Abandonment and Vacation of Public Utility Easement (Via Verona Drive)
Summary
SCH Number
2026070831
Public Agency
City of Chico
Document Title
Abandonment and Vacation of Public Utility Easement (Via Verona Drive)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/21/2026
Document Description
The proposed project consists of abandoning and vacating an 81-foot portion of the public utility easement located on the south side of APN 015-210-057 (1075 Via Verona Drive) to accommodate septic system repairs, relocation of the septic leach fields, and future onsite development.
Contact Information
Name
Tracy R. Bettencourt
Agency Name
City of Chico
Job Title
Senior Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Address
Phone
Location
Cities
Chico
Counties
Butte
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
Via Verona Drive, North Avenue, Ceres Avenue
Parcel #
015-210-057
State Highways
SR99
Schools
Bidwell Junior High, Pleasant Valley High, Marigold Elementary
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Other
Type, Section or Code
Section 15061(b)(3)
Reasons for Exemption
The public utility easement abandonment has been found to be exempt from environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15061 (b)(3) which exempts activities covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. The proposed abandonment of the public utility easement has no possibility of resulting in a significant effect on the environment as it will not produce any adverse physical change in the environment.
County Clerk
Butte
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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