Zone Variance & Tentative Parcel Map Nos. PZV 26-002 & PPM 26-002
Summary
SCH Number
2026070351
Public Agency
Tulare County
Document Title
Zone Variance & Tentative Parcel Map Nos. PZV 26-002 & PPM 26-002
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/9/2026
Document Description
The applicant is requesting this division of two parcels of approximately 4.78 and 3.50-acres into the following three (3) parcels (Proposed Parcel No. 1 = 4.60-acres, Proposed Parcel No. 2 = 1.58-acres, and Proposed Parcel No. 3 = 1.57 acres) with a required final map in the AE-20 (Exclusive Agricultural - 20 Acre Minimum) Zone, within the Urban Area Boundary of Visalia with a Land Use Designation of Valley Agriculture. The Zone variance is required for the smaller than minimum acreage for the AE-20 Zone. Proposed parcel No. 1 contains one (1) existing residence, a garage with a caretaker's room, and three sheds that will be retained on the property. The adjacent property, currently a vacant lot, is proposed to be divided into Parcels No. 2 and 3. Approximately one-third of the property will be added to proposed Parcel No. 1, while the remaining portion will constitute proposed Parcels No. 2 and 3 for future development. Surrounding properties consist of agricultural uses and scattered rural residences, zoned AE-20, AE-40, and PD-R-A.
Contact Information
Name
Gary Mills
Agency Name
County of Tulare, Resource Management Agency
Job Title
Chief Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Jessica Wills
Agency Name
County of Tulare, Resource Management Agency
Job Title
Environmental Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Brenda Maria Pescador
Agency Name
County of Tulare, Resource Management Agency
Job Title
Project Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
John F. George
Agency Name
Project applicant
Job Title
Project applicant
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
unincorporated area, Visalia, Visalia
Counties
Tulare
Regions
Southern California, Unincorporated
Parcel #
122-470-002 and 122-470-024
Township
19S
Range
25E
Section
18
Other Location Info
12360 Avenue 264, Visalia, CA 93277
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
CEQA Guidelines Class 3 Section 15303 “New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures.
Reasons for Exemption
This action is consistent with Section 15303, Class 3, pertaining to new construction or Conversion of Small Structures. Class 3 is applicable as new development will be proposed on the project site and the division of land is for the
purpose of future construction of single-family residences. Therefore, the application of CEQA Section 15303 is applicable and appropriate for this project.
County Clerk
Tulare
Attachments
Notice of Determination
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