Approval Process

- Designed to protect the environment, quality of life

“Demanding,” “rigorous,” “thorough” and “responsive to public input” are terms that describe California’s environmental review and approval processes for new home communities.  This process is designed to protect the environment and your quality of life.

The Aera plan is now moving through this review process.  The project’s Draft Environmental Impact Report (DIER) – which evaluates potential impacts from the project and identifies how those impacts can be resolved – is currently being prepared and will soon be available for public review and comment.  Click here to learn more about key subjects being analyzed in the DEIR, such as traffic and environmental issues.

The City of Diamond Bar will serve as the lead agency in certifying the project’s DEIR, while Los Angeles and Orange counties will be involved in the environmental review and will retain decision making authority over portions of Aera’s site that are outside the potential annexation boundary.

The flowchart below provides additional information on the planning process.