§ 24-194. Environmental review.

A.

CEQA Review. After acceptance of a complete application, Department of Development Services staff shall review the project in compliance with CEQA to determine whether:

1.

The proposed project is not a project as defined by CEQA;

2.

The proposed project is exempt from the requirements of CEQA;

3.

A Negative Declaration may be issued;

4.

A Mitigated Negative Declaration may be issued; or

5.

An Environmental Impact Report (EIR) is required.

B.

Compliance with CEQA. These determinations and, where required, the preparation of appropriate environmental documents, shall be in compliance with CEQA and any adopted Butte County Environmental Review Guidelines.

C.

Special Studies Required. Special studies, paid for in advance by the applicant, may be required to supplement the County's CEQA compliance review.

(Ord. No. 4062, § 1, 9-10-13)