Conditional Use Permit CUP 2026-05
Summary
SCH Number
2026070143
Public Agency
City of Clearlake
Document Title
Conditional Use Permit CUP 2026-05
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/6/2026
Document Description
The applicant, owner and operator of Clear Lake Cottages and Marina, is requesting approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow the rental of watercraft to the public from the existing lodging and marina property. According to the application materials, the property has operated as a lodging facility since the current ownership acquired the site in November 2016. Watercraft rentals have been offered to lodging guests since 2017, and the applicant is seeking authorization to expand watercraft rentals to individuals who are not registered lodging guests.
Contact Information
Name
Michael Taylor
Agency Name
City of Clearlake
Job Title
Associate Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Clearlake
Counties
Lake
Regions
Citywide, Northern California
Cross Streets
Olympic Drive
Zip
95422
Total Acres
2.00
Parcel #
039-121-290-000
State Highways
53
Railways
N.A.
Airports
N.A.
Waterways
Clear Lake
Other Location Info
13885 Lakeshore Drive
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15301 Class 1 Existing Facilities
Reasons for Exemption
After review of the application, agency comments, existing operations, and the project's location within an urbanized area, staff determined that the project qualifies for a Categorical Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, Class 1, Existing Facilities. This exemption is appropriate as the project involves the rental/leasing of a use/private structure involving negligible or no expansion of existing use.
County Clerk
Lake
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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