Citywide Weed Abatement Program
Summary
SCH Number
2026060384
Public Agency
City of Laguna Niguel
Document Title
Citywide Weed Abatement Program
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/9/2026
Document Description
The Project consists of the City’s annual weed abatement program within designated weed abatement areas throughout the City. The program is intended to reduce wildfire hazards and protect public health and safety through the removal and management of weeds and other combustible vegetation. The Project includes utilizing a variety of weed abatement techniques depending on soil types, topography, and land use, including mechanical methods, string trimming, mowing, and goat grazing. Additional touch-up weed abatement activities may be performed as necessary to remain in compliance with state law.
Contact Information
Name
Kevin O'Connor
Agency Name
City of Laguna Niguel
Job Title
Assistant to the City Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Cities
Laguna Niguel
Counties
Orange
Regions
Citywide
Other Information
Maps attached reflecting Opportunity Area/Weed Abatement Maps
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
14 Cal. Code Regs. (State CEQA Guidelines) section 15301 (Class 1)
Reasons for Exemption
The Project is categorically exempt under Class 1 because it consists of weed abatement maintenance activities that will not result in expansion of the existing use.
No exceptions to the exemption apply under CEQA Guidelines section 15300.2. The Project is not located in an area where it may impact an environmental resource of hazardous or critical concern, will not result in significant cumulative impacts or significant effects due to unusual circumstances, will not damage scenic resources within a state scenic highway corridor, is not located on a hazardous waste site listed pursuant to Government Code section 65962.5, and will not cause a substantial adverse change to a historical resource.
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
14 Cal. Code Regs. (State CEQA Guidelines), section 15304 (Class 4)
Reasons for Exemption
The Project is additionally exempt under Class 4 because it consists of minor alterations to vegetation which does not involve the removal of healthy, mature, or scenic trees.
No exceptions to the exemption apply under CEQA Guidelines section 15300.2. The Project is not located in an area where it may impact an environmental resource of hazardous or critical concern, will not result in significant cumulative impacts or significant effects due to unusual circumstances, will not damage scenic resources within a state scenic highway corridor, is not located on a hazardous waste site listed pursuant to Government Code section 65962.5, and will not cause a substantial adverse change to a historical resource.
County Clerk
Orange
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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