(a) In the Coastal Zone, all Specific Plans shall be consistent with the provisions of the adopted Local Coastal Program including the implementing ordinances. Any proposed Specific Plan which is not consistent with the provisions of the existing adopted and certified Local Coastal Program may only be adopted concurrent with the adoption of other appropriate amendments to the Local Coastal Program necessary to maintain consistency. Specific Plans in the Coastal Zone shall be processed pursuant to the hearing and notification provisions of County Code Chapter 13.03 and shall be subject to approval by the California Coastal Commission. Following local adoption of a Specific Plan in the Coastal Zone, the plan shall be submitted to the Executive Director of the California Coastal Commission for approval and determination of whether it is consistent with the Local Coastal Program.
(b) Any Specific Plan which is not consistent with the provisions of the existing adopted Local Coastal Program may only become effective concurrent with the adoption of appropriate amendments to the Local Coastal Program necessary to maintain consistency. (Ord. 3324, 11/23/82)