Chapter 2.5Revisions to the Coastal Zone Boundary
Section § 30150
This section updates the detailed maps that define where the coastal zone's inland boundary is located in California. Initially mapped by the commission on March 1, 1977, the inland boundary has been modified by 35 new maps dated September 12, 1979. These modifications show specific areas that have been added to or removed from the coastal zone, and these maps are available at the commission's office.
Section § 30152
This section outlines specific land areas in Del Norte County, California that are excluded from certain regulations or designations. It breaks down these exclusions by community and provides the corresponding map references for clarity. Near Smith River, about 255 acres are excluded based on map 1. The Fort Dick, Kings Valley, and Meadowbrook Acres areas follow maps 2 and 3 for their exclusions. In Crescent City, approximately 2,250 acres and certain urban areas like Bertsch Subdivision are excluded per maps 2 and 3. Additionally, two acres in Crescent City are excluded as detailed on map 2A, filed in 1982.
Section § 30154
This section outlines specific land exclusions in Humboldt County near the City of Fortuna and within the City of Ferndale, based on maps 4 and 4A. About 265 acres near Fortuna and all of Ferndale as of 1979 are excluded from certain restrictions. Additionally, Ferndale must consider coastal program work when updating its city plans. The State Coastal Conservancy can pursue projects in Ferndale without needing commission approval, even if other laws suggest otherwise.
Section § 30156
Section § 30156.1
This law specifies that in the City of Pacifica, San Mateo County, around 11 acres of land located east of State Highway Route 1, as detailed in a specific transportation director's deed, is included and marked on Map 5.
Section § 30158
This section describes changes to geographic boundaries in Santa Cruz County. Near Bonny Doon, the boundary is extended towards the ocean according to specific maps. In Watsonville, around 40 acres in the southwestern part of the city are excluded from this boundary as detailed on another map.
Section § 30160
This law section outlines specific areas in Monterey County where certain land is either included or excluded from the inland coastal zone boundaries. It gives detailed descriptions of land in cities such as Marina, Sand City, Seaside, Monterey, Pacific Grove, and Del Monte Forest, specifying exact plots on maps and mentioning the requirement of buffers along certain areas like highways and railroad right-of-ways. The adjustments to these boundaries are based on maps and legislative amendments from the 1979–80 session, affecting how coastal development is managed in these areas.
Section § 30162
This section concerns boundary changes in certain coastal areas of Santa Barbara County. For Rancho San Julian and the Jalama Creek watershed, the boundary extends to a five-mile limit as noted in a specific map. In the Devereux Lagoon and Goleta Slough, 170 acres are excluded and 245 acres are added according to maps, but areas planned for a housing project by the University of California are not included.
Section § 30164
This law section details changes to land boundaries in Ventura County, California. Near the Ventura River, 190 acres are added. In San Buenaventura, 240 acres are removed. In Oxnard and a nearby unincorporated area, 130 acres are removed and 85 acres are added. There's also a boundary adjustment extending seaward in Section 36 to a five-mile limit. These adjustments are shown on specific maps.
Section § 30166
This law details boundary and zoning adjustments in various parts of Los Angeles County. In certain spots in the Santa Monica Mountains, the boundary is moved closer to the ocean, as shown on specific maps. Several territories in the Temescal Canyon watershed are included due to ownership by specific organizations. In Los Angeles and El Segundo, some industrially significant areas are excluded from specific zones. Certain lands in Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, and Palos Verdes Estates, as well as areas in Long Beach near Colorado Lagoon and another near Pacific Coast Highway, are also excluded, with details on specific maps. The changes ensure the coastal zone boundary in Venice stays as it is.
Section § 30166.5
This law mandates that by January 15, 2002, the commission must provide the City of Malibu with a draft of their local coastal program. This program specifically concerns land use within Malibu's coastal zone, as shown on certain official maps.
Furthermore, by September 15, 2002, the commission is required, after public hearings and discussions with Malibu, to adopt a finalized local coastal program. Once adopted, this program will be automatically certified, letting the City of Malibu take over the responsibility of granting coastal development permits. If Malibu doesn't decide on such permit applications in a timely manner, those applications cannot be automatically approved.
Section § 30168
This law outlines changes to land areas in several cities within Orange County. In Huntington Beach, 9.5 acres are added, while in Costa Mesa, 15 acres are removed. Newport Beach gains 22.6 acres along the Pacific Coast Highway, but these may be removed if used for hospital purposes. In Niguel Hill, parts of Pacific Island Village are excluded. Dana Point and Laguna Niguel see an exclusion of approximately 450 acres inland. Capistrano Beach excludes about 381 acres near the freeway, while San Clemente adds 230 acres and excludes 214 acres in different regions and maps.
Section § 30169
This law addresses a dispute over the location of the inland boundary of the coastal zone in Aliso Viejo, Orange County, aiming to resolve it by redefining the boundary for the benefit of local planning. Around 286 acres are added to, and 1,020 acres are removed from, the coastal zone based on specified maps. The law allows minor boundary adjustments to accommodate development while ensuring protection of coastal resources.
An agreement is required between Aliso Viejo Company and the Commission to provide 1,000 units of affordable housing units along with additional moderate and low-income housing units to meet local housing needs, with resale controls enforced by local agencies. The law details the regulatory framework for infrastructure necessary for community development, limiting the Commission's role to ensuring these developments do not harm coastal resources. The legal framework becomes operative once the agreement is formalized and recorded.
Section § 30170
This section details specific land areas in San Diego County, particularly in the cities of Oceanside, Carlsbad, and San Diego, that are included or excluded from certain development or coastal zone regulations. It describes exact boundaries using specific lots, maps, and landmarks.
For areas like Carlsbad and around Palomar Airport, development rules require a drainage plan approved by local government officials, the commission, and the Department of Fish and Wildlife to prevent water runoff issues. The City of Carlsbad must develop and adopt a local coastal program meeting specific requirements, such as protecting farmland and recreational opportunities, otherwise, the land might be removed from the coastal zone.
In San Diego, areas like Carmel Valley and Mount Soledad involve drainage and transportation plans that need to be certified before being excluded from coastal zone oversight. The Famosa Slough and other specific regions are noted for inclusion, with certain exclusions from permits for activities that don't significantly impact the environment.
Section § 30170.6
This law changes the inland boundary of a coastal zone in San Diego County near Penasquitos Canyon by updating a map from 1980. However, this change will only take place if San Diego submits and gets approval for a drainage plan ensuring that the extension of Mira Mesa Boulevard does not increase water runoff into Carroll Canyon.
Section § 30171
This section outlines the timeline and process for developing a local coastal program for a specific area in the City of Carlsbad, as shown on maps filed with the Secretary of State in 1980. The Commission must first draft the program and later adopt it after public hearing and consultation. Once adopted, the program is certified and may be amended in specific ways, including upon request from local property owners until such time the city enacts its own implementations. If the Commission fails to adopt the program by the deadline, the area is excluded from coastal zone regulations. The law ensures there's no change in contractual deadlines between the commission and any parties regarding planning services.
Section § 30171.2
This law addresses the handling of agricultural conversion fees in Carlsbad starting January 1, 1985. New fees cannot be levied under the local coastal agricultural subsidy program, but parts of the program allowing for developmental rights remain unchanged.
Existing agreements or contracts made before 1985 are unaffected, and the fees collected before this date must be used for improvements benefiting Carlsbad agriculture or refunded to those who paid them. Reimbursements must occur within 90 days of either January 1, 1985, or the fee payment, and require a waiver of legal claims.
Claimants must apply to the Department of General Services for refunds. Funds may also be used for improvements outside Carlsbad's coastal zone if they support local agriculture and align with the program's goals.
Section § 30171.5
If you're developing on nonprime agricultural land in Carlsbad's coastal zone, you need to pay a mitigation fee between $5,000 and $10,000 per acre. This fee goes to the State Coastal Conservancy Fund.
The collected fees are used in priority order: first to restore wildlife and habitats at Batiquitos Lagoon, next for an interpretive center at Buena Vista Lagoon, then public beach access in Carlsbad, and finally other local projects benefiting natural resources.
A special account within the fund may be used to hold these fees, and interest earned will be used similarly. At least 50% of the fees must go to Batiquitos Lagoon restoration.
The fees are specifically for mitigating agricultural conversion impacts and cannot be used to make a project compliant with existing laws or fix inconsistencies.
Section § 30172
This law section involves a specific area in San Diego County near Palomar Airport that is set to be excluded from the coastal zone. This exclusion will happen only after the City of Carlsbad's engineer approves and the relevant commission certifies a drainage plan for the area. The City of Carlsbad is responsible for implementing and enforcing this plan under the commission's interim permit authority.
Section § 30174
This statute updates the map that defines the boundary of a coastal zone in San Diego County, California. It specifically changes the inland boundary of the coastal zone as originally shown on a map from 1977. The changes include removing about 250 acres near Del Mar Heights Road and the San Diego Freeway and adding roughly 45 acres near Carmel Valley Road and the San Diego Freeway. Additionally, the boundary near the south branch of Los Penasquitos Canyon is moved closer to the ocean.