Land Use & Zoning
A property is located in a Coastal Zone. Which California agency has jurisdiction over development permits in that zone?
ACalRecycle
BCalifornia Coastal Commission✓ Correct
CState Water Resources Control Board
DDepartment of Real Estate
Explanation
The California Coastal Commission administers the California Coastal Act and issues or reviews Coastal Development Permits for projects within the designated Coastal Zone.
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