Noble Minor Use and Grading Permit (PL-26-42; PL-26-261)
Summary
SCH Number
2026051231
Public Agency
Lake County
Document Title
Noble Minor Use and Grading Permit (PL-26-42; PL-26-261)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/29/2026
Document Description
The applicant seeks a Minor Use Permit to resolve non-conformance resulting from unpermitted construction. To obtain a building permit, the applicant first needed a Collector’s Permit due to the excessive accessory structures on the property. Existing accessory structures combined bring the total residential accessory structures to 4,865 square feet - exceeding the allowable limit of 3,914 square feet. Approval of two prefabricated structures totaling 3,360 square feet under this Minor Use Permit (PL-26-42) will facilitate compliance with zoning regulations by addressing both the unpermitted structures and the accessory structure limitations.
In addition, Grading Permit (PL-26-261) is necessary to fully bring into compliance the parcel, as the grading for the accessory structures was unpermitted. The grading that’s taken place consists of the creation of a building pad for the PEMB and Carport, as well as a new driveway and parking area. Total ground disturbance includes 150 cubic yards of fill, and 150 cubic yards of cut with 10,000 square feet of vegetation clearing. Grading took place on slopes ranging from 1-4%.
Contact Information
Name
Daniel Brancati
Agency Name
County of Lake, Public Works
Job Title
Resource Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Unincorporated Upper Lake
Counties
Lake
Regions
Countywide
Cross Streets
Hicks Trail and West State Highway 20
Zip
95485
Total Acres
37.05
Jobs
1
Parcel #
003-031-18
State Highways
West State Highway 20
Railways
None
Airports
none
Schools
none
Waterways
Clearlake
Other Location Info
1 445 WEST STATE HIGHWAY 20, UPPER LAKE CA 95485
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3, Article 19, Section 15303(e) Class 3 and Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3, Article 19,
Reasons for Exemption
Pursuant to California Code of Regulations Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3, Article 19, Section 15303(e) Class 3 a “New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures” exemption will be applied to the existing accessory structure subject to the proposed Collectors Permit under MUP (PL-42-42). Under the section above, construction of new accessory structures may be exempted if the proposed structure is classified as a small structure. There is no specific square footage limit or limit on the number of structures, as the determination is subject to the discretion of the County of Lake. This exemption does not fall under any of the exception categories outlined in section 15300.2.
Additionally, Grading Permit (PL-26-261) will be exempt Pursuant to California Code of Regulations Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3, Article 19, Section 15304 Class 4 “Minor Alteration to Land.”
County Clerk
Lake
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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