General Plan Amendment GPA-25-0806 and Zoning Ordinance Amendment ZOA 25-0805
Summary
SCH Number
2026050537
Public Agency
City of Chowchilla
Document Title
General Plan Amendment GPA-25-0806 and Zoning Ordinance Amendment ZOA 25-0805
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/13/2026
Document Description
The project consists of a citywide General Plan Amendment and Zoning Ordinance
Amendment affecting approximately 169 parcels throughout the City of Chowchilla. The amendments modify General Plan land use designations and zoning classifications on the listed parcels to correct inconsistencies between existing land uses, General Plan designations, and zoning districts resulting from prior General Plan and Zoning Code updates.
The amendments generally:
• redesignate select properties between Service Commercial, Mixed Use, Light
Industrial, Medium Density Residential, and Service Commercial land use categories;
• modify zoning classifications to ensure consistency with the amended General Plan
designations; and
• align regulatory designations with existing development patterns and established
uses.
The project does not approve any specific development, construction activity,
intensification of land use, subdivision, or public infrastructure improvements. Any future development proposals would remain subject to separate discretionary review and environmental review pursuant to CEQA.
Contact Information
Name
Denise Munoz
Agency Name
City of Chowchilla
Job Title
Community & Economic Development Director
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Chowchilla
Counties
Madera
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
multiple streets
Zip
93610
Total Acres
NA
Parcel #
multiple APNs
State Highways
99, 233
Railways
SJVRR
Airports
Chowchilla Municipal Airport
Schools
Chowchilla HS, M Fuller Elem, Stehens Elem, Wilson MS
Waterways
Berenda Slough
Township
9S
Range
15E
Section
24,25
Base
MDB&M
Other Location Info
Chowchilla Boulevard APNs: 002-060-005, 002-120-001, 002-120-005, 002-120-006, 002-120- 060, 002-120-008, 002-120-010, 002-120-011, 002-120-012, 002-180-001, 002-180-002, 002-1800- 003, 002-180-004.
• Front Street APNs: 002-116-013, 002-116-003, 002-116-004, 002-056-014, 002-056-014, 002- 115-004, 002-115-012, 002-116-014, 002-056-021, 002-056-015, 002-116-010, 002-115-009, 002- 115-010, 002-116-009, 002-056-005, 002-056-012, 002-115-016, 002-056-009, 002-115-007, 002- 115-014, 002-115-013, 002-116-011, 002-056-018, 002-115-015, 002-115-003, 002-115-002, 002- 115-005, 002-116-006, 002-116-007, 002-115-011, 002-056-003, 002-056-004, 002-056-022, 002- 056-013, 002-056-010, 002-056-011, 002-175-001, and 002-056-020.
• Robertson Boulevard southeast APN’s: 002-041-002, 002-041-007, 002-041-007, 002-037- 010, 002-037-011, 002-037-012, 002-035-006, 002-035-005, 002-035-004, 002-035-003, 002- 035,002, 002-035-001, 002-033-010, 002-033-009, 002-033-002, 022-033-011, 002-033-012, 002- 031-002, 002-031-008, 002-031-009, 002-031-016, 002-015, and southwest APNs: 002-023-013, 002-023-003, 002-023-002, 002-021-003, 002-021-002, and 002-021-001.
• Kings Avenue APNs: 001-112-001, 001-112-003, 001-112-004, 001-112-009, 001-114-002, 002- 114-003, 001-116-016, 001-116-017, 001-116-014, 001-116-012, 001-102-001, 001-104-002, 001- 104-004, 001-104-009, 001-104-012, 001-112-002, 001-118-008, 001-104-005, 001-104-006, 001- 116-016, 001-118-009, 001-102-004, 001-102-012, 001-104-010, 001-102-006, 001-114-004, 001- 104-003, 001-118-002, 001-118-003, 001-118-002, 001-118-010, 001-102-020, 001-104-001, 001- 104-011, 001-102-005, 001-102-007, 001-112-010, 001-114-001, 001-118-011, 001-102-003, and 001-102-009.
• Ventura Avenue APN: 001-180-021.
• Genoa Lake Way APNs: 014-260-003, 014-260-004, 014-260-005, 014-260-006, 014-260-007, and 014-020-118.
• Adams Drive APN: 002-220-086.
• Montgomery Lay Way and Genoa Lake Way APN: 014-020-031
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Other
Type, Section or Code
15061 (b)(3)
Reasons for Exemption
The project is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), the “Common Sense Exemption,” because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility the activity may have a significant effect on the environment.
The amendments primarily correct and reconcile inconsistencies between existing land uses, General Plan land use designations, and zoning classifications throughout the City. The project does not approve new development on any parcels, authorize physical construction, increase allowable development intensity beyond what is already contemplated by the General Plan, or result in any direct physical environmental change.
The amendments reflect existing development patterns and established uses, reduce
nonconforming land use conditions, and provide consistency between the City’s General Plan and Zoning Ordinance. Any future development proposals or redevelopment activities occurring on the affected properties would remain subject to applicable discretionary review processes and possible separate environmental review under CEQA, as required.
Accordingly, there is no possibility that the adoption of the General Plan Amendment and Zoning Ordinance Amendment, in and of themselves, may result in a significant effect on the environment.
County Clerk
Madera
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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