(A) All discretionary projects which are not categorically exempt or otherwise exempted from further environmental assessment, shall be forwarded to the ERC for evaluation under the California Environmental Quality Act.
(B) The ERC shall evaluate the initial study of a proposed project to determine whether the project may or may not have a significant effect on the environment.
(C) If a determination is made that the project will not have a significant impact on the environment, the ERC will recommend that the final reviewing authority (decision-maker) grant a negative declaration.
(D) If a determination is made that the project may have a significant impact on the environment, the ERC shall require preparation of an environmental impact report (EIR). The major areas of concern, the selection of the preparer, and the preparation of the EIR shall be coordinated by the committee.
(Ord. 2017-009, passed 9-26-17)