Senate Bill 484 requires the California Coastal Commission – in consultation with the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and by July 1, 2027 – to identify infill areas within at least three (3) local jurisdictions that do not have a certified local coastal program (LCP), for which residential housing projects comprised solely of deed-restricted affordable units would be eligible for a Categorical Exclusion (Cat Ex) Order from the coastal development permitting (CDP) requirement. Additional information about this legislation can be found in the summary below. The twelve (12) uncertified local jurisdictions that are subject to consideration under this statute are shown in the maps below. Coastal Commission and HCD staff will consult with the relevant local governments and interested stakeholders to inform the selection and implementation process.
