Zone Change No. PZC 24-007
Summary
SCH Number
2025090615
Public Agency
Tulare County
Document Title
Zone Change No. PZC 24-007
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/12/2025
Document Description
Zone Change from the AE-20 (Exclusive Agricultural Zone – 20 Acre Minimum) Zone to the C-2-MU (General Commercial – Mixed Use Overlay) Zone for the future development of a gas station and associated convenience store, agricultural and auto repair service, storage area, and a residence.
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
Duval Espinoza
Agency Name
Project applicant
Job Title
Project applicant
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Location
Cities
unincorporated area, Exeter
Counties
Tulare
Regions
Unincorporated
Parcel #
141-080-004
Township
19S
Range
26E
Section
24
Other Location Info
20440 Avenue 256 on the southeast corner of Avenue 256 and Road 204
(Spruce), south of Exeter
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
CEQA Guidelines Sections 15303, Class 3, New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed Zone Change is to facilitate construction of a residence, gas station/convenience store, and appurtenant structures (“Project”). The Project is exempt from analysis under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to Class 3, 14 CCR § Section 15303, subsections (a) and (c). The proposed residence is exempt as a single-family residence pursuant to subsection (a). The proposed gas station and convenience store is exempt pursuant to subsection (c) as new commercial construction under 2,500 square feet not involving the use of significant amounts of hazardous substances. This subsection is applicable to the subject project because average gas stations are around 2,400 square feet and average convenience stores are just above 2,600 square feet, so the proposed gas station and convenience store will likely be around 2,500 square feet. Appurtenant structures such as garages are allowed under this subsection and are not included in area calculations to determine if the proposed project exceeds the
2,500 square foot limit.
County Clerk
Tulare
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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