Mountain Sector Red Flag Signs
Summary
SCH Number
2025030574
Public Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Document Title
Mountain Sector Red Flag Signs
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/14/2025
Document Description
Project consists of installing Red Flag warning signs at two (2) State Parks within the Mountain Sector of Santa Cruz District, for the purpose of having an official information system to warn the public of fire restrictions in the parks. For each sign, one (1) at the entrance to the campground loops in Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park and one (1) in front of the entry kiosk at Portola Redwoods State Park, work will excavate a 2-ft deep hole, install a 4x4 redwood post (backfilling with excavated soils to secure), and mount the Red Flag warning signs to the posts. When the Red Flag warning signs are not needed, they will be covered with brown plywood.
Contact Information
Name
Linda Hitchcock
Agency Name
Department of Parks and Recreation
Job Title
Senior Park and Recreation Specialist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
San Mateo, Santa Cruz
Regions
Unincorporated
Cross Streets
Henry Cowell: Graham Hill Rd and Powder Mill Rd; Portola: Portola State Park Rd and Slate Crk Rd
Other Location Info
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park and Portola Redwoods State Park
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301, 15303 & 15304
Reasons for Exemption
Project consists of operation, repair, and maintenance or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond current levels; construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures, included as "Construction or installation of park facilities, such as signs” in the Department of Parks and Recreation's list of exempt activities, in accordance with CCR §15300.4; and the minor public or private alterations in the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation which do not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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