Cal. Code Regs. tit. 14 § 13574

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 43, October 25, 2024

Section 13574 - Procedures for Open Space Easements and Public Access Documents

All coastal development permits subject to conditions of approval pertaining to public access and open space or conservation easements shall be subject to the following procedures:

(a) The executive director of the Commission shall review and approve all legal documents specified in the conditions of approval of a coastal development permit for public access and conservation/open space easements.

(1) Upon completion of permit review by the local government and prior to the issuance of the permit, the local government shall forward a copy of the permit conditions and findings of approval and copies of the legal documents to the executive director of the Commission for review and approval of the legal adequacy and consistency with the requirements of potential accepting agencies;

(2) The executive director of the Commission shall have fifteen (15) working days from receipt of the documents in which to complete the review and notify the applicant of recommended revisions if any;

(3) The local government may issue the permit upon expiration of the fifteen (15) working day period if notification of inadequacy has not been received by the local government within that time period;

(4) If the executive director has recommended revisions to the applicant, the permit shall not be issued until the deficiencies have been resolved to the satisfaction of the executive director; or

(b) If a local government requests, the Commission shall delegate the authority to process the recordation of the necessary legal documents to the local government if the local government identifies the department of the local government or public agency or private association that has the resources and authorization to accept, open and operate and maintain the accessways and open space/conservation areas required as a condition of approval of coastal development permits subject to the following: Upon completion of the recordation of the documents the local government shall forward a copy of the permit conditions and findings of approval and copies of the legal documents pertaining to the public access and open space conditions to the executive director of the Commission.

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 14, § 13574

Note: Authority cited: Sections 30333 and 30620, Public Resources Code. Reference: Section 30530, Public Resources Code.