Natural Bridges Farm Acquisition
Summary
SCH Number
2026041223
Public Agency
California State Coastal Conservancy
(SCC)
Document Title
Natural Bridges Farm Acquisition
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/27/2026
Document Description
Notice of Exemption for Coastal Conservancy approval of grant funding to the Homeless Garden Project to undertake the Natural Bridges Farm Acquisition, consisting of the acquisition of approximately 4 acres of agricultural land to protect working agricultural land and open space and support ongoing community-serving uses in the City of Santa Cruz.
Contact Information
Name
Lexi Morrison
Agency Name
State Coastal Conservancy
Job Title
Project Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Santa Cruz
Counties
Santa Cruz
Regions
Northern California
Parcel #
003-061-09
Other Location Info
The project is located on the westside of the City of Santa Cruz, adjacent to Natural Bridges State Beach and Antonelli Pond, within Santa Cruz County, California.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations Sections 15325
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed acquisition of approximately 4 acres of the Natural Bridges Farm property is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations Section 15325, which exempts acquisitions of lands to preserve open space, habitat or historical resources. Section 15325 sets forth examples that include exemptions for acquisitions to allow continued agricultural use. Consistent with these provisions, this project will provide grant funds for the acquisition of land to preserve open space and enable continued agricultural use.