California Public Resources Code

§ 30601.4

PRC § 30601.4 Effective Jan 1, 2024Div. 20 · Ch. 7 · Art. 1

Statute text

(a)(1) The commission shall process a consolidated coastal development permit for any new development that requires a coastal development permit and that is associated with, appurtenant to, or necessary for the construction and operation of offshore wind energy projects, and transmission facilities needed for those projects, located in the coastal zone, as defined in this division. Section 30601.3 applies to a consolidated coastal development permit pursuant to this section, except that paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 30601.3 does not apply, and provided that public participation is not substantially impaired by the review of the consolidated coastal development permit.

(2)Upon receipt of an application for purposes of this subdivision, the commission shall forward the application to local governmental agencies having land use and related jurisdiction in the area in which the project would occur. The local governmental agencies may review the application and submit comments on, among other things, applicable provisions of the local coastal program and other appropriate aspects of the design, construction, or operation of the proposed site and related facility.

(3)The commission shall coordinate with affected local governmental agencies to incorporate or otherwise address their recommendations in the final consolidated coastal development permit, including measures to address impacts from offshore wind development and respond to community needs, consistent with this division.

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Legislative history

Added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 386, Sec. 3. (SB 286) Effective January 1, 2024.