ELR Citation: ELR 20069
No(s). F047372 (Cal. App. 5th Dist. Apr 5, 2006)

A court upholds a city zoning ordinance prohibiting the development of a "big box" retail store within its jurisdiction. The city made a legitimate policy choice when it decided to organize development using neighborhood shopping centers dispersed throughout the city, the ordinance was reasonably related to protecting that development choice, and no showing was made that the restrictions significantly affected residents of surrounding communities. Also, further environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act is not necessary because the zoning amendments were consistent with the city's general plan and were covered adequately by the prior environmental impact report prepared for the general plan.