Modesto Turf Replacement Customer Rebate Program
Summary
SCH Number
2025021200
Public Agency
City of Modesto
Document Title
Modesto Turf Replacement Customer Rebate Program
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/28/2025
Document Description
The proposed project will provide a rebate to any commercial or residential City of Modesto customer in exchange for converting their existing grass area to drought tolerant landscape. Residents or businesses at various properties in Modesto will remove existing high water use turf grass and install efficient landscape irrigation and drought tolerant landscape plant materials.
Contact Information
Name
Nathan Houx
Agency Name
City of Modesto
Job Title
Parks Planning & Development Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Modesto
Counties
Stanislaus
Regions
Citywide
Other Location Info
The project is in Stanislaus County within the City of Modesto and potentially includes work at any commercial or residential property within the City limits.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
CEQA Guidelines Section 15304: Minor Alteration to Land
Reasons for Exemption
The project is exempt from CEQA because Section 15304(b) of the CEQA Guidelines exempts minor alterations of land to install new landscaping, including the replacement of existing conventional landscaping with water efficient landscaping. The project is a minor alteration to land which does not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees and is not within an environmentally sensitive area. The project is consistent with applicable General Plan land use designations and Zoning regulations. The project sites are within City limits, will not change in size, and is adequately serviced by utilities and public services.
County Clerk
Stanislaus
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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