Planning Application RSM 25-006 The Picklr RSM Notice of Exemption
Summary
SCH Number
2025110192
Public Agency
City of Rancho Santa Margarita
Document Title
Planning Application RSM 25-006 The Picklr RSM Notice of Exemption
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
11/6/2025
Document Description
A Conditional Use Permit (CUP) RSM 25-006, to allow a pickleball facility which is an indoor commercial recreation use, located in the Commercial General (CG) Zoning District. The proposed use would include nine indoor pickleball courts, a warm up-cool down room, reception area, lounge areas, pro-shop for pickleball gear and grab and go beverage and snacks, restrooms, lockers, showers, breakrooms, community rooms, office, and storage areas in an existing 27,438 square foot tenant suite that includes a 30 square foot mezzanine expansion. Signage is proposed under a separate permit.
Contact Information
Name
Wendy Starks
Agency Name
City of Rancho Santa Margarita
Job Title
Principal Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Rancho Santa Margarita
Counties
Orange
Regions
Southern California
Cross Streets
El Paseo and Richard Reese Way
Zip
92688
Jobs
5
Parcel #
814-172-12
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1 (Existing Facilities) of Section 15301 and Class 3 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures)
Reasons for Exemption
Pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Sections 15301 and 15303, the proposed project is exempt from CEQA under the Class 1 and Class 3 categorical exemptions since the proposed project involves the expansion of an existing building that would not exceed 10,000 square feet in floor area and that does not involve the use of significant amounts of hazardous substances. Furthermore, all required parking is available for the proposed use, necessary public services and facilities are already available to the proposed project site, and approval of the proposed project would not result in significant adverse effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality.
County Clerk
Orange
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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