Section 13503 - Methodology for Identifying IssuesPursuant to Public Resources Code Sections 30500(c) and 30501(a), an identification of coastal conservation and development issues shall be made as the first step in the preparation of an LCP or LRDP. For LCPs and LRDPs, the purpose of the "issue identification" is to:
(1) determine the policies of the Coastal Act that apply in each jurisdiction;(2) determine the extent to which existing local plans are adequate to meet Coastal Act requirements; and(3) delineate any potential conflicts between existing plans and development proposals and the policies of the Coastal Act. (a) Local government or the governing authority, in consultation with the Commission and with opportunity for full public participation, shall review the policies of Chapter 3 of the Coastal Act to determine which are applicable to the particular portion of the coastal zone under consideration. A review shall be made to determine the extent of analysis needed to address the applicable policies in the preparation of the LCP or LRDP. In addition, pursuant to Section 13513, identification shall be made with respect to uses, existing or anticipated, of more than local significance which must be addressed in the LRDP or LCP. Existing or potential conflicts shall be identified between the policies of Chapter 3 of the Coastal Act and (1) existing conditions in the coastal zone, (2) the kinds, location and intensity of development proposed by existing policies or development plans, and (3) major developments proposed by any port or harbor district, special district, state or federal agency or public utility that are made known to the local government. Where the local government or the governing authority proposes to revise substantially its current plans or regulations, this identification of conflicts should be based on a general assessment of areas needing revision rather than a detailed analysis of the current plans. Substantial existing or potential conflicts shall be set forth as coastal planning issues for specific geographic areas that are to be addressed in the LCP or LRDP.(b) The local government or governing authority may use an alternative methodology for issue identification if the Commission reviews the alternative methodology and, after a public hearing, finds that it is adequate to address the policies of Chapter 3 of the Coastal Act of 1976, will insure the maximum degree of public participation and will insure consultation and coordination with the local coastal programs of contiguous local governments.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 14, § 13503
Note: Authority cited: Sections 30501 and 30605, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 30501 and 30605, Public Resources Code.