Port Hueneme is located within the California Coastal Zone. Development projects may require a Coastal Development Permit (CDP) under the California Coastal Act and the City's certified Local Coastal Program (LCP). The California Coastal Commission has appellate jurisdiction.
The California Coastal Act (PRC §30000-30900) requires CDPs for most development within the Coastal Zone. Port Hueneme has a certified Local Coastal Program that implements the Coastal Act locally. CDPs are required for new construction, major renovations, grading, and changes in land use. Exempt activities include interior remodels, minor repairs, and maintenance that do not change the size or use of a structure. The California Coastal Commission retains appellate jurisdiction over local CDP decisions. Coastal development must protect public access to the beach, coastal views, and marine resources.
Development without a required CDP is a Coastal Act violation enforceable by both the City and the California Coastal Commission. Violations may require restoration of the site to pre-development conditions. The Coastal Commission can impose fines of up to $15,000 per day for violations.
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