Government
Sep. 16, 2016
Lawsuit against city could test ability to claim CEQA exemptions
The city of Sacramento has been sued over a tree ordinance, in a case that could test a recent decision regarding when local governments can claim California Environmental Quality Act exemptions.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
SACRAMENTO — The "City of Trees" has been sued over a tree ordinance in a case that could test a recent decision regarding when local governments can claim California Environmental Quality Act exemptions.
Last month, the Sacramento City Council passed numerous changes to how the city maintains and removes trees on public and private land. The city then attempted to claim a CEQA exem...
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