California Code of Regulations
Title 14 - Natural Resources
Division 5.5 - California Coastal Commission
Chapter 8 - Implementation Plans
Subchapter 1 - Local Coastal Programs (LCPs) and State University or College Long Range Development Plans (LRDPs)
Article 15 - Amendments to Certified LCPs and LRDPs
Section 13555 - Designation of Amendment as Minor

(a) The executive director of the Commission may determine whether or not a proposed amendment is minor in nature. If the executive director determines the proposed amendment is minor, notice of such determination including a summary of procedures set forth in this Article shall be transmitted to all persons the executive director has reason to know may be interested in the amendment to the LCP or LRDP. The executive director shall report in writing to the Commission at the next meeting, his or her determination and objections to the determination, if any, that have been received within ten (10) working days of the posting of notice. The report shall include sufficient description of the proposed amendment to allow the Commission to understand the proposal. If one-third of the appointed members of the Commission requests, the determination of a minor amendment shall not become effective and the amendment shall be processed in accordance with Section 13555(b). Proposed amendments that are designated as minor amendments by the executive director with concurrence by the Commission shall take effect on the tenth working day after Commission concurrence.

(b) If the executive director or the Commission determine that the proposed amendment is not minor, the application shall be processed by the Commission after notice to all parties the executive director has reason to know may be interested in the matter. Amendments that are not designated minor in nature shall be subject to the provisions of this Article and Articles 9-12.