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Coastal Act

Chatten-Brown, Carstens & Minteer (CBC) has litigated under the Coastal Act on several occasions, including challenging a residential development in Ventura on Ecologically Sensitive Habitat lands and development of wetland areas in Los Angeles.  CBC is currently litigating against the Coastal Commission for approving filling of wetlands at the Del Mar Fairgrounds by the 22nd Agricultural District.  CBC has also challenged the City of Huntington Beach's approval of permits for a residential development that will adversely impact environmentally sensitive habitat areas and unique archaeological resources above the Bolsa Chica wetlands, in violation of both the California Coastal Act and the California Environmental Quality Act.  

In addition to enforcing the Coastal Act, violations of certified Local Coastal Programs approved by cities and counties can provide the basis for legal actions. 

LOS ANGELES OFFICE

2200 Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 318, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Phone: (310) 798-2400; Fax: (310) 798-2402 

SAN DIEGO OFFICE

302 Washington Street, #710, San Diego, CA 92103
Phone:
(619) 940-4522, (858) 255-0575 
Chatten-Brown, Carstens & Minteer's environmental law practice is statewide and the firm represents clients throughout California, including Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Sacramento, San Jose, Oakland, Contra Costa, Fresno, Bakersfield, Long Beach, Anaheim, Riverside, as well as Orange County, Alameda County, Santa Clara County, Kern County, Ventura County, Amador County, Stanislaus County, Sonoma County, Madera County, Napa County, and Placer County.