Homeowner fined by Coastal Commission opens gate to Carlsbad beach and lagoon

Homeowner fined by Coastal Commission opens gate to Carlsbad beach and lagoon

A Carlsbad homeowner fined $1.4 million over coastal access and environmental issues last week has opened the driveway gate at the heart of his violations. The gate provides the only access to John Levy’s custom-built home along the Buena Vista Lagoon, just south of the Oceanside border. It’s also the entrance for a trail to Carlsbad’s North Beach and a connection to a short nature trail along the lagoon. Both footpaths have been on Carlsbad’s m…

Homeowner fined $1.4 million by Coastal Commission opens gate to California beach and lagoon

A Carlsbad homeowner fined $1.4 million over coastal access and environmental issues last week has opened the driveway gate at the heart of his violations. The gate provides the only access to John Levy’s custom-built home along the Buena Vista Lagoon, just south of the Oceanside border. It’s also…