Annexation 8 and Sphere of Influence Amendment
Summary
SCH Number
2024110531
Public Agency
Kern-Tulare Water District
Document Title
Annexation 8 and Sphere of Influence Amendment
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
11/18/2024
Document Description
Annexation of parcels to Kern-Tulare Water District and corresponding adjustment to District Sphere of Influence.
Contact Information
Name
Skye B. Grass
Agency Name
Kern-Tulare Water District
Job Title
General Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Counties
Tulare
Regions
Northern California
Parcel #
340-070-016
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
CEQA Guidelines sections 15320, 15061(b)(3)
Reasons for Exemption
The actions described herein are categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per CEQA Guidelines section 15320, which provides for a categorical exemption for changes in organization of local agencies, as well as the "common sense" exemption per CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3). This is because Public Resources Code section 15320 provides for a categorical exemption for changes in organization of local agencies that do not change the geographical area in which previously existing powers are exercised; here the Land is not provided water service and detachment will not change the exercise of existing District powers in that geographical area. In addition, CEQA's common sense exemption applies "[w]here it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment (CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3).) The actions merely change District boundaries and do not change the geographic territory that receives District surface water service. The actions will not result in the extension of any new services that could result in environmental effects.
County Clerk
Tulare
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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