California Code of Regulations
Title 14 - Natural Resources
Division 5.5 - California Coastal Commission
Chapter 11 - Energy Facilities and LCP "Override" Procedures
Subchapter 2 - Certified Local Coastal Program (LCP) Amendment "Override" Procedures
Section 13666.2 - Submittal to Local Government

(a) If the Executive Director has preliminarily determined that the development is subject to this subchapter, the application shall first be submitted to the affected local government for an LCP amendment according to applicable requirements. The local government shall make its determination based on factual findings and reasoning supporting the conclusions of law set forth in this subchapter. If the local government fails to amend the LCP within 90 days of submittal, the person submitting such an amendment may file a request for an amendment with the Commission.

(b) If the applicant has not requested a preliminary determination, or if the Executive Director has determined that the override provisions do not apply, the applicant may nevertheless request the Commission to consider the application through an appeal from a final local government decision. The appeal from the local government's decision shall follow local coastal program regulations and additionally include the information requirements of this subchapter in order to advise the Commission that in the applicant's opinion, the development is subject to Section 30515.