Salton Sea SRA Entrance Signs In Kind Replacement
Summary
SCH Number
2025100424
Public Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Document Title
Salton Sea SRA Entrance Signs In Kind Replacement
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/9/2025
Document Description
This project will structurally repair and restore the Salton Sea State Park entrance sign located at 100-225 State Park Road Mecca, California 92254 and the entrance sign to Mecca Beach. The signs were built between 1955 and 1965, with new lettering placed in 1963 following the classification of the unit as a State Recreation Area. Today, the entrance sign at the Headquarters has deteriorated and is close to collapsing. The sign at Mecca Beach is also deteriorating, although it is not in danger of collapse. As these signs are contributing elements to the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) eligible district of historic buildings at the Salton Sea, it is imperative to properly maintain these structures into the future. of disrepair, and require maintenance. For each sign, they will be dismantled using a mix of hand removal and heavy equipment (for the posts). Pieces that may be reused will be stored and treated, if necessary, while pieces that are too deteriorated will be disposed of. Signs will be reconstructed with in kind materials. The repair footprint for each sign is approximately 0.2 acres for heavy equipment movement, and reconstructed signs will require up to three holes each (maximum 4' diameter x 4.5' deep) with concrete footing.
Contact Information
Name
Sara Lockett
Agency Name
California State Parks, Ocotillo Wells District
Job Title
Senior Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Riverside
Regions
Unincorporated
Cross Streets
State Route 111 and State Park Road, and State Route 111 and entrance to Mecca Beach Campground
State Highways
State Route 111
Other Location Info
Location 1 near State Park Road: https://maps.app.goo.gl/rd976P73rv8C1TgS8; Location 2 near Mecca Beach Campground: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Gpz9sFnMUbD2cVao7
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 31, Section 15331
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed action complies with CEQA because it is: (1) categorically exempt under Class 31, Section 15331 of the CEQA Guidelines, Historical Resource Restoration/Rehabilitation as it involves the reconstruction of historic resources consistent with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for historic resources; and (2) there are no unusual circumstances or other applicable exceptions to the exemptions.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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