Summary
Commissioner Qiriazi pressed on whether existing shoreline armoring rights should last indefinitely as seas rise, and whether the plan's language permits armoring for new development. Staff explained the language tracks the Coastal Act, including takings constraints, and agreed to clarify the wording.
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Last discussed Aug 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
Coastal property owners with pre-Coastal Act structures retain options to protect their investments.
Armoring can push erosion and flooding onto neighboring properties that lack protection.
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