Ordinance prohibiting natural gas infrastructure in new buildings, with certain exceptions
Summary
SCH Number
2020040354
Public Agency
City of Santa Cruz
Document Title
Ordinance prohibiting natural gas infrastructure in new buildings, with certain exceptions
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/28/2020
Present Land Use
Citywide
Document Description
Notice of CEQA Exemption for a new ordinance that would prohibit natural gas infrastructure in most new construction, with limited exceptions as specified in the ordinance.
Contact Information
Name
Tiffany Wise-West
Agency Name
City of Santa Cruz
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Agency Name
City of Santa Cruz
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Location
Cities
Santa Cruz
Counties
Santa Cruz
Other Location Info
Citywide
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15061(b)(3) and 15308
Reasons for Exemption
The Ordinance is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. The Ordinance will protect and enhance the environment and SANTA CRUZ’S natural resources by prohibiting natural gas infrastructure and requiring new buildings use electric fuel only (with limited exceptions) in order to [1] Reduce greenhouse gas emissions, [2] improve indoor air quality and [3] increase public safety by reducing the potential for natural gas leaks along the supply chain.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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