Capistrano Beach Sand Nourishment Spring 2026
Summary
SCH Number
2026050309
Public Agency
Orange County
Document Title
Capistrano Beach Sand Nourishment Spring 2026
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/8/2026
Document Description
The proposed project includes sand replenishment of 13,500 cubic yards (CY) of clean beach quality compatible sand material from the LaPeyre Quarry in San Juan Capistrano to be placed along a 550 linear foot section (approximately 1.4-acre area) in the north reach of Capistrano Beach County Park in the City of Dana Point. The sand placement will occur primarily above the mean high tide line with limited placement of ~2,000 CY below the mean high tide line. One track-mounted dozer and one track-mounted loader will be used to spread the sand over the footprint of the north reach and the existing cobble beach. Imported sand will also be placed as a layer over the existing plastic wrapped sand cubes along the back beach with a 5:1 slope headed down to the water. The project is estimated to require approximately 900 truck trips (15-20 CY per trip) with sand replenishment anticipated to occm within 5 weeks in Spring 2026.
Contact Information
Name
Virginia Gomez
Agency Name
County of Orange
Job Title
Senior Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Dana Point
Counties
Orange
Regions
Countywide
Zip
92602
Other Location Info
North Capistrano Beach, City of Dana Point
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15308 - Class 8 - Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment
Reasons for Exemption
The exemption consists of actions taken by regulatory agencies, as authorized by state or local ordinance, to assure the maintenance, restoration, protection, or enhancement of the environment to protect the environment.
County Clerk
Orange
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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