Planning And Land Use — California Government Code — Planning And Zoning — Review And Approval Of Development Projects — Definitions — Development project defined Date: 15 Sep 2016 TEXT PDF Current through the 2016 Legislative Session "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. Ca. Gov. Code § 65928