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This presentation will provide planning commissioners with a practical understanding of the legal framework governing "ballot box planning" in California. Participants will learn how citizen initiatives and referenda interact with local planning authority, the requirements of the Planning and Zoning Law, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and evolving state housing mandates. The session will examine key statutory provisions and landmark court decisions that define the scope of voter authority over land use matters, as well as the limitations imposed by state law.This event is reserved for school district or public agency employees only. Please contact Client Services for more information.