TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 2023-2276 AND COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2023-2277
Summary
SCH Number
2024040181
Public Agency
City of Laguna Beach
Document Title
TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 2023-2276 AND COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2023-2277
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/4/2024
Document Description
To continue the use of outdoor dining until January 1, 2026. No changes regarding the temporary use are
proposed from the previously approved Temporary Use Permit.
Contact Information
Name
Louie Lacasella
Agency Name
City of Laguna Beach
Job Title
Senior Administrative Analyst
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Laguna Beach
Counties
Orange
Regions
Southern California
Cross Streets
845 Laguna Canyon Road
Zip
92651
State Highways
California
Township
Laguna
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15301, Class 1 and Section 15304, Class 4
Reasons for Exemption
In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the recommended action is exempt from
further review per State CEQA Guidelines Section 15304 (Class 4 - Minor Alterations to Land). Class 4
consists of minor public or private alterations in the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation which do not
involve the removal of mature, scenic trees, such as the minor temporary use of land having negligible or no
permanent effects on the environment. Here, the approval of Temporary Use Permits to allow outdoor dining
will not involve any construction or permanent installation of structures or facilities, and will consist of the
placement of furniture, such as tables, chairs and signs required for outdoor dining. Thus, the outdoor dining
will consist of minor alterations to land, water, and/or vegetation and fall within the Class 4 exemption. The
proposed project is also exempt pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15301(Class 1 - Existing
Facilities). Class 1 consists of the "operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor
alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features,
involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use." The Outdoor Dining and Parklet Program has
been in effect since 2020, and each applicant has already been providing outdoor dining under this program.
The adoption of the resolutions today for each applicant merely allows each applicant to continue to provide
outdoor dining until 2026. There will be negligible or no expansion of use or permanent effects on the
environment.
County Clerk
Orange
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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