Coastal Access

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Coastal Access

Planning panel approves repairs to Vista Del Mar beach access stairs

Pismo Beach Planning Commission approved a coastal development permit to repair and enlarge footings for the Vista Del Mar beach access stairway at 2025 Ocean Blvd (P26-000084), adopting categorical exemption 2026-020 with corrected findings; Vice Chair Summer recused.

Pismo BeachOct 13, 2026

Resident urges stronger warning signs at Lanata Canyon trail pointing to unmaintained bluff path

Palos Verdes Estates CityOct 27, 2026

Divers Cove concept review: commission backs stairs reconstruction, presses staff on drainage and outfall visibility

Laguna BeachOct 22, 2026

Public commenters urge coastal access fixes and warn of dangerous backups on Highway 166

Santa Barbara CountyOct 16, 2026

Select Board adopts seawall easement license after residents urge flexibility on stairs and decking

DuxburySep 22, 2026

Public Access

Residents and Select Board debate access, enforcement and habitat protection at Right‑of‑Way 16

Residents urged the board to close or better manage Right‑of‑Way 16, arguing dune vegetation and piping‑plover/tern nesting make the route unsafe and environmentally sensitive; staff said deeded access and protected dune habitat limit maintenance options and legal research is needed before action.

Select Board Sep 15, 2026

Beach Ownership

Bill Marshall urges town review after Royal Anchor ropes off beach

At the Sept. 1 council meeting Bill Marshall asked Old Orchard Beach to study historic acquisition records after the Royal Anchor roped off part of the town beach and urged dune grass restoration to protect the shoreline and local economy.

Old Orchard BeachSep 1, 2026

Tidelands Management

Newport Beach live‑aboard speakers urge state oversight as mooring rates spike

Multiple public commenters told the commission that rising mooring rates and local decisions in Newport Beach have displaced live‑aboards and reduced affordable waterfront access, asking the commission to investigate tidelands oversight and inequitable rate structures.

CaliforniaAug 27, 2026

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St. Pete Beach approves revised dock variance at 510 64th Avenue over neighbor objections

St. Pete BeachAug 27, 2026

Residents press council for transparency on Fort Road and shoreline rights of way

WesterlyAug 17, 2026

Zoning board reviews Edge Capital proposal for beach walkway at 2128 Montauk Highway

East HamptonAug 4, 2026

Conservation commission continues hearing on Procter Street seasonal ramp after members flag larger impact

Manchester-by-the-SeaJul 30, 2026

Commission conditions DCR plan to remove damaged boardwalk, install temporary Mobi-mat at South Cape Beach

MashpeeJun 12, 2026

Committee advances bill to limit post-disaster coastal rebuilds that impede public access

CaliforniaJun 8, 2026

Resident urges dredging, bulkhead repair at Paul Wall Landing

OrleansMay 22, 2026

Neighbors press council over Franklin/Tides coastal access, safety concerns

Pismo BeachMay 19, 2026

Neighbors urge caution over proposed Franklin–Tides coastal access path; staff promises more outreach

Pismo BeachMay 19, 2026

Commission backs edit to open‑space language to clarify coastal access for residents and visitors

Pismo BeachApr 28, 2026

Coastal Access

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Planning panel approves repairs to Vista Del Mar beach access stairs

Resident urges stronger warning signs at Lanata Canyon trail pointing to unmaintained bluff path

Divers Cove concept review: commission backs stairs reconstruction, presses staff on drainage and outfall visibility

Public commenters urge coastal access fixes and warn of dangerous backups on Highway 166

Select Board adopts seawall easement license after residents urge flexibility on stairs and decking

Residents and Select Board debate access, enforcement and habitat protection at Right‑of‑Way 16

Bill Marshall urges town review after Royal Anchor ropes off beach

Newport Beach live‑aboard speakers urge state oversight as mooring rates spike

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St. Pete Beach approves revised dock variance at 510 64th Avenue over neighbor objections

Residents press council for transparency on Fort Road and shoreline rights of way

Zoning board reviews Edge Capital proposal for beach walkway at 2128 Montauk Highway

Conservation commission continues hearing on Procter Street seasonal ramp after members flag larger impact

Commission conditions DCR plan to remove damaged boardwalk, install temporary Mobi-mat at South Cape Beach

Committee advances bill to limit post-disaster coastal rebuilds that impede public access

Resident urges dredging, bulkhead repair at Paul Wall Landing

Neighbors press council over Franklin/Tides coastal access, safety concerns

Neighbors urge caution over proposed Franklin–Tides coastal access path; staff promises more outreach

Commission backs edit to open‑space language to clarify coastal access for residents and visitors

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Capitola council declines to fund full Depot Hill pathway now, asks staff to add bluff‑end viewpoints to CIP

Commission approves dune walkover for Mustang Island phase after staff says plan is consistent with prior permits

Juno Beach council authorizes $36,000 emergency repair for popular JB‑3 beach crossover

Split commission delays decision on Lime Hill catwalk after neighbors’ concerns

Escambia County staff brief commissioners on "customary use" legal path for Perdido Key beaches

Council asks staff to evaluate recorded Spyglass easement and confined ADA access options