PLNP2023-00223 Rescind Minor Use Permit Requirement for On-sale of Alcoholic Beverages
Summary
SCH Number
2024060144
Public Agency
Sacramento County
Document Title
PLNP2023-00223 Rescind Minor Use Permit Requirement for On-sale of Alcoholic Beverages
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/6/2024
Document Description
The project consists of a Zoning Ordinance Amendment to amend Chapter 3 of the Sacramento County Zoning Code to rescind the Minor Use Permit requirement for on-sale licenses for service of alcoholic beverages.
The Sacramento County Zoning Code (Zoning Code) requires that businesses that request specified licenses from the State Department of Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) for service of alcoholic beverages (referred to as ‘on-sale’ licenses) obtain a Minor Use Permit (UPM) from the County. Staff have noted that public input and engagement on this entitlement has been minimal, and the conditions included with the UPM have become standardized and often mirror the State ABC license conditions. If approved, the zoning code amendment would require businesses serving alcohol to work directly with ABC for licensing.
Contact Information
Name
Julie Newton
Agency Name
Sacramento County Planning
Job Title
ENVIRONMENTAL COORDINATOR
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Sacramento
Counties
Sacramento
Regions
Countywide
Parcel #
N/A
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Other
Type, Section or Code
General Rule – Section 15061(b)(3)
Reasons for Exemption
The activity is covered by the commonsense exemption that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA.
The project consists of a Zoning Ordinance Amendment to rescind the Minor Use Permit requirement for on-sale licenses for alcohol service. As such, businesses wishing to serve alcohol would work directly with ABC licensing. Alcohol licenses would be implemented in existing establishments and would not result in expansion of use or modification of existing facilities. It can be seen with certainty that the provision to allow the sale of alcohol would not have a significant effect on the environment, and is therefore exempt from the provisions of CEQA.
County Clerk
Sacramento
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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