2026 Sewer Main Replacement Project (Capital Project # 50666)
Summary
SCH Number
2026010264
Public Agency
City of Chico
Document Title
2026 Sewer Main Replacement Project (Capital Project # 50666)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
1/12/2026
Document Description
The City of Chico proposes to replace the existing sewer mains in the neighborhood located between Mountain View Avenue, Vallombrosa Avenue, and Madrone Avenue. The existing sewer mains will be replaced with 8-inch DR-17 HDPE sewer pipe and be reconnected to existing laterals. Approximately 1,700 feet of sewer main will be replaced using a pipe bursting technique. The removal of up to approximately 14 trees, mostly in public utility easements located over private property, is expected. Temporary Construction Easements will be required.
Contact Information
Name
Tracy R. Bettencourt
Agency Name
City of Chico
Job Title
Senior Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Address
Phone
Location
Cities
Chico
Counties
Butte
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
Mountain View Avenue, Vallombrosa Avenue, and Madrone Avenue
State Highways
SR 99
Waterways
Big Chico Creek
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 2 §15302 (c) (Replacement or Reconstruction)
Reasons for Exemption
The project involves improvements and replacement of existing facilities. The project involves negligible or no increase in capacity and serves built-out land uses. The project area has been previously disturbed, is located in urbanized areas, and includes replacement of existing utility systems. There are no unusual circumstances leading to a reasonable possibility that significant environmental impacts will result from the project. Therefore, the City finds that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with CEQA Section 15302 (c).
County Clerk
Butte
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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