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CA SB963
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
John Laird
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AI Summary
- Establishes formal requirements for appealing local government decisions on coastal development permits to the California Coastal Commission, requiring a completed, signed appeal form submitted within regulatory timelines
- Requires appealing parties to identify specific grounds for appeal in writing, explaining how proposed development fails to conform to the certified local coastal program or public access policies
- Mandates the executive director provide permit applicants with a complete description of information needed for de novo review within 30 calendar days after the commission determines a substantial issue exists
- Requires the commission to hold a de novo public hearing and act on the coastal development permit application within 180 calendar days of receiving a complete submittal
- Allows a one-time extension of up to 90 days upon mutual written agreement between the applicant and executive director
Legislative Description
California Coastal Act of 1976: coastal development permits: appeal: de novo review.
Last Action
From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on RLS.
3/9/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules2/3/2026
Full Bill Text
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