The California Coastal Act requires developers who are developing property within the coastal zones (defined as being within 1,000 yards of coastline) to be approved for permits to develop lands. The permitting process ensures that developers are developing real estate according to the standards set forth by the cities in which they are developing property.
Coastal Zone Conservation Act
The Coastal Zone Conservation Act was also enacted in 1972. Its goal was to protect and preserve when possible to maintain and/or enhance landscape. (Coastal Zone Conservation Act)
California’s coastal zone is 1,800 square miles, and extends nearly 1,000 yards inland.
A property owner in a coastal zone must be issued a permit by the city prior to any development of his or her property. Without a permit, the owner cannot develop the property. Should a property owner wish to sell the property, he or she must disclose that the property cannot be developed.
