# Coastside Design Review Hearing - 10/15/2026

The County of San Mateo Coastside Design Review Committee hearing on October 15, 2026, considered a design review permit for a 3,664-square-foot, two-story single-family residence (reduced from 4,983 square feet), application PLN2025-00328. The applicant discussed revised roof designs, removal of the proposed second story above the garage, landscaping and tree relocation, and privacy and glare concerns raised by neighbors. The committee approved the design review motion with conditions, including additional tall trees along the neighboring property boundary and updates to the plans; staff had recommended a CEQA exemption for the project.

Staff also reported that new coastal building permit applications remain paused because the county has exceeded a unit cap in its Local Coastal Program. The county is preparing an amendment to recognize unused unit credits, subject to hearings and Coastal Commission certification, with permit applications potentially reopening by late 2026 or early 2027. Staff described a first-come, first-served process with prioritization for qualifying previously approved or canceled permits. No procurement activity, contract awards, or spending decisions were identified.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Published:** October 15, 2026

### Sources
- [Coastside Design Review Hearing - 10/15/2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kxw0d3DeJgk) - County of San Mateo