Title
MarcWest Boat Operations Limited Term Permit (More Than 90 Days) and Coastal Development Permit (PA2025-0239)
Site Location: 504 South Bay Front
This item was continued from the Zoning Administrator meeting of April 16, 2026
Recommendation
Project Summary
A request for a limited term permit (more than 90 days) (LTP) and coastal development permit (CDP) to authorize a boat rental operation for up to a one-year term. The applicant will offer two electric tri-toon boats for rental excursions on Newport Harbor. When not in use, each electric tri-toon will be docked at existing commercial slips in front of the property. Each boat accommodates up to 10 passengers. Boats will be available to rent from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., daily. The property is considered legal nonconforming due to limited parking available on-site, and guests will be directed to park off-site. If approved, a Marine Activity Permit is required from the City’s Harbor Department.
A public hearing was held by the Zoning Administrator on April 16, 2026. At the close of the public hearing, the Zoning Administrator continued the item to April 30, 2026, requesting the Applicant provide additional information related to total anticipated parking demand and enhanced parking management strategies, management of trash generated by the project, and a more thorough description of existing uses at the property.
Recommendation
1. Conduct a public hearing;
2. Find this project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 under Class 1 (Existing Facilities), and 15304 under Class 4 (Minor Alterations to Land) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3, because it has no potential to have a significant effect on the environment; and
3. Adopt Draft Zoning Administrator Resolution No. _ approving Coastal Development Permit and Limited Term Permit filed as PA2025-0239 (Attachment No. ZA 1)