JT Campground Project (Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act (WJTCA) Incidental Take Permit No. 1927-ITP-2026-016-06 (ITP))
Summary
SCH Number
2026070557
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Inland Deserts Region 6
(CDFW)
Document Title
JT Campground Project (Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act (WJTCA) Incidental Take Permit No. 1927-ITP-2026-016-06 (ITP))
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/15/2026
Document Description
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has issued an ITP (No. 1927-ITP-2026-016-06), pursuant to Section 1927.3 of the Fish and Game Code to Sol & Santosha, LLC. The Project is comprised of the redevelopment of an existing 2.31-acre campsite through the construction of a utility room; gazebo; pool and spa; seven pergolas, and underground electrical and plumbing utilities. The Project will result in incidental take of 4 western Joshua tree (Yucca brevifolia) which is protected under the WJTCA and the California Endangered Species Act. The WJTCA ITP referenced above as issued by CDFW authorizes incidental take of western Joshua tree that may occur as a result of Project implementation.
Contact Information
Name
Emily Leon
Agency Name
Fish and Wildlife, Region 6
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Alexander Lee
Agency Name
San Bernardino County
Job Title
Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Michael Mangiamele
Agency Name
Sol & Santosha, LLC
Job Title
Chief Development Officer
Contact Types
Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Joshua Tree
Counties
San Bernardino
Regions
Southern California
Other Location Info
The JT Campground Project (Project) is located at 3205 Candela Avenue., Joshua Tree, CA, 92252 within the unincorporated community of Joshua Tree, San Bernardino County, State of California.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Title 14, section 15303(d)
Reasons for Exemption
On November 15, 2022, the County of San Bernardino, the Lead Agency,
determined that the Project is categorically exempt pursuant to California Code of
Regulations, Title 14, section 15303(d). The Lead Agency determined that the Project meets certain qualifying criteria for the exemption. Pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21080.1(a), the Lead Agency is responsible for determining whether the Project is exempt from CEQA and that determination shall be final and conclusive on all persons, including Responsible Agencies. As a result, CDFW, acting as a Responsible Agency, is bound by the Lead Agency’s determination that the Project is exempt from CEQA.
County Clerk
San Bernardino
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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