California Code of Regulations
Title 14 - Natural Resources
Division 5.5 - California Coastal Commission
Chapter 7 - Coastal Development-Permits Issued by Local Governments and Other Public Agencies
Subchapter 1.5 - Permits Issued and Reviewed by Local Governments and the Commission Pursuant to Certified Land Use Plans
Article 1 - Procedures for the Issuance of Administrative Permits by a Local Official
Section 13328.6 - Refusal to Grant-Notice to Applicant

(a) If the designated local official determines not to grant an administrative permit based on a properly filed application under this article, the designated local official shall promptly mail written notice to this effect to the applicant with an explanation of the reasons for this determination.

(b) If the designated local official makes the determination specified under (a), the applicant may proceed to file an application for a regular permit pursuant to the provisions of Public Resources Code Section 30600.5.