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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) No project located wholly or partially within the coastal zone shall be eligible for approval unless it has been approved by the conservancy and is located in a part of the coastal zone for which a plan for urban waterfront restoration has been approved by the conservancy pursuant to Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 31300) of Division 21.
(b) The conservancy shall approve a plan for the purposes of utilizing the financing provisions of this division only if it finds both of the following:
(1) Existing conditions prevent the attainment of one or more of the basic goals of the state for the coastal zone, as identified in Section 30001.5.
(2) The proposed plan provides for public access or public recreation benefits, environmental enhancement, and has a potential for employment development and economic stimulation.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - California Code, Public Resources Code - PRC § 32059 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ca/public-resources-code/prc-sect-32059/
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