California Environmental Quality Act: defensible space.
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No
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No
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Environmental Quality
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill creates an exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for projects undertaken by public agencies to maintain defensible space. Defensible space refers to the area around structures that must be kept clear of vegetation to reduce wildfire risk, as required by existing state law. The bill specifically exempts these projects from CEQA review, streamlining the process for public agencies to fulfill these requirements.
Key provisions
- Creates a CEQA exemption for projects maintaining defensible space.
- The exemption applies to projects undertaken or approved by public agencies.
- Projects must comply with Section 51182 of the Government Code or Section 4291 of the Public Resources Code regarding defensible space.
- The exemption does not apply to projects undertaken by private entities.
Who is affected
- Public agencies
- Property owners and lessees within designated areas
- Fire prevention officials
Notable changes
- Provides a CEQA exemption for defensible space maintenance projects.
- Clarifies that the exemption applies only to projects by public agencies.
Fiscal impact
None
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