(a) “Jurisdiction by law” means the authority of any public agency:
(1) To grant a permit or other entitlement for use,
(2) To provide funding for the project in question, or
(3) To exercise authority over resources which may be affected by the project.
(b) A city or county will have jurisdiction by law with respect to a project when the city or county having primary jurisdiction over the area involved is:
(1) The site of the project;
(2) The area in which the major environmental effects will occur; and/or
(3) The area in which reside those citizens most directly concerned by any such environmental effects.
(c) Where an agency having jurisdiction by law must exercise discretionary authority over a project in order for the project to proceed, it is also a responsible agency, see Section 15381, or the lead agency, see Section 15367.
Credits
Note: Authority cited: Section 21083, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 21080.3, 21080.4, 21104 and 21153, Public Resources Code.
1. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 10-6-2005 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2005, No. 40).
This database is current through 7/12/24 Register 2024, No. 28.
Cal. Admin. Code tit. 14, § 15366, 14 CA ADC § 15366
