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Read. Follow. Verify.California SB 1229 restricts coastal development permit exemptions for new property owners after disasters
Record date · August 30, 2026
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What This Bill Would Do
SB 1229 prohibits new property owners from using the disaster-related coastal development permit exemption if the replacement structure would encroach upon recorded s or s. This change applies to structures destroyed by disasters that are being rebuilt by someone who did not own the property immediately before the disaster occurred.
This bill limits the ability of post-disaster property buyers to bypass standard coastal development permit requirements when rebuilding on land subject to conservation or open space protections.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Property owners in the coastal zone
Owners who purchase property after a disaster may face stricter permit requirements for rebuilding if the land has specific legal restrictions.
Local governments
Local agencies must perform additional duties when reviewing coastal development permits under the new criteria.
Key Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does this bill stop me from rebuilding my home after a disaster?
What is a coastal development permit?
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
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Closing the 'Disaster Exemption' Loophole
The bill targets a specific scenario where property ownership changes between a disaster and the rebuilding phase, preventing new owners from utilizing exemptions intended for original owners.
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