ministerial (non-discretionary) entitlement Correct Answer-• Staff-level
decision
• Little or no personal/subjective judgment
• Use of fixed standards or objective measurements
• No public notice or appeal process
• "By Right" permits
No public hearings
Types of Ministerial (non-discretionary) Entitlement Correct Answer-
Building Permits
Remodeling & Renovation Permits
Demolition Permits
Landscaping permits
Grading Permits
Land Development Permits
, Discretionary entitlement Correct Answer-• Exercise of
judgment/deliberation
• Decision Maker uses discretion to approve or
deny
• Findings must be made to support the decision
• Requires public notice and hearing, decision may
be appealed
Requires public hearing
Types of Discretionary Entitlement Correct Answer-Variance
Tract and Parcel Maps
Zone Change
General Plan Amendments
Conditional Use Permits
Specific Plans or Planned Development
CEQA: California Environmental Quality Act