Is it madness to build on this $2.65 million dollar lot? Calif Coastal Commissioners are rethinking the approval

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5. Build on sand in a major earthquake zone next to the ocean... what could go wrong?

There really should be new guidelines for much of existing coastal development, that if you are in a high risk area for earthquake, rising ocean levels, other flooding, etc. You can live there as long as it lasts but if these risks take out the property, you don't get to rebuild there. In many places I think insurance companies by withdrawing their protective coverage are essentially saying that so that only those with money to burn can enjoy that risk ongoing but zoning and other guidelines should support lowering risks long term.