SB 1229CALIFORNIASession 20252026

California SB 1229 restricts coastal development permit exemptions for new property owners after disasters

Original title: Coastal resources: coastal development permits: disaster exemption.

August 30, 2026

Coastal Resources Coastal Development Permits Disaster Exemption Property Rights Land Use Coastalresources coastaldevelopmentpermits disasterexemption

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The Frame

What this does

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 is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

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.

What changed

Last recorded activity August 30, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

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.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this bill stop me from rebuilding my home after a disaster?

No, it only restricts the automatic permit exemption for new owners who bought the property after the disaster if the rebuild would violate existing s or s.

What is a coastal development permit?

It is a required authorization from the California Coastal Commission or local government to perform development work within the designated .

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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.

California Coastal Commission

Connected Entities

organizationCalifornia Coastal Commission“The agency responsible for issuing coastal development permits.”Map →

organizationCommission on State Mandates“The body that determines if the bill creates state-mandated costs requiring reim”Map →

otherCalifornia Coastal Act of 1976“The existing law governing coastal development permits.”Map →

Sources

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