AB608 amends the local coastal program submission process in California.

AB608 amends Section 30511 of the Public Resources Code to revise how local coastal programs are submitted and processed. Local governments now have the option to submit their programs in one time, in two phases, or in separate geographic units. The bill specifies that land use plans should be processed first, followed by zoning ordinances and maps. This change aims to better analyze potential cumulative impacts of development on coastal resources and access.

AB608 amends the local coastal program submission process in California.

AB608 amends Section 30511 of the Public Resources Code to revise how local coastal programs are submitted and processed. Local governments now have the option to submit their programs in one time, in two phases, or in separate geographic units. The bill specifies that land use plans should be processed first, followed by zoning ordinances and maps. This change aims to better analyze potential cumulative impacts of development on coastal resources and access.