The California Supreme Court unanimously ruled that the California Coastal Commission unlawfully overruled a building permit for a Los Osos development approved by San Luis Obispo County. Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero stated the commission lacked appellate jurisdiction over the permit application. This decision ends a dispute dating back to 2003 involving Shear Development.
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Media Coverage · April 30, 2026
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California Supreme Court curbs Coastal Commission block of Los Osos development permit
Media Coverage · Apr 30, 2026
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California Supreme Court Curbs Coastal Commission Block of Los Osos Development Permit is an active appellate matter.
Named participants include Patricia Guerrero’s April, California Coastal Commission, Coastal Commission, and Shear Development Company. The case is currently organized around Current docket activity and next procedural step, Issues preserved for appellate review, Meaning and practical effect of the court's opinion, Agency action and administrative review.
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The court issued a written opinion.
The California Supreme Court flexed its power over the California Coastal Commission, unanimously ruling that the commission unlawfully overrode a Los Osos building permit approved by San Luis Obispo County. …
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