Land Use & Zoning
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requires:
AAll property owners to conduct environmental studies before selling
BState and local agencies to assess the environmental impact of proposed projects and disclose significant impacts before approving them✓ Correct
CAll developers to restore wetlands on their property
DReal estate agents to disclose all environmental hazards to buyers
Explanation
CEQA requires public agencies to identify and disclose significant environmental impacts of proposed projects (such as developments, rezonings, and infrastructure projects) before approving them, and where feasible, to adopt mitigation measures or alternatives to reduce those impacts.
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