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15270. PROJECTS WHICH ARE DISAPPROVED

CEQA Statute and Guidelines (2025 consolidated text) · 2026 edition · updated 2026-10-05 · California

  • (a) CEQA does not apply to projects which a public agency rejects or disapproves.

  • (b) This section is intended to allow an initial screening of projects on the merits for quick disapprovals prior to the initiation of the CEQA process where the agency can determine that the project cannot be approved.

  • (c) This section shall not relieve an applicant from paying the costs for an EIR or Negative Declaration prepared for his project prior to the Lead Agency‘s disapproval of the project after normal evaluation and processing.

Note: Authority cited: Section 21083, Public Resources Code; Reference: Section 21080 (b)(5) , Public Resources Code.

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