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| + | The Commission is the primary agency which issues Coastal Development Permits. However, once a local agency (a County, City, or Port) has a Local Coastal Program (LCP) which has been certified by the Commission, that agency takes over the responsibility for issuing Coastal Development Permits. For areas with Certified LCP's, the Commission does not issue Coastal Development permits (except in certain areas where the Commission retains jurisdiction, i.e. public trust lands), and is instead responsible for reviewing amendments to a local agency's LCP, or reviewing Coastal Development Permits issued by local agencies which have been appealed to the Commission. <ref>[http://www.coastal.ca.gov/whoweare.html CCC Program Overview]</ref> | ||
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| + | A Local Coastal Program is composed of a Land Use Plan and an Implementation Plan. A Land Use Plan details the Land Uses which are permissible in each part of the local government's area, and specifies the general policies which apply to each Land Use. The Land Use can be a part of a local government's general plan. The Implementation Plan is responsible for implementing the policies contained in the Land Use Plan. The Implementation Plan is generally a part of the City's Zoning code. <ref>[http://www.coastal.ca.gov/la/locals.html Role of Local Governments]</ref> | ||
One key role of the CCC is overseeing the creation and regulation of Local Coastal Programs (LCPs). LCPS are local county or city agencies which undertake the responsibilities of permitting for their particular coastal region. These LCPs are overseen and certified by the CCC.<ref name=ccc/> | One key role of the CCC is overseeing the creation and regulation of Local Coastal Programs (LCPs). LCPS are local county or city agencies which undertake the responsibilities of permitting for their particular coastal region. These LCPs are overseen and certified by the CCC.<ref name=ccc/> | ||
Revision as of 11:09, 4 April 2013
The California Coastal Commission (CCC) is a state agency which serves as the supervising body of the State of California focusing on policies, regulations, and developments which occur on the coastal region.
Background
The CCC was created by the California Coastal Zone Conservation Act of 1972. The CCC then gained permanent status through the 1976 California Coastal Act and was charged with the protection and maintenance of the coastline along California. Their mission is to "Protect, conserve, restore, and enhance environmental and human-based resources of the California coast and ocean for environmentally sustainable and prudent use by current and future generations" [1] The function of the CCC is to develop and review coastal permits as well as permit appeals. They are involved in essentially any decision made with potential impact to a coastal area. They are heavily involved with the function of CEQA in coastal developments and alterations. The commission contains 12 voting members. 6 members are chosen by the public and 6 are elected officials selected for the task.
Local Coastal Programs
The Commission is the primary agency which issues Coastal Development Permits. However, once a local agency (a County, City, or Port) has a Local Coastal Program (LCP) which has been certified by the Commission, that agency takes over the responsibility for issuing Coastal Development Permits. For areas with Certified LCP's, the Commission does not issue Coastal Development permits (except in certain areas where the Commission retains jurisdiction, i.e. public trust lands), and is instead responsible for reviewing amendments to a local agency's LCP, or reviewing Coastal Development Permits issued by local agencies which have been appealed to the Commission. [2]
A Local Coastal Program is composed of a Land Use Plan and an Implementation Plan. A Land Use Plan details the Land Uses which are permissible in each part of the local government's area, and specifies the general policies which apply to each Land Use. The Land Use can be a part of a local government's general plan. The Implementation Plan is responsible for implementing the policies contained in the Land Use Plan. The Implementation Plan is generally a part of the City's Zoning code. [3]
One key role of the CCC is overseeing the creation and regulation of Local Coastal Programs (LCPs). LCPS are local county or city agencies which undertake the responsibilities of permitting for their particular coastal region. These LCPs are overseen and certified by the CCC.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 California Coastal Commission: Who We Are
- ↑ CCC Program Overview
- ↑ Role of Local Governments
Links
- ENVS 560/L Watershed Systems
- CEQA Overview
- CEQA and the Central Coast
- CEQA Summary of The Collection at Monterey Bay Resort
- Ocean Harbor House Seawall
- Agencies that are lead applicants in CEQA
- Hydrology and Water Quality Components of Central Coast CEQA Documents
- List of Environmental Consultants in the Central Coast Area
Disclaimer
This page may contain students's work completed as part of assigned coursework. It may not be accurate. It does not necessarily reflect the opinion or policy of CSUMB, its staff, or students.
