CONNECT with the CityEnvironmental Review for City Initiatives
Projected Completion: Ongoing
Environmental reviews are a key part of the process for all City actions that require discretionary decisions. These reviews are required under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). In addition to performing environmental reviews for Planning Department initiatives, the Environmental Policy section of the Planning Department prepares environmental documents for a variety of actions initiated by other City Departments, amounting to more than 1,000 environmental reviews performed annually. Examples of Environmental Impact Reports actively in process in 2022 include: Removal of the Midway-Pacific Highway Community Planning Area from the Coastal Height Limit, Utilities Undergrounding Program, Brown Field Airport Master Plan, Montgomery-Gibbs Airport Master Plan, Stormwater Alternative Compliance Program and the Single-Use Plastic Reduction Ordinance.
Strategic Plan Priority Areas of Focus
This program focuses on the following priority areas of the Strategic Plan:
Create Homes for All of Us
Supports City initiatives that help create more homes.
Protect & Enrich Every Neighborhood
Supports City initiatives that deliver critically-needed actions and investments to our communities.
Advance Mobility & Infrastructure
Supports City initiatives that deliver mobility improvements and other infrastructure investments to our communities.
Champion Sustainability
Supports City initiatives that implement the Climate Action Plan and Climate Resilient SD, and ensures all City actions are consistent with the City’s climate policies.
Foster Regional Prosperity
Supports City initiatives that foster economic activity for the region.
Website: /planning/work/ceqa