Starting January 1, 2025, a statutory change to the Coast Act will allow local governments to submit notices of local coastal development approvals to the California Coastal Commission via electronic mail. The amendment through SB 951 (Weiner, 2024), offers a streamlined alternative to certified mail, which remains as an option.

These notices, commonly referred to as Final Local Action Notices (FLAN) or Notices of Final Action (NOFA), serve as key communications regarding the approval of coastal development permits. The Commission welcomes the move to electronic submissions as an efficient and convenient option.

Addresses to send Final Local Action Notice (FLAN) and Notice of Final Action (NOFA)

In compliance with SB 951, the Commission will accept FLANs/NOFAs according to the district governing the development, at the following addresses:

North Coast District: FinalLocalActionNoticeNorthCoast@coastal.ca.gov
North Central Coast District: FinalLocalActionNoticeNorthCentralCoast@coastal.ca.gov
Central Coast District: FinalLocalActionNoticeCentralCoast@coastal.ca.gov
South Central Coast District: FinalLocalActionNoticeSouthCentralCoast@coastal.ca.gov
South Coast District: FinalLocalActionNoticeSouthCoast@coastal.ca.gov
San Diego Coast District: FinalLocalActionNoticeSanDiegoCoast@coastal.ca.gov

Incomplete Final Local Action Notice (FLAN) and Notice of Final Action (NOFA)

A notice must include all required documents as specified in the California Code of Regulations, Section 13571. Incomplete submissions will be deemed as deficient and returned for correction.

To see the geographical areas of each district, go to the Commission’s contact page: Contacts

Procedures regarding the Appeals Process

For information about the appeals process, go to: Forms - see right hand column.

Pending appeals

During the appeals period, pending appeals are posted on the Commission’s website Here.

Further Information

Questions about electronic notification may be sent to the district at the same addresses listed above.