Skip to content

15360. ENVIRONMENT

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

“Environment” means the physical conditions which exist within the area which will be affected by a proposed project including land, air, water, minerals, flora, fauna, ambient noise, and objects of historical or aesthetic significance. The area involved shall be the area in which significant effects would occur either directly or indirectly as a result of the project. The “environment” includes both natural and man-made conditions.

Note: Authority cited: Section 21083, Public Resources Code; Reference: Section 21060.5, Public Resources Code.

Get a plain-English answer with a citation back to this text.

Ask AI about this code
▸Contents — CEQA Statute and Guidelines (2025 consolidated text)

GoCodebook provides public access, search, citation, multilingual explanation, and practical interpretation of legally adopted building regulations. It is not a substitute for the official ICC or California code publications.