S.B. 2969 Summary

• Excludes reconstruction or alteration of existing single-family residences below the special management area minor permit valuation threshold from the definition of "development," allowing county planning authorities to further define new single-family residence construction standards.

• Adds a definition of "single-family residence" as a structure used for residential habitation and not for short-term transient vacation rental usage.

• Requires county authorities to consider and evaluate sea level rise risk when reviewing and approving all developments in special management areas, including findings that applicants have considered sea level rise and that its effects will be minimal during the development's useful life.

• Establishes that special management areas law applies to coastal development to preserve, protect, and restore natural resources in light of general sea level rise and resulting coastal erosion.

• Takes effect July 1, 2100, except that the single-family residence definition and development exclusion provisions take effect January 1, 2020.