CEQA Update, Issues and Trends

Online

Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) continues to be a challenge for professionals due to annual legislative, regulatory, and judicial developments. CEQA practice is constantly evolving, raising new issues and revealing emerging trends that impact the environmental review process.

In this annual course, participants will explore the most recent CEQA legislation, regulatory updates, and key court decisions. Through practitioner-led sessions, attendees will gain practical knowledge of how the latest changes may affect their projects. Designed for environmental planners, attorneys, developers, and public agency staff, this course covers recent developments and offers insights into emerging trends. Attendees will leave equipped with the latest tools and strategies to navigate the complexities of CEQA and ensure compliance in their projects.

Topics include:

  • Recent CEQA legislation and regulatory changes
  • Key judicial decisions
  • Emerging trends
  • Mitigation strategies 
CEUs
0.65
Section Number
244PRC107
Instruction Method
Online class

Association Credits

American Planning Assoc (AICP)
6.00 AICP hours

Section Notes

This is an online, remote learning course, which consists of 6.5 hours of content and curriculum that is taught with pre-recorded lectures as well all mandatory live Zoom session with the instructor(s). Pre-recorded lectures and live sessions are accessed via our Canvas learning system and Zoom. This course is the same length as a standard 1 day, in-person course, please be sure to plan your schedule accordingly. 

This course is open April 28 – May 2, 2025, with a live session on May 1 10:00 AM-12:00 PM PST. 

Attendance of the live session is mandatory to receive credit for this course. 

We allow registration through the 12:00 PM PST (noon) on the first day of the course. We cannot extend course access beyond 11:59 PM on last day of class, so students pursuing a late enrollment acknowledge that they will have less time to complete the materials. Please contact the course representative with any questions. 

Refund Deadline: April 21, 2025.  Refunds and/or enrollment transfers will not be approved after this date.

Enrollment Policies

Drop requests (withdraw with a refund) will be approved, less a $30 processing fee, if the request is received seven calendar days before the course begins. Click here to view complete enrollment policy information including details on withdrawals and transfers.

Refund Deadline: April 21, 2025.  Refunds and/or enrollment transfers will not be approved after this date.

Discounts

APA

Members can receive 10% discount on the course fee by entering the Coupon Code.  If you don’t have your association discount code, contact UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education Student Services at (800) 752-0881.

Info Session Discount

Attendees of UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education Information Sessions may be eligible for $100 discount on a class by entering the Coupon Code provided at the Information Session.  Contact UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education Student Services office, at (800) 752-0881, if you have questions about this discount.

AEP

Members can receive 10% discount on the course fee by entering the Coupon Code.  If you don’t have your association discount code, contact UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education Student Services at (800) 752-0881.