Animal Services Expansion
Summary
SCH Number
2026050636
Public Agency
Tulare County
Document Title
Animal Services Expansion
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/15/2026
Document Description
The County of Tulare Animal Services Department is expanding the kennel capacity to support increased demand for animal services. An addition 48 dog kennels will be added to the existing animal services facility. The additional kennel space will allow for increased opportunity for animal adoption. The new kennels will be constructed within the footprint of the existing animal services facility. The beneficiaries of the project are the community and animals by increasing the capacity to care for abandoned animals and allowing for adoption placement.
Contact Information
Name
Gary Mills
Agency Name
County of Tulare, Resource Management Agency
Job Title
Chief Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Jessica Wills
Agency Name
County of Tulare, Resource Management Agency
Job Title
Environmental Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Mark A Van Fossen
Agency Name
County of Tulare, Resource Management Agency
Job Title
Capital Projects Coordinator III
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
unincorporated area, Visalia
Counties
Tulare
Regions
Southern California, Unincorporated
Other Location Info
14131 Ave. 256, Visalia, CA 93292
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
CEQA Guidelines Class 1 Section 15301 Existing Facilities (c)
Reasons for Exemption
This action is consistent with Section 15301 Class 1, Existing Facilities, operation, repair maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features; in this instance, the upgrades to kennels with the features noted earlier. Therefore, the submission of CEQA Section 15301 is applicable and appropriate for this project.
County Clerk
Tulare
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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