Establishment of Water and Sewer Availability Charges for the Murrieta Service Area for Fiscal Year 2026–2027
Summary
SCH Number
2026071283
Public Agency
Western Municipal Water District
Document Title
Establishment of Water and Sewer Availability Charges for the Murrieta Service Area for Fiscal Year 2026–2027
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/31/2026
Document Description
Establishment of water and sewer availability charges on land within the Murrieta Service Area for Fiscal Year 2026–2027, and authorization to collect the charges on the Riverside County tax roll. The charges will support operating and capital costs necessary to maintain existing water and sewer service within the Murrieta Service Area.
Contact Information
Name
Veronica Zheng
Agency Name
Western Municipal Water District
Job Title
Director of Finance
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Murrieta
Counties
Riverside
Regions
Citywide, Southern California
Other Location Info
Western Municipal Water District Service Area
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Pub. Resources Code, § 21080(b)(8)
Reasons for Exemption
On July 1, 2026, the Board of Directors of the Western Municipal Water District adopted Resolution No. 3391. The Resolution establishes water and sewer availability charges needed to fund the continued operation, maintenance, and capital improvements of existing facilities within the Murrieta Service Area. The Board found that the charges are imposed for the purpose of meeting operating expenses and obtaining funds for capital projects necessary to maintain service within the District’s existing service areas and do not fund capital projects for the expansion of the water or sewer system. Based on these findings, the Board determined that adoption of the charges established by Resolution No. 3391 is statutorily exempt from CEQA pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21080(b)(8) and CEQA Guidelines section 15273.
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
14 Cal Code. Regs. (CEQA Guidelines), § 15273
Reasons for Exemption
On July 1, 2026, the Board of Directors of the Western Municipal Water District adopted Resolution No. 3391. The Resolution establishes water and sewer availability charges needed to fund the continued operation, maintenance, and capital improvements of existing facilities within the Murrieta Service Area. The Board found that the charges are imposed for the purpose of meeting operating expenses and obtaining funds for capital projects necessary to maintain service within the District’s existing service areas and do not fund capital projects for the expansion of the water or sewer system. Based on these findings, the Board determined that adoption of the charges established by Resolution No. 3391 is statutorily exempt from CEQA pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21080(b)(8) and CEQA Guidelines section 15273.
County Clerk
Riverside
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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