Tulare County Zoning Ordinance Update PZC 25-005 (Agricultural Zones) and PZC 25-008 (Residential Zones)
Summary
SCH Number
2026031301
Lead Agency
Tulare County
Document Title
Tulare County Zoning Ordinance Update PZC 25-005 (Agricultural Zones) and PZC 25-008 (Residential Zones)
Document Type
NOP - Notice of Preparation of a Draft EIR
Received
Present Land Use
AE (Exclusive Agricultural), AE-10 (Exclusive Agricultural – 10 acre minimum), AE-20 (Exclusive Agricultural – 20 acre minimum), AE-40 (Exclusive Agricultural – 40 acre minimum), AE-80 (Exclusive Agricultural – 80 acre minimum), A-1 (Agricultural), AF (Foothill Agricultural), R-A (Rural Residential), MR (Mountain Residential), R-O (Single Family Estate), R-1 (Single-Family Residential), R-2 (Two-Family Residential), R-3 (Multi-Family), and M (Special Mobilehome Overlay).
Document Description
The Project is proposing to update Ordinance No. 352, the Tulare County Zoning Ordinance, specifically the Agricultural and Residential Zones, by removing redundant language, updating outdated language that may be conflicting with other sections, and updating uses to be consistent with the Tulare County General Plan and other applicable laws and policies. Text Amendment No. PZC 25-005 is proposing to update the Agricultural Zoning sections, and Text Amendment No. PZC 25-008, is proposing to update the Residential Zoning sections of the Tulare County Zoning Ordinance. This is a countywide project, the coordinates provided represent the approximate geographic center of Tulare County.
Contact Information
Name
Gary Mills
Agency Name
County of Tulare, Resource Management Agency
Job Title
Chief Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
unincorporated area, Countywide
Counties
Tulare
Regions
Countywide, Southern California, Unincorporated
Cross Streets
Countywide
Zip
List below
Total Acres
2,988,791
State Highways
99, 43, 198, 63, 65, 216, 137
Railways
BNSF, Union Pacific, Sante Fe
Airports
Mefford Field Airport
Schools
Countywide, Tulare County Office of Education
Other Location Info
Coordinates:
DMS (36° 13' 12? N / 119° 12' 00? W) or (Latitude: 36.2200, Longitude: -119.2000)
Zip codes: 93201, 93207, 93208, 93212, 93215, 93218, 93219, 93221, 93223, 93227, 93230, 93235, 93237, 93238, 93244, 93247, 93256, 93257, 93258, 93260, 93261, 93262, 93265, 93267, 93270, 93271, 93272, 93274, 93277, 93286, 93291, 93292, 93527, 93603, 93615, 93618, 93631, 93633, 93641, 93646, 93647, 93654, 93666, 93670, and 93673
Notice of Completion
State Review Period Start
State Review Period End
State Reviewing Agencies
California Air Resources Board (ARB), California Department of Conservation (DOC), California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Central Region 4 (CDFW), California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), California Department of Parks and Recreation, California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC), California Department of Transportation, District 6 (DOT), California Department of Transportation, Division of Aeronautics (DOT), California Department of Transportation, Division of Transportation Planning (DOT), California Department of Water Resources (DWR), California Energy Commission, California Fish and Game Commission (CDFGC), California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (OES), California Highway Patrol (CHP), California Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC), California Natural Resources Agency, California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Central Valley Fresno Region 5 (RWQCB), California San Joaquin River Conservancy (SJRC), Central Valley Flood Protection Board, Delta Protection Commission, Delta Stewardship Council, Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), Department of General Services (DGS), Office of Historic Preservation, State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Drinking Water, State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Water Quality
Development Types
Other (No Physical Development)
Local Actions
Rezone, Zoning Text Amend
Project Issues
Agriculture and Forestry Resources, Energy, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Land Use/Planning, Population/Housing, Tribal Cultural Resources
Public Review Period Start
Public Review Period End
Attachments
Draft Environmental Document [Draft IS, NOI_NOA_Public notices, OPR Summary Form, Appx,]
Notice of Completion [NOC] Transmittal form
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