Special Use Permit No. PSP 25-078
Summary
SCH Number
2026010478
Public Agency
Tulare County
Document Title
Special Use Permit No. PSP 25-078
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
1/16/2026
Document Description
Notice of Exemption for Special Use Permit No. PSP 25-078 to allow a Public Utility Structure, on a 25.09 acre parcel, for an In-Line Amplification Fiber Optic Network Hub, in the AE-20 (Exclusive Agriculture – 20 Acre Minimum) Zone, within the Exeter Urban Area Boundary, with the Land Use Designation of Public/Quasi-Public.
Contact Information
Name
Gary Mills
Agency Name
County of Tulare, Resource Management Agency
Job Title
Chief Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Jessica Wills
Agency Name
County of Tulare, Resource Management Agency
Job Title
Environmental Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
David Alexander
Agency Name
County of Tulare, Resource Management Agency
Job Title
Project Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
California Department of Technology
Agency Name
Applicant
Job Title
Project applicant
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Location
Cities
unincorporated area, Exeter
Counties
Tulare
Regions
Unincorporated
Parcel #
134-010-034
Township
19S
Range
26E
Section
2
Other Location Info
southeast corner of Avenue 288 and Road 196 (State Route 65) at 719 E. Marinette Avenue,
Exeter CA
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
CEQA Guidelines Class 3 Section 15303 New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures
Reasons for Exemption
This action is consistent with Class 3 Section 15303, New Construction or Conversion of Small BStructures, which addresses the construction or conversion of small structures. Furthermore, all applicable project design features,
conditions of approval, and regulatory requirements mandated by other agencies shall be fully complied with. The Special Use Permit is for the allowance of an In-Line Amplification Fiber Optic Network Hub (Public Utility Structure), on a 25.09 acre parcel can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA.
The applicability of Section 15303, Class 3, is warranted given the limited scope of the proposed Project, which encompasses a 2,475 square foot leased area intended to function as an In-Line Amplification Network Hub (fiber hut). The facility will consist of an unoccupied, prefabricated shelter measuring 20 feet by 12 feet (240 square feet), containing server equipment, an emergency backup generator, and an underground propane tank.
County Clerk
Tulare
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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