A Planned Move is a Stress-Free Move
At Meathead Movers, we have completed over 20,000 moves and have learned the importance of preparing for the move. Because moving requires a person to make so many changes in his or her life, there are often things that are forgotten and/or overlooked. For this reason, we have created a moving checklist for our clients so they can prepare for move day. The purpose of this checklist is to remind our clients of major tasks that can be overlooked when dealing with the upcoming transition of a move. Who wants to deal with the stress of moving Albert, the pet turtle, on move day because you forgotten to make relocation plans for him? What about having the family car overheat when following the moving truck to your new home 200 miles away? Situations such as these (and these are actual examples–trust us, we’ve seen it all and more!) can be a disaster and cause a lot of unnecessary stress on move day which are easily avoided if you had planned ahead. Remember, a planned move is a stress-free move!
Aaron Steed, CEO
www.meatheadmovers.com
(866) 843-6328 MeatheadMovers.com
still need one more stocking stuffer?
How about a CO2 Detector? What better way to show you care!
The Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act of 2010 goes into effect July 1st, 2011. This act requires a carbon monoxide detector to be in every single-family home at time of sale, similar to the way smoke detectors are currently required.
For multi-family properties, the compliance date is Jan 1, 2013.
Since the gas is odorless, tasteless and virtually undetectable with our senses- these little gadgets have saved many lives.
Happy Holidays!
LYNN BATES, Keith Byrd Team, North Coast Realtor of San Luis Obispo County including Morro Bay, Cayucos, Cambria and Los Osos. 805 458-4409. Lynn@LynnBates.Com
COASTAL COMMISSION
The California Coastal Commission, in partnership with coastal cities and counties, plans and regulates the use of land and water in the coastal zone.
A Costal Permit from either the Coastal Commission or the city/county is generally required for development of land within the coastal zone, with development broadly defined by the Coastal Act to include such activities as construction of buildings, division of land, and activities that change the intensity of use or the public’s access to coastal waters.
In areas such as Cayucos, Avila, Shell Beach and Pismo Beach, the boundary is generally 1000 yards or less inland from the mean high tide line. In areas with significant coastal estuarine habitat, such as Cambria, Morro Bay and Los Osos, the boundary extends to the first major ridgeline or five miles from the mean high tide line, whichever is less.
The Coastal Commission was initially established by voter initiative in 1972 with Proposition 20, and later made permanent through adoption of the California Coastal Act of 1976. In 1978, the California Coastal Program was approved on the federal level by NOAA, National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration.
LYNN BATES, Keith Byrd Team, North Coast Realtor of San Luis Obispo County including Morro Bay, Cayucos, Cambria and Los Osos. 805 458-4409. Lynn@LynnBates.Com
OCEANFRONT PROPERTIES
SEAWALLS
The building of new seawalls are no longer permitted. They would require a permit from the Coastal Commission as well as city and county approval. Part of the Coastal Commission’s role is to protect the public’s access to the ocean. The building of new seawalls is viewed as limiting that access. Existing sea walls are most common in Cayucos, Cambria, and Shell Beach where the shoreline is narrower and the coast is rocky.
For construction of new oceanfront homes, the county approved set back from mean high tide is now at the 100- year bluff erosion rate mark.
PRIVATE STAIRS
Like seawalls-these are more common in Cayucos, Cambria and Shell Beach where the beachfront homes are located atop sandy & rocky bluffs. Buying a beachfront property with existing private stairs has additional value, not only because of the ready access—but because construction of new private stairways is no longer permitted. You can upgrade and repair your existing stairs- however- you can not tear down and completely rebuilt or built ones where none currently exist.
SEE MY UPCOMING PAGE ON THE WEB-SITE ENTITLED “OCEANFRONT PROPERTIES”.
LYNN BATES, Keith Byrd Team, North Coast Realtor of San Luis Obispo County including Morro Bay, Cayucos, Cambria and Los Osos. 805 458-4409. Lynn@LynnBates.Com
New Pismo Beach Vacation Rental Ordinance
In February, the Pismo City County approved a new ordinance regarding vacation rentals.
Here are some of the requirements to operate a vacation rental.
- There has to be someone that lives within 25 miles of the rental that is available 24 hours a day to deal with complaints regarding the vacation rental. This person must respond within 3 hours after contact has been made.
- The vacation rental owner needs to notify owners and residents of any property within 100 feet of the vacation rental that they are using the property as a vacation rental and the phone number of the local contact person.
- Any advertising of the vacation rental needs to include the Pismo Beach vacation permit number in the advertisement.
- The permit is considered to be personal property so it does not go with home if the property is sold.
Del’s Pizzaria – Shell Beach
This month is when Del’s Pizza in Shell Beach celebrates their anniversary. Through this Sunday you can get a large 2-item pizza for $10.99. There are other specials the remaining 3 weeks.
I seem to only go to Del’s when they have this pizza special and I really do like their pizza. I’d probably go there more but never see any coupons from them any other time of the year. Paying full price for a pizza at most restaurants these days just seems like way too much money. Don’t most pizza places set their prices assuming you’re going to use a coupon???
