Local Coastal Program
The City of Monterey is currently updating the draft Local Coastal Program (LCP) that was originally drafted as part of a grant the City of Monterey received from the California Coastal Commission and Ocean Protection Council in 2014 to update its LCP.
Two existing conditions reports were prepared in 2016, including a 2016 City of Monterey Existing Conditions and Issues Report that provides a science-based assessment of coastal erosion issues, and a 2016 Existing Conditions Report, Biological Resources, that provides updates on existing conditions information contained in the existing subarea Land Use Plans (LUPs) for Cannery Row, Monterey Harbor, Del Monte Beach, Laguna Grande, and Skyline (see Project Resources). Various public meetings were held at this time (See Reference Documents).
The LCP update involves the preparation of a single land use plan, and the preparation of an implementation plan for adoption by the City Council and certification by the California Coastal Commission.
The City welcomes and encourages public participation in the Local Coastal Program process. Please send us an email or letter to let us know comments/questions you would like the City to consider as part of the Local Coastal Program (LCP) process and/or related to coastal resources. Our goal is to initiate review of the Local Coastal Program by Summer 2022.
What are the steps toward adoption of the City of Monterey’s LCP?
- City staff finalizes draft LCP (Land Use Plan and Implementation Plan).
- Planning Commission Study Session and/or Hearing.
- City Council Hearing Study Session and/or Hearing.
- City Council review and adoption of the LCP.
- LCP is submitted to the California Coastal Commission for a consistency review with the Coastal Act requirements.
- Coastal Commission certifies the LCP.
- City codification of the LCP; implementation of LCP begins.
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Local Coastal Program Survey Results
Share Local Coastal Program Survey Results on Facebook Share Local Coastal Program Survey Results on Twitter Share Local Coastal Program Survey Results on Linkedin Email Local Coastal Program Survey Results linkA Local Coastal Program Survey was released from December 1 - 31, 2025, resulting in 162 survey respondents. Thank you to those that participated in the survey!
Highlights of the survey results:
Most Appreciated Monterey's Coast For (Top 4 in order): Scenic Views and Vistas, Recreational Opportunities, Marine and Coastal Wildlife, and Coastal Access.
Issues or Concerns in the Coastal Zone That Need to be Addressed (Top 3 in order): Storm and Disaster Readiness, Sea Level Rise Planning and Adaptation, Coastal and Biological Resources.
Land Use Types to Expand or Add to the Coastal Zone (Top 3): overwhelmingly Parks and Open Space (47%) followed by Coastal Dependent Uses (19%), and Restaurants (12%).
Coastal Access Amenities or Methods Preferred (Top 2 of 6): Natural Pathways (31%) and Boardwalks over Dunes (29%), followed by Stairs (14%) and Decks Adjacent to the Ocean (11%).
Natural Pathways
Boardwalk over DunesType of Parking To Add or Expand to the Coastal Zone: Bike Lockers/Bike Racks (42%), Vehicle Parking (38%), and Other (20%).
Concern with Sea Level Rise along the City's Coastline on a Scale of 1 to 10 (10 being most concerned), 26.5% responded with a concern scale of 10, while 16.7% of respondents responded with a concern scale of 7, and 15.4% a concern scale of 8.
Impacts Most Concerned About (ranked/top 3): Increased Coastal Erosion (1st), Ecological/Habitat Impacts (2nd), Loss of Infrastructure (3rd).
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Local Coastal Program Survey/ Encuesta sobre el Programa Costero Local
Share Local Coastal Program Survey/ Encuesta sobre el Programa Costero Local on Facebook Share Local Coastal Program Survey/ Encuesta sobre el Programa Costero Local on Twitter Share Local Coastal Program Survey/ Encuesta sobre el Programa Costero Local on Linkedin Email Local Coastal Program Survey/ Encuesta sobre el Programa Costero Local linkThe City of Monterey is undertaking a comprehensive update of its Local Coastal Program (LCP) required by the California Coastal Act of 1976. All LCPs shall incorporate a certified sea-level rise plan by January 1, 2034. An LCP is created by local government to carry out the policies of the California Coastal Act at the local level. Consisting of a Land Use Plan and an Implementation Plan, LCPs guide development in the coastal zone, balancing public access, coastal resource protection, and economic vitality. TAKE THE SURVEY BEFORE DECEMBER 31 to help develop shared local goals for Monterey's coast.
Please take the LCP Survey (English)
La ciudad de Monterey está llevando a cabo una actualización completa de su Programa Costero Local (LCP, por sus siglas en inglés) requerido por la Ley Costera de California de 1976. Todos los LCP incorporarán un plan certificado para el aumento del nivel del mar antes del 1 de enero de 2034. Un LCP es creado por el gobierno local para llevar a cabo las políticas de la Ley Costera de California a nivel local. Compuesto por un Plan de Uso de la Tierra y un Plan de Implementación, los LCP guían el desarrollo urbanístico en la zona costera, equilibrando el acceso público, la protección de los recursos costeros y la vitalidad económica. PARTICIPE EN LA ENCUESTA ANTES DEL 31 DE DECIEMBRE para ayudar a desarrollar los objetivos locales compartidos para la costa de Monterey.
Por favor, responda la encuesta LCP (Español)
Who's Listening
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Community Development Director
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Planning Manager
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Principal Planner
Email sabdo@monterey.org