Fence Use Permit; UPE21-0050
Summary
SCH Number
2022030605
Public Agency
Sonoma County
Document Title
Fence Use Permit; UPE21-0050
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/22/2022
Document Description
The proposed project is request for a Use Permit to erect a 250-foot long, solid-wood replacement fence, 8 feet in height along the front property line, approximately 29 feet from the road centerline of Armstrong Woods Rd., on a 9.90-acre commercial parcel. The proposed use is consistent with the Sonoma County General Plan and Sonoma County Zoning Code. The project parcel is within the Recreation and Visitor-Serving Commercial land use designation in the Sonoma County General Plan, which encourages a compatible blend of recreation and tourist-commercial uses to maintain and enhance Sonoma County’s recreational resources. The project site is developed with an existing fence, multiple mobile homes and Recreational Vehicles (RVs). The K (Recreational and Visitor-Serving Commercial) Zoning District allows for fences above 3 feet in height within front-yard setback areas with a Use Permit (Zoning Code Section 26-88-030(a)). A small portion of the southwest corner of the parcel is within the Floodplain and Riparian Corridor Combining Districts however, the proposed replacement fence is located over 130 feet west of Fife Creek on the opposite side of Armstrong Woods Rd. No native riparian vegetation is proposed to be removed as part of installation of the replacement fence. The property is also located within the Scenic Resources and Highway 116 Local Guidelines Combining Districts. Pursuant to Sec 26-64-030(a), development within the Scenic Corridor setback is prohibited unless it involves reconstruction or minor expansion of existing structures. The property is within the Highway 116 Scenic Corridor Study boundary, but not visible from Highway 116. Therefore, the proposed replacement fence is exempt from Highway 116 Local Area Guidelines in Sec. 26-90-070 Sonoma County Code and the design review provisions in Article 82.
Contact Information
Name
Jen Chard
Agency Name
Sonoma County
Job Title
Planner I
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Guerneville
Counties
Sonoma
Regions
Northern California
Cross Streets
Armstrong Woods and Laughlin Rd.
Zip
95446
Total Acres
9.90
Parcel #
069-300-021
State Highways
SR 116
Schools
Guerneville Elementary
Waterways
Fife Creek
Township
8N
Range
10W
Section
29
Base
MDM
Other Location Info
Present Land Use/Zoning/General Plan Designation: K, F2 LG/116 RC50/50 SR VOH
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Sec. 15303(e)
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the CEQA Guidelines pursuant to the Provisions of Title 14 of the California Administrative Code, Section 15303(e) (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) because it involves the construction of a new, small accessory (appurtenant) structure, i.e., fence. No exceptions listed under Section 15300.2 apply. There is no reasonable possibility that the project would have a significant effect on the environment.
County Clerk
Sonoma
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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