Tentative Parcel Map 12559
Summary
SCH Number
2026070644
Public Agency
Kern County
Document Title
Tentative Parcel Map 12559
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/16/2026
Document Description
the request is a Tentative Parcel Map, which proposes to divide an approximate
20.12-acre (gross) parcel into four (4) parcels ranging in size from 5-acres (gross) to 5.12-acres (gross) parcels. The project requests Development Variations to the Land Division Ordinance to authorize private access where public access is required, per Section 18.55.030.A.5.f and a 20-footwide access easement where a 40-foot half-width easement is required, per Section 18.55.050.B.1.c. Along with requesting the approval of a Limited Design Variation to allow Key (reverse corner) lots, per Section 18.55.050.F.6. of the Land Division Ordinance. Staff notes that a change in Zone Classification is also under review by the Current Planning Unit (PLN24-00090).
Contact Information
Name
Sean Barger
Agency Name
Kern County Planning and Natural Resources Department
Job Title
Planner II
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Name
Jessica Zepeda
Agency Name
Wiley D. Hughes
Job Title
Agent/Enginner
Contact Types
Responsible Agency
Phone
Name
Daniel Cervantes
Agency Name
Applicant
Job Title
Applicant
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Unincorporated Taft
Counties
Kern
Regions
Northern California, Unincorporated
Cross Streets
Tamarisk Ave. and Mesquite St.
Zip
93268
Total Acres
20.12
State Highways
Hwy. 119
Other Location Info
Specific: approximately 1,600 feet east from the corner of Tamarisk Avenue and
Mesquite Street, in the Valley Acres/Taft area.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Other
Type, Section or Code
15183
Reasons for Exemption
Quality Act (CEQA) and the State CEQA Guidelines. Section 15183 of the Public
Resources Code mandates that projects that are consistent with the development established by existing zoning. Reasons Why Project Is Exempt:
County Clerk
Kern
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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