Planning & CEQA Documents
Culver City General Plan
The Culver City General Plan includes the Land Use Element map(PDF, 1002KB) and is the umbrella document that allows the City to plan for future development. The General Plan’s intent is to set the City’s goals for development approvals and the built environment, land use ground rules, and give the public the chance to participate in the City’s planning process. Every City decision and document regulating the built environment, including the zoning code, has to be consistent with the General Plan.
The City is comprehensively updating its General Plan. Find out more about the General Plan Update!
Culver City Zoning Code
The Culver City Municipal Code Title 17 (Zoning) is the local law which contains detailed standards and procedures to implement the general plan. The ordinance divides the City into various zoning districts with different land uses permitted in each district. Zoning establishes regulations governing lot size, building bulk, placement, and other development standards. Requirements very from district to district, but they must be uniform within districts.
Zoning Map(PDF, 2MB) - The map, which is part of the Zoning Ordinance, and delineates the boundaries of zone districts.
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
The state legislature enacted the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in 1970. CEQA established statewide regulations for the environmental review of discretionary projects as well as a process for mitigating or avoiding potential environmental impacts.
The purpose of CEQA is to:
- Disclose to the public the potentially significant environmental effects of a proposed project;
- Develop alternatives and mitigation measures to prevent or minimize environmental impacts;
- Identify additional opportunities for public participation and community input;
- Improve the findings to support the future approval of discretionary projects.
CEQA Documents:
2022 Notices of Exemption (NOE)
NOE for Emergency Shelters(PDF, 76KB)
NOE for 9925 Jefferson Blvd(PDF, 87KB)
NOE for 10808-10860 Culver Blvd (Wende)(PDF, 251KB)
NOE for 8902 Hubbard St(PDF, 66KB)
NOE for ZCA Ground Floor Uses in Downtown District(PDF, 101KB)
NOE for 3430 McManus Ave (Echo Horizon School)(PDF, 72KB)
NOE for 12300 Washington Blvd(PDF, 84KB)
NOE for 3906 Huron Ave(PDF, 68KB)
NOE for 5861-5863 Washington Blvd(PDF, 87KB)
NOE for 3826 Girard Ave(PDF, 66KB)
Negative Declaration (ND) / Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND)
CEQA / NOI / MND Study for 3800 Sepulveda Blvd Cannabis Retailer Storefront CUP(PDF, 775KB)
NOI Filed for 3800 Sepulveda Blvd - Cannabis Retailer Storefront(PDF, 86KB)
Environmental Impact Reports (EIR)
8825 National Blvd - Notice of EIR Scoping and Community Meetings Notice(PDF, 3MB)
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Commonly Used Zoning Chapters & Sections
Parking and Mobility Discussion
Planning Applications & Forms
Planning Updates & Handouts