Montecito Flood Control Master Plan, Phase 2
Summary
SCH Number
2026040519
Public Agency
Santa Barbara County Flood Control District
Document Title
Montecito Flood Control Master Plan, Phase 2
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/10/2026
Document Description
The Montecito Flood Control Master Plan, Phase 2 is a continuation of the Phase 1 plan, focusing on research and development of strategies to improve flood conveyance and debris management for the Montecito area. The Montecito Flood Control Master Plan, Phase 2 involves further data collection, survey, alternatives analysis, and developing concepts for improvements in the lower San Ysidro Creek, which was highlighted in the Phase 1 plan as an area for further investigation. The Montecito Flood Control Master Plan, Phase 2 is a feasibility and planning study and includes data collection, research, and resource evaluation activities.
Contact Information
Name
Andrew Raaf
Agency Name
Santa Barbara County Flood Control District
Job Title
Environmental Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Counties
Santa Barbara
Regions
Southern California, Unincorporated
Other Location Info
Montecito (unincorporated community). Santa Barbara County
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Categorical Exemption 15306 (Class 6)
Reasons for Exemption
CEQA Article 19, Categorical Exemption, Section 15306 (Class 6) Basic data collection, research, experimental management, and resource evaluation activities.
The Montecito Flood Control Master Plan, Phase 2 is a data and information gathering tool in support of developing a strategy for stream improvements, flood conveyance and debris management. The Board has not approved, funded, or adopted any future actions as this study is for planning and evaluation purposes only. The Montecito Flood Control Master Plan, Phase 2 does not result in a disturbance to any environmental resource. Therefore, the above listed exemptions apply to this action.
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Statutory Exemption 15262
Reasons for Exemption
CEQA Article 18, Statutory Exemptions Section 15262 Feasibility and Planning Studies
The Montecito Flood Control Master Plan, Phase 2 is a data and information gathering tool in support of developing a strategy for stream improvements, flood conveyance and debris management. The Board has not approved, funded, or adopted any future actions as this study is for planning and evaluation purposes only. The Montecito Flood Control Master Plan, Phase 2 does not result in a disturbance to any environmental resource. Therefore, the above listed exemptions apply to this action.
County Clerk
Santa Barbara
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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