Actions Exempt from CEQA
San Diego Municipal Code § 128.0203
in effect§128.0203 Actions Exempt from CEQA
An action or activity may be exempt from CEQA if it meets any of the following conditions:
(a) The project has been granted an exemption by statute (e.g., State CEQA Guidelines, Article 18, commencing with Section 15260) or by categorical exemption (State CEQA Guidelines, Article 12.5, commencing with Section 15191, and Article 19, commencing with Section 15300).
(b) The activity is covered by the general rule in the State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15061(b)(3), that CEQA applies only to projects that have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment.
(Added 12-9-1997 by O-18451 N.S.; amended 12-6-1999 by O-18728 N.S.; effective 1-1-2000.)
(Amended 2-12-2014 by O-20348 N.S.; effective 3-14-2014.)
Source: City of San Diego Office of the City Clerk, San Diego Municipal Code and City Charter (docs.sandiego.gov PDFs)URL: https://docs.sandiego.gov/municode/MuniCodeChapter12/Ch12Art08Division02.pdf#page=2Fetched: 10/28/2026