Bill > SB675

This bill creates a new category of environmental leadership development projects called Waterfront Environmental Leadership Development Projects (WELDPs) specifically for a large waterfront development in the San Diego Unified Port District. The bill provides streamlined environmental review processes for these projects, including requiring the California Coastal Commission to provide specific comments on technical reports within 60 days, mandating that the Coastal Commission make a final determination on a port master plan amendment within 90 days, and limiting the grounds for challenging the project. To qualify, a WELDP must be certified by the Governor, propose at least 1,000,000 square feet of new waterfront development, enhance public access to the waterfront, and be located on more than 50 acres within the Central Embarcadero Planning District. The bill also allows the Coastal Commission to charge fees to the project applicant for processing documents and requires that the port master plan amendment include clear objective standards for building design and environmental mitigation. Additionally, the bill includes a provision stating that this is a special statute necessary due to the unique needs of the urban waterfront in San Diego County, and it does not require state reimbursement to local agencies for implementing these requirements.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

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