Agricultural Well for the Riddle Property (CEQ 22-006)
Summary
SCH Number
2022080067
Public Agency
Tulare County
Document Title
Agricultural Well for the Riddle Property (CEQ 22-006)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/3/2022
Document Description
The project site is located within the Three Rivers Urban Development Boundary, with the land use designation of Medium Density Residential, and is zoned R-A-43 (Rural Residential - 43,000 Square Foot Minimum) and F-l(Primary Flood Plain). The property owner is constructing a new well to supply the property with water for the existing domestic operations which are consistent with the existing zoning. Applicant is requesting a variance from the well ordinance for the annular seal depth of 50' to 25' due to cutting off a water bearing strata.
Contact Information
Name
Hector Guerra
Agency Name
Tulare County Resource Management Agency
Job Title
Chief Environmental Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Three Rivers
Counties
Tulare
Regions
Unincorporated
Cross Streets
41930 North Fork Drive
Zip
93237
Parcel #
068-320-002
Township
17S
Range
28E
Section
24, 23
Base
MDB&M
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
CEQA Guidelines Class 3 Section 15303 New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures
Reasons for Exemption
This action is consistent with Section 15303.3 Class 3, New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures; in this instance, the new structure will provide irrigation water for the AE-10 (Exclusive Agriculture - I0 Acre Minimum) zoned property. Therefore, the application of CEQA Section 15303 is applicable and appropriate for this project. Also, construction of wells are subject to Tulare County Ordinance Code Part IV. Health, Safety and Sanitation Chapter I 3. Construction of Wells.
County Clerk
Tulare
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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