Title
MarcWest Boat Operations Limited Term Permit (More Than 90 Days) and Coastal Development Permit (PA2025-0239)
Site Location: 504 South Bay Front
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 subject property. Each boat accommodates up to 12 passengers. The proposed hours of operations are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., daily. The subject property is considered legal nonconforming due to limited parking available onsite. Therefore, guests will be directed to park offsite. If the LTP and the CDP are approved, then a Marine Activity Permit is required from the City’s Harbor Department.
Recommended Action
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).