Food Storage Lockers and Receptacles
Summary
SCH Number
2025110766
Public Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Document Title
Food Storage Lockers and Receptacles
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
11/19/2025
Document Description
Project proposes to install new wildlife-proof trash/recycling bins and food storage lockers (up to 145 units) at select locations throughout twenty-five (25) parks/beaches within the Santa Cruz District to replace existing non-animal proof wooden “food” lockers and non-animal waste and recycling receptacles.
The new food lockers will be located within the bounds of designated sites, with final placement at the discretion of district personnel, to compensate for already existing facilities. All food lockers will meet current ADA design standards and guidelines.
Installation of the new food lockers will require the excavation of one (1) 12-in. x 22-in. hole, centering the back of the food locker over the hole, attaching a pole to the container; and securing the pole in ground with quickrete. The trash receptacles will be placed on the ground and secured as needed.
Contact Information
Name
Linda Hitchcock
Agency Name
Department of Parks and Recreation
Job Title
Senior Park and Recreation Specialist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Capitola, Half Moon Bay, Santa Cruz, Unincorporated Areas, Watsonville
Counties
San Mateo, Santa Cruz
Regions
Unincorporated
State Highways
1
Other Location Info
Palm State Beach
Sunset State Beach
Manresa Uplands State Beach
Manresa Main State Beach
The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park
New Brighton State Beach
Twin Lakes State Beach
Lighthouse Field State Beach
Natural Bridges State Beach
Wilder Ranch State Park
Gazos State Beach
Bean Hollow State Beach
Pigeon Point State Beach
San Gregorio State Beach
Pomponio State Beach
Pescadero State Beach
Half Moon Bay State Park
Butano State Park
Big Basin State Park
Ano Nuevo State Park
Castle Rock State Park
Henry Cowell State Park
Burleigh Murray State Park
Montara State Beach
Portola Redwoods State Park
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301, 15302, 15303 & 15304
Reasons for Exemption
Project consists of the operation, maintenance, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond current levels and is included as “Utility repairs or minor upgrades” in the Department of Parks and Recreation’s list of exempt activities in accordance with CCR §15300.4; replacement or reconstruction of existing structures and facilities where the new structure will be located on the same site as the structure replaced and will have substantially the same purpose and capacity as the structure replaced; construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures; and minor public or private alterations in the condition of land or vegetation which do not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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