PSP 25-076 – Wonderful Citrus
Summary
SCH Number
2025101158
Public Agency
Tulare County
Document Title
PSP 25-076 – Wonderful Citrus
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/23/2025
Document Description
The project involves the installation of one (1) above -ground 30,000-gallon propane tank storage tank and associated underground gas lines to supply fuel for orchard frost protection equipment (wind machines). The system will support existing agricultural operations and will not expand or intensify current land use activities. The beneficiary of the project is the Applicant.
Contact Information
Name
Gary Mills
Agency Name
County of Tulare, Resource Management Agency
Job Title
Chief Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Russell Kashiwa
Agency Name
County of Tulare, Resource Management Agency
Job Title
Project 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
Wonderful Citrus
Agency Name
Project applicant
Job Title
Project applicant
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Location
Cities
unincorporated area
Counties
Tulare
Regions
Unincorporated
Parcel #
052-090- 002, 052-100-008, and 052-100-009),
Township
17S
Range
25E
Section
24
Other Location Info
east side of the intersection of Avenue 356 and Road 160, in unincorporated Tulare
County.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Common Sense Exemption: CEQA Guidelines 15061(b)(3)
Reasons for Exemption
This project is categorically exempt under Section 15303 (Class 3) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, which applies to the installation of small-scale utility facilities and accessory structures. The installation of a single propane tank and related gas lines for frost protection constitutes a minor alteration of existing agricultural use.
In addition, the project qualifies for a Common Sense Exemption (Section 15061(b)(3)) since it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility the activity may have a significant effect on the environment. The proposed installation is located within an existing orchard operation, far removed from residences or sensitive receptors, and will not: increase employment, operating hours, or site activity; generate additional traffic or require roadway improvements; modify parking areas or circulation; introduce new noise, light, or air quality impacts. The project is consistent with the site’s General Plan Agricultural designation and Zoning and is intended solely to support ongoing agricultural production.
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 project is categorically exempt under Section 15303 (Class 3) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, which applies to the installation of small-scale utility facilities and accessory structures. The installation of a single propane tank and related gas lines for frost protection constitutes a minor alteration of existing agricultural use.
In addition, the project qualifies for a Common Sense Exemption (Section 15061(b)(3)) since it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility the activity may have a significant effect on the environment. The proposed installation is located within an existing orchard operation, far removed from residences or sensitive receptors, and will not: increase employment, operating hours, or site activity; generate additional traffic or require roadway improvements; modify parking areas or circulation; introduce new noise, light, or air quality impacts. The project is consistent with the site’s General Plan Agricultural designation and Zoning and is intended solely to support ongoing agricultural production.
County Clerk
Tulare
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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