Long Beach Convention Center Rooftop Solar
Summary
SCH Number
2024090481
Public Agency
City of Long Beach
Document Title
Long Beach Convention Center Rooftop Solar
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/13/2024
Document Description
Installation of rooftop solar panels on the existing Long Beach Convention Center and associated buildings.
Contact Information
Name
Maryanne Cronin
Agency Name
City of Long Beach Community Development Department, Planning Bureau
Job Title
Zoning Administration Officer
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Long Beach
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
Pine Avenue and Seaside Way
Zip
90802
Parcel #
7278-010-911, 7278-010-912
State Highways
I-710
Railways
LA Metro A-Line
Airports
Long Beach Airport
Waterways
Pacific Ocean, Los Angeles River
Other Information
300 East Ocean Boulevard
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301
Reasons for Exemption
The project includes the installation of new rooftop solar panels on existing buildings. The solar panels on the rooftop are exempt under California Public Resources Code section 21080.35. Regarding all the other physical components of the project, CEQA exemptions under California Code of Regulations, title 14, section 15301 and 15303 apply. The project involves the minor alteration of the existing convention center involving negligible or no expansion of existing use (15301). In addition, the project entails the construction of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures (15303). The additions of solar panels, storage batteries, ancillary equipment, electrical connections, and electric vehicle charging stations under the grant project fall within these parameters.
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15303
Reasons for Exemption
The project includes the installation of new rooftop solar panels on existing buildings. The solar panels on the rooftop are exempt under California Public Resources Code section 21080.35. Regarding all the other physical components of the project, CEQA exemptions under California Code of Regulations, title 14, section 15301 and 15303 apply. The project involves the minor alteration of the existing convention center involving negligible or no expansion of existing use (15301). In addition, the project entails the construction of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures (15303). The additions of solar panels, storage batteries, ancillary equipment, electrical connections, and electric vehicle charging stations under the grant project fall within these parameters.
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
21080.35
Reasons for Exemption
The project includes the installation of new rooftop solar panels on existing buildings. The solar panels on the rooftop are exempt under California Public Resources Code section 21080.35. Regarding all the other physical components of the project, CEQA exemptions under California Code of Regulations, title 14, section 15301 and 15303 apply. The project involves the minor alteration of the existing convention center involving negligible or no expansion of existing use (15301). In addition, the project entails the construction of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures (15303). The additions of solar panels, storage batteries, ancillary equipment, electrical connections, and electric vehicle charging stations under the grant project fall within these parameters.
County Clerk
Los Angeles
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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