Environmental review
The City of Culver City is updating its General Plan to respond to the changing needs and conditions of the city and region and to reflect new state laws. Before the City can approve the General Plan, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requires that the City study the Plan's potential environmental impacts and mitigation measures to avoid or offset any negative impacts. The City evaluated the potential environmental impacts of the Plan using an Initial Study (IS) and determined that a full program Environmental Impact Report (EIR) will be required to analyze the GPU’s environmental effects. See the full list of environmental issues identified for further study on the Notice of Preparation (NOP).
Participate in the Environmental Review Process
Review the Environmental Documents and Provide Your Comments
The Initial Study and Notice of Preparation are available for review and comments. You can review digital copies of the NOP, IS, and related noticing on the GPU project website and hard copies at City Hall at the Current Planning Division counter on the Second Floor and the Culver City Julian Dixon Library. If you'd like to pick up a hard copy from City Hall, please contact Advance Planning Division staff at (310) 253-5740 or [email protected].
Please review and comment on the IS and NOP between March 3 and April 4 and share this request widely!
Written comments should be received on or before Monday, April 4, 2022 at 5:30 PM. Written comments should refer to the Project by its title (IS/NOP for Picture Culver City: General Plan 2045) and be emailed to [email protected] or addressed to:
City of Culver City Advance Planning Division
9770 Culver Boulevard, Culver City, CA 90232
Phone: (310) 253-5740
Environmental Documents Available for Review and Comment
Other Environmental Documents Available for Review
Attend Upcoming Meetings
A virtual EIR Scoping Meeting will be held on Thursday, March 24, 2022 at 6 PM. Register to attend the meeting. The purpose of the EIR Scoping Meeting will be to solicit input and written comments from agencies and the public on environmental issues or alternatives they believe the EIR should address. The meeting will be open to the public and begin with a presentation followed by a Q&A session. Questions can be submitted by email in advance to [email protected] and there will be opportunities to ask questions during the meeting.
What’s Next?
After the public comment period ends, the GPU team will review the comments it receives and prepare the EIR.
Stay Informed
To keep up to date with the GPU’s environmental review process, please sign up for project updates on the GPU Contact page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Review CEQA-related FAQs on the GPU FAQ page. The topics include GPU Basics, Community Input and Timeline, Housing Element, Affordable Housing, and Preferred Land Use Map. Information is included that may help as you review the environmental documents. Let us know if you would like to see other questions answered.
Get Up to Speed with City Staff
Advance Planning, a Community Development Department division, leads the GPU process. Advance Planning staff and the City’s consultants are updating the General Plan to plan for Culver City’s future and address factors that can improve daily life for all. If you or a group of friends and neighbors are interested in learning more and getting up to speed at any time, please contact staff through the Contact page by emailing [email protected] or calling (310) 253-5740. We will meet virtually one-on-one or in small groups to go over the basics and answer all of your questions.