SMC Planning Department Proposal to Change the Coastside Development Cap | Community Meeting June 30, 2026

The San Mateo County Planning Department is hosting a public meeting to receive comments on their proposal to change the Local Coastal Program to increase the 40-units per year development cap which slows growth to match infrastructure capacity. An increase in the development cap could result in a rate of growth that substantially increases the demands on limited coastside infrastructure (traffic, daily commutes, available water capacity, wastewater/sewer, etc.).

The proposal was reviewed by the Planning Commission at its May 27 hearing, and the Planning Department gave a presentation at the MidCoast Community Council meeting on May 27th.

It is important that the Planning Department and the Supervisor hears from the community on this issue. Please attend the meeting to learn about the proposal, ask questions, and provide feedback. You may also attend this meeting virtually via Zoom.

Tuesday, June 30, 2026
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Shoppes at Harbor Village
District 3 Coastside Office, Unit #6,
270 Capistrano Road, Half Moon Bay

MCC Regular Meeting: June 24, 2026

MCC Regular Meeting Agenda for Wednesday, June 24, 2026.

The meeting will be conducted both in person at Granada Community Services District, 504 Avenue Alhambra, 3rd Floor, El Granada, and remotely as a telephone and video conference via Zoom (link). Remote participation is encouraged. Instructions for accessing the meeting and for making comments are on the Agenda.

Supporting material:
MCC draft minutes of May 27, 2026
San Mateo County Medical Reserve Corps presentation

MCC Regular Meeting: June 10, 2026

MCC Regular Meeting Agenda for Wednesday, June 10, 2026.

The meeting will be conducted both in person at Granada Community Services District, 504 Avenue Alhambra, 3rd Floor, El Granada, and remotely as a telephone and video conference via Zoom (link). Remote participation is encouraged. Instructions for accessing the meeting and for making comments are on the Agenda.

Supporting material:
SMC Department of Public Works presentation

UPDATE: 6/10/2026 meeting video

MCC Regular Meeting: May 27, 2026

MCC Regular Meeting Agenda for Wednesday, May 27, 2026.

The meeting will be conducted both in person at Granada Community Services District, 504 Avenue Alhambra, 3rd Floor, El Granada, and remotely as a telephone and video conference via Zoom (link). Remote participation is encouraged. Instructions for accessing the meeting and for making comments are on the Agenda.

Supporting material:
MCC draft minutes of May 13, 2026
SMC Planning Commission agenda Item 3. Local Coastal Program Policy Amendment
Election Resolution Options: 1 - No Reimbursement; 2 - Filing Fee Reimbursement; 3 - Filing Fee and Candidate Statement
Proposal for MCC public outreach to fill Council open seats (Conte)

UPDATE: 5/27/2026 meeting video

2026 San Mateo County Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP)

The San Mateo County Department of Emergency Management is leading an update of the County’s multi-jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plans, which incorporates hazard assessments and mitigation actions submitted by all cities and special districts within the County. This is an important opportunity to help shape hazard mitigation priorities for the agencies and cities that serve the Midcoast community.

The draft 2026 Local Hazard Mitigation Plans are now available for public review and comment. Your input can directly influence planning decisions that affect the Midcoast community’s preparedness and resilience. Please review the plans for the cities and special districts that impact our community and provide your feedback.

The draft 2026 LHMP is available for public comment on May 15 - June 15, 2026. Please visit the County’s website to access the documents and provide comments:
https://www.smcgov.org/dem/multijurisdictional-local-hazard-mitigation-plan