Goleta Water District Headquarters Solar and EV Charger Power Systems
Summary
SCH Number
2025120101
Public Agency
Goleta Water District
Document Title
Goleta Water District Headquarters Solar and EV Charger Power Systems
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
12/3/2025
Document Description
Goleta Water District (District) owns and operates the Headquarters office buildings. The District proposes to install solar energy arrays on four carport structures and three building rooftops to mitigate potential public safety power shutdowns and emergency impacts, as well as offset energy costs incurred by the District.
Contact Information
Name
Daniel Brooks
Agency Name
Goleta Water District
Job Title
Engineering and Infrastructure Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Counties
Santa Barbara
Regions
Citywide
Other Location Info
Goleta Water District
4699 Hollister Ave
Goleta, CA 93110
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Article 19, Section 15301 - Existing Facilities
Reasons for Exemption
California Public Resources Code section 21080.35 was modified in 2011 pursuant to SB 226 to provide statutory exemption from the requirements of CEQA for the installation of solar energy systems that meet the criteria of PRC 21080.35.
In addition to the statutory exception cited above, the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under CEQA Guidelines Section 15301: Class 1 Existing Facilities because the Project would involve no expansion of use. The Solar arrays will be in an area where no environmentally sensitive habitat exits, i.e. an existing overflow parking area.
County Clerk
Santa Barbara
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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