Photos: Newport Banning Ranch vote

Newport Banning Ranch development supporters listen to a speaker addressing the Coastal Commission.

Protesters gather in an overflow area as the California Coastal Commission meets in Newport Beach.

Spartacus, a western burrowing owl missing one eye, watches people at the Coastal Commission hearing.

Opponents of the Newport Banning Ranch project celebrate after the Coastal Commission vote.

A supporter of developing Newport Banning Ranch wears an owl suit at the Coastal Commission hearing.

Mike Mohler, left, Newport Banning Ranch project manager, discusses a last-minute strategy with his team before the Coastal Commission vote.

Protesters opposing the development of Newport Banning Ranch celebrate after the Coastal Commission voted to reject the project, capping a two-decade battle.

Protesters opposing the development of Newport Banning Ranch celebrate after the Coastal Commission voted 9-1 to reject the project.  (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

Save Banning Ranch protesters hold signs in support of a speaker addressing the California Coastal Commission hearing.

California Coastal Commission members listen to comments during the hearing.

Chris Yelich, a principal with Brooks Street, a real estate development firm in Newport Beach associated with the Newport Banning Ranch project, addresses the California Coastal Commission hearing.

Greenpeace and Save Banning Ranch protesters hold signs in support of a speaker addressing the California Coastal Commission hearing.

Protesters from both sides of the issue listen to the proceedings at the California Coastal Commission hearing to decide the fate of the Newport Banning Ranch development.

Spartacus, a Western burrowing owl -- a wintering species at Newport Banning Ranch -- was brought to the California Coastal Commission meeting by Sea & Sage Audubon Society.

The California Coastal Commission listens to comments during the hearing on the Newport Banning Ranch development.

Save Banning Ranch protesters hold signs against the windows at the California Coastal Commission hearing.

Sylvia Poareo and her son, Sabriel Poareo Davidson, 5, of Fullerton, color a sign while listening to the California Coastal Commission hearing in an overflow area at Newport Beach City Hall.

A supporter of the Newport Banning Ranch development wears an owl suit at the California Coastal Commission hearing.

A protester holds a sign while listening to the California Coastal Commission hearing.