San Diego River Fire Hazard Mitigation Program
3 Documents in Project
Summary
SCH Number
2026020351
Lead Agency
City of Santee
Document Title
San Diego River Fire Hazard Mitigation Program
Document Type
NOD - Notice of Determination
Received
Posted
8/14/2026
Document Description
The almost 300-acre Project Site is composed of 33 parcels composed of 29 distinct parcels and four (4) portions of rights-of-way along the San Diego River corridor that cuts through the center of the City of Santee. The City of Santee Fire Department has completed development of the San Diego River Fire Hazard Mitigation Plan (FHMP) to reduce wildfire risk in and around high-priority sites along the San Diego River corridor. This area lies within the wildland-urban interface and includes critical public infrastructure, adjacent residential neighborhoods, and biologically sensitive habitats. The need for a targeted, ecologically conscious approach to vegetation management
is underscored by increasing fire risk, invasive plant encroachment, and complex access and ownership constraints unique to the corridor.
Contact Information
Name
Harley Wallace
Agency Name
City of Santee
Job Title
Fire Chief
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Santee
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Southern California
Cross Streets
Cuyamaca Street and River Park Drive
Zip
92071
Total Acres
299.9
State Highways
52,67,125
Railways
MTS
Airports
Gillespie Field
Schools
Rio Seco, Carlton Hills, Hill Creek
Waterways
San Diego River
Township
15
Range
1W
Other Location Info
29 distinct parcels and four rights-of way
Other Information
Section 21-23, 27-29
Base El Cajon, La Mesa
Notice of Determination
Approving Agency
City of Santee
Approving Agency Role
Lead Agency
Approved On
County Clerk
San Diego
Final Environmental Document Available at
https://www.cityofsanteeca.gov/services/project-environmental-review
Determinations
(1) The project will have a significant impact on the environment
Yes
(2a) An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
(2b) A Mitigated or a Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(2c) An other document type was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes (Fuels Management Plan)
(3) Mitigated measures were made a condition of the approval of the project
Yes
(4) A mitigation reporting or monitoring plan was adopted for this project
Yes
(5) A Statement of Overriding Considerations was adopted for this project
No
(6) Findings were made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
Attachments
Final Document(s) [Approved_Certified draft environmental documents]
Notice of Determination
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