Chapter 19.06 — REQUESTS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION AND REVIEW

Requests for environmental determination and review shall be prepared for all public and private projects except as noted in Section 19.06.110 below.

(Ord. 722 § 1(part), 1996).

(a)

Specified Public Projects. For public projects, activities specifically identified as statutorily or categorically exempt from the provisions of CEQA, as set forth in Article III, shall not require a request for environmental determination or environmental review. This section shall not apply to projects which may have a significant effect on the environment or to project types which are not specifically listed as exempt in Chapter 19.08. Where doubt exists as to whether a project is exempt, an environmental review and determination shall be filed with the planning department.

(b)

Ministerial Projects. Ministerial projects, as listed herein, require neither requests for environmental review and determination nor notices of exemption.

(Ord. 722 § 1(part), 1996).

19.06.120 - Contents of requests for environmental determination and review.

Requests for environmental determination and review shall be accompanied by the following information:

(a)

A completed city environmental questionnaire, in the form and containing the information required by the planning director;

(b)

A detailed description of the project, including all phases of project planning, implementation and operation;

(c)

A list of all governmental approvals required for construction and implementation of the project including but not limited to permits or authorization from federal, state, regional or local agencies;

(d)

Additional data and information as requested. Such additional data and information may include, but is not limited to, wetlands, delineation, biological investigation, air quality analysis, traffic impact study, hydrological study, geological study, and view-shed analysis.

(Ord. 722 § 1(part), 1996).

19.06.130 - Action by planning director on requests for environmental determination and review.

Upon receipt of a request for environmental determination and review, the planning director shall determine in accordance with CEQA, the state guidelines and these environmental review guidelines, the applicable type of environmental review for the project in the following manner:

(a)

Categorical/Statutory Exemption. The planning director shall determine whether the project is statutorily exempt from environmental review, categorically exempt from environmental review pursuant to the state guidelines, or categorically exempt pursuant to this chapter.

(b)

Initial Study. Where it is determined that a project is not exempt from CEQA, the planning director shall cause an initial study to be prepared pursuant to Chapter 19.10 to determine whether the project will have a significant effect on the environment.

(Ord. 722 § 1(part), 1996).

Chapter 19.08 - PROCEDURES FOR IDENTIFYING AND PROCESSING PROJECTS EXEMPT FROM CEQA

Section:

The purpose of this chapter is to identify projects that are exempt from the provisions of CEQA and to establish procedures for the preparation and statutory posting of notices of exemption.

(Ord. 722 § 1(part), 1996).

19.08.210 - Statutory exemptions.

(a)

Ministerial Projects. The issuance of the following city permits and approvals is generally deemed to be a ministerial action and therefore statutorily exempt pursuant to Section 21080 et seq. of the state guidelines. Ministerial actions include but are not limited to:

(1)

Building permits, as defined by the state guidelines;

(2)

Demolition permits;

(3)

Electrical, mechanical and plumbing permits; permits issued pursuant to the Uniform Fire Code, excepting permits which authorize fires or flames or equipment utilizing fires or flames;

(4)

Sign permits;

(5)

Certificates of compliance not in conjunction with a division of property;

(6)

Park reservations of facilities in city parks and playgrounds, and permits authorizing public events conducted in city parks and playgrounds when issued by the city manager;

(7)

Business licenses;

(8)

Banner permits;

(9)

Sewer connection permits;

(10)

Permits authorizing the use of streets, sidewalks and parking lots for parades, athletic events and public assemblies;

(11)

Permits authorizing the use of streets and sidewalks for sale of food and beverages;

(12)

Food establishment permits;

(13)

Solicitor permits;

(14)

Dog licenses;

(15)

House moving permits;

(16)

Card room permits;

(17)

Parking space leases;

(18)

Oversized load permits;

(19)

Grants of license;

(20)

Other similar permits.

(b)

Other Statutory Exemptions. Those projects listed in Public Resources Code Section 21080 et seq. and the state guidelines Section 15260 et seq. are incorporated herein as statutory exemptions.

(Ord. 722 § 1(part), 1996).