Coastal Development Permit - Marriott's Newport Coast Villas Ground Mounted Solar System
Summary
SCH Number
2026021018
Public Agency
Orange County
Document Title
Coastal Development Permit - Marriott's Newport Coast Villas Ground Mounted Solar System
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/26/2026
Document Description
The proposed project involves a Coastal Development Permit application for the installation of a ground-mounted solar energy system at the Marriott’s Newport Coast Villas resort located at 23000 Newport Coast Drive along the Newport Coast of unincorporated Orange County. The proposed project consists of a 165.00 KW (DC) solar energy system including 300 solar modules and three (3) inverters, occupying an area of approximately 113’-9” by 93’-4”.
The solar array will be ground mounted on a fixed support structure and connected to the existing on-site electrical infrastructure to provide renewable energy to the existing resort facilities. The ground-mounted solar system is an accessory improvement to the existing resort within a previously disturbed area and will not impact public access, coastal resources, or surrounding land uses. No new buildings or infrastructure expansion are proposed. All work shall be performed in accordance with all federal, state and County guidelines.
Contact Information
Name
Gabe Von Wellsheim
Agency Name
Private Owner
Job Title
Owner
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Name
Virginia Gomez
Agency Name
Orange County
Job Title
Senior Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Newport Coast
Counties
Orange
Regions
Unincorporated
Other Location Info
23000 Newport Coast Drive, Newport Coast, California 92657
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15311 - Class 11 - Accessory Structures
Reasons for Exemption
The exemption provides for the construction of minor structures accessory to (appurtenant to) existing commercial facilities.
County Clerk
Orange
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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