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Because the law was written at a time when some beaches were already private property, and so its provisions were written to grandfather in existing private bea
by azernik 7y ago
Because the law was written at a time when some beaches were already private property, and so its provisions were written to grandfather in existing private beaches while preventing future ones from being created. So many legal arguments end up centering on the original usage of the land.
- cjensen 7y agoThat's not correct. The California Constitution has always made beaches public[1]. The Coastal Commission was established in 1972 to improve access. The act grandfathered in properties with no access, but requires any improvement or change to pull a permit with the Commission. The Commission requires public access when approving any permit. [1] Tidal beaches only. Beaches on lakes can be private