A coastal development permit denial from the California Coastal Commission can stop a project before it starts. A permit that comes with burdensome conditions can make a project economically unworkable or change its character entirely. Either way, the Commission’s decision carries significant consequences for coastal property owners, developers, and businesses. The Coastal Commission is one… Read more »
Property owners rebuilding after a fire in Malibu or the Pacific Palisades face a coastal permitting system unlike anywhere else in California. The California Coastal Act generally requires a coastal development permit before any construction in the coastal zone. However, a specific exemption allows many fire victims to rebuild without that permit, provided the replacement… Read more »
Every monthly meeting the California Coastal Commission releases a list of bills in the current legislative session that it is supporting. It can be a time consuming effort to review all these bills, but sometimes you find a gem that sheds light on the nature of the Commission’s long-term goals, and the read becomes… Read more »
