Use Permit; UPE24-0085
Summary
SCH Number
2026031297
Public Agency
Sonoma County
Document Title
Use Permit; UPE24-0085
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/30/2026
Document Description
Request for a Use Permit to legalize an existing 6-foot-tall approximately 16-feet side electric entrance gate, sited 49-feet from the centerline of Hall Road, located within the Front Property Line Setback on a 7.36-acre parcel residential parcel located at 5452 Hall Rd Santa Rosa CA; APN 132-253-002; Supervisorial District 5.
The project site has a land use designation of RR 5 (Rural Residential). The Rural Residential land use category provides sites for residential activity while outside the Urban Service Area. The proposed fence is not in conflict with the Rural Residential land use designation. The project is consistent with the Sonoma County Open Space Resource Element in that the project uses materials which do not detract from the landscape. The gate is also setback sufficient distance from the road such that existing gate does not dominate the street. There is also existing landscaping adjacent to the gate which provides blending of structures and vegetation.
Zoning Consistency.
1. The subject property is zoned RR (Rural Residential) which allows for fences/gates above 3 feet in height within the front yard setback area, provided a Use Permit is obtained (Zoning Code Section 26-88-030(a)), therefore the proposal to legalize the existing gate can be considered.
2. The subject property is located within the Valley Oak Habitat combining district. The project does not propose any tree removal and therefore will not result in any impacts related to Valley Oak Habitat.
Contact Information
Name
Levan
Agency Name
Sonoma County
Job Title
Planner III
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
David Harris
Agency Name
Sonoma County
Job Title
Applicant
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Sonoma
Counties
Sonoma
Regions
Countywide
Zip
95401
Total Acres
7.36
Parcel #
130-240-055
Township
T07
Range
R09W
Section
24
Base
MDM
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Categorical Exemption Section 15303(e) for New Construction of Small Structures
Reasons for Exemption
Permit Sonoma has determined that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines, which provides for construction of accessory fences. No exceptions listed under Section 15300.2 apply. There is no reasonable possibility that the project would have a significant effect on the environment.
County Clerk
Sonoma
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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