Special Use Permit, PSP 26-005
Summary
SCH Number
2026080543
Public Agency
Tulare County
Document Title
Special Use Permit, PSP 26-005
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/18/2026
Document Description
Special Use Permit to authorize a temporary campground consisting of up to twenty-five (25) camping sites for guests of the existing California Hot Springs Resort, for a period not to exceed two (2) years unless extended by the Planning Commission, and to authorize six (6) additional hard-sided yurt guest units (Units 13 through 18) associated with the existing resort operation, on approximately 3.0 acres of Proposed Parcel 2 (176.36 acres), in the PD-O (Planned Development – Recreation Overlay) and AF (Foothill Agricultural) Zones, outside Urban Boundaries, within the Mountain Framework Plan, and designated Resource Conservation. The temporary campground would provide lodging accommodations during the phased
development of additional resort guest units, while the hard-sided yurts would provide permanent resort lodging accommodations.
Contact Information
Name
Brenda Alcantar
Agency Name
County of Tulare, Resource Management Agency
Job Title
Project Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Bertram Meyer
Agency Name
Property Owner
Job Title
Project applicant
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Location
Cities
unincorporated area, California Hot Springs
Counties
Tulare
Regions
Southern California, Unincorporated
Zip
93207
Parcel #
327-010-010
Township
23S
Range
31E
Section
31
Other Location Info
42177 Hot Springs Rd, California Hot Springs, CA 93207
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
CEQA Guidelines Class 3 Section 15303 New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed project consists of a temporary campground containing up to twenty-five (25) camping sites for guests of the existing California Hot Springs Resort and six (6) additional hard-sided yurt guest units (Units 13 through 18) on approximately 3.0 acres of Proposed Parcel 2. The temporary campground is intended to provide interim lodging accommodations during the phased development of additional resort guest accommodations. The proposed yurt units would provide permanent guest lodging accommodations associated with the existing resort operation. The project would utilize existing access roads, parking areas, water and wastewater systems, utility connections, restroom and shower facilities, and fire protection infrastructure. No new public facilities, utility extensions, roadway construction, or major site improvements are proposed.
The project qualifies for Class 3 Categorical Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15303, New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures, because the project involves the construction of six (6) small hard-sided yurt guest units associated with an existing resort use. The proposed structures are consistent with the existing recreational use of the property and would not result in significant
expansion of public infrastructure or services. The project also qualifies for Class 1 Categorical Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c), Existing Facilities, because the project would utilize existing resort facilities and infrastructure, including existing access roads, parking areas, water and wastewater systems, utility connections, and fire protection improvements, resulting in limited expansion of the existing use. Additionally, the project qualifies for Class 4 Categorical Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15304, Minor Alterations to Land, because the project involves minor site preparation and surface improvements within previously disturbed areas. The project would not require significant grading, removal of mature trees, alteration of natural drainage patterns, or substantial modification of natural landforms. Therefore, the Lead Agency concludes that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15303, 15301(c), and 15304.
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
CEQA Guidelines Class 1 Section 15301 Existing Facilities (c)
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed project consists of a temporary campground containing up to twenty-five (25) camping sites for guests of the existing California Hot Springs Resort and six (6) additional hard-sided yurt guest units (Units 13 through 18) on approximately 3.0 acres of Proposed Parcel 2. The temporary campground is intended to provide interim lodging accommodations during the phased development of additional resort guest accommodations. The proposed yurt units would provide permanent guest lodging accommodations associated with the existing resort operation. The project would utilize existing access roads, parking areas, water and wastewater systems, utility connections, restroom and shower facilities, and fire protection infrastructure. No new public facilities, utility extensions, roadway construction, or major site improvements are proposed.
The project qualifies for Class 3 Categorical Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15303, New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures, because the project involves the construction of six (6) small hard-sided yurt guest units associated with an existing resort use. The proposed structures are consistent with the existing recreational use of the property and would not result in significant
expansion of public infrastructure or services. The project also qualifies for Class 1 Categorical Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c), Existing Facilities, because the project would utilize existing resort facilities and infrastructure, including existing access roads, parking areas, water and wastewater systems, utility connections, and fire protection improvements, resulting in limited expansion of the existing use. Additionally, the project qualifies for Class 4 Categorical Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15304, Minor Alterations to Land, because the project involves minor site preparation and surface improvements within previously disturbed areas. The project would not require significant grading, removal of mature trees, alteration of natural drainage patterns, or substantial modification of natural landforms. Therefore, the Lead Agency concludes that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15303, 15301(c), and 15304.
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
CEQA Guidelines Class 4 Section 15304 Minor Alterations to Land
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed project consists of a temporary campground containing up to twenty-five (25) camping sites for guests of the existing California Hot Springs Resort and six (6) additional hard-sided yurt guest units (Units 13 through 18) on approximately 3.0 acres of Proposed Parcel 2. The temporary campground is intended to provide interim lodging accommodations during the phased development of additional resort guest accommodations. The proposed yurt units would provide permanent guest lodging accommodations associated with the existing resort operation. The project would utilize existing access roads, parking areas, water and wastewater systems, utility connections, restroom and shower facilities, and fire protection infrastructure. No new public facilities, utility extensions, roadway construction, or major site improvements are proposed.
The project qualifies for Class 3 Categorical Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15303, New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures, because the project involves the construction of six (6) small hard-sided yurt guest units associated with an existing resort use. The proposed structures are consistent with the existing recreational use of the property and would not result in significant
expansion of public infrastructure or services. The project also qualifies for Class 1 Categorical Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c), Existing Facilities, because the project would utilize existing resort facilities and infrastructure, including existing access roads, parking areas, water and wastewater systems, utility connections, and fire protection improvements, resulting in limited expansion of the existing use. Additionally, the project qualifies for Class 4 Categorical Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15304, Minor Alterations to Land, because the project involves minor site preparation and surface improvements within previously disturbed areas. The project would not require significant grading, removal of mature trees, alteration of natural drainage patterns, or substantial modification of natural landforms. Therefore, the Lead Agency concludes that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15303, 15301(c), and 15304.
County Clerk
Tulare
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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