PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDATE

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On April 18, 2022, the PAG filed a Petition for Writ of Mandate in Riverside Superior Court. Our attorneys cited four causes of action. 

#1 – Violation of CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act) 

This relates to the Environmental Impact Report.

 #2 – Violation of Rights to Due Process 

This relates to Council members showing clear advocacy FOR the project before the discussion and vote. 

 #3 – Violation of Banning Municipal Code 

This relates to Council members showing a clear bias FOR the project before the discussion and vote.

 #4 – Violations of State planning and zoning laws, Banning Municipal Code and Banning City Council resolution 2005-91. 

This relates to the City’s General Plan and Specific Plan.  The Writ is shown below.