McDowell Elementary School Landscape Project
Summary
SCH Number
2026070752
Public Agency
Sonoma Resource Conservation District
Document Title
McDowell Elementary School Landscape Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/20/2026
Document Description
Project includes irrigation, rain garden, 5,000 rain tank install, and native landscaping at a public school.
Contact Information
Name
Fatima Burhan
Agency Name
Sonoma Resource Conservation District
Job Title
Project Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Name
Jess Gallagher
Agency Name
Daily Acts Org
Job Title
Program Manager
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Petaluma
Counties
Sonoma
Regions
Northern California
Other Location Info
421 S McDowell Blvd, Petaluma, CA 94954
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15303(e),15304(b), (f)
Reasons for Exemption
The rainwater project is exempt under the category 15303 New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures, Example (e) because the rainwater tanks are accessory structures to existing facilities. The landscaping and irrigation are exempt under 15304 Minor Alterations to Land, Example (b) because the landscaping is replacing existing conventional landscaping with water efficient landscaping and Example (f) because there will be minor trenching for irrigation improvements for the new landscaping.
County Clerk
Sonoma
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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