The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) has long required a full analysis of project's potential adverse effects on the environment.
In an August 27,2020 opinion, the California Supreme Court provided important guidance to local agencies regarding the classification of permit decisions based on ordinances that include both ministerial and discretionary components.
The past year has been extraordinary activity in the realm of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”).
Senate President Pro-Tem Darrell Steinberg has indicated in a recently-issued statement that it will be a top priority in the next session.
Imagine you are a developer proposing a new subdivision project.