You Bet Critical Evacuation Route Improvement
Summary
SCH Number
2026050410
Public Agency
Nevada County
Document Title
You Bet Critical Evacuation Route Improvement
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/11/2026
Document Description
Manual vegetation removal along private roadways in the You Bet Firewise Community to improve emergency ingress/egress.
Contact Information
Name
Alex Geritz
Agency Name
Nevada County Office of Emergency Services
Job Title
Forestry Projects Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Location
Cities
Unincorporated portions of Nevada County
Counties
Nevada
Regions
Unincorporated
Zip
95945
Total Acres
76
State Highways
Hwy 174
Waterways
Greenhorn Ck, Little Greenhorn Ck, Steephollow Ck, Rollins Reservoir, Clipper Ck,
Township
15-16N
Range
09-10E
Section
Multi
Base
MDM
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
21080.49(b)
Reasons for Exemption
PRC 21080.49(b) exempts wildfire risk reduction projects that consist of defensible space fire clearance of up to 100 feet as measured from the center line of the roadway, or a public roadway identified as an egress and evacuation route for a subdivision of community of 30 or more dwelling units, to remove flammable vegetation or trees less than 12" diameter as measured at chest height
County Clerk
Nevada
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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