A. This chapter applies to all land-use development projects, transportation projects, and other projects subject to review by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
B. Some projects may be screened out from more detailed VMT analysis based on a project’s location, characteristics, or a combination of both. A project relying on the following screening must be consistent with applicable General Plan policies and supported by substantial evidence demonstrating cumulative VMT is declining. Project screening may be used for projects that meet one or more of the following criteria:
1. A project located within one-quarter mile of a High-Quality Transit Corridor or transit stop as defined by CEQA;
2. Local-serving retail of 50,000 square feet or less;
3. Land-use projects consisting of 100% affordable housing.
(Ord. 21-2223, § 1 (part), 2021)