Temporary Use Permit 26-0185, Coastal Development Permit 26-0184
Summary
SCH Number
2026030137
Public Agency
City of Laguna Beach
Document Title
Temporary Use Permit 26-0185, Coastal Development Permit 26-0184
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/4/2026
Document Description
Extend previously approved temporary art exhibitions at five locations throughout the City (Third Street Steps, Heisler Park Lawn, City Hall Left Lawn, Laguna Frontage Road Pocket Park, and Alta Laguna Park) and to add one additional exhibition location (lower portion of Promenade on Forest). The requested duration of the temporary use permit is from February 20, 2026, to February 19, 2029.
Contact Information
Name
Claire Park
Agency Name
City of Laguna Beach
Job Title
Assistant Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Laguna Beach
Counties
Orange
Regions
Citywide
Zip
92651
Parcel #
496-184-09, 641-261-01, 641-223-01, 641-501-28
Other Location Info
Lower Portion of Promenade on Forest (APN: N/A), Third Street Steps (APN: N/A), Heisler Park Lawn (APN: 496-184-09), City Hall Left Lawn (APN: 641-261-01), Laguna Frontage Road Pocket Park (APN: 641-223-01), and Alta Laguna Park (APN: 641-501-28)
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 4(e) Section 15304 (e) - Minor Alterations to Land
Reasons for Exemption
The Project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15304 (e) - Minor Alterations to Land, in that the project consists of temporary uses with no permanent physical changes to the environment and will have negligible or no lasting environmental effects. Here, the proposed project consists of temporary art installations across six sites. Further, none of the exceptions outlined in CEQA Guidelines section 15300.2 apply. Heisler Park and Alta Laguna Park do contain environmentally sensitive areas (coastal property and open space preserve). However, the project is limited to temporary art installation and would not have negative effect on biologically sensitive resources. There will be no cumulative impact resulting from successive projects of the same type in the same place, over time. There are no unusual circumstances resulting in a significant impact on the environment. There will be no damage to scenic resources, including trees, historic buildings, rock outcroppings or similar resources, within a highway officially designated as a state scenic highway. The project is not located on a hazardous waste site or any other site included on a list compiled pursuant to Government Code section 65962.5. The project will not result in significant adverse impacts to historical resources as defined by CEQA. As such, additional environmental analysis is not necessary to meet the requirements of the CEQA.
County Clerk
Orange
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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