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 2 - Public Works Plans
Article 3 - Plan Review, Procedures and Findings
Section 13357 - Procedure for Plan Review Following Certification of a Local Coastal Program(s) in the Affected Area

(1) If, after certification of local coastal program, a proposed public works plan does not require an amendment to the local coastal program pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 30515, the person authorized to undertake the plan may submit the plan to the Commission for review and certification. The purpose of the Commission review of the plan shall be to define the scope of review of any subsequent project contained in the plan.

(2) The Commission review shall be undertaken only after consultation with the affected local government who may recommend modifications necessary for the proposed plan to adequately carry out the certified local coastal program.

(3) The notice and hearing requirements of Sections 13354-13356 shall also apply to any public works plan that affects directly a portion of the coastal zone for which a local coastal program has been certified by the Commission. In addition, at least ten (10) working days prior to the first public hearing on a proposed plan directly affecting such an area, the executive director of the Commission shall direct the Commission staff to consult with the affected local government with respect to the impact of the proposed plan on the coastal zone and on the certified local coastal program; the results of such consultation shall be reported to the Commission at the first public hearing on the proposed plan. At least five (5) working days prior to transmitting a written recommendation on the proposed plan to the Commission, the executive director shall request that the affected local government(s) transmit to the Commission its recommendations.

(4) Approval of a public works plan by the Commission shall be accompanied by specific factual findings supporting the conclusion that the public works plan, as approved, is in conformity with the certified local coastal program in jurisdictions affected by the proposed public works plan.

(5) Following Commission certification of a public works plan, any review of a specific project contained in the plan shall be to determine the conformity of the project with the certified public works plan, as provided in Sections 13358 and 13359.