South Central Coast Regional Commission v. Charles A. Pratt Construction Co.

Opinion

FRANSON, Acting P. J.—

Introduction

The basic question posed by this appeal is at what point in the subdivision process does a subdivider acquire a vested right to complete his subdivision without a permit from the California Coastal Commission, We hold that a vested right to an exemption from the permit requirements of the coastal act (Pub. Resources Code, § 30000 et seq.) arises only when the subdivider is entitled to final map approval according to the requirements of the California Subdivision Map Act (Gov. Code, § 66410 et seq.). This means the subdivider must satisfy all conditions…