1. (a) To request a continuance, a party shall submit a continuance motion to the CHO at least five business days before the scheduled hearing or conference, absent exceptional circumstances. The requesting party shall show good cause for the continuance to be granted and provide alternative hearing dates that are agreeable to all parties.

   1. (1) For a continuance, good cause shall be evaluated considering relevant issues and events beyond the party's control, the length of any delay in seeking a continuance, the diligence of the party making the request, and any potential prejudice to the other party.
2. (b) When a continuance is approved, the CHO shall send a Notice of Continued Hearing to all parties with the new date and time for the hearing. The Notice of Continued Hearing shall comply with the same requirements as a Notice of Hearing, as provided in section 17063.4.

Note: Authority cited: Section 11400.20, Government Code; and Sections 14536 and 40502, Public Resources Code. Reference: Section 11400.20, Government Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-12-2026; operative 7-1-2026 (Register 2026, No. 20).