Wildfire Mitigation Support (Storage) [Project No. D2606]
Summary
SCH Number
2026050998
Public Agency
Rancho California Water District
Document Title
Wildfire Mitigation Support (Storage) [Project No. D2606]
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/26/2026
Document Description
Provide aerial wildfire support in the unincorporated areas of Riverside County, within the communities of De Luz and La Cresta.
Contact Information
Name
Dan Ruiz
Agency Name
Rancho California Water District - Temecula, CA
Job Title
Assistant General Manager-Engineering and Operations
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Counties
Riverside
Regions
Countywide, Southern California, Unincorporated
Cross Streets
Tank 1: Via Vaquero & Via Barranca. Tank 2: Avocado Mesa Road between Calle Roble & La Cuesta
Zip
92590
Total Acres
1.5
Parcel #
938-120-004 & 932-110-011
State Highways
I-15
Waterways
Santa Margarita River, Murrieta Creek, De Luz Creek
Township
8S
Range
3W
Section
21
Base
SBBM
Other Location Info
Specific Location Info for Tank 2 is as follows: Coordinates 33°29'30.0"N 117°19'28.7"W, Zipcode 92562, Township 8S, Range 4W, Section 8
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 3; California Code of Regulations & RCWD Local CEQA Guidelines, Title 14, Chapter 3, Article 19, Section 15303
Reasons for Exemption
The Project includes new construction of small structures. The construction of two helicoptor dip tanks is under 1.5 acres.
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 4; California Code of Regulations & RCWD Local CEQA Guidelines, Title 14, Chapter 3, Article 19, Section 15304
Reasons for Exemption
The Project involves clearing vegetation for fire prevention around the tanks, which is classified as minor alterations to the land.
County Clerk
Riverside
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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