Coastal Crest quarry housing appeal
Summary
The council backed a Cal Cities resolution seeking a state constitutional amendment route to restore local authority over housing and land use, with Pacifica's coastal conflict (Coastal Commission vs. HCD) as a key point to raise.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 14
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
The project could bring substantial affordable housing to Pacifica but also raises infrastructure and coastal-hazard concerns residents say could cost the city financially.
General law cities like Pacifica seeking more say over local land use.
The developer and affordable-housing supporters who argue state law should preempt the local vote requirement.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Regular Meeting — September 28, 2026
The council decided whether the 1,225-unit quarry project must go to a public vote and follow the new 2025 coastal plan. Denying the appeal keeps the voter requirement and coastal rules in place, but the project application continues through environmental review.
City Council - Regular Meeting — August 24, 2026
The council backed a Cal Cities resolution seeking a state constitutional amendment route to restore local authority over housing and land use, with Pacifica's coastal conflict (Coastal Commission vs. HCD) as a key point to raise.
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