Citywide Tree Planting and Stormwater Capture Project
Summary
SCH Number
2020010208
Public Agency
California Natural Resources Agency
Document Title
Citywide Tree Planting and Stormwater Capture Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
1/15/2020
Document Description
This project will include the greening of major traffic corridors in the city through the planting of 475 trees. The purpose of the project is to Increase carbon sequestration within the urban area of the City of Tehachapi. The beneficiaries of the project will be the public and visitors of the City of Tehachapi.
Contact Information
Name
Jennifer Thomas
Agency Name
California Natural Resources Agency
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Agency Name
City of Tehachapi
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Location
Cities
Tehachapi
Counties
Kern
Other Location Info
Major traffic corridors throughout the city, specifically Tehachapi Boulevard, Valley Boulevard, Antelope Run bike path, and Curry Street median.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Sec. 15304(b)
Reasons for Exemption
The project consists of planting 475 new street trees, which will be irrigated by a water efficient MWELO - compliant Irrigation system. These activities fall under the Class 4(b) exemption: New gardening or landscaping, Including the replacement of existing conventional landscaping with water efficient or fire resistant landscaping.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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