South Park Drive Road Rehabilitation Project (Capital Project #50498)
Summary
SCH Number
2026011026
Public Agency
City of Chico
Document Title
South Park Drive Road Rehabilitation Project (Capital Project #50498)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
1/29/2026
Document Description
The Project consists of pavement rehabilitation and related improvements along 2.8 miles of South Park Drive in Lower Bidwell Park, including roadway and parking resurfacing, shoulder backing, and signage upgrades. The work will improve corridor functionality, safety, and accessibility without increasing roadway capacity and will incorporate best management practices to protect trees, vegetation, and Big Chico Creek.
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
South Park Drive, Cypress Street, Woodland Avenue, Centennial Avenue
State Highways
99
Waterways
Big Chico Creek
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1, Section 15301(c)
Reasons for Exemption
The Project qualifies for a Class 1 Categorical Exemption from CEQA under Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines. The Project involves repaving and repairing an existing roadway without increasing its capacity. The Project area has been previously disturbed and includes existing roadway surfaces in need of maintenance. The environmental review confirmed that none of the exceptions listed in Section 15300.2 of the CEQA Guidelines apply to the Project.
County Clerk
Butte
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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