Finally, because the overarching purpose of this pilot project is to collect data to . This document is not available on Westlaw. Notations of authority cited within the CEQA guidelines. All work on sidewalks, curbs and gutters without changes in curb lines, including lowering of curbs for driveways, and additions of sidewalk bulbs when not in conjunction with a program for extensive replacement or installation. For the purposes of this section, "past history" shall mean that the same or similar kind of activity has been occurring for at least three years and that there is a reasonable expectation that the future occurrence of the activity would not represent a change in the operation of the facility. 15300.3 - Revisions to List of Categorical Exemptions 15300.4 - Application by Public Agencies 15301 - Existing Facilities 15302 - Replacement or Reconstruction 15303 - New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures 15304 - Minor Alterations to Land 15305 - Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations resource as specified in section 21084.1 of the CEQA Statutes and do not constitute an exception to Classes 3 & 4 Categorical Exemptions as described in Section 15300.2 (f) of the CEQA Guidelines and Section 21084.1 of the CEQA Statutes. Examples include but are not limited to wildlife preservation activities of the State Department of Fish and Game. In such cases any special permit for grading will not be reviewed separately. Thus, the restoration of a building after a fire which destroyed all but the foundations is exempt under this item, but had the foundation also required reconstruction, the rebuilding would be exempt under Class 2. (b) Any of the following conditions exist: The South This project does not fall within an exempt class, but it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the The amendment and (f) Addition of safety or health protection devices for use during construction of or in conjunction with existing structures, facilities, or mechanical equipment, or topographical features including navigational devices. In urbanized areas, up to three single-family residences may be constructed or converted under this exemption. Class 8 consists of actions taken by regulatory agencies, as authorized by state or local ordinance, to assure the maintenance, restoration, enhancement, or protection of the environment where the regulatory process involves procedures for protection of the environment. Article 19. A Class 4 exempt project consists of minor public or private alterations in the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation that do not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic . 1. (b) Acquisition, sale, or other transfer of areas to allow continued agricultural use of the areas. CLASS 25: TRANSFERS OF OWNERSHIP OF INTEREST IN LAND TO PRESERVE EXISTING NATURAL CONDITIONS. This Class is applicable mainly to property owned by the City and County of San Francisco outside its borders, but may include natural shorelines and undeveloped natural areas. (b) Issuance of minor encroachment permits. Class 14 consists of minor additions to existing schools within existing school grounds where the addition does not increase original student capacity by more than 25% or ten classrooms, whichever is less. (c) Placement of seasonal or temporary use items such as lifeguard towers, mobile food units, portable restrooms, or similar items in generally the same locations from time to time in publicly owned parks, stadiums, or other facilities designed for public use. CEQA Categorical Exemption Summary . G Section: 15301, 15303, 15304. (2) Shall be substantially the same as that originally proposed at the time the building permit was issued, CEQA review: Categorical Exemption per Section 15304(b) Project Planner: Jeremy Loh FAST TRACK HEARING 10:15 AM 27790 Stirrup Way - File #SD22-0032 - Lands of Parikh Fast Track Permit for a new 5,000 square-foot residence with 2,861 square-foot basement; increased maximum height (27-11") and increased setbacks. CEQA applies to certain activities of state and local public agencies. (a) On-premise signs. The Executive Order suspends Public Resources Code, Division 13 (commencing with section 21000, also known as the California Environmental Quality Act or CEQA) and regulations adopted pursuant to that Division under specified circumstances. [Revised and Adopted by the San Francisco Planning Commission Resolution No. & 15304 Minor Alterations to Land. (Creation of bicycle lanes is covered under Class 4(h) below.) (1) One single-family residence. A categorical exemption shall not be used for a project located on a site which is included on any list compiled pursuant to 65962.5 of the Government Code. The City and County of San Francisco meets the definition of an "urbanized area" (CEQA Guidelines Section 15387).Examples of this exemption include but are not limited to: If expansion is contemplated or made possible by the replacement or reconstruction, this Class is not applicable, although Class 3(c) may apply. Frank Stuart Kountz, 57, from Willows died in the crash, said Lauren Berlinn, the sheriff's public information officer. Attachments. The term "earth" normally means natural materials, but it may include other materials such as demolition debris at locations where they have the required compatibility. The housing units may be either in existence or possessing all required permits for construction when the agency makes its final decision to acquire the units. Water mains are also an exception where the size increase is necessary to bring old mains up to the current minimum standard to serve existing development, or to provide adequate capacity for fire protection for such development. (j) Fish stocking by the California Department of Fish and Game. Certain utilities under the jurisdiction of the State Public Utilities Commission are not subject to local control and therefore do not require local environmental review. There is substantial evidence demonstrating that an exception to a categorical exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15300.2 applies. Removal of dead, seriously damaged, and incurably diseased trees is exempt under this Class. (e) Excavation and/or off site disposal of contaminated soils or sludges in regulated units; (f) Historical Resources. Conversion of a single-family dwelling to office use is covered under item (n) below. CLASS 12: SURPLUS GOVERNMENT PROPERTY SALES. Note that the limitation on size and number of facilities is different for different categories of uses. Common Sense Exemption. The types of utilities covered under this item are indicated under Class 1(b). (b) The management plan proposes to keep the area in a natural condition or preserve the historical or archaeological resources. Fresno. In urbanized areas, this exemption applies to apartments, duplexes, and similar structures designed for not more than six dwelling units. Notice of Exemption. The City's determination regarding the CEQA exemption was "an aspect of the People's business" and had to be appropriately included as an item on the City council agenda. (2) Comply with all applicable state, federal, and local air quality laws. Categorical exemptions are identified by the State Resources Agency and are defined in the CEQA Guidelines (14 CCR Section 15300-15331). The City concluded the project was categorically exempt pursuant to the In-fill exemption (CEQA Guidelines 15332) and the "New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures" exemption . CLASS 22: EDUCATIONAL OR TRAINING PROGRAMS INVOLVING NO PHYSICAL CHANGES. use of federal historic rehabilitation tax credits), or other means to ensure appropriate interpretation and application of the Standards. Street openings for the purpose of work under this item are included in this Class. As a general rule, such replacements will not involve any increase in size of a structure or facility. Class 5 consists of minor alterations in land use limitations in areas with an average slope of less than 20%, which do not result in any changes in land use or density, including but not limited to: (h) Maintenance of existing landscaping, native growth, and water supply reservoirs (excluding the use of economic poisons, as defined in Division 7, Chapter 2, California Agricultural Code). Class 4 consists of minor public or private alterations in the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation which do not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees except for forestry and agricultural purposes. 2023010286 - 2023-01-13 - NOE - Sonic 2116-Beech-COExitCx. Class 16 consists of the acquisition, sale, or other transfer of land in order to establish a park where the land is in a natural condition or contains historical or archaeological resources and either: (1) Meet all the criteria described in Subsection (a), (b) Law enforcement activities by peace officers acting under any law that provides a criminal sanction. (2) The property to be sold would qualify for an exemption under any other class of categorical exemption in these guidelines; or The key consideration is whether the project involves negligible or no expansion of an existing use. These classes have been marked with an asterisk (*) as a reminder. There are currently 33 different categorical exemption classes, including the Class 32 Infill Development Exemption. Facilities included within this exemption include, but are not limited to, racetracks, stadiums, convention centers, auditoriums, amphitheaters, planetariums, swimming pools, and amusement parks. A public agency must comply with CEQA when it undertakes an activity defined by CEQA as a "project." . Replacement of existing drainage facilities. (f) Minor trenching and backfilling where the surface is restored. Read Section 15302 - Replacement or Reconstruction, Cal. (2) Result in no noticeable increase in noise to nearby residential structures, District has determined none of the six exceptions to the use of a categorical exemption apply to this project (CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2). (f) An accessory steam sterilization unit for the treatment of medical waste at a facility occupied by a medical waste generator, provided that the unit is installed and operated in accordance with the Medical Waste Management Act (Section 117600, et seq., of the Health and Safety Code) and accepts no offsite waste. TITLE: Approve Conceptual Plans and Adopt the CEQA Categorical Exemption for the . (e) The site can be adequately served by all required utilities and public services. A categorical exemption shall not be used for a project located on a site which is included on any list compiled pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the Government Code. CLASS 28: SMALL HYDROELECTRIC PROJECTS AT EXISTING FACILITIES. 23-017. CLASS 7: ACTIONS BY REGULATORY AGENCIES FOR PROTECTION OF NATURAL RESOURCES. Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15062, a 35day statute of limitations for this CEQA exemption - shall apply from the date a Notice of Exemption is posted with the San Diego County Clerk, or a 180- Section 21084 of the Public Resources Code requires these Guidelines to include a list of classes of projects which have been determined not to have a significant effect on the environment and which shall, therefore, be exempt from the provisions of CEQA. CLASS 16: TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP OF LAND IN ORDER TO CREATE PARKS. A categorical exemption from CEQA rests on a finding by the Resources Agency that a class or category of projects does not have a significant adverse environmental effect; a lead agency's finding that a proposed project falls within one of the exempt classes thus includes an implied finding that the project has no significant environmental . Such maintenance pertains primarily to existing landscaping, but when combined with Classes 2 and 4(b), this item includes replacement with similar landscaping. The term "dwelling unit" or "residential structure" shall also include live/work or loft-style housing units. Provide your email address to sign up for news or other topics of interest. In addition, as noted above and further described below, categorical exemptions cannot be used when any of the "Exceptions" (1) 50 percent of the floor area of the structures before the addition, or 2,500 square feet, whichever is less; or CEQA will apply when a management plan is proposed that will change the area from its natural condition or cause substantial adverse change in the significance of the historic or archaeological resource. It is permissible to restore or rehabilitate a structure to prevent seismic damage under this item, except in the case of a historical resource. Sections 15301(h) and 15304(b) of California CEQA Guidelines Priya Macwan Management Assistant, , Special Operations Branch, presented Board Report No. A categorical exemption shall not be used for a project which may cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource. (c) Construction or maintenance of interim or temporary surface caps; 16. Classes 25(b) and (d) will seldom apply in the City and County of San Francisco. Categorical Exemption. exempt from the california environmental quality act pursuant to ceqa guidelines sections 15301(c) (existing facilities), 15303 (new construction or conversion of small structures), 15304(h) (minor alterations to land), and 15311 (accessory structures); and that none of the exceptions to the exemptions found in ceqa guidelines section 15300.2 . Such actions include, but are not limited to, the following: Class 31 consists of projects limited to maintenance, repair, stabilization, rehabilitation, restoration, preservation, conservation or reconstruction of historical resources in a manner consistent with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties with Guidelines for Preserving, Rehabilitating, Restoring, and Reconstructing Historic Buildings (1995), Weeks and Grimmer. This Class includes activities such as an energy-conservation program funded by a regulatory agency. Examples include but are not limited to: This Class may be used where above-noted conditions (a) through (e) are fulfilled, where it can be seen with certainty that the proposed project could not have a significant effect on the environment. ther, staff has determined that there is no substantial evidence indicating that any of the exceptions to the categorical exemptions apply to the proposed project pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 - Exceptions. 12. CLASS 18: DESIGNATION OF WILDERNESS AREAS. 1. Major Development Agreements and Projects, Historic Preservation Commission Hearings. will also consider a finding of Categorical Exemption in accordance with Section 15301 (Existing Facilities); Section 15304(e) (Minor Alterations to Land); Section 15311 (Accessory Structures); Section 15323 (Normal Operations of Facilities for Public Gatherings) of the California Environmental