Formation of Underground Utility District No. 73 – Ball / Brookhurst
Summary
SCH Number
2026041124
Public Agency
City of Anaheim
Document Title
Formation of Underground Utility District No. 73 – Ball / Brookhurst
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/23/2026
Document Description
The Underground Utility District (UD) No. 73 Project will convert existing overhead power and communications systems to underground facilities along Ball Road from east of Brookhurst Street to west of Euclid Street. The undergrounding is intended to improve electric service reliability for the area customers. The lights on existing utility poles will be replaced with new stand-along street light poles that will be spaced to meet current roadway guidelines and enhance roadway visibility along these corridors.
Contact Information
Name
Jonathan Sanks
Agency Name
City of Anaheim, Public Utilities Department
Job Title
Environmental Services and Safety Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Anaheim
Counties
Orange
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
Brookhurst Street and Ball Road
Other Location Info
On and near Ball Road, from east of Brookhurst Street to west of Euclid Street
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
California Code of Regulations Title 14 Section 15301(b), 15302(c)-(d), and 15303
Reasons for Exemption
The Anaheim City Council determined that UD 73 and its associated construction activities are categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to sections 15301(b), 15302(c)-(d), and 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines. Work within UD 73 will include replacement of existing overhead facilities with underground facilities and the installation of minor street apparatuses, which do not have the potential to create a significant effect on the environment.
County Clerk
Orange
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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