CA AB2171

Authorizes applicants and aggrieved persons to appeal coastal development permit decisions directly to superior court instead of filing appeals with the California Coastal Commission, for developments in areas covered by certified local coastal programs.

Redefines "aggrieved person" to require that the person be either domiciled or own real property in an impacted coastal county or within 1,000 feet of an impacted coastal county, in addition to existing hearing participation requirements.

Requires that to qualify as an aggrieved person, an individual must have either appeared at a public hearing regarding the decision or previously informed the relevant agency of their concerns, or had good cause to be unable to do so.

Specifies that Section 30802 does not apply to appeals filed under the new direct court review process.

Includes applicants for permits and local governments (in cases of local coastal program approval) within the definition of "aggrieved person."