Beach access can be a contentious issue – particularly if you have a property on a beach. In an area like Malibu there are alot of homes on the beach or with beach access.
Right now there is a debate that has been sparked over access to Lechuza Beach in Malibu.
There has been an inpasse for 8 years between a state agency and a homeowners association over a public access enhancement project proposed for a state owned section of Lechuza Beach. However, in a new twist it may occur that the Coastal Commission may step in.
The battle is to do with residents wanting to restrict access and the new project, proposed by the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority, which comprises several additions intended to improve public access to Lechuza Beach through three gates, which are located at the entrances of East Sea Level and West Sea Level drives, and across the street from Bunny Lane off Broad Beach Road. The Malibu-Encinal Homeowners Association owns the first two gates, while the latter gate is the property of the MRCA.
However, despite ownership of the land, the Malibu-Encinal Homeowners Association says the state agency is not legally entitled to do so because the project interferes with easement rights. Project aside, the homeowners association states that it has voluntarily provided public access to Lechuza Beach for years.
Keep checking back and we will update you on the progress of this project…
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