Solar Planning Initiative (Norco College)

Summary

SCH Number
2021080401
Public Agency
Riverside Community College District
Document Title
Solar Planning Initiative (Norco College)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/20/2021
Document Description
The project consists of installing roof-mounted solar panels to the Center for Student Success building on campus. A battery energy storage system (BESS) would also be constructed on a disturbed, paved area of campus. See figure, Norco College Campus-Solar Plan, attached.

Contact Information

Name
Hussain Agah
Agency Name
Riverside Community College District
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency

Location

Cities
Norco
Counties
Riverside
Regions
Citywide, Countywide
Cross Streets
Norco College (2001 Third Street)
Zip
92860

Notice of Exemption

Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
21080.35
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed roof-mounted solar panels and BESS are exempt under CEQA Statute 21080.35. The solar panels would be mounted to an existing building's roof, and the BESS would be constructed in a previously disturbed, paved area no greater than 500 square feet and not impacting any plants protected by the Native Plant Protection Act or requiring the removal of any native trees over 25 years old.
County Clerk
Riverside

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