TO: Napa County Planning Commission
FROM: Brian D. Bordona, Director – Planning, Building, and Environmental Services
REPORT BY: Michael Parker, Planning Manager – Planning, Building, and Environmental Services
SUBJECT: Proposed Amendments to Title 18
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RECOMMENDATION
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Title 18 Zoning Code Update
CEQA Status: Consideration and recommendation that the Board of Supervisors find the project exempt from CEQA pursuant to the following Categorical Exemptions: CEQA Guidelines §15061(b)(3) General Rule. The activity is covered by the commonsense exemption that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. It can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility the proposed action may have a significant effect on the environment and therefore CEQA is not applicable. The project is also exempt under CEQA Guidelines §15301(Existing Facilities); CEQA Guidelines §15303. (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures); and CEQA Guidelines §15304 (Minor Alterations to the Condition of Land). It has been determined that this type of project does not have a significant effect on the environment and is exempt from CEQA pursuant to these exemptions of which may be found in the guidelines for the implementation of the CEQA at 14 CCR §15301, §15303, and §15304. The project is further exempt under CEQA Guidelines §15183 (Projects Consistent with a Community Plan, General Plan, or Zoning). The proposed ordinance is consistent with the 2008 General Plan as adopted by Napa County and is consistent with the Environmental Impact Report as certified by Napa County for the General Plan (State Clearinghouse # 2005102088 ) therefore, this ordinance requires no additional environmental review.
Staff Recommendation: That the Planning Commission hold a public hearing, and recommend the Board of Supervisors (BOS) find the proposed amendments to Title 18 (Zoning) categorically exempt from the California Environmental Qual...
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