Walnut Creek Courthouse Solar Project
Summary
SCH Number
2024050562
Public Agency
Judicial Council of California
Document Title
Walnut Creek Courthouse Solar Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/13/2024
Document Description
The project will install Solar Photovoltaic System(s) (PV), mounted carport structures, and install a line side tap in the main service panel. The project will also remove trees from the parking lot, which are not native or over the age of 25 years. The installation of Solar PVs will generate electric power from sunlight to support the Fremont Hall of Justice and its occupants, which will minimize electricity draws from the Statewide power grid.
Contact Information
Name
Janell Ramirez
Agency Name
Judicial Council of California
Job Title
CEQA Analyst
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Walnut Creek
Counties
Contra Costa
Regions
San Francisco Bay Area
Cross Streets
640 Ignacio Valley Rd
Zip
94596
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
PRC21080.35
Reasons for Exemption
California Public Resources Code Section 21080.35 was modified in 2011 pursuant to SB 226 to provide statutory exemption from the requirements of CEQA for the installation of solar energy systems associated with the parking lot. This project will install solar energy systems to meet the criteria of PRC 21080.35
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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