These policies and procedures are written for the purpose of implementing the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as contained in Division 13, Section 2100 et seq., of the Public Resources Code and the CEQA Guidelines as contained in Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3, Section 15060 et seq., of the California Code of Regulations for use within the City.
(Ord. 96-10 § 1, 1996)
Nothing contained within these policies and procedures is intended
to supersede or otherwise avoid the intent or express letter of applicable
State law. When stated policy or procedure is found to be inconsistent
with a mandatory provision of CEQA or the CEQA Guidelines, State law
shall govern. These policies and procedures therefore are intended
to supplement the provisions of State law and provide the necessary
administrative rules to carry out the intent of the law within Plymouth.
Nothing contained within the following policies and procedures is
intended to limit the lead agency from establishing alternative procedures
for processing a project's environmental review where either
specific policies and procedures are not set forth in this title or
where an alternative procedure will expedite review consistent with
State law and the purpose of CEQA.
(Ord. 96-10 § 1, 1996)
All questions regarding the specific application or interpretation
of procedures, standards and policies set forth in this title shall
be determined by the City Council unless this responsibility is assigned
to the Planning Commission or City staff pursuant to the provisions
of subsequent chapters or sections or to another lead agency assigned
per Section 15051 of the CEQA Guidelines.
(Ord. 96-10 § 1, 1996)
