Navigating the California Coastal Act

Navigating the California Coastal Act
Author: Jana Zimmer
Publisher:
Total Pages: 255
Release: 2017-01-20
Genre: Coastal zone management
ISBN: 9781938166211

The only book that provides a comprehensive but concise overview and guide to practice under the California Coastal Act. Offers a clear understanding of current substantive standards and procedures¿including how development along the coast is defined, where it may be permitted and under what substantive and procedural standards, and how jurisdiction over planning for development and conservation in coastal areas is determined. Practice tips throughout the book suggest ways to work effectively with Coastal Commission staff and present cases to the Commission.Navigating the California Coastal Act is intended for planners and officials at local, state, and federal agencies, as well as property owners, real estate developers, attorneys and judges, interested citizen activists, and students.Topics include:¿The Coastal Commission¿its qualifications, organization, and role in implementation of the Coastal Act¿The Local Coastal Program¿its purposes, processes, and common issues¿Coastal development permit requirements¿types of permits, and emerging or recurring issues¿The Coastal Commission hearing and appeal process¿Interpreting and applying Coastal Act standards¿Other relevant agencies and laws¿Enforcement of the Coastal Act¿Judicial reviewAppendices contain a glossary of terms and summaries of key legal cases.

Sonoma County Local Coastal Plan

Sonoma County Local Coastal Plan
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2019
Genre: Coastal zone management
ISBN:

"The purpose of this Local Coastal Plan Update is to retain existing land use designations certified by the California Coastal Commission, and to revise the Local Coastal Plan to reflect policies related to coastal development that were adopted by the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors in General Plan 2020. In addition, this Local Coastal Plan Update adds new information and policy in the following areas: sea level rise (2100 planning horizon), biotic resources, geologic hazards, water quality, and public access. The document has been re-organized to reflect General Plan 2020 format and includes previously certified Appendices, including the Housing Element, Right-to-Farm Ordinance, Historic Resources Inventory, and development guidelines specific to The Sea Ranch. This updated Local Coastal Plan considers growth on the Sonoma County Coast as projected considering continuation of historic population growth and anticipated increases in visitor-serving uses. Build-out is projected based on the continuation of existing zoning land use, density, and minimum parcel size for the period 2015 to 2035."--From the Introduction.

Sonoma County Local Coastal Plan

Sonoma County Local Coastal Plan
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2022
Genre: Coastal zone management
ISBN:

"The purpose of this Local Coastal Plan Update is to help guide land use planning and development decisions within Sonoma County's Coastal Zone in a manner reflective of current community priorities, responsive to present-day conditions, and consistent with the latest California Coastal Commission policy and guidance. This update also reflects policies related to coastal development that were adopted by the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors in General Plan 2020, while generally retaining existing land use designations previously certified by the California Coastal Commission. In addition, this Local Coastal Plan Update adds new information and policy in the following areas: sea level rise (2100 planning horizon), biotic resources, cultural and historic resources, geologic hazards, water resources, and public access. The document has been re-organized to be more consistent with the General Plan 2020 format and includes previously certified Appendices, including the Right-to-Farm Ordinance, Historic Resources Inventory, Scenic Resources, Natural Resources, Shoreline Protection, and Categorical Exclusions. This updated Local Coastal Plan considers growth on the Sonoma County Coast as projected by historic population growth trends and anticipated increases in visitor-serving uses, and build-out is projected based on the continuation of existing zoning land use, density, and minimum parcel size for the period 2015 to 2035."--Page INT-2.