Mooney Blvd Improvements
Summary
SCH Number
2026040603
Public Agency
City of Tulare
Document Title
Mooney Blvd Improvements
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/13/2026
Document Description
Widen southbound SR-63 to the west of Mooney with pave-out, new cub/gutter, and sidewalk from Cartmill Ave. to Ribolla Ave. Extend existing median
improvements south from Cartmill Avenue to Ribolla Avenue. Install signage, striping, and markings as required in support of the widening efforts. Relocation of traffic signal poles and related equipment (appurtenances) at the southwest comer of Mooney Boulevard and Cartmill Avenue. The Project would provide a public benefit, particularly to southbound vehicular traffic along the Mooney Blvd. condor. between the Cities of Tulare and Visalia.
Contact Information
Name
Mario Anaya
Agency Name
City of Tulare
Job Title
Community Development Director
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Tulare
Counties
Tulare
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
Mooney Blvd and Cartmill Avenue
Zip
932374
State Highways
SR-63
Railways
Union Pacific
Airports
Medford Field
Schools
Mission Valley School, Liberty Elementary
Waterways
Tulare Main Canal
Township
19 S
Range
24 E
Section
36
Base
M.D.B&M.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1 15301(c) Existing Facilities
Reasons for Exemption
The intent of the project is to improve safety and southbound traffic flow along the Mooney Boulevard corridor. The project is also consistent with City of Tulare 2035 General Plan policies, Transportation and Circulation Element, and
would comply with Caltrans' highway right-of-way widths and pavement standards (including Caltrans encroachment permit requirements). Therefore, as noted in the earlier project description, the use of Section 15301(c) is applicable and
appropriate for this project.
County Clerk
Tulare
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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