North Pine Pocket Park
Summary
SCH Number
2025071196
Public Agency
City of Nevada City
Document Title
North Pine Pocket Park
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/29/2025
Document Description
The project aims to enhance the underutilized side yard at 211 North Pine Street for improved public use The property is a city owned lot where the Doris Foley Historical Library exists. The City intends to improve the space for public uses such as seating, landscaping, small play features, etc. Minor site level grading will occur. No parking or off-site improvements will be provided as this park intends to serve immediate neighbors and people that are visiting the downtown area for other reasons such as dining or shopping.
Contact Information
Name
Lisa McCandless
Agency Name
City of Nevada City
Job Title
City Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Nevada City
Counties
Nevada
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
York Street, Commercial Street, Church Street
Zip
95959
State Highways
Hwy 20, Hwy 49
Schools
Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning
Waterways
Deer Creek, Little Deer Creek
Township
16N
Range
9E
Section
7
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 4, Section 15304 and Class 3, Section 15303
Reasons for Exemption
The project exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15304 (minor alterations to land) and Section 15303 (new construction or conversion of small structures). None of the exceptions from Section 15300.2 of the CEQA Guidelines apply. No tree removal will occur. No waterways or wetlands exist on the site and site level changes will not have a significant impact on the environment and the alterations to the land are minor pursuant to Section 15304. Construction and location of a limited number of new, small facilities or structures will occur which are exempt pursuant to Section 15303.
County Clerk
Nevada
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
Disclaimer: The Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI) accepts no responsibility for the content or accessibility of these documents. To obtain an attachment in a different format, please contact the lead agency at the contact information listed above. For more information, please visit LCI’s Accessibility Site.