North Lands Annexation
Summary
SCH Number
2026050788
Public Agency
Fresno County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO)
(LAFCO)
Document Title
North Lands Annexation
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/20/2026
Document Description
The project is a request by PDD via district resolution to annex approximately 3,145.4 acres of territory. The annexation includes property owners who are currently utilizing PDD's drainage system but not included within the District's service area.
Contact Information
Name
Jessica Gibson
Agency Name
Fresno LAFCo
Job Title
Analyst
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Chris Linneman
Agency Name
Summers Engineering
Job Title
Senior Engineer
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Name
Patrick McGowan
Agency Name
Panoche Drainage District
Job Title
General Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Unincorporated area
Counties
Fresno, Merced
Regions
Countywide
Waterways
Delta-Mendota Canal
Other Location Info
Northwestern Fresno County & southern Merced County
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Article 19, Section 15319(a)
Reasons for Exemption
The project is an annexation to a special district that is already developed and
services what already exists. There will be no significant environmental effects.
County Clerk
Fresno
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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