Title PRC, California Pub. Res. Code

(a) On or before January 1, 2001, the Secretary of the Resources Agency shall review the regulatory program conducted pursuant to this chapter that was certified pursuant to subdivision (k) of Section 15251 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, to determine whether t…

In the case of any site and related facility or facilities for which the provisions of this division do not apply, the exclusive power given to the commission pursuant to Section 25500 to certify sites and related facilities shall not be in effect. (Added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 276.…

(a) It is the intent of the Legislature to improve the process of siting and licensing new thermal electric powerplants to ensure that these facilities can be sited in a timely manner, while protecting environmental quality and public participation in the siting process. (b) Notw…

A district may levy and collect assessments pursuant to this chapter to pay for the cost and expenses of the maintenance and operation of any improvements acquired or constructed pursuant to this division. (Added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 687, Sec. 2. Effective September 11, 1983.)

The board of directors shall adopt a resolution declaring its intention to order that the cost and expenses of maintaining and operating an improvement acquired or constructed pursuant to this division shall be assessed against the property within the district benefited thereby. …

The board of directors shall cause a notice of the adoption of the resolution described in Section 26651 to be mailed by first class mail to each owner of real property within the district as shown on the last equalized assessment roll of the county. The notice shall be mailed no…

At the hearing, the board of directors shall hear and consider all protests. At the conclusion of the hearing, the board of directors may adopt, revise, change, reduce, or modify any assessment and shall make its determination upon each assessment described in the report. Thereaf…

If assessments are proposed to increase from the maximum amount levied in any previous year, the board of directors shall comply with the notice, protest, and hearing procedures in Section 53753 of the Government Code with respect to that increase. (Added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 262,…

Following the order by resolution of the levy and collection of assessments by the board of directors, the clerk shall cause to be recorded a notice of assessment, as provided for in Section 3114 of the Streets and Highways Code, whereupon the assessment shall attach as a lien up…

(a) Any person who is aggrieved by any action taken by a local government or other local agency in implementing the resource management plan, or otherwise taken pursuant to this division, may file an appeal with the commission. The ground for an appeal and the commission consider…

After a hearing on an appealed action pursuant to Section 29770, the commission shall either deny the appeal or remand the matter to the local government or local agency for reconsideration, after making specific findings. Upon remand, the local government or local agency shall m…

An aggrieved person may seek judicial review of any action taken by the commission in adopting the resource management plan or any action taken by a local government or other local agency that is appealable pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 29770, by filing a petition for wr…

(a) The commission may review and provide comments and recommendations to the Delta Stewardship Council on any significant project or proposed project within the scope of the Delta Plan, including, but not limited to, actions by state and federal agencies, that may affect the uni…

The conservancy may award grants to public agencies and nonprofit organizations for the purpose of enhancement of coastal resources that, because of indiscriminate dredging or filling, improper location of improvements, natural or human-induced events, or incompatible land uses, …

(a) In order to enhance the natural or scenic character of coastal resources within the coastal zone, the conservancy may undertake a project or award a grant, consistent with subdivision (a) of Section 30200 and pursuant to this chapter, to enhance a watershed resource that is p…

All areas proposed for resource enhancement by a state agency, local public agency, or nonprofit organization shall be identified in a certified local coastal plan or program as requiring public action to resolve existing or potential resource protection problems or shall be so i…

The conservancy may provide up to the total of the cost of any coastal resource enhancement project, including the state or local share of federally supported projects. The amount of funding provided by the conservancy shall be determined by the total amount of funding available …

The conservancy shall request the commission, local public agencies, nonprofit organizations, and other public and private groups to assist in the development of criteria and guidelines for the submission, evaluation, and determination of priority of coastal resource enhancement …

In accordance with procedures adopted by the conservancy, state agencies, local public agencies, and nonprofit organizations may submit proposed coastal resource enhancement projects for consideration by the conservancy. (Amended by Stats. 1982, Ch. 67, Sec. 15. Effective Februar…

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the conservancy may enter into an option to acquire an interest in real property in connection with an enhancement project, when the Legislature appropriates funds for purposes of carrying out the objectives of this division. The cost o…

In connection with proposed coastal resource enhancement projects, the conservancy may fund up to three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000) of the cost of preparing coastal resource enhancement plans. (Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 958, Sec. 16. Effective January 1, 2003.)

(a) Following the completion of a coastal resource enhancement plan, the conservancy shall forward the plan to the commission for determination of conformity of the plan with the policies and objectives of Division 20 (commencing with Section 30000). The commission shall have 60 …

In the case of San Francisco Bay projects, the conservancy shall forward a coastal resource enhancement plan to the bay commission for determination of conformity with the bay plan, and, where relevant, with the Suisun Marsh Protection Plan. The bay commission shall have 60 days …

Following review and approval of a resource enhancement plan as provided in Section 31258, the conservancy shall so notify the agency and shall authorize the agency to proceed with actions required to implement the plan. (Added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1441.)

As part of an approved coastal resource enhancement project, the conservancy may fund the costs of land acquisition. (Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 958, Sec. 17. Effective January 1, 2003.)

Private development may be permitted within the area of the coastal resource enhancement projects, where such development is compatible with the primary objectives of resource protection and enhancement of the coastal zone. (Added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1441.)

Any funds over and above eligible project costs which remain after completion of a resource enhancement project as provided in this chapter shall be transmitted to the state and be deposited with the conservancy and shall be available for expenditure when appropriated by the Legi…

If a local public agency or state agency is unable or unwilling to undertake improvement of a deteriorating area, the conservancy may undertake the coastal resource enhancement or authorize a nonprofit organization to do so after notification to the local public agency, if a coas…

In the case of San Francisco Bay, the conservancy may undertake resource enhancement of an area only upon formal request by resolution of a local public agency or the bay commission, except that, with respect to lands within Contra Costa County, such resource enhancement or other…

A resource enhancement plan prepared for a project to be carried out directly by the conservancy as provided in Section 31263, shall, before any lands are acquired or other implementation actions taken, be submitted to the local public agency which exercises land use regulation o…

Prior to undertaking any resource enhancement project under the provisions of Section 31263, the project shall be included within, and funded under, the Budget Act. (Added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1441.)

Notwithstanding the geographic limitations of this division or Division 20 (commencing with Section 30000), the conservancy may undertake a coastal resource enhancement project in the City of San Diego, within the area known as Famosa Slough and bounded by West Point Loma Bouleva…

(a) The Secretary of the Natural Resources Agency shall appoint, in consultation with the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors to the extent that the board wishes to consult, a local working group to develop a revitalization plan for the Lower Los Angeles River watershed, call…

This division shall become operative only if the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Bond Act of 2024 (Chapter 83 of the Statutes of 2024) is approved by the voters at the November 5, 2024, statewide general election. (Added by Stats. 202…

This chapter shall be known, and may be cited, as the Coyote Valley Conservation Program. (Added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 356, Sec. 1. (AB 948) Effective January 1, 2020.)

The authority may establish and administer the Coyote Valley Conservation Program to address the resource and recreational goals of the Coyote Valley, as provided in this chapter. (Added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 356, Sec. 1. (AB 948) Effective January 1, 2020.)

The Legislature finds and declares all of the following: (a) Coyote Valley is a unique landscape providing agricultural, wildlife, recreational, climate, and other natural infrastructure benefits, covering an area of about 17,200 acres in southern Santa Clara County. (b) Coyote V…

For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions apply: (a) “Coyote Valley” means all areas southeast of a line drawn northeast to southwest through a point at the intersection of Coyote Creek and Metcalf Road, northeast to the first ridgeline of the Diablo Range, southwes…

The authority may collaborate with state, regional, and local partners to help achieve all of the following goals of the program: (a) To provide recreational opportunities, preserve open space, develop and maintain trails, restore, enhance, and preserve wildlife habitat and speci…

In carrying out the purposes of this chapter, and without limiting the express or implied powers of the authority as provided in this division, the authority shall have, and may exercise, all necessary rights and powers, expressed or implied, to achieve the goals of this chapter.…

(a) A proponent or party to a proposed development project converting natural lands or working lands within Coyote Valley for a nonagricultural purpose shall provide notice to the authority of the proposed project. The authority may provide analysis of the environmental values an…

The task force shall prepare a report regarding existing ocean resources management activities and impacts, including a plan to increase coordination and consolidation of these activities. The report and plan shall be submitted to the Governor and the Legislature by July 1, 1994.…

(a) Nothing in this division authorizes or increases the authority of any state or local public agency to use eminent domain to acquire private property. (b) Nothing in this division diminishes existing land or water rights held by easement holders in any property proposed for do…

(a) If any property approved for acceptance pursuant to this division is later transferred by the donee, the use of the property shall be restricted by deed to the conservation purposes for which the property was contributed pursuant to the program. If the board determines that t…

(a) Tax credits may be awarded pursuant to this division only if the amount of all lost revenue resulting from the award of tax credits is reimbursed by transfer to the General Fund of moneys that are not from the General Fund. Tax Credits shall not be awarded subsequent to the 2…

The donee shall allow public access to the property to the extent that public access is consistent with the purposes for which the property is accepted. Before providing public access to the property, the donee shall develop a plan that minimizes the impact of public access on ad…