The City's Local Coastal Program (LCP) was certified by the California Coastal Commission on January 13, 1993. The LCP delegates the Coastal Development Permit (CDP) authority from the Coastal Commission to the City. However, the following areas that are not covered by the LCP, in which the CDP reviews remain under the Coastal Commission's jurisdiction: Blue Lagoon, Lower Irvine Cove, and Three Arch Bay. 

Provided below are the components of the LCP:

 

  1. Annual Parking Agreements for summer festivals - Pending verification with Coastal staff.
  2. Chapter 12.08, Preservation of Heritage Trees (1998)
  3. Coastal Land Use Plan Technical Appendix (1984)
  4. Design Guidelines - A Guide to Residential Development (2010)
  5. Design Guidelines for Hillside Development (1989)
  6. Downtown Specific Plan (2022)
  7. Fuel Modification Guidelines (1989)
  8. Chapter 14.78 Geology Reports - Preparation and Requirements (2005)
  9. Laguna Canyon Annexation Specific Plan (1994)
  10. Land Use Element (2012)
  11. Maps - Post Certification Map - Appeal and Deferred Areas (1993)
  12. Maps - LCP Exclusion Areas
  13. Maps - General Plan Land Use Map
  14. Maps - Zoning Map
  15. Maps - General Plan Land Use and Zoning Map Amendments
  16. Open Space-Conservation Element (includes amendments up to 2005)
  17. Post-LCP Certification Permit & Appeal Jurisdiction (1993)
  18. Shoreline Protection Guidelines (1988)
  19. South Laguna Community Design and Landscape Guidelines (2022)
  20. Title 16 - Water Quality Control (2015)
  21. Title 21 - Plats and Subdivision (1991)
  22. Title 22 - Excavation and Grading (2004)
  23. Title 25 - Zoning Code
  24. Treasure Island Specific Plan (1998)