Park Fire #5 Vilas Road Tree Removal
Summary
SCH Number
2024090557
Public Agency
Butte County
Document Title
Park Fire #5 Vilas Road Tree Removal
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/16/2024
Document Description
The project involves the removal of 740 trees located within the Vilas Road right-of-way. The trees being removed have been damaged by fire which presents a hazard to the public and may result in further damage to roadway infrastructure if not removed.
Contact Information
Name
Kim Hunter
Agency Name
Butte County Department of Public Works
Job Title
Deputy Director of Land Development
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Unincorporated
Counties
Butte
Regions
Northern California
Other Location Info
The location of the Vilas Road tree removal project begins approximately at the intersection of Mud Creek Road (39°56'51.73" N 121 °42'24.65" W) and extends south to the intersection of Harvey Road (39°54'26.79" N 121°43 '57.57" W) crossing the West Branch of Mud Creek. A total of 740 fire-damaged trees will be removed within the road right-of-way.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Declared Emergency
Type, Section or Code
Sec. 21080(b)(3); 15269(a)
Reasons for Exemption
The project meets the criteria for these exemptions. Governor Newsom Declared proclaimed a State of Emergency for the Park Fire incident on July 26, 2024.
Exempt Status
Emergency Project
Type, Section or Code
Sec. 21080(b)(2) and (4); 15269(b)(c)(d); 15269(c)
Reasons for Exemption
The project meets the criteria for these exemptions. Governor
Newsom Declared proclaimed a State of Emergency for the Park Fire incident on July 26, 2024.
County Clerk
Butte
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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