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CA Pub Res Code § 30627 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 20 - CALIFORNIA COASTAL ACT|CHAPTER 7 - Development Controls|ARTICLE 2 - Development Control Procedures|Section 30627.

30627.  (a) The commission shall, by regulation, provide procedures which the commission shall use in deciding whether to grant reconsideration of any of the following: (1) Any decision to deny an application for a coastal development permit. (2) Any term or condition of a coastal development permit which has been granted. (b) The procedures required by subdivision (a) shall include at least the following provisions: (1) Only an applicant for a coastal development permit shall be eligible to request reconsideration. (2) The request for reconsideration shall be made within 30 days of the decision on the application for a coastal development permit. (3) The basis of the request for reconsideration shall be either that there is relevant new evidence which, in the exercise of reasonable diligence, could not have been presented at the hearing on the matter or that an error of fact or law has occurred which has the potential of altering the initial decision. (4) The commission shall have the discretion to grant or deny requests for reconsideration. (c) A decision to deny a request for reconsideration is not subject to appeal. (d) This section shall not alter any right otherwise provided by this division to appeal an action ; provided, that a request for reconsideration shall be made only once for any one development application, and shall, for purposes of any time limits specified in Sections 30621 and 30622, be considered a new application.(Amended by Stats. 1991, Ch. 285, Sec. 43.)
CA Pub Res Code § 30700 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 20 - CALIFORNIA COASTAL ACT|CHAPTER 8 - Ports|ARTICLE 1 - Findings and General Provisions|Section 30700.

30700.  For purposes of this division, notwithstanding any other provisions of this division except as specifically stated in this chapter, this chapter shall govern those portions of the Ports of Hueneme, Long Beach, Los Angeles, and San Diego Unified Port District located within the coastal zone, but excluding any wetland, estuary, or existing recreation area indicated in Part IV of the coastal plan.(Amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 714, Sec. 384.)
CA Pub Res Code § 30700.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 20 - CALIFORNIA COASTAL ACT|CHAPTER 8 - Ports|ARTICLE 1 - Findings and General Provisions|Section 30700.5.

30700.5.  The definitions of Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 30100) and the provisions of Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 30800) and Section 30900 shall apply to this chapter.(Added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1330.)
CA Pub Res Code § 30701 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 20 - CALIFORNIA COASTAL ACT|CHAPTER 8 - Ports|ARTICLE 1 - Findings and General Provisions|Section 30701.

30701.  The Legislature finds and declares that:(a) The ports of the State of California, including the Humboldt Bay Harbor, Recreation, and Conservation District, constitute one of the state’s primary economic and coastal resources and are an essential element of the national maritime industry.(b) The location of the commercial port districts within the State of California, including the Humboldt Bay Harbor, Recreation, and Conservation District, are well established, and for many years such areas have been devoted to transportation and commercial, industrial, and manufacturing uses consistent with federal, state, and local regulations. Coastal planning requires no change in the number or location of the established commercial port districts. Existing ports, including the Humboldt Bay Harbor, Recreation, and Conservation District, shall be encouraged to modernize and construct necessary facilities within their boundaries in order to minimize or eliminate the necessity for future dredging and filling to create new ports in new areas of the state.(Amended by Stats. 1977, Ch. 515.)
CA Pub Res Code § 30702 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 20 - CALIFORNIA COASTAL ACT|CHAPTER 8 - Ports|ARTICLE 2 - Policies|Section 30702.

30702.  For purposes of this division, the policies of the state with respect to providing for port-related developments consistent with coastal protection in the port areas to which this chapter applies, which require no commission permit after certification of a port master plan and which, except as provided in Section 30715, are not appealable to the commission after certification of a master plan, are set forth in this chapter.(Amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1331.)
CA Pub Res Code § 30703 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 20 - CALIFORNIA COASTAL ACT|CHAPTER 8 - Ports|ARTICLE 2 - Policies|Section 30703.

30703.  The California commercial fishing industry is important to the State of California; therefore, ports shall not eliminate or reduce existing commercial fishing harbor space, unless the demand for commercial fishing facilities no longer exists or adequate alternative space has been provided. Proposed recreational boating facilities within port areas shall, to the extent it is feasible to do so, be designed and located in such a fashion as not to interfere with the needs of the commercial fishing industry.(Added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1330.)
CA Pub Res Code § 30705 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 20 - CALIFORNIA COASTAL ACT|CHAPTER 8 - Ports|ARTICLE 2 - Policies|Section 30705.

30705.  (a) Water areas may be diked, filled, or dredged when consistent with a certified port master plan only for the following:(1) Construction, deepening, widening, lengthening, or maintenance of ship channel approaches, ship channels, turning basins, berthing areas, and facilities that are required for the safety and the accommodation of commerce and vessels to be served by port facilities.(2) New or expanded facilities or waterfront land for port-related facilities. (3) New or expanded commercial fishing facilities or recreational boating facilities.(4) Incidental public service purposes, including, but not limited to, burying cables or pipes or inspection of piers and maintenance of existing intake and outfall lines.(5) Mineral extraction, including sand for restoring beaches, except in biologically sensitive areas.(6) Restoration purposes or creation of new habitat areas.(7) Nature study, mariculture, or similar resource-dependent activities.(8) Minor fill for improving shoreline appearance or public access to the water.(b) The design and location of new or expanded facilities shall, to the extent practicable, take advantage of existing water depths, water circulation, siltation patterns, and means available to reduce controllable sedimentation so as to diminish the need for future dredging.(c) Dredging shall be planned, scheduled, and carried out to minimize disruption to fish and bird breeding and migrations, marine habitats, and water circulation. Bottom sediments or sediment elutriate shall be analyzed for toxicants prior to dredging or mining, and where water quality standards are met, dredge spoils may be deposited in open coastal water sites designated to minimize potential adverse impacts on marine organisms, or in confined coastal waters designated as fill sites by the master plan where the spoil can be isolated and contained, or in fill basins on upland sites. Dredge material shall not be transported from coastal waters into estuarine or fresh water areas for disposal.(d) For water areas to be diked, filled, or dredged, the commission shall balance and consider socioeconomic and environmental factors.(Amended by Stats. 1984, Ch. 310, Sec. 2. Effective July 6, 1984.)
CA Pub Res Code § 30706 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 20 - CALIFORNIA COASTAL ACT|CHAPTER 8 - Ports|ARTICLE 2 - Policies|Section 30706.

30706.  In addition to the other provisions of this chapter, the policies contained in this section shall govern filling seaward of the mean high tide line within the jurisdiction of ports:(a) The water area to be filled shall be the minimum necessary to achieve the purpose of the fill.(b) The nature, location, and extent of any fill, including the disposal of dredge spoils within an area designated for fill, shall minimize harmful effects to coastal resources, such as water quality, fish or wildlife resources, recreational resources, or sand transport systems, and shall minimize reductions of the volume, surface area, or circulation of water.(c)  The fill is constructed in accordance with sound safety standards which will afford reasonable protection to persons and property against the hazards of unstable geologic or soil conditions or of flood or storm waters.(d) The fill is consistent with navigational safety.(Added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1330.)
CA Pub Res Code § 30707 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 20 - CALIFORNIA COASTAL ACT|CHAPTER 8 - Ports|ARTICLE 2 - Policies|Section 30707.

30707.  New or expanded tanker terminals shall be designed and constructed to do all of the following:(a) Minimize the total volume of oil spilled.(b) Minimize the risk of collision from movement of other vessels.(c) Have ready access to the most effective feasible oilspill containment and recovery equipment.(d) Have onshore deballasting facilities to receive any fouled ballast water from tankers where operationally or legally required.(Amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1331.)
CA Pub Res Code § 30708 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 20 - CALIFORNIA COASTAL ACT|CHAPTER 8 - Ports|ARTICLE 2 - Policies|Section 30708.

30708.  All port-related developments shall be located, designed, and constructed so as to:(a) Minimize substantial adverse environmental impacts.(b) Minimize potential traffic conflicts between vessels.(c) Give highest priority to the use of existing land space within harbors for port purposes, including, but not limited to, navigational facilities, shipping industries, and necessary support and access facilities.(d) Provide for other beneficial uses consistent with the public trust, including, but not limited to, recreation and wildlife habitat uses, to the extent feasible.(e) Encourage rail service to port areas and multicompany use of facilities. (Added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1330.)
CA Pub Res Code § 30710 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 20 - CALIFORNIA COASTAL ACT|CHAPTER 8 - Ports|ARTICLE 3 - Implementation; Master Plan|Section 30710.

30710.  Within 90 days after January 1, 1977, the commission shall, after public hearing, adopt, certify, and file with each port governing body a map delineating the present legal geographical boundaries of each port’s jurisdiction within the coastal zone. The commission shall, within such 90-day period, adopt and certify after public hearing, a map delineating boundaries of any wetland, estuary, or existing recreation area indicated in Part IV of the coastal plan within the geographical boundaries of each port.(Added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1330.)
CA Pub Res Code § 30711 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 20 - CALIFORNIA COASTAL ACT|CHAPTER 8 - Ports|ARTICLE 3 - Implementation; Master Plan|Section 30711.

30711.  (a) A port master plan that carries out the provisions of this chapter shall be prepared and adopted by each port governing body, and for informational purposes, each city, county, or city and county which has a port within its jurisdiction shall incorporate the certified port master plan in its local coastal program. A port master plan shall include all of the following:(1) The proposed uses of land and water areas, where known.(2) The projected design and location of port land areas, water areas, berthing, and navigation ways and systems intended to serve commercial traffic within the area of jurisdiction of the port governing body.(3) An estimate of the effect of development on habitat areas and the marine environment, a review of existing water quality, habitat areas, and quantitative and qualitative biological inventories, and proposals to minimize and mitigate any substantial adverse impact.(4) Proposed projects listed as appealable in Section 30715 in sufficient detail to be able to determine their consistency with the policies of Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 30200) of this division.(5) Provisions for adequate public hearings and public participation in port planning and development decisions.(b) A port master plan shall contain information in sufficient detail to allow the commission to determine its adequacy and conformity with the applicable policies of this division.(Added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1330.)
CA Pub Res Code § 30712 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 20 - CALIFORNIA COASTAL ACT|CHAPTER 8 - Ports|ARTICLE 3 - Implementation; Master Plan|Section 30712.

30712.  In the consideration and approval of a proposed port master plan, the public, interested organizations, and governmental agencies shall be encouraged to submit relevant testimony, statements, and evidence which shall be considered by the port governing body. The port governing body shall publish notice of the completion of the draft master plan and submit a copy thereof to the commission and shall, upon request, provide copies to other interested persons, organizations, and governmental agencies. Thereafter, the port governing body shall hold a public hearing on the draft master plan not earlier than 30 days and not later than 90 days following the date the notice of completion was published.(Added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1330.)
CA Pub Res Code § 30714 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 20 - CALIFORNIA COASTAL ACT|CHAPTER 8 - Ports|ARTICLE 3 - Implementation; Master Plan|Section 30714.

30714.  After public notice, hearing, and consideration of comments and testimony received pursuant to Sections 30712 and 30713, the port governing body shall adopt its master plan and submit it to the commission for certification in accordance with this chapter. Within 90 days after the submittal, the commission, after public hearing, shall certify the plan or portion of a plan and reject any portion of a plan which is not certified. The commission may not modify the plan as submitted as a condition of certification. If the commission rejects any portion of a plan, it shall base that rejection upon written findings of fact and conclusion of law. If the commission fails to take action within the 90-day period, the port master plan shall be deemed certified. The commission shall certify the plan, or portion of a plan, if the commission finds both of the following:(a) The master plan, or certified portions thereof, conforms with and carries out the policies of this chapter.(b) Where a master plan, or certified portions thereof, provide for any of the developments listed as appealable in Section 30715, the development or developments are in conformity with all of the policies of Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 30200).(Amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 651, Sec. 1.)
CA Pub Res Code § 30715 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 20 - CALIFORNIA COASTAL ACT|CHAPTER 8 - Ports|ARTICLE 3 - Implementation; Master Plan|Section 30715.

30715.  (a) Until such time as a port master plan or any portion thereof has been certified, the commission shall permit developments within ports as provided for in Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 30600). After a port master plan or any portion thereof has been certified, the permit authority of the commission provided in Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 30600) shall no longer be exercised by the commission over any new development contained in the certified plan or any portion thereof and shall at that time be delegated to the appropriate port governing body, except that approvals of any of the following categories of development by the port governing body may be appealed to the commission:(1) Developments for the storage, transmission, and processing of liquefied natural gas and crude oil in such quantities as would have a significant impact upon the oil and gas supply of the state or nation or both the state and nation. A development which has a significant impact shall be defined in the master plans.(2) Waste water treatment facilities, except for those facilities which process waste water discharged incidental to normal port activities or by vessels.(3) Roads or highways which are not principally for internal circulation within the port boundaries.(4) Office and residential buildings not principally devoted to the administration of activities within the port; hotels, motels, and shopping facilities not principally devoted to the sale of commercial goods utilized for water-oriented purposes; commercial fishing facilities; and recreational small craft marina related facilities.(5) Oil refineries.(6) Petrochemical production plants.(b) If maintenance dredging is part of, or is associated with, any category of development specified in paragraphs (1) to (6), inclusive, of subdivision (a), the commission shall not consider that maintenance dredging in its review and approval of those categories.(Amended by Stats. 1983, Ch. 584, Sec. 1.)
CA Pub Res Code § 30715.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 20 - CALIFORNIA COASTAL ACT|CHAPTER 8 - Ports|ARTICLE 3 - Implementation; Master Plan|Section 30715.5.

30715.5.  No development within the area covered by the certified port master plan shall be approved by the port governing body unless it finds that the proposed development conforms with such certified plan.(Added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1330.)
CA Pub Res Code § 30717 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 20 - CALIFORNIA COASTAL ACT|CHAPTER 8 - Ports|ARTICLE 3 - Implementation; Master Plan|Section 30717.

30717.  The governing bodies of ports shall inform and advise the commission in the planning and design of appealable developments authorized under this chapter, and prior to commencement of any appealable development, the governing body of a port shall notify the commission and other interested persons, organizations, and governmental agencies of the approval of a proposed appealable development and indicate how it is consistent with the appropriate port master plan and this division. An approval of the appealable development by the port governing body pursuant to a certified port master plan shall become effective after the 10th working day after notification of its approval, unless an appeal is filed with the commission within that time. Appeals shall be filed and processed by the commission in the same manner as appeals from local government actions as set forth in Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 30600) of this division. No appealable development shall take place until the approval becomes effective.(Added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1330.)
CA Pub Res Code § 30718 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 20 - CALIFORNIA COASTAL ACT|CHAPTER 8 - Ports|ARTICLE 3 - Implementation; Master Plan|Section 30718.

30718.  For developments approved by the commission in a certified master plan, but not appealable under the provisions of this chapter, the port governing body shall forward all environmental impact reports and negative declarations prepared pursuant to the Environmental Quality Act of 1970 (commencing with Section 21000) or any environmental impact statements prepared pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321, et seq.) to the commission in a timely manner for comment.(Added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1330.)
CA Pub Res Code § 30719 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 20 - CALIFORNIA COASTAL ACT|CHAPTER 8 - Ports|ARTICLE 3 - Implementation; Master Plan|Section 30719.

30719.  Any development project or activity authorized or approved pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed certified by the commission as being in conformity with the coastal zone management program insofar as any such certification is requested by any federal agency pursuant to the Federal Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. 1451, et seq.), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and memoranda of understanding between the state and federal governments relative thereto.(Added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1330.)
CA Pub Res Code § 30720 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 20 - CALIFORNIA COASTAL ACT|CHAPTER 8 - Ports|ARTICLE 3 - Implementation; Master Plan|Section 30720.

30720.  If the application of any port master plan or part thereof is prohibited or stayed by any court, the permit authority provided for in Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 30600) shall be reinstated in the commission. The reinstated permit authority shall apply as to any development which would be affected by the prohibition or stay.(Amended by Stats. 1991, Ch. 285, Sec. 44.)
CA Pub Res Code § 30721 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 20 - CALIFORNIA COASTAL ACT|CHAPTER 8 - Ports|ARTICLE 3 - Implementation; Master Plan|Section 30721.

30721.  (a) The Legislature recognizes that Port Hueneme is unique in its relationship to the coast in that it is the only deep water port operated by a harbor district, and is without access to city or county funds. Therefore, the governing body of Port Hueneme may claim reimbursement of costs it incurs in the preparation and certification of a port master plan as required by this chapter.(b) Prior to submitting any claim for reimbursement, the governing body of the port shall submit its proposed claims to the executive director of the commission for review and approval and shall provide adequate documentation to enable the executive director to make the following determinations:(1) That the work done was directly attributable to the operation of this chapter.(2) That the work done is reasonably related to, and appears to be necessary for, the preparation of a certifiable port master plan for the geographic area within the port’s jurisdiction as identified by the commission pursuant to Section 30710.(3) That the governing body of a port is not reimbursed for the costs of the work from any other source.The executive director of the commission shall, within 60 days after receipt of the necessary information, approve the proposed claim, if the director can make the determinations set forth in this subdivision.(c) After a proposed claim has been reviewed and approved by the executive director of the commission pursuant to subdivision (b), the governing body of the port may submit its claim for reimbursement to the Controller who shall then process and pay any such claim as provided for in Section 2231 of the Revenue and Taxation Code.(Added by Stats. 1978, Ch. 741.)
CA Pub Res Code § 30800 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 20 - CALIFORNIA COASTAL ACT|CHAPTER 9 - Judicial Review, Enforcement, and Penalties|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 30800.

30800.  The provisions of this chapter shall be in addition to any other remedies available at law.(Added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1330.)