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(a) For purposes of this section, “minor development” means a development which a local government determines satisfies all of the following requirements:
(1) Is consistent with the certified local coastal program, as defined in Section 30108.6.
(2) Requires no discretionary approvals other than a coastal development permit.
(3) Has no adverse effect either individually or cumulatively on coastal resources or public access to the shoreline or along the coast.
(b) After certification of its local coastal program, a local government may waive the requirement for a public hearing on a coastal development permit application for a minor development only if both of the following occur:
(1) Notice that a public hearing shall be held upon request by any person is provided to all persons who would otherwise be required to be notified of a public hearing as well as any other persons known to be interested in receiving notice.
(2) No request for public hearing is received by the local government within 15 working days from the date of sending the notice pursuant to paragraph (1).
(c) The notice provided pursuant to subdivision (b) shall include a statement that failure by a person to request a public hearing may result in the loss of that person's ability to appeal to the commission any action taken by a local government on a coastal development permit application.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - California Code, Public Resources Code - PRC § 30624.9 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ca/public-resources-code/prc-sect-30624-9/
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