City of Patterson 2023-2031 6th Cycle Housing Element Program 1.11 Implementation - General Plan Land Use Amendments and Zoning Map Amendments
Summary
SCH Number
2026060014
Public Agency
City of Patterson
Document Title
City of Patterson 2023-2031 6th Cycle Housing Element Program 1.11 Implementation - General Plan Land Use Amendments and Zoning Map Amendments
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/1/2026
Document Description
The proposed project consists of General Plan land use redesignations and zoning map amendments for sites identified in Housing Element Program 1.11 to facilitate higher-density residential and mixed-use development.
The proposed amendments apply to the following sites:
1. 154 Poppy A venue (APN 048-042-001 ): amendment of the General Plan and zoning designations from General Commercial (GC) to High-Density Residential (HR);
2. 16451 Highway 33 (APN 048-042-008): amendment of the General Plan and zoning designations from General Commercial (GC) to High-Density Residential (HR);
3. 440 Sperry Avenue (APN 048-043-002): amendment of the General Plan and zoning designations from General Commercial (GC) to High-Density Residential (HR);
4. 125 Poppy Avenue (APN 048-043-015): amendment of the General Plan and zoning designations from General Commercial (GC) to High-Density Residential (HR);
5. 801 West Las Palmas Avenue (APN 048-048-007): amendment of the General Plan and zoning designations from General Commercial (GC) to Downtown Core (DC);
6. 0 Rogers Road (APN 021-028-007): amendment of the zoning designation to apply a mixed-use overlay to the existing Highway Service Commercial (HSC) designation;
7. 0 Rogers Road (APN 021-028-008): amendment of the zoning designation to apply a mixed-use overlay to the existing Highway Service Commercial (HSC) designation; and
8. 0 Sperry Avenue (APN 021-098-003): amendment of the zoning designation to apply a mixed-use overlay to the existing General Commercial (GC) designation.
The specified sites are included in the Housing Element sites inventory and, upon redesignation and rezoning, will be available for residential development at densities sufficient to accommodate lower- and moderate-income housing consistent with State law. The proposed amendments do not approve any specific development project. Physical development of the identified sites would require formal development applications, technical studies, and further evaluation in accordance with CEQA and City plans, ordinances, and standards.
Contact Information
Name
Bryan Stice
Agency Name
City of Patterson
Job Title
Community Development Director
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Patterson
Counties
Stanislaus
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
Various parcels within city limits
Zip
95363
Parcel #
See Other Location Info
State Highways
CA-33 I-5
Railways
UPRR
Schools
PJUSD
Waterways
CA Aqueduct, Delta Mendota Canal
Other Location Info
154 Poppy Avenue (APN 048-042-001); 16451 Highway 33 (APN 048-042-008);
440 Sperry Avenue (APN 048-043-002); 125 Poppy Avenue (APN 048-043-015); 801 West Las Palmas Avenue (APN 048-048-007); 0 Rogers Road (APN 021-028-007);
0 Rogers Road (APN 021-028-008); and 0 Sperry Avenue (APN 021-098-003)
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Other
Type, Section or Code
Common Sense Exemption (Sec. 15061 (b)(3))
Reasons for Exemption
The City has evaluated the potential environmental impacts of the proposed General Plan land use amendments and zoning map amendments and determined that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) and further pursuant to Public Resources Code 21080.085.
Pursuant to Public Resources Code 21080.085, subdivision (a), CEQA does not apply to a "rezoning that implements the schedule of actions contained in an approved housing element pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 65583 of the Government Code." The proposed project is statutorily exempt from CEQA, as it includes site-specific land use changes and rezones that implement the schedule of actions contained in the 6th Cycle Housing Element.
The land use and zoning amendments are further exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption). The above action involves land use designation and rezoning actions to implement the City's identified sites to advance attainment of the City's RHNA targets. The proposed project does not grant any development entitlements or authorize development of new housing on any of the above sites. Physical development of the identified sites would require project-specific review and formal development applications, technical studies, and further evaluation in accordance with CEQA and City plans, ordinances, and standards. Without any tangible development application for specific sites, there is no foreseeable, reasonable possibility that adopting the proposed project would result in a significant effect on the environment.
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Public Resources Code 21080.085
Reasons for Exemption
The City has evaluated the potential environmental impacts of the proposed General Plan land use amendments and zoning map amendments and determined that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) and further pursuant to Public Resources Code 21080.085.
Pursuant to Public Resources Code 21080.085, subdivision (a), CEQA does not apply to a "rezoning that implements the schedule of actions contained in an approved housing element pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 65583 of the Government Code." The proposed project is statutorily exempt from CEQA, as it includes site-specific land use changes and rezones that implement the schedule of actions contained in the 6th Cycle Housing Element.
The land use and zoning amendments are further exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption). The above action involves land use designation and rezoning actions to implement the City's identified sites to advance attainment of the City's RHNA targets. The proposed project does not grant any development entitlements or authorize development of new housing on any of the above sites. Physical development of the identified sites would require project-specific review and formal development applications, technical studies, and further evaluation in accordance with CEQA and City plans, ordinances, and standards. Without any tangible development application for specific sites, there is no foreseeable, reasonable possibility that adopting the proposed project would result in a significant effect on the environment.
County Clerk
Stanislaus
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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