Paradise Hill Access and Functional Needs Defensible Space Improvement
Summary
SCH Number
2026061061
Public Agency
Nevada County
Document Title
Paradise Hill Access and Functional Needs Defensible Space Improvement
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/24/2026
Document Description
Improve structural defensible space by modifying the structure and density of flammable vegetation in zones 1, 2, and/or 3. The parcel was identified as a priority by DES under the initial Access and Functional Needs service program.
Contact Information
Name
Alex Geritz
Agency Name
Nevada County Office of Emergency Services
Job Title
Forestry Projects Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Parcel in unincorporated western Nevada County
Counties
Nevada
Regions
Unincorporated
Cross Streets
Royal Oaks Place
Zip
95959
Total Acres
5
Parcel #
002-610-016
Schools
Clear Creek Elementary, Nevada Union High
Township
15N
Range
7E
Section
14
Base
MDM
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
21080.49(b) and (c)
Reasons for Exemption
This wildfire risk reduction project is determined to be statutorily exempt from CEQA under PRC 21080.49(b) because it consists of hazardous vegetation fire clearance 100 feet from the center line of the roadway and PRC 21080.49(c) because it consists of enhancing defensible space up to 200 feet from the structure located in a high wildfire hazard zone.
County Clerk
Nevada
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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