Barrie v. California Coastal Commission

Opinion

KREMER, P. J.

The appellants (Homeowners herein) appeal the denial of their petition for a writ of mandate to order the California Coastal Commission (Commission) to allow a temporary seawall constructed under an emergency permit to remain in place until the City of Del Mar adopts a permanent shoreline protection plan and the Commission’s review of that plan is final.

On appeal, the Homeowners contend they have a vested right to continue the seawall at its present location and that the Commission’s findings supporting its decision requiring the seawall be removed and relocated are…