Special Use Permit No. PSP 25-047, Verizon Wireless
Summary
SCH Number
2025081315
Public Agency
Tulare County
Document Title
Special Use Permit No. PSP 25-047, Verizon Wireless
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/28/2025
Document Description
Notice of Exemption for Special Use Permit No. PSP 25-047 to allow a new 155 foot tall lattice tower wireless facility with associated equipment on a 2,500 square foot portion of a 120+/- acre parcel in the AE-40 (Exclusive Agriculture – 40 Acre Minimum) Zone, within the Rural Valley Lands Plan, with the Land Use Designation of Valley Ag
Contact Information
Name
Gary Mills
Agency Name
County of Tulare, Resource Management Agency
Job Title
Chief Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Jessica Wills
Agency Name
County of Tulare, Resource Management Agency
Job Title
Environmental Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
David Alexander
Agency Name
County of Tulare, Resource Management Agency
Job Title
Project Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Verizon Wireless
Agency Name
Project applicant
Job Title
Project applicant
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Location
Cities
unincorporated area, Corcoran
Counties
Tulare
Regions
Unincorporated
Parcel #
291-030-045
Township
22S
Range
23E
Section
6
Other Location Info
corner of Avenue 136 and Road 24, Corcoran, CA
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Other
Type, Section or Code
Common Sense Rule: CEQA guidelines 15061(b)(3)`
Reasons for Exemption
This action is consistent with Class 3 Section 15303 New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures, whereas the allowance of a new 155 foot tall lattice tower wireless facility with associated equipment on a 2,500 square foot portion of a 120+/- acre parcel can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. This is because the Special Use Permit is merely allowing a new 155 foot tall lattice tower wireless facility with associated equipment. The use is allowed by Tulare County Ordinance No. 352 with the approval of a Special Use Permit. This action qualifies for a Categorical Exemption under CEQA Guidelines Section 15303 (Class 3 – New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures), as it involves the installation of a new 155-foot-tall lattice tower wireless communications facility and associated equipment on approximately 2,500 square feet of a 120± acre parcel. Therefore, the application of CEQA Class 3 Section 15303 New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures is applicable and appropriate for this project.
Additionally, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) the "common sense exemption" it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility the proposed project may have a significant effect on the environment. The project consists of a use allowed under Tulare County Ordinance No. 352, subject to the issuance of a Special Use Permit. DATE RECEIVED FOR FILING AT TULARE COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE
Attachment No. 7 With respect to aesthetics, the proposed lattice tower will be located in a rural area with limited visual sensitivity and at a sufficient distance from public viewpoints and residential structures. The scale of the surrounding parcel and existing topography further minimize visual impacts. No scenic resources or view corridors will be obstructed. Therefore, the proposed facility will not result in a significant visual impact.
Given the limited scope of the project, its conformance with applicable land use regulations, and the absence of potentially significant environmental effects, including visual impacts, the application of CEQA Section 15061(b)(3) is appropriate for this project.
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
CEQA Guidelines Class 3 Section 15303 New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures
Reasons for Exemption
This action is consistent with Class 3 Section 15303 New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures, whereas the allowance of a new 155 foot tall lattice tower wireless facility with associated equipment on a 2,500 square foot portion of a 120+/- acre parcel can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. This is because the Special Use Permit is merely allowing a new 155 foot tall lattice tower wireless facility with associated equipment. The use is allowed by Tulare County Ordinance No. 352 with the approval of a Special Use Permit. This action qualifies for a Categorical Exemption under CEQA Guidelines Section 15303 (Class 3 – New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures), as it involves the installation of a new 155-foot-tall lattice tower wireless communications facility and associated equipment on approximately 2,500 square feet of a 120± acre parcel. Therefore, the application of CEQA Class 3 Section 15303 New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures is applicable and appropriate for this project.
Additionally, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) the "common sense exemption" it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility the proposed project may have a significant effect on the environment. The project consists of a use allowed under Tulare County Ordinance No. 352, subject to the issuance of a Special Use Permit. DATE RECEIVED FOR FILING AT TULARE COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE
Attachment No. 7 With respect to aesthetics, the proposed lattice tower will be located in a rural area with limited visual sensitivity and at a sufficient distance from public viewpoints and residential structures. The scale of the surrounding parcel and existing topography further minimize visual impacts. No scenic resources or view corridors will be obstructed. Therefore, the proposed facility will not result in a significant visual impact.
Given the limited scope of the project, its conformance with applicable land use regulations, and the absence of potentially significant environmental effects, including visual impacts, the application of CEQA Section 15061(b)(3) is appropriate for this project.
County Clerk
Tulare
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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