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Daly City opens code case after fence blocks long-standing Thornton Beach access

Daly City City Council · January 27, 2026
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Summary

Daly City code enforcement opened a formal case and issued a notice of violation for a fence on Olympic Way that residents say blocks decades of public access to trails and the beach; the owner was given 10 days to produce permits and site documents while the city coordinates an inspection with the California Coastal Commission.

Daly City code enforcement has opened a formal case and issued a notice of violation after residents complained that a recently erected fence on Olympic Way near Ocean View Stables is blocking a historical public access route to Thornton Beach.

"A code enforcement case has been opened, and I am actively working on this matter," said Anna Santiago, the city’s code enforcement officer, who told the council staff requested permits, site plans and a survey from the property owner and allowed 10 days for compliance. Santiago said the city will coordinate a site inspection and boundary review with the California Coastal Commission before taking any further action.

Why it matters: Residents and equestrian users say the fence prevents use of…

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