any growth management studies for your area and review special dis-
trict (water and sewer) plans at your planning department office.

PUBLIC SERVICES ANALYSES (COMMON METHODOLOGY)

If the issue identification shows limits or conditions on public works facilities
are required to achieve compliance with Coastal Act policies, analyses are re-
quired to determine:

1. Existing and proposed capacities of relevant public works
systems including water supply systems, sewage treatment
systems, utilities, public recreation facilities and trans-
portation facilities such as roads., parking lots, railroads
and airports;

2. The key governmental approval decision points for stages of
facilities expansions;

3. What portion of public works and recreation capacity is to
be reserved for public use and what portion is to be allo-
cated to new development.

From this information and the policies of Chapter 3 of the Act, each local govern-
ment is todetermine the kind, location, and intensity of land and water uses
that would be in conformity with the Act. Rather than looking at each element
in isolation, this determination must take into consideration an analysis of
,the potential significant adverse cumulative impacts on coastal resources and

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access of existing and potentially allowable development. In other words, the
total impact of all present and future development must be considered together.
In addition, if creation of public service or recreational facilities is re-
quired at certain phases in coastal development, the proposed measures for im-
plementation of such phasing are to be specifically identified.

OPTIONAL PRELIMINARY REVIEW

In addition to any commission review of the issue identification or work pro-
gram, each local government is entitled to at least one preliminary review of
its LCP before the regional and state commi-ssion prior to formal submittal.
This review must be at a "properly noticed" public meeting of the commissions
and where practicable, be held within a reasonable distance of the affected
area. For notice of these meetings, contact the commission. They may or may
not appear in the local news media.

FORMAL SUBMITTAL

To formally submit the LCP, the local governing body (board of supervisors or
city council) must, after public hearing, adopt a resolution certifying that it
intends to carry out the LCP in full conformity with the Coastal Act. Local
government must have made available to any interested party review copies of its
proposed LCP, including a common methodology analysis (See page 16), at least
6 weeks before its final adoption. Notice of public hearings for the local govern-
ment consideration must occur at least 10 working days before such hearings.

LCP PROCESSING BY THE REGIONAL COMMISSION

Basically, the processing of the LCP parallels the processing of a permit. After
the local government resolution, the LCP may be submitted to the regional com-
mission for approval. (In most cases it is expected that the land use plan
component of the LCP will be submitted initially). At its discretion, the state

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commission may "pull up" the LCP for direct review. After the appropriate com@
mission accepts the LCP or component thereof for consideration, the staff will
prepare a summary of the LCP and schedule the matter for a hearing.

Ordinarily the taking of oral testimony will be completed in one meeting, with
additional time specified for the submission of written statements. Staff will
then prepare a written final recommendation to be presented at a subsequent hear-
ing. Immediately following staff's presentation of the final recommendation,
local government representatives and members of the public will have an oppor-
tunity to comment on the recommendation. The local government representatives
may request a continuance of the matter in order to prepare a reply to the staff
recommendation.

As with permits, a majority of the appointed members is required for approval.
If the regional commission does not approve, local government may either submit
a modified LCP or it may appeal the decision to the state commission. The
regional commission must act within 90 days of filing on the LCP. If the regional
commission approves the LCP, it forwards it to the state commission for certi-
fication.

LCP PROCESSING BY THE STATE COMMISSION

When a land use plan is submitted or appealed to the state commission, the staff
prepares a report and sets the matter for public hearing. As with appeals of
permits, the commission first determines whether any part of the LCP as submitted
raises a substantial issue as to the conformity with the policies of Chapter 3
of the Act. If it is determined that a substantial issue does exist, the public
hearing on the merits of the case will then be heard, and a decision rendered
within 60 days of the receipt of the LCP.

ZONING PORTION OF THE LCP

If the zoning ordinances are submitted at the same time as the land use plan,
the hearings will consider both portions at once and the regional commission will

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have 90 days to act on both portions. If the zoning ordinances are submitted
separately, following certification of the land use plan, the procedure re-
peats that for the land use plan, except that the regional commission must act
within 60 days instead of 90, the zoning is considered certified unless a
majority vote specifically rejects the zoning, and state commission review is
not automatic (i.e. the regional commission action will stand unless appealed
to the state commi5sion.) Any aggrieved person may appeal the decision within
10 days.

Because the zoning ordinances need only be in conformity with the land use plan,
arguments about whether the ordinances are in conformity with the policies of
Chapter 3 of the Act will then be irrelevant. Arguments should be directed to
whether the ordinances proposed are adequate to carry out the land use plan.

LOCAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COMMISSION ACTION AND COMMISSION SIGN OFF

By resolution, the local governing body must agree to any terms and conditions
imposed by-the commission and, if not already included, provide for permit and
other procedures necessary to implement its LCP.

The executive director determines if local action is adequate to carry out the
LCP. The commission may object to this determination at the next meeting. The
LCP becomes effective on the date of that meeting if no such objection is raised.
Continued public participation through the monitoring of local government is
essential to the successful implementation of the local coastal programs.

SENSITIVE COASTAL RESOURCE AREAS

"Sensitive coastal resource areas" as defined in Section 30116 of the Act, are
those identifiable and geographically bounded land and water areas within
the coastal zone of vital interest and sensitivity." 'Sensitive coastal resource

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areas' include the following:

(a) Special marine and land habitat areas, wetlands, lagoons,
and estuaries as mapped and designated in Part 4 of the
Coastal Plan

(b) Areas possessing significant recreational value

(d) Archaeological sites referenced in the California Coastline
and Recreation Plan or as designated by Vie State Historical
Preservation Officer

(e) Special communities or neighborhoods which are significant
visitor destination areas

(f) Areas that provide existing coastal housing or recreation
opportunities for low and moderate-income persons
(g) Areas where divisions of land could substantially impair or
restrict coastal access."

The definition is broad and could inc)ude virtually the entire coastal zone.
Section 30503 of the Act directs the commission to designate "sensitive coastal
resource areas" where the protection of coastal resources and access requires,
in addi t@11,on to the land use plan and zoning ordinances, "other implementing
actions." The state coastal commission must submit designated "sensitive coastal
resource areas" to the legislature by September 1, 1977. The legislature would
then have to ratify these designations within two years.

The coastal commission staff has questioned the feasibility of gaining legis-
lative ratification and, at this writing,has recommended to the commission that
general plan and zoning law provide ample protection of coastal resources.

For the individual concerned with protection of coastal resources, a major im-
portance of the "sensitive coastal resource area" designation i's that the right
of appeal is retained in these areas for developments approved by local govern-
ments after certification of the local coastal program. A recent attorney

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general's opinion has stated that the right of appeal exists in any "sensitive
coastal resource area" whether or not it has been designated according to Sec-
tion 30503 as needing "other implementing actions." If the commissions procede
by this opinion, citizens will have the opportunity to apply the definition of
Section 30116 to specific areas in their communities during local coastal pro-
gram processing. It would be wise for the individual or group interested in
local coastal planning to identify those areas in their community that fit the
definition of "sensitive coastal resource areas."

STATE COASTAL CONSERVANCY

When the state legislature passed the Coastal Act of 1976, it also passed a
companion bill to create a State Coastal Conservancy to provide a mechanism for
land acquisition. The Coastal Conservancy has the power to purchase and re-
assemble lots to protect agricultural lands; establish buffer areas for resource
protection; award grants to local public agencies for coastal restoration and
enhancement projects; and condemn lands for public accessways.

The mechanism provided by the Conservancy are intended, for the most part, to
be an integral part of local coastal program formulation, and lands intended to
be acquired through the Conservancy are to be identified in certified local
coastal programs. This state agency is expected to have a continuing role in
coastal resource protection.

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III SUMMARY OF THE CALIFORNIA COASTAL ACT OF 1976

INTRODUCTION

The California Coastal Zone Conservation Act of 1972 (Proposition 20) was a temporary
measure passed by the voters of the state as a ballot initiative. It set up temporary
coastal commissions with permit authority and a directive to prepare a comprehensive
coastal plan. The coastal commissions under Proposition 20 lacked the authority to
implement the Coastal Plan but were required to submit the Plan to the legislature
for "adoption and implementation."

The California Coastal Act of 1976 is the permanent enacting law approved by the State
Legislature. The Coastal Act has a different set of policies, a different boundary
line, and a different permit procedure than Proposition 20. Further, it directs the
transfer of most of the authority to local governments through adoption and certifi-
cation of "local coastal programs." This transfer of authority process is the key
to the success or failure of the Coastal Act.

The Coastal Act is a package of bills. SB 1277 (Smith, Chapter 1330, California
Statutes, 1976) is the main piece of legi-slation; AB 2948 (Hart, Ch. 1331) is a trailer
bill that adds amendments to SB 1277; and AB 400 (McCarthy, Ch. 1440) adds appropri-
ations (funding) and further amendments.

In addition to the Coastal Act, the 1976 Legislature passed two other coastal related
bills. SB 1321 (Nejedly) became the successful bond measure, Proposition 2, on the
November ballot, and authorized the sale of bonds for some of the coastal land acqui-
sitions recommended by the coastal commissions. AB 3544 (Wornum, Ch. 1441) estab-
lished the State Coastal Conservancy, a land trust agency for the coastal zone.

CHAPTER I

Chapter 1 contains general legislative and intent provisions and states that:

a) to promote the public safety, health and welfare, it is necessary
to protect the ecological balance of the coastal zone and prevent
its deterioration and destruction;

b) to protect, maintain, and, where feasible, enhance and restore the
overall quality of the environment and man-made resources.

c) to assure orderly, balanced utilization and conservation of coastal
zone resources taking into account social and economic needs.

d) to maximize public access to and along the coast consistent with
sound resources conservation principles and private property rights.

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e) to give priority to coastal dependent development

f) to encourage state and local cooperation to implement planning
and development for mutally beneficial uses, including educational.

The Act also directs all state and federal agencies to comply with its provisions
to the extent possible. The Act states that it is necessary to rely heavily on
local governments' planning procedures and enforcement; and that it is necessary
to provide for a continued state coastal commission.

Section 30006 states that the public has the right to participate fully in decisions
affecting coastal planning and management and that achievement of sound coastal
conservation and development is dependent upon public understanding and support, and
that the continuing planning and implementation of coastal programs should include
the widest opportunity for public participation.

The Act also states that where conflicts occur among the policies of the Act, such
conflicts are to be resolved in a manner which on balance is most protective of
significant coastal resources.

The Act does not authorize granting or denying of a permit in a manner which will
take or damage private property without just compensation; however, this section is
not intended to increase or decrease the rights of any property owner under the
Constitution of the State of California or the United States.

CHAPTER 2

Chapter 2 provides definitions of various terms used in the Act such as the "coastal
zone," i.e. the jurisdiction of the Act. "Coastal zone" is generally described in
this ch@ater and specifically defined as to what is mapped and on file with the
Secretary of State.

CHAPTER 3

Chapter 3 contains the policies which constitute the standards by which adequacy
of local coastal programs and of proposed developments are determined. It is
important to note, however, that with respect to local coastal programs, the applic-
ability of the Chapter 3 policies is limited to the land use plans of the local coastal
programs, and will not be regarded in discussing the adequacy of the ordinances and
other implementing actions required for the local coastal programs. (See Part II,
page 15 for further discussion of this point).

Article 2, Public Access, in summary, states maximum access, conspicuously posted,
and recreational opportunities shall be provided, consistent with public safety needs,

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and the need to protect public rights, private property rights, and natural re-
source areas from overuse. Development shall not interfere with the public's
right to access to the sea where acquired through use or legislative authorization.

Public access from the nearest public roadway to the shoreline and along the coast
shall be provided in new developments except where: (1) it is inconsistent with
public safety, military security, or protection of fragile coastal resources; (2)
adequate access exists nearby, or (3) agriculture could be adversely affected. [The
term "adequate" is not defined in the Act, and is open to interpretation. This is
an important point that will rely on precedent established in permit hearings and
commission review of local coastal programs.]

Lower cost visitor and recreational facilities and housing opportunities for persons
of low and moderate income shall be protected, encouraged, and where feasible, pro-
vided. Developments providing public recreational opportunities are preferred.

Article 3, Recreation, in summary, states that coastal areas suited for water-
oriented recreational activities that cannot readily be provided inland shall be
protected for such use and development, as shall upland areas, where feasible. The
use of private lands suitable for visitor-serving commercial recreational facilities
designed to enhance public recreational activities shall have priority over private
residential, general industrial, or general commercial development, but not over
agricultural or coastal dependent industry.

Increased recreational boating use of coastal waters shall be encouraged by develop-
ing dry storage areas, launching facilities, berthing, and harbors of refuge, in
accordance with the Act.

Article 4, Marine Environment, in summary, says marine resources shall be maintained,
enhanced, and, where feasible, restored. Biological productivity and water quality
shall be maintained, and, where feasible, restored through minimizing adverse effects
of waste water discharges and entrainment, controlling runoff, preventing ground
water depletion, etc. Protection against spillage of petroleum products or hazard-
ous substances shall be provided for, and effective containment and cleanup measures
shall be provided for accidental spills that do occur. Diking, filling, or dredg-
ing shall be limited to new or expanded port, energy, and coastal dependent indus-
trial facilities; maintaining ship channels and entrance channels for new or expanded
boating facilities in wetlands; mineral extraction; and restoration. Mitigation
measures to minimize adverse environmental impacts are generally required. Revetments,
breakwaters, groins, etc., are permitted when required for coastal dependent uses or
to protect existing structures or beaches from erosion.

Article 5, Land Resources, in summary, states that environmentally sensitive habitat
areas shall be protected, and development near them sited and designed as to be com-
patible with the continuance of such areas. The maximum amount of prime agricultural
land shall be maintained in agricultural production by establishing stable boundaries
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conversions of agricultural lands surrounding urban areas; by developing lands
not suited for agriculture prior to the conversion of agricultural lands; by
assuring that other development does not impair agricultural viability. Non-
prime agricultural lands shall also generally be protected. The long term pro-
ductivity of soils and timberlands shall be protected, and mitigation measures
shall be required where development would adversely impact archaeological or
paleontological resources.

Article 6, Development, in summary, states that new development shall be located
within, contiguous to, or in close proximity to existing developed areas or in
areas with adequate public services where it will not have significant adverse
effects either individually or cumulatively, on coastal resources. Land divisions
outside existing developed areas shall be permitted only where 50 percent of the
usable parcels in the area have been developed and the created parcels would be
no smaller than the average size of surrounding parcels. New development shall
be designed and sited to protect views; maintain and enhance public access; min-
imize risks in geologic, flood or fire hazard areas, including special controls
in bluff and cliff erosion areas where appropriate; protect special communities
and neighborhoods which are popular visitor destination points; and be consistent
with air pollution requirements. Special districts shall be limited to those
where the service would not induce development inconsistent with the Act; and new
development shall be consistent with public service system constraints. Coastal
dependent developments shall have priority over other developments on or near the
shoreline.

Article 7, Industrial Development, in summary, states that coastal dependent facil-
ities shall generally be encouraged to locate or expand within existing sites and
shall be permitted reasonable long term growth. Multicompany use of existing and
new tanker facilities shall be encouraged where feasible. Only one liquefied nat-
ural gas terminal shall be permitted in the coastal zone until engineering and
operational practices can eliminate any significant risk or until dependence on
liquefied natural gas is substantial enough that an interruption of service from
a single facility would cause substantial public harm. Oil and gas development
must be performed under environmental safety criteria and must be consistent with
geologic conditions. New or expanded refineries or petrochemical facilities will
be allowed under certain conditions. New or expanded power plants may be con-
structed in the coastal zone if the State Energy Commission determines that such
siting would have greater relative merit. (In Chapter 5 of the Act, the commission
is empowered to designate specific sites where power plants would generally not be
permitted. Such designations will be subject to public hearings later in 1977,
with action by the commission by January 1, 1978.

CHAPTER 4

Chapter 4 outlines the creation, membership, and powers of the coastal commissions.
It establishes the California Coastal Commission and, until no later than June 30,
1979, six regional commissions.

The state commission consists of 15 members; three non-voting members consisting of

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the Secretary of the Resources Agency, the Secretary of the Business and Trans-
portation Agency, and the Chairperson of the State Lands Commission; six at
large public members not on any regional commission,appointed by the Governor,
the Senate Rules Committee, and the Speaker of the Assembly, each appointing
two; and six regional commission representatives. Upon the termination of the
regional commissions, local governments shall nominate supervisors or city
council members from which the Governor, Rules Committee, or Speaker will appoint
replacement members on a rotating basis. Public members shall serve for two terms
at the pleasure of their appointing power. Local government officials serve at
the pleasure of their appointing power but not beyond their term of office.
Only the state commission can apply for and accept grants, appropriations and
contributions, and shall be responsible for management and budgeting.

The commissions are to advise and assist the public in participating in the com-
missions' work, including ensuring full and adequate participation by all interest-
ed parties in the commissions' work programs; ensuring timely and complete notice;
advising all interested parties as to effective ways of participating; and recom-
mending to any local government additional measures to assure open consideration
and more effective public participation.

CHAPTER 5

This chapter attempts to minimize duplication and conflicts between the coastal
commission and existing state agencies. The commission shall not set standards or
adopt regulations that duplicate regulatory controls established by any existing
state agency. The commission can periodically submit recommendations to any other
state agency to encourage it to carry out its functions in a manner consistent with
the Coastal Act. Agencies receiving such recommendations shall, if they do not
implement them, report to the Governor and Legislature their actions and reasons
therefore.

The coastal permit authority over sewage treatment works shall be limited to con-
sidering the siting and visual appearance; the geographic limits of service areas;
and development projections which determine the sizing of such works. The decisions
of the State Water Resources Control Board on other aspects of proposed treatment
works shall be final.

The commission shall designate locations within the coastal zone where siting of
an energy facility would prevent the achievement of the objectives of the Act.
Also, the commission shall participate fully in proposals for power plants and
transmission lines within the 'coastal zone when such proposals are before the Energy
Resources and Conservation Commission.

The State Lands Commission shall review and may comment on local coastal programs
and port master plans prior to coastal commission certification.

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The commission shall forward to the State Board of Forestry maps of special treat-
ment areas and recommendations designed to assist the Board of Forestry in adopting
rules and regulations which protect the natural and scenic q'ualities of such areas.

CHAPTER 6

Chapter 6 describes how the Coastal Act is to be implemented. Each local govern-
ment lying, in whole or part, within the coastal zone shall prepare a local coastal
program, or may request the commission to prepare the local coastal program. See
Part II of this manual for a full discussion of this chapter of the Act.

CHAPTER 7

This chapter explains the development controls in the Act. Prior to certification
of a local coastal program, any person wishing to undertake any development in the
coastal zone must obtain a coastal development permit, with the exception of energy
facilities as defined in Public Resources Code Section 25500. Local governments may,
after developing approved procedures, assume the coastal permit authority. If they
do so, a permit shall still be required from the commissions for any of the follow-
ing: (1) developments between the sea and the first public road or within 300 feet
of the inland extent of any beach or of the mean high tide line, whichever is
greater; (2) developments located on tidelands, submerged lands, public trust lands,
within 100 feet of any wetland, estuary, stream, or within 300 feet of the top of
the seaward face of any coastal bluff; or (3) any development which constitutes a
major public works project or a major energy facility.

Prior to certification of its local coastal program, any action taken by a local
government on a permit may be appealed to the regional commission. After certif-
ication of its local coastal program, an action taken by a local government on a
permit may be appealed to the commission for any of the following: (1) approved
developments between the sea and the first public road or within 300 feet of theinland
extent of any beach or of the mean high tide line, whichever is greater; (2) devel-
opments that have been approved sited on tidelands, submerged lands, public trust
lands, within 100 feet of any wetland, estuary, stream, or within 300 feet of the
top of the seaward face of any coastal bluff; (3) any approved development in a
sensitive coastal resource area (on certain grounds); (4) any approved development
that is not designated as the principal permitted use; or (5) any approved develop-
ment which constitutes a major public works or major energy facility.

No person who obtained a vested right in a development prior to the effective date
of the Act (1-1-77) or who has obtained a permit pursuant to Proposition 20 shall
be required to obtain a permit under this Act,prov.ided, however, that no substantial
change in any such development shall be made without prior approval under this Act.

A coastal development permit shall not be required for the following: (1) certain
improvements to a single family home; (2) maintenance dredging; (3) certain repair
or maintenance activities; (4) any category of development within a specifically

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defined geographic area that the commission, by two-thirds vote, finds that there
is no potential for significant adverse effects on coastal resources; (5) utility
connections between existing service facilities and developments approved pursuant
to this Act.

CHAPTER 8

Ports are treated separately in Chapter 8, providing for development of port master
plans similar to local coastal programs. After certification of the master plans,
port projects do not require permits from the commission. Policies for ports in-
clude: the needs of the commercial fishing industry; diking, filling, and dredging;
and new and expanded tanker facilities.

Port master plans shall include (1) proposed uses of land and water areas; (2) the
projected design and location of port land areas, water areas, berthing, and navi-
gation ways and commercial traffic systems; (3) an estimate of the effect of de-
velopment on habitat areas and the marine environment, including proposals to miti-
gate adverse impact; (4) proposed projects appealable under Section 30715 in suf-
ficient detail to be able to determine their consistency with the policies of Chapter
3; and (5) provisions for adequate public hearings and public participation. Note
that certain developments (listed in Section 30715) must be in conformance with the
policies of Chapter 3 of the Act and, after certification, are appealable to the
state commission. Any interested person may request to receive notice of such de-
velopment from the port governing bodies.

If the application of any port master plan or part thereof is prohibited or stayed
in court, the permit authority of the coastal commissions shall be reinstated.

CHAPTER 9

This chapter covers judicial review, enforcement, and penalties. It protects the
rights of individuals to obtain judicial review or to sue, if their rights guaranteed
in the Coastal Act are violated.

Any aggrieved person shall have a right to judicial review of any decision or
action of the commissions by filing a petition for a writ of mandate in accordance
with the provisions of Section 1094.5 of the Code of Civil Procedures, within 60
days after such decision or action has become final. "Aggrieved person" is defined as
one who, in person or through a representative,appeared at a public hearing relative
to the matter, informed the appropriate entity of the nature of his concerns, or for
good cause was unable to do either. Any applicant or local government seeking ap-
proval may also be an aggrieved person.

Any person may sue for declaratory and equitable relief, e..a. injunction, temporary
restraining order, to restrain any violation of the Act. Any person may sue to en-
force the duties specifically imposed upon the commissions, any governmental agency.
special district, or local government by the Act. No Bond is required. See the Act
for a full discussion of the subject.

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IV APPENDICES

APPENDIX A - ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY

1. Office of Coastal Zone Management, National Oceanographic and Atmospheric
Administration; and the California Coastal Commission, Revised Draft Environ-
mental Impact Statement on the California Coastal Manag ement Program, 1977.

This document contains the Coastal Act, the State Coastal Conservancy Act,
the drafts of the "Local Coastal Program Manual," "Local Coastal Program
Regulations," "Interpretive Guidelines," an explanation and comment on the
Act, useful tables, indexes and summaries. A limited number of copies are
available from the state coastal commission office. For the Final EIS write
to-OCZM, NOAA, 3300 Whitehaven St. N.W.,Washington D.C. 20235.

2. California Public Resources Code, Division 20, Sections 30000 et seg., Cal-
ifornia Coastal Act of 1976. Also cited as Chapters 1330, 1331, and 1440
of the California Statutes of 1976.

The Coastal Act is available from the coastal commission offices, or from
your legislators. Also found in public libraries in West's California Public
Resources Code.

3. California Coastal Commission, "Permit and Port Planning Regulations," Cal-
ifornia Administrative Code Sections 13001 et seq.

These are available from the coastal commission offices or may be purchased
from Documents and Publications Branch, P.O. Box 20191, Sacramento, CA 95820.
The price is $2.00. They cover the procedures used by the commissions for
permits and port planning.

4. California Coastal Commission, "Local Coastal Program Regulations."

These regulations cover the procedures for local coastal programs, and are
presently available at no charge from the coastal commission.

5. California Public Resources Code, Division 21, Secs-. 3100 et seq., State
Coastal Conservancy. Also cited as Chapter 1441 of the CaT-ifo-rnia-Statutes
of 1976.

Same availability as the Coastal Act.

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6. Office of Planning and Research, and the California Coastal Commission;
Local Coastal Program Manual, 1977.

This is a working guide to the preparation of LCP's. It includes a detailed
discussion of the policies of Chapter 3 of the Act, and describes in full
LCP processing and content requirements. Available from the coastal com-
mission offices.

7. Office of Planning and Research, Growth Management Policies in California
A Survey of Selected City and County Systems, 1976.

This includes a summary of growth management.techniques, a discussion of
California case law for growth management controls, and 10 local government
case studies. Available from the Office of Planning and Research, 1,400
Tenth Street, Sacramento, CA 95814.

8. California Coastal Zone Conservation Commissions; California Coastal Plan,
December 1975.

This document is the plan the coastal commission submitted to the state
legislature as mandated by Proposition 20. It is an illustrated, detailed
plan for the California coastal zone. It is available from Documents and
and Publications Branch, P.O. Box 20191, Sacramento, CA 95820. The price
is $4.50.

9. West's Annotated California Government Code, Sections 65300 et seq.

These government code sections cover general plan law, and zoning ordinance
scope and procedures. Available at public libraries.

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APPErIDIX B
CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION
1540 Market Street, San Francisco 94102 - (415) 557-1001

INSTRTJCTIONS FOR FILING AN APPEAL

1. Complete the Entire AP-Peal Form-and Si@m It. Failure to provide full
and complete information may invalidate the appeal.

2. File Notice of Appeal with the State Commission. Written notice of your
appeal must be received in the State Commission office, at the address above,
by 5:00 P.m. on the 10th working day after the date of the Regional Commission
decision being appealed. Failure to meet this deadline wi-119 under the lawq
render the appeal invalid. You may meet this notice requirement (1) by a completed,
signed Notice of Appeal (the attached*form), or (2) by a telegram, mailgram, etc.,
stating the names and addresses of the applicant for the permit, a description of
the developmentv the governing body of each county, city, or other governmental
agency having jurisdiction over the project area, all persons who spoke and left
their names and addresses at the public hearing on the project before the Regional
Commission, all other persons known by the appellant to have an interest in the
mat-ter appealed, and the specific grounds for appeal. If a telegram or other
such method of notice is used, the completedg formal Notice of Appeall must be
sent to the Commission office within 5 additional calendar days. Failure to
observe these time dead-lines will result in the appeal being declared void.

3. Give Notice to Other Parties. Immediately upon filing an appeal, the
appellant must notify the applicant and any persons known to be interested in the
applicationt as well as the Regional Commission, of the appeal. Such notification
must be by delivering a copy of the completed Appeal, including any attachments,
to said parties at the addresses provided to the Regional Commission. Unwarranted
failure to perform such notification may be grounds for dismissal of the appeal.

4. Standing to Aippeal. In order to have standing to appeal, an appellant
other than an applicant or a State Commissioner must have participated in the
Regional Commission proceedings or have good cause for not doing so. Participation
may be by giving testimony at the public hearing, submitting a letter, or by any
other means communicating to the Regional Commission the appellant's objections to
the proposed development or proposed conditions to a permit. If you failed to make
your objections known to the Regional Commission, but believe that you had good
cause for not doing so, your reasons should be set forth in detai-I and attached
to the Appeal.

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CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION
1540 Market Street, San Francisco 94102 - (415) 557- 1001

APPEAL FRCM P-EMITI DECISION OF REGIONAL CCI-2CSSION

Section 1. ArDellant

1. Name, address and telephone number of appellant:

Zip (Area Code)(Telephone No.)
2. Name, address and telephone number of appellant's representative, if any:

Zip (Area Code)(Telephone No.)

Section II. Decision of Regional Commission Being Appealed

1. Name of Regional Commission:

2. Date of Regional Commission's decision:

3. Regional Commission File Number:

4. Brief description of development being appealed:

5. Brief description of development location (city or county, nearest
roads, etc.):

6. Describe decision of the Regional Commission (e.g. approval, denial,
approval with conditions, etc.):

Section Ill. identification and Notification of Other Interested Parties

1. State the names and addresses of the following parties. Use additional
paper if necessary:

a. T"he name and address of the permit applicant:

b. The governing body of each county, city and other local government
agencies having jurisdiction of the project area:

c. Names and addresses of all persons who expressed support or opposition
to the develorment and provided their names and addresses to the
Regional Commission or are othex-aise known by the appellant to have
an interest in the matter appealed:

TO BE CC1JTP=ED BY COINMSSIOIJ:

Appeal :Io. Date Filed:
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Section IV. Statement of Facts to Demonstrate Substantial Issue

The appellant must demonstrate to the State Commission that a substantial issue
is raised by the appeal, an issue of such concern that it warrants a new hearing
of the application by the Commission. The appellant's failure to set forth in
sufficient detail the facts upon which the appeal is based, and the reasons the
appellant believes the decision of the Regional Commission to be inconsistent with
the requirements of the Coastal Act, may result in rejection of the appeal on
grounds that the presence of a substantial issue has not been demonstrated. Due to
the short deadlines provided in the Coastal Act. review of your appeal will not
be possible unless a complete and fully-substantiated appeal is submitted at this
time.

Check applicable reason(s) why you believe the State Commission should hear
the appeal. (In general, the Commission has not found that an appeal presents a
substantial issue that warrants hearing unless one of the following factoris is present.)
present.

1. The development presents a statewide planning issue on which guidance

of the State Commission is required and the matter is of statewide significance.

2. The decision of the Regional Commission adversely affects coastal

resources or the proper public use of resources, contrary to specific provisions

of the Coastal Act of 1976.

3. The decision of the Regional Commission is inconsistent with previous

decisions of the State Commission or did not adequately address issues covered by

the interpretive guidelines adopted by the State Commission.

4. The proceedings of the Regional Commission were materially affected

by inaccurate factual information or procedural error and therefore resulted in

a decision contrary to the policies of the Coastal Act of 1976.

5. The decision of the Regional Commission should be changed because of

new factual information, relating to coastal issues,and this information could

not reasonably have been presented to the Regional Commission.

6. Other (Specify in detail)

Attach a complete, oncise statement of facts substantiating the alleged reasons
warranting hearing of the appeal by the State Commission and reversal or modifi-
cation of the decision of the Regional Commission.

Section V. Certification
I declare that the foregoing is true and correct to the best of my knowledge
and I nderstand that any misstatement or omission of the information requested
may be grounds for rejection appeal.
________________________________________
DATED______________________________ Signature of appellant or representative

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APPENDIX C MAILING LISTS OF CONTACTS ORGANIZATIONS

PEOPLE,ACCESS,COASTAL ENVIRONMENT (PACE) ENVIRONMENTAL COALITION
13 Columbus Avenue 206 W. Fourth Street #316
San Francisco, CA 94111 Santa Ana, CA 9.2701
(415) 986-3355 Hal Thomas
Jonathan Hoff, State Director
Tom Hofweber, Assistant Director FRIENDS OF THE EARTH
340 Fifth Street
824 Amoroso Place Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Venice, CA 90291 Don May
(213) 822-4725
Moe Stavnezer SOUTH CENTRAL COASTWATCH
135 Miramar
1120 Chinquapin Avenue Santa Barbara, CA 93108
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(714) 729-3261 LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS
942 Market Street
Box 21 Suite 505
Arcata, CA 95521 San Francisco, CA 94102
(707) 822-8136 (415) 986-1532
Bill DeVall See phone book for local office
3269 Stewart SIERRA CLUB
Los Angeles, CA 90066 1107 Ninth Street
(213) 398-3595 Forum Building, Rm 405
David Shulman Sacramento, CA 95814
COASTAL HERITAGE FOUNDATION (916) 444-6906
P.O. Box 16247 Celia Von der Muhll and
San Francisco, CA 94116 Norbert Dall
(415) 986-3355 See phone book for local chapter

GET OIL OUT CALIFORNIA NATIVE PLANTS SOCIETY
Box 1513 531-D Summer Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93102 Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Ellen Sedenberg David Bochman
ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER OF SAN LUIS See phone book for local chapter
OBISPO COUNTY MARIN ENVIRONMENTAL FORUM
985 Palm Street 777 Duncan
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 San Francisco, CA 94131
Connie Hendricks Pat Kleps

COAAST GUARD
P.O. Box 3284 3908 Calle Ariana
Santa Rosa, CA 95402 San Clemente-, CA 92672
Lynn Harris Hicks

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CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSIONS

State Commission Joseph E. Bodovitz, Executive Director
California Coastal Commission
1540 Market Street, Second Floor
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 557-1001

Regional Commissions Counties

NORTH COAST: Robert'Lagle, Executive Director
North Coast Regional Commission Del Norte
P.O. Box 4946 (1656 Union St., Rm. 150) Humboldt
Eureka, CA 95501 Mendocino
(707) 443-1623

NORTH CENTRAL: Robert Brown, Executive Director
North Central Coast Regional Commission Sonoma
Holiday Plaza Office Building Marin
1050 Northgate Drive, Suite 130 San Francisco
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 472-4321

CENTRAL COAST: Edward Y. Brown, Executive Director
Central Coast Regional Commission San Hateo
701 Ocean Street, Room 300 Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Monterey
(408) 426-7390

SOUTH CENTRAL: Carl Hetrick, Executive Director
South Central Coast Regional Commission San Luis Obispo
1224 Coast Village Circle, Suite 36 Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA 93108 Ventura
(805) 969-5828

SOUTH COAST: Melvin J. Carpenter, Executive Director
South Coast Regional Commission
P.O. Box 1450 Los Angeles
(666 East Ocean Blvd., Rm. 3107) Orange
Long Beach, CA 90801
(213) 590-5071
(714) 846-0648

SAN DIEGO Bruce Warren, Executive Director
San Diego Coast Regional Commission San Diego
6154 Mission Gorge Road, Suite 220,
San Diego, CA 92120
(714) 280-6992

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MAILING LISTS OF LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL CONTACTS

CITY AND COUNTY PLANNING DIRECTORS

DEL NORTE COUNTY PLANNING C"ISSION Pacifica Planning Commission SANTA BARBARA COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION Santa Monica City Planning Commission
Courthouse, 450 H Street, Room 6 170 Santa Maria Avenue, City Hall 123 East Anapamu Street 1685 Main Street
Crescent City, CA 95531 Pacifica, CA 94044 Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Santa Monica, CA 90401
Telephone: (707) 464-3151 Telephone: (415) 3SS-4151 Telephone: (805) 966-1611 Telephone: (213) 393-9975
Planning Director: Marshall Jones Planning Director: Lester Clark Planning Director: Britt A. Johnson Planning Director: James W. Lunsford
Crescent City Planning Commission SANTA CRUZ COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION Carpinteria City Planning Comission Torrance Planning Commission
450 A Street 400 Government Center - 701 Ocean Street P.D. Box 278 2031 Torrance Blvd.
Crescent City, CA 95531 Santa Cruz. CA 9S060 Carpinteria, CA 93010 Torrance, CA 90503
Telephone: (707) 464-3157 Telephone: (408) 475-2191 Telephone: (805) 684-4554 Telepnone: (213) 328-5310
Planning Director: Michael J. Young Planning Director: Kay Bowden Planning Director: Carl K. Rowley Planning Director: Charles M. Shartle
HUMBOLDT COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION Santa Cruz City Planning Commission Santa Barbara City Planning Commission ORANGE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
520 E Street Room 206 - City Hall Annex P.O. Drawer P-P, City Hall 811 N. Broadway
Eureka, CA 95501 809 Center Street Santa Barbara, CA 93102 Santa Ana, CA 92701
Telephone: (707) 445-7541 Santa Cruz. CA 95060 Telephone: (805) 963-0611 Telephone: (714) 334-2050
Planning Director: Stanley R. Mansfield Telephone: (408@ 426-5000 Planning Director: Bruce N. Thompson Planning Director: Richard Munsell
Arcata City Planning Commission Planning Director- Robert Lawrence VENTURA COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION Costa Mesa Planning Commission
736 F Street City of Capitola Planning Commission 625 E. Santa Clara Street P.O. Box 1200
Arcata, CA 95521 420 Capitols Avenue Ventura, CA 93001 Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Telephone: (707) 822-5951 Capitola, CA 95010 Telephone: (305) 648-6131 Telephone: (714) 556-5245
Planning Director: Wayne G. Goldbert Planning Director: Patrick McCormick Planning Director: Victor R Husbands Planning Director: Charles Roberts

Huntington Beach Planning Commission
Eureka City Planning Cominission Watsonville City Planning Coarission Oxnard City Planning Commission P.O. Box 190, 200 Main Str-et
P.O. Box 1078 P.O. Box 430 305 W. Third Street
Eureka, CA 95501 Watsonville, CA 95076 Oxnard. CA 93030 Huntington Beach. CA 92648
Telephone: (707) 443-7331 Telephone: (408) 722-3551 Telephone: (805) 486-2601 Telephone: (714) 536-5271
Planning Director: ack Segal Planning Director: Robert Ellenwood Planning Director: Gene L. Hosford Planning Director: Edward 0. Selich
Ferndale Planning Commission MONTEREY COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION Port Hueneme City Planning Comission Laguna Beach Planning Commission
P.O. Box 308 P.O. Box 1208 250 N. Ventura Road 505 Forest Avenue
Ferndale, CA 95536 Salinas, CA 93901 Port Hueneme, CA 93041 Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Telephone: (707) 786-4227 Telephone: (408) 422-9018 Telephone: (805) 488-3625 Telephone: (714) 494-1124
Planning Director: Matt Morris Planning Director: E.'J. ZeMars Planning Director: Harold B.Wright Planning Director: Douglas J. Schnitz
Fortuna City Planning Commission Carmel-8y-The-Sea Planning Commission Ventura City Planning Commission Newport Beach Planning Commission
P.O. Box 545 P.O. Drawer G 501 Poll Street 300 West Newport Blvd.
Fortuna. CA 95540 Carmel, CA 93921 P.O. Box 99 Newport Beach. CA 92660
Telephone: (707) 725-3308 Telephone: (408) 624-6835 Ventura, CA 93101 Telephone: (714) 673-2110
Planning Director: Tom McWhorter Planning Director: Robert G. Griggs Planning Director: Planning Director: R.V. Hogan
Trinidad City Planning Commission Marina City Planning Commission LOS ANGELES COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION San ClemenincitY.Planning Commission
Drawer 4 211 Hillcrest Avenue 320 West Temple Street Civic Can ter, 10 Avenida Presidio
Trinidad, @A 95570 ;1arina, CA 93933 Los Angeles, CA @0012 P.O. Box 368
Telephone: (707) 677-6712 Telephone: (408).384-5220 Telephone: (213) 974-6401 San Cleniente, CA SZ67Z
Planning Director: Matt Morris Planning Director: Dennis Boehlje Planning Director: No -an Murdoch Telephone: (714) 492-5101
Planning Director: Richard 7. AnIman
MENDOCINO COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION Monterey City Planning Commission Avalon City Planning Commission
Courthouse City Hall City Hall, P.O. Box 707 irvine City Planning Commission
Ukiah, CA 954-82 Monterey, CA 93940 Avalon, CA 90704 17,100 Jamboree Road P.O. Box 19575
Telephone: (707) 462-1402 Telephone: (408) 372-8121 Telephone:(213) Avalon 220 (Through Operator) Irvine, CA 92713
Planning Director: Ronald F. Hall Planning Director: Richard M. Garrod Planning Director: Tom Koetz Planning Director:
Fort 3ragg City Planning Commission Pacific Grove City Planning Commission El Segundo City Planning Commission Seal Beach Planning Cominission
City Hall 416 N. Franklin Street City Hall 350 Main Street 21T Eighth Street, P.O.Sox 2628
F;rt Bragg. CA 95437 Pacific Grove, CA 93950 El Segundo, CA 90245 Seal Beach, CA 90740
Telephone: (707) 964-5325 Telephone: @408) 375-9861 Telephone: (213) 322-4670 Telephone: (213) 431-2527
Planning Director: David ',iright Planning Director: Robert J. Woodruff Planning Director: Edward R. Loverde Planning Director: Robert 3eprud
City of Po,rt Arena City of Sand Hermosa Beach Planning Comission SAN DIEGO COUNTY PLAJNNING commrssIGN
P.O. Box 67 41 Sylvan Park, City Hall 1315 Valley Dr. City Hall, Civic Center Room 207, Civic Center, 1600 Pacific ANY
Point Arena, CA 94568 Sand City, CA 9391A Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 San Diego, CA 92101
Telepnone: (707) 882-2334 Telepnone: (408) 394-3054 Telephone: (213) 376-6984 Telepnone: (714) 236-2108
Planning Director: Planning Director: Planning Director: Rod Merl Planning Director: Rooert Kelsey
SONOMA COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION Long Beach City Planning Commission Carlsbad Planning Commission
255 Mendocino Avenue Seaside Planning Conimission 333 W. Ocean Boulevard 1200 Elm Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95401 440 Harcourt Avenue. City Hall Long Beach. CA 90802 Carlsbad, CA 92008
Telephone: (707) 527-2412 Seasice, CA 93955 Telephone: (213) 436-9041 Telephone: (714) 729-1181
Planning Director: Duane Barker Telephone: (408) 394-8531 Planning Director: Robert Paternoster Planning Director: James C. Hagaman
MARIN COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION Planning Director'. William V. Burri s Los Angeles City Planning Commission Chula Vista Planning Commission
Civic Center SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSIOU 200 N. Spring St. Room 561 K P.O. Box 1087
San Rafael, CA 94903 Courthouse Annex - Room 102 Los Angeles. CA 90012 Chula Vista, CA 92012
Telephone: (415) 479-1100 San Luis Obispo. CA 93401 Telephone: (213) 485-5071 Teleohone: (714) 427-3300
Planning Director: Donald Gutoff Telephone: (805) 543-1550 Planning Director: Calvin S. Hamilton Planning Director: D.J. Peterson
San Francisco Planning Commission Planning Director: Ned RogowaY Manhattan Beach Planning Commission Coronado Planning Commission
Planning Department, 100 Larkin Street Arroyo Grande Planning Commission 1400 Highland Avenue City Hall, l8Z5 Strand Way
San Francisco, CA 94102 214 East Branch Street, P.O. Box 550 Manhattan Beach. CA 90266 Coronado, CA 92118
Telephone: (415) 558-4656 Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 Telephone: (213) S45-5621 Telephone: (714) 435-2211
Planning Director: Rai V. Okamoto Telephone: (805) 489-1303 Planning Director* Thomas H. Corley Planning Director: John Lahman
SAN MATED COUNTY PLANNING C"ISSION Planning Director: Robert C. Gallop Palos Verdes Estates Planning Commission Del Mar Planning Commission
county Government Center, G;bver City Planning Commission P.O. Box 1086 201 Fifteenth Street
Redwood City, CA 94063 P.O. Box 365 Palos Verdes Estates. CA 90274 Del Mar, CA 92074
Telephone: (415) 364-5600 Grover City, CA 93433 Telephone: (213) 378-0383 Telephone: (714) 755-0121
Planning Director: Telephone: (805) 489-4040 Planning Director:.George Taylor Planning Director: William T. Healy
Daly City Planning Cornmission Planning Director: Kenneth 0. Berri Rancho Palos Verdes Planning Commission Imperial Beach Planning Commission
City Hall, Sullivan Avenue I 90th St Morro Bay City Planning Commission 30940 Hawthorne Blvd. 825 Coronado Avenue
Daly City, CA 94015 595 Harbor Street, City Hall Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90274 Imperial Beach, CA 92010
Telephone: (415) 992-4500 Morro Bay, CA 93442 Telephone: (213) 377-0360 Telephone: (714) 423-8300
Planning Director: John Walker Telephone: (805) 772-2212 Planning Director: Sharon Hightower Planning Director: James Butler
Half Moon Bay Planning Commission Planning Director: James E. Pluzum Redondo Beach Planning Commission National City Planning Commission
P.O. Box 67 Pismo Beach Planning Commission P.O. Box 270 1243 National Avenue
Half Moon Bay, CA 94010 P.O. Box 3 Redondo Beach, CA 90277 National City, CA 920SO
Telephone: (415) 726-5566 Pismo Beach, CA 93449 'Telephone: (213) 372-1171 Telephone: (714) 477-1181
Planning Director: Stanley M. Walker Telephone; (805) 773-4657 Planning Director: Harlan Curwick Planning Director: Malcolin C. Gerschler
Planning Director: Christian C. Chatfield Oceanside City Planning Commission
321 N. Nevada
Oceanside, CA 92054
7elephone: (714) 433-9000
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AREAWIDE CLEARINGHOUSES (COGS) FEDERAL AGENCY CONTACTS
ABAG (Sonoma, Marin, San Francisco, CPO (San Diego County)
and San Mateo Counties) Mr. Richard J. Huff, Exec. Director DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
A. Revan A. F. Tranter, Exec, Director Comprehensive Planning Organization Darwyn Briggs, Planning Staff Leader Brigadier General Richard M.Connell
ASSOC. of Bay Area Govenments of the San Diego Region U.S. Department of Agriculture Division Engineer
Hotel Claremont 1200 Third Ave., Suite 524 Soil Conservation Service U.S. Army Engineer Division, Soutj
Berkey, CA 94705 San Diego, CA 32101 2828 Chiles Road Pacific
Telephone: (415) 841-9730 Telephone: (714) 233-5211 Davis, California 95616 630 Sansome Street, Room 1216
San Francisco, California 94111
AMBAG (Santa Cruz and Monterey DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Counties SCAG (Ventura, Los Angeles, and Robert J. Hitt District Engineer
Mr. Wilbur Smith, Exec. Director Orange Counties) Executive Assistant to the Secretary Army Corps of Engineers
Association of Monterey Bay Area Mr. Mark Pisano, Exec. Director U.S. Department of Commerce San Francisco District
Governments Southern California Assoc. of Gov. 450 Golden Gate Avenue, Box 36135 100 McAllister Street
P.O. Box 190 600 S. Commonwealth, Suite 1000 San Francisco, CA 94102 San Francisco, California 94102
Monterey, CA 93940 Los Angeles. CA 90005
Telephone: (408) 373-8477 Grant Dehart District Engineer
Pacific Regional Coordinator Amy Corps of Engineers
SBCCAPC (Santa Barbara County) Office of Coastal Zane Managment Los Angeles District
Mr. Clifford Petrie, Exec. Secretary National Oceanic and Atmospheric P.O. Box 2711
Santa Barbara County-Cities Area Administration Los Angeles, California 90053
Planning Council 1300 Whitejavem Street. N.W.
1306 Santa Barbara St. Washington, D.C. 20225 Commanding Officer
Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Western Division
Telephone: (805) 966-1611, ext. 339 Gerald V. Howard, Regional Director Naval Facilities Engineering Command
U.S. Department of Commerce P.O. Box 727
National Marine Fisheries Service San Bruno, California 94066
STATE AGENCY CONTACTS Southwest Region ATTN: Wm. H.G. Van Ness, Director
300 South Ferry Street Installations Planning Division
DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION OFFICE OF PLANNING I RESEARCH Terminal Island, California 90731
1419 Ninth St., Room 1354 1400 Tenth Street Commandant, Eleventh Naval District
Sacramento, CA 95814 Teleprone: (916) 445- 7866 Regional Director Commander, Naval Base, San Diego
Telephone: (916) 322-4898 Coastal Contact: Bob Remen U.S. Department of Commerce San Diego, California 32132
Coastal Contact: or Economic Development Administration ATTN: Capt. H.S. Baumann, USN
Community Assistance 1700 Westlake Avenue
DEPARTMENT OF FISH & GAME Telephone: (916) 322-6312 Seattle, Washington 98109 Commandant, Twelfth Naval District
1416 Ninth St.. Room 1237-3 Contact: Larry Mint7er or Toni Dederer Commander, Naval Base San Francisco
Sacramento, CA 95814 Michael J. Giari, Transportation Building 1, Treasure Island
Telephone: (916) 445-8393 ENERGY RESOURCES CONSERVATION & Specialist San Francisco, CA 92130
Coastal Contact: Leonard Fisk DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION U.S. Department of Commerce ATTN: Capt. J.F. Rex USN
111 Howe Avenue Maritime Administration
DEPARTMENT OF NAVIGATION AND Sacramento, CA 95814 450 Golden Gate Avenue. Sox 36073 R. Burton Canerca
OCEAN DEVELOPMENT Telephone: (916) 322-3455 San Francisco. CA 94102 AFRCE/WRV
1416 Ninth St., Room 1336 Coastal Contacts: Steve Larson and Western Division
Telephone: (916) 322-4165 Rob Salomon COUNCIL ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY 630 Sansome
Coastal Contact: Bill Felts Russell Peterson, Chairman San Francisco, CA 94111
STATE LANDS COMMISSION/DIVISION President's Concil on Environmental DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, EDUCATION & WELFARE
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION 1807 Thirteenth St. Quality Joe Maldonado, Regional Director
1416 Ninth St., Room 1405 Sacramento, CA 95814 722 Jackson Place, N.W. U.S. Department of Health, Education
Sacramento, CA 95814 Telephone: (916) 445-5303 Washington, D.C. 20006 and Welfare
Telephone: (916) 445-2358 Coastal Contacts: Dick Atlee and 50 Fulton Street, Room 431
Coastal Contact: Bruce Kennedy Dick Golden DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Robert H. Saida, Regional Administrator San Francisco. CA 94102
DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD U.S. Department of Housing and Urban NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
1416 Ninth St., Room 1115-17 2014 "T" Street Development, Region IX Robert H. Erglekan, Regional Director
Sacramento, CA 95814 Sacramento, CA 95814 450 Goldent Gate Avenue U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Telephone: (916) 322-3791 Telephone: (916) 445-7765 San Francisco,CA 94102 Region V
Coastal Contact: Guy Fairchild Coastal Contact: Robort Lewis DEPARTMENT OFTHE INTERIOR 1900 North California Blvd.
DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY SAN FRANCISCO BAY CONSERVATION & F.G. Macias, Planning Officer Walnut Creek, CA 94596
1419 Ninth St.. Room 1506-18 DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION U.S. Department of the Interior FEDERAL ENERGY ADMINSTRATION
Sacramento, CA 95814 30 Van Ness Avenue Pacific Southwest Region Eugene W. Standly, Director of Energy
Telephone: (916) 322-2996 San Francisco, CA 94102 450 Golden Gate Avenue, Box 16098 Resources
Coastal Contact: Paul Sox Telephone: (415) 557-3686 San Francisco, CA 94102 Federal Energy Administration
ill Dine Street
DIVISION OF OIL AND GAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION San Francisco, CA 94111
1416 Ninth St., Room 1316-35 1120 "N" Street Lawrency H. Dunn, Secretarial
Sacramento, CA 95814 Sacramento, CA 95814 Representative FEDERAL POWER COMMISSION
Telephone: (916) 445-3686 Telephone: (916) 445-3161 U.S. Department of Transportation M.Frank Thomas, Regicnal Engineer
Coastal Contact: Marty Mefford Coastal Contact: Bob Chapman 450 Golden Gate Avenue. Box 36133 Federal Energy Administration
Customs House Building, Room 415
DIVISION OF MINES & GEOLOGY BUSINESS & TRANSPORTATION AGENCY 555 Battery Street
Geological Resources Division A-015 1120 "N" Street Commander, Eleventn District San Francisco, CA
Scripps Institute Sacramento, CA 95814 U.S. Coast Guard
La Jolla, CA 92037 Telephone: (916) 322-2781 Heartwell Building GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
Telephone: (714) 452-2751 Coastal Contact: John Grattan 19 Pine Avenue Thomas E. Hannon, Regional Admin.
Coastal Contact: Michael Kennedy Long Beach. CA 90802 525 Marekt Street San Francisco. CA 34111

AIR RESOURCES BOARD
1709 - 11TH sTREET
SACRAMENTO, CA 95814
Telephine: (916) 355-5844
Coastal Contact: Winston Hickox

U.S. Coast Guard San Francisco, CA Sacramento, CA 9
5814 630 Sansome Street
North Coast Region San Francisco, CA 94111
Telephone: (916) 322-5844 1000 Coddingtown

Coastal Contact: Winston Hickox Santa Rosa, CA 95401 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

RESOURCES AGENCY Telephone: (707) 545-2620 Patricia Port, EIS Coordinator
Region IX
1416 Ninth St., Room 1311 San Francisco Bay Region 100 California Street
Sacramento, CA 35814 1111 Jackson St., Room 6040
Telephone: (916) 445-8248 Oakland, CA 94607 San Francisco. CA 4111
Coastal Contact: Phyllis Tichinin Telephone: (415) 4641-1255 ENERGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION
CALIFORNIA COASTAL CONSERVANCY Central Coast Region Centraal Coast Region
C?O RESOURCES AGENCY 1122A Laurel Lane Environment and Safety Division
1416 Ninth St., Room 1311 San Luis Chispo, CA 93401 U.S. Energy Research and Development
Sacramento, CA 95814 Administration
Telephone: (916) 445-8248 Telephone: (805) 549-3147 San Francisco Operations Office
Los Angeles Region 1333 Broadway
DEPARTMENT OF FOOD & AGRICULTURE 107 S Broadway, Room 4027 Oakland, CA 94612
1220 'A" Street Los LAngeles CA 90012
Sacramento, CA 95814 Telephone: (805) 620-4460
Telephone: (916) 322-4888
Coastal Contact: Robert Pratt San Diego Region
6154 Mission Gorge Rd., Suite 205
San Diego, CA 92120
Telephone: (714) 286-5114

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