Bishop Airport Perimeter Fencing Replacement
Summary
SCH Number
2026050455
Public Agency
Inyo County
Document Title
Bishop Airport Perimeter Fencing Replacement
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/12/2026
Document Description
The proposed project will replace portions of old barbed wire perimeter fence, totaling approximately 8,200 linear feet, with modern 5 strand barbed wire fencing. Large portions of the existing fence line are in poor condition, with rotting wood posts, damaged barbed wire, and corners that a not adequately anchored. Approximately 5,400 linear feet will be direct replacement along the existing fence alignment. In the northwest corner of the airfield approx. 1000 LF of fence line will be moved in, to avoid floodplain and potential wetland impacts along the existing alignment. On the northwest fence line, the proposed project would relocate approximately 1,800 feet of the existing fence towards the adjacent airport perimeter road. This new alignment will create a path for walking or biking outside the airport fence,
connecting Wye Rd. to Airport Rd. The new fence will be installed within the footprint of the existing dirt road.
Contact Information
Name
Ashley Helms
Agency Name
County of Inyo
Job Title
Deputy Public Works Director
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Address
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Bishop
Counties
Inyo
Regions
Unincorporated
Zip
93514
Parcel #
010-270-13
State Highways
HWY 395
Airports
Bishop Airport
Other Location Info
The project follows the west and north perimeter of the Bishop Airport.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15302: Replacement, 15304: Minor Alterations
Reasons for Exemption
The majority of the project is along the same alignment, and will require minimal ground disturbance. Vegetation will be cleared from the fence alignment for a width of 10-20 feet. The minor alignment changes described in the Project Description are designed to decrease potential impacts to the floodplain and wetlands (northeast) or two improve connectivity for pedestrians and bikers on the east side of Bishop.
County Clerk
Inyo
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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