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DIVISION 20. CALIFORNIA COASTAL ACT [30000 - 30900]›CHAPTER 6. Implementation [30500 - 30534]›ARTICLE 1. Local Coastal Program [30500 - 30504]›§ 30500

§ 30500.5

Public Resources Code §§ 30000–30900 — California Coastal Act of 1976 · 2026 edition · updated 2026-07-29 · California

30500.5. (a) By July 1, 2026, the commission shall, in coordination with the Department of Housing and Community Development, develop and provide guidance for local governments to facilitate the preparation of amendments to a local coastal program to clarify and simplify the permitting process for accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units, as defined in Section 66313 of the Government Code, within the coastal zone.

(b) The commission shall, in coordination with the Department of Housing and Community Development, convene at least one public workshop to receive and consider public comments on the draft guidance before the finalization of the guidance document. The commission and the Department of Housing and Community Development shall post the draft guidance on their respective internet websites at least 30 days before the public workshop. The commission shall provide notice of the public workshop to all cities and counties within the coastal zone. The final guidance document shall be posted on the commission’s and the Department of Housing and Community Development’s respective internet websites.

(Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 454, Sec. 1. (SB 1077) Effective January 1, 2025.)

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▸ Contents — Public Resources Code §§ 30000–30900 — California Coastal Act of 1976
Public Resources Code §§ 30000–30900 — California Coastal Act of 1976
  1. Public Resources Code §§ 30000–30900 — California Coastal Act …
  2. ▸ DIVISION 20. CALIFORNIA COASTAL ACT [30000 - 30900]
    Overview
    1. CHAPTER 1. Findings and Declarations and General Provisions [3…
    2. CHAPTER 2. Definitions [30100 - 30122]
    3. CHAPTER 2.5. Revisions to the Coastal Zone Boundary [30150 - 3…
    4. CHAPTER 3. Coastal Resources Planning and Management Policies …
    5. CHAPTER 4. Creation, Membership, and Powers of Commission and …
    6. CHAPTER 5. State Agencies [30400 - 30421]
    7. ▸ CHAPTER 6. Implementation [30500 - 30534]
      Overview
      1. ▸ ARTICLE 1. Local Coastal Program [30500 - 30504]
        Overview
        1. ▸ § 30500
          Overview
          1. § 30500.1
          2. § 30500.5
        2. § 30501
        3. § 30502
        4. § 30503
        5. § 30504
      2. ARTICLE 2. Procedure for Preparation, Approval, and Certificat…
      3. ARTICLE 3. Coastal Public Access Program [30530 - 30534]
    8. CHAPTER 7. Development Controls [30600 - 30627]
    9. CHAPTER 8. Ports [30700 - 30721]
    10. CHAPTER 9. Judicial Review, Enforcement, and Penalties [30800 …
    11. CHAPTER 10. Severability [30900- 30900.]

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