Imperial County, CA – The County of Imperial will hold a community workshop on Thursday, September 3, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. to provide additional information about the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the County’s CEQA process, and proposed updates to its local CEQA regulations.
The Imperial County Planning Commission considered the proposed updates on May 13, 2026, and recommended approval to the Board of Supervisors. The proposed regulations were presented to the Board on July 7, 2026, at that time the Board directed staff to continue the item and return with an additional presentation further detailing the proposed changes with presentation slides that the Board and community could review. When the item returned on August 25, 2026, the Board received public comments and requests for further information before continuing its consideration. The Board provided direction for the County to hold a community workshop.
The workshop is intended to provide the public with a clearer understanding of the CEQA process, the proposed regulatory updates, and the process for appealing CEQA decisions. No formal action will be taken during the workshop.
The Workshop will Include:
- A brief presentation by the Imperial County Planning & Development Services Department regarding the CEQA process
- A presentation by the County’s outside legal counsel, who specializes in CEQA, on the proposed updates to the County’s regulations
- A public comment and question period
Members of the public will have up to three minutes to provide comments or ask questions related to the topics discussed. County representatives and consultants will address questions following each speaker, as appropriate to the meeting topic.
Workshop Information
- Date: Thursday, September 3, 2026
- Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- In Person: Imperial County Board of Supervisors Chambers, 940 West Main Street, El Centro, CA 92243
- Virtual Participation: Online access information will be posted on the County of Imperial website prior to the workshop
The County encourages residents, community organizations, project applicants, and other interested parties to participate and learn more about the proposed updates before the matter returns to the Board of Supervisors for future consideration.