Who must comply with CEQA?
Just about anyone who wants to plan and build nearly anything in California, including state and local public agencies, private individuals, and companies, must comply with CEQA. Examples of projects that are nearly always subject to CEQA are city and county general plans, zoning changes, subdivision maps, conditional use permits, and air district attainment plans. Each jurisdiction responsible for approving projects decides which are subject to CEQA within the framework and guidelines provided. The Act identifies many activities that are exempt from CEQA requirements. Some notable examples are building and Air District permits.