Unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions in this chapter govern the interpretation of this division.
Chapter 2Definitions
Section § 30100
This section says that unless there's a specific reason not to, the definitions provided in this chapter are used to understand and interpret the rules in this division.
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Section § 30100.2
The law defines aquaculture as a type of agriculture, according to how agriculture is defined in the Fish and Game Code. It states that products from aquaculture are considered agricultural products. Additionally, when making planning and permit decisions, aquaculture facilities and the land they use should be treated the same as agricultural facilities and land.
“Aquaculture” means a form of agriculture as defined in Section 17 of the Fish and Game Code. Aquaculture products are agricultural products, and aquaculture facilities and land uses shall be treated as agricultural facilities and land uses in all planning and permit-issuing decisions governed by this division.
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Section § 30100.5
In simple terms, a 'coastal county' is defined as any county or city-county that is located, either entirely or partially, within the coastal zone.
“Coastal county” means a county or city and county which lies, in whole or in part, within the coastal zone.
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Section § 30101
This law defines 'coastal-dependent development or use' as any development or activity that must be located on or close to the ocean to function.
“Coastal-dependent development or use” means any development or use which requires a site on, or adjacent to, the sea to be able to function at all.
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Section § 30101.3
This section defines "coastal-related development" as any activity or use that relies on a development or use that requires a coastal location.
“Coastal-related development” means any use that is dependent on a coastal-dependent development or use.
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Section § 30101.5
This law defines what a "coastal development permit" is, which means it's a permit you need for any development projects within the coastal area, as required by another specific rule, Section 30600(a).
“Coastal development permit” means a permit for any development within the coastal zone that is required pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 30600.
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Section § 30102
The term "coastal plan" refers to a conservation plan specifically for the California coastal zone, created by the California Coastal Zone Conservation Commission. This plan was submitted to both the Governor and the Legislature in 1975 and was established under the California Coastal Zone Conservation Act of 1972.
“Coastal plan” means the California Coastal Zone Conservation Plan prepared and adopted by the California Coastal Zone Conservation Commission and submitted to the Governor and the Legislature on December 1, 1975, pursuant to the California Coastal Zone Conservation Act of 1972 (commencing with Section 27000).
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Section § 30103
This law defines the "coastal zone" in California as the land and water area stretching from the Oregon border to Mexico, extending seaward to the state's jurisdiction limits. Inland, the zone generally extends 1,000 yards from the high tide line, but could reach the first major ridgeline or five miles inland in certain areas. Urban areas have a more restricted inland boundary. Notably, this zone excludes areas under the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission's jurisdiction.
This section also requires the creation of detailed maps for the coastal zone within 60 days of the commission's first meeting. The commission can slightly adjust boundaries to avoid splitting lots or to follow natural and manmade landmarks, with specific conditions for adjustments.
(a)CA Public Resources Code § 30103(a) “Coastal zone” means that land and water area of the State of California from the Oregon border to the border of the Republic of Mexico, specified on the maps identified and set forth in Section 17 of Chapter 1330 of the Statutes of 1976, extending seaward to the state’s outer limit of jurisdiction, including all offshore islands, and extending inland generally 1,000 yards from the mean high tide line of the sea. In significant coastal estuarine, habitat, and recreational areas it extends inland to the first major ridgeline paralleling the sea or five miles from the mean high tide line of the sea, whichever is less, and in developed urban areas the zone generally extends inland less than 1,000 yards. The coastal zone does not include the area
of jurisdiction of the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission, established pursuant to Title 7.2 (commencing with Section 66600) of the Government Code, nor any area contiguous thereto, including any river, stream, tributary, creek, or flood control or drainage channel flowing into such area.
(b)CA Public Resources Code § 30103(b) The commission shall, within 60 days after its first meeting, prepare and adopt a detailed map, on a scale of one inch equals 24,000 inches for the coastal zone and shall file a copy of the map with the county clerk of each coastal county. The purpose of this provision is to provide greater detail than is provided by the maps identified in Section 17 of Chapter 1330 of the Statutes of 1976. The commission may adjust the inland boundary of the coastal zone the minimum landward distance necessary up to a maximum of 100 yards except as otherwise provided in this subdivision, or the minimum distance seaward necessary up to a maximum of
200 yards, to avoid bisecting any single lot or parcel or to conform it to readily identifiable natural or manmade features. Where a landward adjustment is requested by the local government and agreed to by the property owner, the maximum distance shall be 200 yards.
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Section § 30103.5
This section specifies the inland boundaries of the coastal zone in specific areas of Los Angeles County and Orange County, California. In Los Angeles County near Los Angeles International Airport, the coastal zone boundary follows the Pershing Drive built after January 1, 1970, not the earlier version. In Orange County's San Juan Capistrano area, the coastal zone does not include any part of the city and follows Camino Capistrano, Via Serra, and extends to the existing coastal boundary.
(a)CA Public Resources Code § 30103.5(a) Notwithstanding map number 138 adopted pursuant to Section 17 of Chapter 1330 of the Statutes of 1976, as amended by Section 29 of Chapter 1331 of the Statutes of 1976, the inland boundary of the coastal zone in Los Angeles County in the vicinity of Los Angeles International Airport shall be the Pershing Drive built after January 1, 1970, rather than the Pershing Drive built prior to that date.
(b)CA Public Resources Code § 30103.5(b) Notwithstanding map number 149 adopted pursuant to Section 17 of Chapter 1330 of the Statutes of 1976, as amended by Section 29 of Chapter 1331 of the Statutes of 1976, the inland boundary of the coastal zone in the area of the City of San Juan Capistrano in Orange County shall exclude all portions of the City of San Juan Capistrano and shall follow Camino Capistrano and Via Serra and generally an extension of Via Serra to the point where it joins the existing coastal zone boundary.
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Section § 30105
This section defines terms related to coastal management in California. When any law mentions the California Coastal Zone Conservation Commission, it actually refers to the California Coastal Commission. Similarly, any mention of a regional coastal zone conservation commission means it refers to a regional coastal commission.
(a)CA Public Resources Code § 30105(a) “Commission” means the California Coastal Commission. Whenever the term California Coastal Zone Conservation Commission appears in any law, it means the California Coastal Commission.
(b)CA Public Resources Code § 30105(b) “Regional commission” means any regional coastal commission. Whenever the term regional coastal zone conservation commission appears in any law, it means the regional coastal commission.
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Section § 30105.5
This section explains that when analyzing a project's impact, its effects should be considered along with the impacts of past, present, and likely future projects. It's about understanding the combined impact over time rather than just looking at a single project in isolation.
“Cumulatively” or “cumulative effect” means the incremental effects of an individual project shall be reviewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects.
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Section § 30106
This section defines what counts as "development" on land or water. It includes putting up structures, grading land, changing how land or water is used, constructing or altering buildings, digging up materials, and removing significant vegetation. It also covers changes in land use density and land division. Small-scale land division by public agencies for recreational use is not considered development. The term "structure" covers buildings, roads, pipes, and various utility lines.
“Development” means, on land, in or under water, the placement or erection of any solid material or structure; discharge or disposal of any dredged material or of any gaseous, liquid, solid, or thermal waste; grading, removing, dredging, mining, or extraction of any materials; change in the density or intensity of use of land, including, but not limited to, subdivision pursuant to the Subdivision Map Act (commencing with Section 66410 of the Government Code), and any other division of land, including lot splits, except where the land division is brought about in connection with the purchase of such land by a public agency for public recreational use; change in the intensity of use of water, or of access thereto; construction, reconstruction, demolition, or alteration of the size of any structure, including any facility of any private, public, or municipal utility; and the removal or harvesting of major vegetation other than for agricultural purposes, kelp harvesting, and timber operations which are in accordance with a timber harvesting plan submitted pursuant to the provisions of the Z'berg-Nejedly Forest Practice Act of 1973 (commencing with Section 4511).
As used in this section, “structure” includes, but is not limited to, any building, road, pipe, flume, conduit, siphon, aqueduct, telephone line, and electrical power transmission and distribution line.
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Section § 30107
An 'energy facility' is any place, whether owned by the public or a private entity, where activities related to electricity, natural gas, petroleum, coal, or any other energy source are conducted. This includes processing, producing, generating, storing, transmitting, or recovering energy.
“Energy facility” means any public or private processing, producing, generating, storing, transmitting, or recovering facility for electricity, natural gas, petroleum, coal, or other source of energy.
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Section § 30107.3
This section defines 'environmental justice' as ensuring fair treatment for everyone, regardless of their background, in the creation and enforcement of environmental laws and policies. It emphasizes that everyone should have access to a healthy environment and that pollution should not disproportionately affect certain communities.
Additionally, the law outlines that government agencies are responsible for engaging with and providing resources to those communities most affected by pollution. These communities should be actively involved in decision-making processes related to the environment and land use, and their recommendations should be considered seriously.
(a)CA Public Resources Code § 30107.3(a) “Environmental justice” means the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of people of all races, cultures, incomes, and national origins, with respect to the development, adoption, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies.
(b)CA Public Resources Code § 30107.3(b) “Environmental justice” includes, but is not limited to, all of the following:
(1)CA Public Resources Code § 30107.3(b)(1) The availability of a healthy environment for all people.
(2)CA Public Resources Code § 30107.3(b)(2) The deterrence, reduction, and elimination of pollution burdens for populations and communities experiencing the adverse effects of that pollution, so that the effects of the pollution are not disproportionately borne by those populations and communities.
(3)CA Public Resources Code § 30107.3(b)(3) Governmental entities engaging and providing technical assistance to populations and communities most impacted by pollution to promote their meaningful participation in all phases of the environmental and land use decisionmaking process.
(4)CA Public Resources Code § 30107.3(b)(4) At a minimum, the meaningful consideration of recommendations from populations and communities most
impacted by pollution into environmental and land use decisions.
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Section § 30107.5
An 'environmentally sensitive area' is a place where plant or animal life, or their habitats, are rare or particularly important due to their unique characteristics or function in an ecosystem. These areas are vulnerable and can be easily harmed by human actions and development.
“Environmentally sensitive area” means any area in which plant or animal life or their habitats are either rare or especially valuable because of their special nature or role in an ecosystem and which could be easily disturbed or degraded by human activities and developments.
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Section § 30108
The term "feasible" refers to something that can be successfully done within a reasonable time, considering factors like cost, environmental impact, social aspects, and technology.
“Feasible” means capable of being accomplished in a successful manner within a reasonable period of time, taking into account economic, environmental, social, and technological factors.
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Section § 30108.1
This section defines the term 'Federal coastal act' as referring to the Federal Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, along with any changes made to it over time.
“Federal coastal act” means the Federal Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. 1451, et seq.), as amended.
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Section § 30108.2
This law defines 'fill' as any material, like dirt or structures like pilings, that is placed in underwater areas.
“Fill” means earth or any other substance or material, including pilings placed for the purposes of erecting structures thereon, placed in a submerged area.
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Section § 30108.4
In simple terms, 'implementing actions' refers to the local laws, rules, or initiatives that put the certified local coastal program or certain policies into practice. These actions are submitted according to a specific process outlined in another law section.
“Implementing actions” means the ordinances, regulations, or programs which implement either the provisions of the certified local coastal program or the policies of this division and which are submitted pursuant to Section 30502.
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Section § 30108.5
A 'land use plan' refers to parts of a local government's planning documents, like a general plan or coastal element, that detail where and how much land can be used. It includes policies for protecting resources and developing land, and sometimes outlines specific actions to be carried out.
“Land use plan” means the relevant portions of a local government’s general plan, or local coastal element which are sufficiently detailed to indicate the kinds, location, and intensity of land uses, the applicable resource protection and development policies and, where necessary, a listing of implementing actions.
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Section § 30108.55
The term "local coastal element" refers to parts of a city or county's general plan that apply specifically to coastal areas. Local governments can prepare these sections as part of their planning process, and they can add more details if they think it's necessary, following guidelines in another law.
“Local coastal element” is that portion of a general plan applicable to the coastal zone which may be prepared by local government pursuant to this division, or any additional elements of the local government’s general plan prepared pursuant to Section 65303 of the Government Code, as the local government deems appropriate.
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Section § 30108.6
A "local coastal program" is a collection of plans, rules, and actions created by a local government to manage land use, zoning, and conservation in coastal areas. These programs ensure that local policies align with state coastal management laws and cover land use plans, zoning rules, zoning maps, and other actions for sensitive coastal resources.
“Local coastal program” means a local government’s (a) land use plans, (b) zoning ordinances, (c) zoning district maps, and (d) within sensitive coastal resources areas, other implementing actions, which, when taken together, meet the requirements of, and implement the provisions and policies of, this division at the local level.
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Section § 30109
This law section defines 'local government' as including chartered cities, general law cities, chartered counties, general law counties, and any city-county combinations.
“Local government” means any chartered or general law city, chartered or general law county, or any city and county.
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Section § 30110
The term "permit" in this law refers to any kind of official permission, like a license or certificate, given or rejected by a public agency that follows the rules of this division.
“Permit” means any license, certificate, approval, or other entitlement for use granted or denied by any public agency which is subject to the provisions of this division.
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Section § 30111
This law defines the word "person" to include not only individual people, but also organizations, partnerships, LLCs, corporations, utilities, and all levels of government and their agencies. Basically, it covers a wide range of entities.
“Person” means any individual, organization, partnership, limited liability company, or other business association or corporation, including any utility, and any federal, state, local government, or special district or an agency thereof.
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Section § 30112
This law section defines the term "port governing body" as the Board of Harbor Commissioners or the Board of Port Commissioners that oversees the Ports of Hueneme, Long Beach, Los Angeles, and the San Diego Unified Port District.
“Port governing body” means the Board of Harbor Commissioners or Board of Port Commissioners which has authority over the Ports of Hueneme, Long Beach, Los Angeles, and San Diego Unified Port District.
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Section § 30113
In simple terms, 'Prime agricultural land' refers to specific types of land as defined in another section of law, specifically Section 51201(c) of the Government Code. This section outlines what qualifies as prime agricultural land based on certain criteria.
“Prime agricultural land” means those lands defined in paragraph (1), (2), (3), or (4) of subdivision (c) of Section 51201 of the Government Code.
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Section § 30114
This section defines what is considered 'public works' in California. Public works include facilities for water, sewerage, telephone, and other utilities owned by public agencies, excluding energy facilities. They also cover transportation infrastructure like roads, highways, and mass transit, but not certain port developments in specific areas. Additionally, public works include recreational facilities funded by the public, State Coastal Conservancy projects, and special district developments. Lastly, it includes community college facilities.
“Public works” means the following:
(a)CA Public Resources Code § 30114(a) All production, storage, transmission, and recovery facilities for water, sewerage, telephone, and other similar utilities owned or operated by any public agency or by any utility subject to the jurisdiction of the Public Utilities Commission, except for energy facilities.
(b)CA Public Resources Code § 30114(b) All public transportation facilities, including streets, roads, highways, public parking lots and structures, ports, harbors, airports, railroads, and mass transit facilities and stations, bridges, trolley wires, and other related facilities. For purposes of this division, neither the Ports of Hueneme, Long Beach, Los Angeles, nor San Diego Unified Port District nor any of the developments within these ports shall be considered public works.
(c)CA Public Resources Code § 30114(c) All publicly financed recreational facilities, all projects of the State Coastal Conservancy, and any development by a special district.
(d)CA Public Resources Code § 30114(d) All community college facilities.
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Section § 30114.5
A "Residential development project" is defined as a multifamily housing project with only residential uses, consisting of at least four units or more.
“Residential development project” means a multifamily housing project that consists exclusively of residential uses and includes four or more units.
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Section § 30115
This section defines what is meant by "Sea" in terms of geographic areas, specifically related to the Pacific Ocean and its connected parts. It includes various ocean-connected areas like harbors and bays but excludes nonestuarine waterways like rivers and creeks. Additionally, it specifically excludes the jurisdiction area of the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission, which covers certain connected waterways.
“Sea” means the Pacific Ocean and all harbors, bays, channels, estuaries, salt marshes, sloughs, and other areas subject to tidal action through any connection with the Pacific Ocean, excluding nonestuarine rivers, streams, tributaries, creeks, and flood control and drainage channels. “Sea” does not include the area of jurisdiction of the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission, established pursuant to Title 7.2 (commencing with Section 66600) of the Government Code, including any river, stream, tributary, creek, or flood control or drainage channel flowing directly or indirectly into such area.
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Section § 30116
This section defines what "sensitive coastal resource areas" are within California's coastal zone. These are specific places that have significant ecological, recreational, or cultural value. They include special marine and land habitats, wetlands, important recreational areas, highly scenic sites, archaeological sites, notable visitor destinations, affordable coastal housing, and areas where land division could limit access to the coast.
“Sensitive coastal resource areas” means those identifiable and geographically bounded land and water areas within the coastal zone of vital interest and sensitivity. “Sensitive coastal resource areas” include the following:
(a)CA Public Resources Code § 30116(a) Special marine and land habitat areas, wetlands, lagoons, and estuaries as mapped and designated in Part 4 of the coastal plan.
(b)CA Public Resources Code § 30116(b) Areas possessing significant recreational value.
(c)CA Public Resources Code § 30116(c) Highly scenic areas.
(d)CA Public Resources Code § 30116(d) Archaeological sites referenced in the California Coastline and Recreation Plan or as designated by the State Historic Preservation Officer.
(e)CA Public Resources Code § 30116(e) Special communities or neighborhoods which are significant visitor destination areas.
(f)CA Public Resources Code § 30116(f) Areas that provide existing coastal housing or recreational opportunities for low- and moderate-income persons.
(g)CA Public Resources Code § 30116(g) Areas where divisions of land could substantially impair or restrict coastal access.
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Section § 30118
A "special district" is a type of public agency created for government or service functions within specific boundaries. It's different from local government and includes areas like county service areas, maintenance districts, or improvement zones. These districts are set up to levy property taxes for services or improvements within designated areas.
“Special district” means any public agency, other than a local government as defined in this chapter, formed pursuant to general law or special act for the local performance of governmental or proprietary functions within limited boundaries. “Special district” includes, but is not limited to, a county service area, a maintenance district or area, an improvement district or improvement zone, or any other zone or area, formed for the purpose of designating an area within which a property tax rate will be levied to pay for a service or improvement benefiting that area.
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Section § 30118.5
This law describes a "special treatment area" as a specific forested area within the coastal zone that is important for its habitat, scenic beauty, and potential impact on public recreation areas or coastal ecosystems. These areas are significant because logging in them could harm recreational spaces or the biological health of wetlands, estuaries, or streams.
“Special treatment area” means an identifiable and geographically bounded forested area within the coastal zone that constitutes a significant habitat area, area of special scenic significance, and any land where logging activities could adversely affect a public recreation area or the biological productivity of any wetland, estuary, or stream especially valuable because of its role in a coastal ecosystem.
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Section § 30119
This section defines the term 'state university' as referring specifically to the University of California and the California State University.
“State university” means the University of California and the California State University.
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Section § 30120
In this section, 'treatment works' refers to the facilities and processes that are used to treat sewage and industrial waste as defined by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. This includes any updates or additional federal laws that modify this Act.
“Treatment works” shall have the same meaning as set forth in the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1251, et seq.) and any other federal act which amends or supplements the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.
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Section § 30121
In California, a 'wetland' refers to areas within the coastal zone that can be either temporarily or permanently covered with shallow water. These include environments like saltwater and freshwater marshes, brackish water marshes whether open or closed, swamps, mudflats, and fens.
“Wetland” means lands within the coastal zone which may be covered periodically or permanently with shallow water and include saltwater marshes, freshwater marshes, open or closed brackish water marshes, swamps, mudflats, and fens.
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Section § 30122
A zoning ordinance is a rule that a city or county creates to regulate land use, as allowed by specific government codes. For charter cities, which have their own governing charters, these ordinances are enacted based on their charter's authority.
“Zoning ordinance” means an ordinance authorized by Section 65850 of the Government Code or, in the case of a charter city, a similar ordinance enacted pursuant to the authority of its charter.
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