Section 13256.1 - Staff Review(a) Within five (5) days of receipt of a request for a boundary adjustment, the executive director of the commission shall make a preliminary review of the request. If the request does not conform to the provisions of Section 13255.2 or if the proposed adjustment patently fails to conform to the requirements of Public Resources Code Section 30103(b), the executive director of the commission shall reject the request and shall notify the person requesting the adjustment of his or her determination.(b) If the request is accepted, the executive director of the commission shall further review the requested boundary adjustment and shall investigate: (1) whether there are alternative adjustments to the boundary either seaward or landward which would be consistent with the provisions of Public Resources Code Section 30103(b) and which would result in a more readily identifiable location for the coastal zone boundary;(2) whether there are coastal resources on the affected lot or parcel which would be affected by a change in the boundary;(3) whether an adjustment to the boundary would affect coastal resources on other lands;(4) whether an adjustment to the boundary would affect opportunities for public access to or along the coast;(5) whether an adjustment to the boundary would affect the ability of local government to prepare a local coastal program in conformance with the goals, objectives and policies of the Coastal Act of 1976. In conducting the investigation of the proposed boundary adjustment the executive director of the commission shall consult with the affected local governments.
(c) The executive director of the commission shall prepare and distribute a written staff recommendation regarding the requested boundary adjustment in a manner similar to the manner for preparation and distribution of staff recommendations on permit matters.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 14, § 13256.1
1. Amendment filed 8-14-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 33).
2. Amendment of subsections (a) and (b) and amendment of NOTE filed 7-30-2019; operative 1-1-2020 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(2) (Register 2019, No. 31). Note: Authority cited: Section 30333, Public Resources Code. Reference: Section 30103, Public Resources Code.
1. Amendment filed 8-14-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 33).
2. Amendment of subsections (a) and (b) and amendment of Note filed 7-30-2019; operative 1/1/2020 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(2) (Register 2019, No. 31).