San Bernardino Valley Turf Replacement Program
Summary
SCH Number
2026080690
Public Agency
San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District
Document Title
San Bernardino Valley Turf Replacement Program
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/20/2026
Document Description
The proposed project establishes a program for commercial, institutional, or multi-family residential property-owners within San Bernardino Valley's service area to replace existing grass landscaping with drought tolerant landscape. Property owners would apply to SBVMWD to participate in the program. Successful applicants would have existing high water use turf grass removed and replaced with efficient landscape irrigation and drought tolerant landscape plant materials.
Contact Information
Name
Kelly Malloy
Agency Name
San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District
Job Title
Manager of Strategic Communications and Special Initiatives
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Calimesa, Colton, Grand Terrace, Highland, Loma Linda, Redlands, Rialto, San Bernardino
Counties
Riverside, San Bernardino
Regions
Citywide, Unincorporated
Other Location Info
Various cities in San Bernardino and Riverside Counties, and unincorporated areas.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 4, Section 15304
Reasons for Exemption
The project is exempt under Class 4 because it consists of minor alterations of land to replace existing conventional landscaping with water efficient landscaping. The project does not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees and is not within an environmentally sensitive area. The project is consistent with applicable General Plan land use designations and Zoning regulations. The project sites will not change in size, and will not require new utility or public service connections.
County Clerks
Riverside, San Bernardino
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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