The board extended the Moss Landing local emergency for 60 days, directed staff to pursue an emergency coastal development permit and bridge‑repair planning at Point Lobos, and requested negotiation of ALPR contract terms with stronger safeguards before a future approval vote.

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Planning staff recommends approval for single-family residence with conditions related to wetland area.

Council discusses affordable lodging commitments as Hilton seeks approval for hotel expansion.

Board of Appeals denies appeal against Great Highway pilot project's coastal zone permit.

After hours of public testimony and council questions about depth, water quality and a late surf-pool proposal, Redondo Beach council voted to allow staff to finalize and submit a coastal development permit application and an environmental-exemption declaration for the Seaside Lagoon Rehabilitation Project.

Governor Gavin Newsom is advancing a bill that would exempt a long-planned Santa Monica oceanfront project from standard regulatory review by the Coastal Commission, sparking significant controversy. The proposal, which aims to fast-track development by Jeff Worthe—a major campaign donor—has drawn criticism from lawmakers and environmental advocates who argue it undermines California’s 50-year-old Coastal Act. The bill would allow the project to bypass rigorous environmental assessments if Santa Monica fails to complete a local coastal plan by 2028, effectively creating an exemption for this specific development. Critics, including Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur, accuse Newsom of prioritizing political donors over public interests and coastal protection. Environmental groups like the California Coastal Protection Network condemn the move as a betrayal of the Coastal Act’s legacy, which was established to safeguard public access and conservation. The controversy highlights tensions between economic development and environmental regulation, with opponents warning that such carve-outs could set dangerous precedents for future projects. Newsom’s office has not publicly defended the bill, citing confidentiality around pending legislation, while critics argue transparency is essential to prevent corruption in coastal governance.

Utilities staff said major SST upgrades and commissioning at the wastewater plant are nearly complete, generator interconnection and alternator issues were addressed, water consumption is up about 10% with tourism, and staff are pursuing grant and funding options for brine (RO concentrate) solutions including potential ZLD; Coastal Commission staff reports on the WRF CDP are expected in late August.

Agder municipalities have approved most development applications in the coastal zone, with 12,688 new buildings constructed in the 100-metre belt along the coast between 2000 and 2025, NRK reports. The number of buildings increased by 35 percent during the period, while the potentially accessible…

Summary of actions the Zoning Administrator took July 30, 2026: approvals of coastal development permits for several private Car Week activations in Pebble Beach and a set of commercial vacation-rental permits; most event approvals were limited to one year with strengthened operational and safety conditions.

City Manager Sean Sherpentier told the council that emergency placement of roughly 300 boulders (about 90 tons) has been completed around the pier abutment and that the city has requested state technical and financial assistance; he also said staff will file a Coastal Development Permit amendment and a possible emergency permit to allow overnight closures at Lindamar beach parking lots.

After public comment and extended questioning, Hollywood commissioners voted unanimously to transmit comprehensive‑plan text amendments that would authorize a voluntary beach hotel density bonus program, a transfer‑of‑development‑rights tool, and revised flex‑unit rules that will enable future zoning bonus overlays.

Officials in Ocean City, New Jersey, have approved rezoning for the former Gillian's Wonderland Pier, a historic amusement park that closed in 2024 due to financial challenges. The site, known for its iconic 144-foot Giant Wheel and carousel, is now under consideration for redevelopment as a 252-room luxury hotel. While some residents support the project for its potential to boost tourism, others fear it will alter the boardwalk's character. The Ocean City 2050 advocacy group criticized the decision as a 'strategic blunder,' arguing it favors developers over residents. The next steps include drafting a redevelopment plan, public hearings, and additional approvals. The proposal highlights tensions between preserving historical landmarks and adapting them for modern economic needs, reflecting broader debates over urban development and cultural heritage.

Flagler County’s planning board unanimously recommended approval June 9 for The Cove (formerly Scenic Cove), a reduced‑density coastal subdivision of 46 lots, after the developer increased retention and added drainage measures; nearby residents voiced concerns about stormwater and saltwater intrusion but the developer and engineer said the plan models 100‑year events.

Council approved acceptance of a $400,000 grant from the Florida Inland Navigation District to support Marina dry storage work; marina staff reported grant funding now totals about $1.534 million across recent awards and described construction and building updates.

At its Oct. 14 meeting the Port Richey Planning & Zoning Board discussed how the Waterfront Overlay District (WOD) affects waterfront development, public access, setbacks, easements and the limits of city authority when property is privately owned or extends beyond the seawall.