Sacramento is an inland city located approximately 80 miles from the Pacific Coast and is not within the California Coastal Commission's jurisdiction. Coastal development permits under the California Coastal Act do not apply. However, development along the Sacramento and American Rivers and near local waterways is subject to environmental review, CEQA compliance, and permits from agencies such as the US Army Corps of Engineers and the Central Valley Flood Protection Board.
While no coastal development ordinance applies, Sacramento's location at the confluence of the Sacramento and American Rivers means significant waterfront development is regulated under the City's floodplain management ordinance and state flood protection requirements. The Central Valley Flood Protection Board regulates encroachments within designated floodways. Projects near rivers may also require Section 404 permits from the Army Corps of Engineers and Section 1602 Streambed Alteration Agreements from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
No local coastal development penalties apply. Unauthorized work within regulated floodways or waterways can result in state-level enforcement including fines, restoration orders, and criminal penalties from the Central Valley Flood Protection Board.
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