Environmental Review & CEQA

The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) is a state law that establishes a procedure for all California public agencies such as the City of Temecula for evaluating the environmental effects of a proposed project.

Purpose


CEQA is used to reduce or eliminate any significant negative impacts or effects on the environment which could occur from an approved project.

Applications


CEQA applies to all projects that require discretionary approval, unless the project is determined to be exempt. A discretionary project is one that requires the exercise of judgment or deliberation by a public agency in determining whether the project will be approved, or if a permit will be issued. For example, if you want to construct a new building or subdivide your property, these are discretionary projects because the City must review the proposal before issuing an approval or permit.

Indirect Impacts


CEQA also applies to decisions that could lead to indirect impacts, such as making changes to local codes, policies, and general and specific plans.

CEQA Documents Available for Public Review


Altair Specific Plan 

  1. Altair Draft Specific Plan
  2. Altair Specific Plan Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR)
  3. Altair Specific Plan Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) Appendices
  4. Altair Specific Plan Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR)

Villages @ Paseo del Sol

  1. PA14-0087 Paseo Del Sol Specific Plan Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND)
  2. PA14-0087 Paseo Del Sol Notice of Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration

Harveston Specific Plan Amendment

  1. Harveston Notice of Preparation of a Draft Supplemental Impact Report (EIR)
  2. Harveston General Plan and Specific Plan Amend. Initial Study & Environmental Analysis
  3. Harveston Specific Plan Subsquent Environmental Impact Report NOA
  4. Harveston Specific Plan DRAFT Subsequent Environmental Impact Report and Appendices
  5. Harveston Final Subsequent Environmental Impact Report FINAL
  6. Amendment Final Harveston Specific Plan (with track changes)
  7. Amendment to Final Harveston Specific Plan (without track changes)
  8. Notice of Public Hearing PA18-0659 and PA18-0660

Santa Gertrudis Creek Pedestrian/Bicycle Trail Extension and Interconnect

  1. Notice of Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration
  2. Initial Study with Mitigated Negative Declaration

Temecula Park and Ride Improvements and Signal

  1. Temecula Park and Ride Improvements and Signal -Notice of Intent to Adopt a MND
  2. Temecula Park and Ride Improvements and Signal -DRAFT Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND)
  3. Temecula Park and Ride Improvements and Signal -MND Appendices

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