Marin County Local Coastal Program

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The February 2012 PC-Recommended LCP Amendment (LCPA) (3 parts):

     - Land Use Plan Amendments
     - Development Code Amendments
     - LCP Maps (all)

     Tracked Changes version of LCPA:
      - Land Use Plan Amendments (TC)
      - Development Code Amendments (TC)

The Local Coastal Program (LCP) is a planning document (as required by the California Coastal Act) that identifies the location, type, densities, and other ground rules for future development in the coastal zone. Each LCP includes a land use plan (LUP) and its implementing measures. These programs govern decisions that determine the short and long term conservation and use of coastal land, water, and other resources.

Marin's LUP was originally certified in two geographic segments in 1981 and 1982, along with implementing zoning codes. We are now in the process of a comprehensive review of these documents for the first time in 30 years. Your input and participation is invaluable in guiding our efforts.

This process began with an initial phase of public discussions of coastal planning issues through a series of public meetings held in coastal communities and public workshops conducted by the Planning Commission In addition, outreach was conducted to numerous community groups, interested organizations, and other County agencies. Valuable feedback and input was gathered during this process, which was used to facilitate the development of the Preliminary Draft LUP Policy Amendments.

The Planning Commission tentatively approved the LUP policies on January 24, 2011. Staff is now preparing a Public Review Draft of the proposed amendments to the LCP with additional background information, maps, and implementing measures. The draft will be presented to a joint session of the Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission for official release to the public in mid 2011. It will be the basis for additional consultation with the public, groups and interested organizations, followed by formal hearings before the Planning Commission, the Board of Supervisors and the Coastal Commission.

Marin's Coastal Zone includes the communities of Muir Beach, Stinson Beach, Bolinas, Olema, Point Reyes Station, Inverness, Dillon Beach, Marshall/East Shore and Tomales. The LCP affects both coastal residents and visitors by protecting and expanding public access to the shoreline, recreational opportunities, including commercial visitor-serving facilities and scenic and landscapes while also protects environmentally sensitive habitats and productive agricultural lands.

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