What is a Negative Declaration?
A negative declaration, shortened to “Neg Dec” is a statement that says, “based on an initial study, no significant environmental harm will be done by a particular building project.” If the governing body feels that there will be no environmental harm caused by a project, they can approve a negative declaration. • What happens for the Northeast Ridge project now that the Neg Dec was approved? San Mateo County approved the negative declaration for the NER. Now the Brisbane City Council, which has already approved the EIR Amendment, will have a meeting to consider whether changes need to be made in the EIR Amendment so that is matches the EA. Once they have made adjustments, they are expected to give final approval to Brookfield’s 71 home development. • Will SBMW is challenge the Neg Dec in court? SBMW has filed a suit objecting to the passage of the negative declaration. • What does SBMW hope to gain by going to court? Parties to a lawsuit are required to consider a settlement agreement
