California Code
ARTICLE 2 - Definitions
Section 65928.

65928. “Development project” means any project undertaken for the purpose of development. “Development project” includes a project involving the issuance of a permit for construction or reconstruction but not a permit to operate. “Development project” does not include any ministerial projects proposed to be carried out or approved by public agencies.

(Amended by Stats. 1978, Ch. 1113.)