Coastal Development Permit for 131 Emerald Bay
Summary
SCH Number
2025081027
Public Agency
Orange County
Document Title
Coastal Development Permit for 131 Emerald Bay
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/22/2025
Document Description
The proposed project is a request for a Coastal Development Permit to demolish an existing 3,391-square-foot (sf) two story single-family residence, and construct a new two-story residence at 131 Emerald Bay, in the City of Laguna Beach, CA. The new two-story residence will include 4,585 sf of livable space, an attached 500-sf garage, and a 370-sf deck. The proposed project is consistent with the development standards and land use policies of the Coastal Development Overlay zone and Emerald Bay Local Coastal Program.
Contact Information
Name
Christopher Brandon
Agency Name
Brandon Architects
Job Title
Architect
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Name
Virginia Gomez
Agency Name
Orange County
Job Title
Senior Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Laguna Beach
Counties
Orange
Regions
Unincorporated
Other Location Info
131 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15302 - Class 2 - Replacement or Reconstruction
Reasons for Exemption
The exemption provides for the replacement or reconstruction of an existing structure where the new structure will be located on the same site as the structure replaced and will have substantially the same purpose and capacity as the structure replaced.
County Clerk
Orange
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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