Coastal resources: local coastal program: coastal development permits: City of Santa Monica.
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No
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No
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
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Overview
This bill requires the City of Santa Monica to develop and submit a local coastal program to the California Coastal Commission by January 1, 2029. It also establishes a process for the commission to review and provide feedback on the program, with deadlines and requirements for ongoing communication. Furthermore, the bill modifies existing regulations to streamline the process for converting road lanes into bicycle or pedestrian walkways, provided that such projects demonstrably enhance public access to the coast, and requires the Coastal Commission to report annually on these types of applications.
Key provisions
- The City of Santa Monica must submit a complete local coastal program to the California Coastal Commission by January 1, 2029.
- The Coastal Commission must act within six months of receiving the proposed local coastal program, unless an extension is requested.
- The Commission must provide the city with a list of identified issues within 45 days of receiving the proposed program.
- If the Commission fails to act within six months, it must provide quarterly updates to the Legislature.
- The bill modifies existing regulations to waive coastal development permits for converting road lanes into bicycle or pedestrian walkways if they demonstrably enhance public access to the coast.
- The Coastal Commission must report annually on applications for these conversions, including the number of applications, waivers, and denials.
- The report must include a description of projects and the basis for decisions.
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