Adopt Ordinance for Battery Energy Storage Systems
Summary
SCH Number
2025110626
Public Agency
Orange County
Document Title
Adopt Ordinance for Battery Energy Storage Systems
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
11/17/2025
Document Description
The proposed project, Zoning Code Amendment CA 24-03, is an adoption of an Ordinance to add the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Facilities in the County Zoning Code. The BESS Ordinance will establish guidelines and standards for BESS facilities to support public health and safety and ensure compatibility with surrounding land uses in the unincorporated areas of Orange County.
Contact Information
Name
Virginia Gomez
Agency Name
County of Orange
Job Title
Senior Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Orange
Regions
Unincorporated
Other Location Info
Unincorporated County of Orange
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Other
Type, Section or Code
Guidelines Section No. 15061(b)(3)
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed Zoning Code Amendment CA 24-03 is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) since there is no possibility that the addition of regulations for BESS Facilities to the Zoning Code, may have a significant effect on the environment.
County Clerk
Orange
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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