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  1. The California Coastal Commission is reviewing the city's Local Coastal Program plan regarding development activities in Santa Monica.

California Legislation Grants Santa Monica Coastal Permit Authority

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What happened

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Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1740, which provides Santa Monica a defined path to a certified Local Coastal Program after more than 50 years without one. This law allows the city to process most coastal development permits locally, though the California Coastal Commission retains oversight. Separately, Newsom's office proposed a trailer bill that would exempt the Ocean Avenue Project from the Santa Monica Land Use Plan and constrain the Coastal Commission's ability to require project changes.

From smdp.com, surfsantamonica.com

Why it matters

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The legislation shifts regulatory power, allowing Santa Monica greater local control over coastal projects while the Coastal Commission maintains a role. The proposed trailer bill specifically benefits the Ocean Avenue Project, a mixed-use campus designed by Frank Gehry, by declaring it consistent with the Coastal Act.

The California Coastal Commission is currently reviewing the city's Local Coastal Program plan regarding development activities in Santa Monica.

From smdp.com, surfsantamonica.com

Who's involved

  • California Coastal CommissionThe California Coastal Commission formally regulates and reviews development projects in Santa Monica's coastal zone.
  • Santa MonicaSanta Monica is the beachfront city gaining local permit authority for coastal development.
  • Gavin NewsomGavin Newsom used his gubernatorial authority to sign legislation and propose bills affecting coastal oversight.
  • Frank GehryFrank Gehry designed the Ocean Avenue Project, which is subject to the proposed regulatory changes.
  • Rick ZburRick Zbur authored the bill that provides Santa Monica a path to a certified Local Coastal Program.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Santa MonicaSpeculative

    Santa Monica might see changes in local development revenue streams as it processes more coastal permits locally.

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How it developed

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  1. SCAG published a Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) directing zoning changes in Santa Monica.Sub-event
  2. Newsom signed a law granting Santa Monica local permit authority regarding coastal oversight.1 source
  3. Negrete opposed a development bill signed by Newsom in Santa Monica, while SMCLC cited SMART as knowledgeable about city government.Sub-event
  4. A trailer bill has been introduced that could grant Santa Monica greater coastal development authority.Sub-event
  5. Sierra Club, Surfrider Foundation, and Rick Zbur are involved in the opposition to a bill (AB 1740) affecting Santa Monica development.Sub-event
  6. Governor's office proposes bills to challenge the Coastal Commission's oversight of Santa Monica.1 source

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