Environmental Review

The Department of Planning and Building staff reviews all discretionary projects to identify, analyze, mitigate and disclose their potential environmental impacts in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Discretionary projects include:
  • Major grading permits (more than 5,000 cubic yards or grading on slopes that are 10% or greater)
  • Minor Use Permits
  • Subdivisions and lot line adjustments
  • Conditional use permits
  • Coastal Development Plan permits
  • General plan amendments
  • Events
  • Etc.
The links on this page provide information on the CEQA guidelines, process, and details related to review for biological, cultural, geological and water resources. The qualified consultant list is available to support applicants with preparing various technical studies to support development / land use projects.