Amendments to BMC Title 17 (Zoning) For Data Centers
Summary
SCH Number
2026101098
Public Agency
City of Benicia
Document Title
Amendments to BMC Title 17 (Zoning) For Data Centers
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/28/2026
Document Description
Amend portions of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Benicia Municipal Code for Data Centers. The proposed amendments would establish zoning regulations for Data Centers and make minor clean up amendments. The City Council conducted a public hearing, waived the first reading and introduced the ordinance during a duly noticed public hearing on October 20, 2026.
Contact Information
Name
Hugo McMillan
Agency Name
City of Benicia
Job Title
Associate Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Jason Hade
Agency Name
City of Benicia
Job Title
Planning Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Benicia
Counties
Solano
Regions
Citywide, Northern California
Other Location Info
Text amendment to be effective citywide
Other Information
Text amendment to be effective citywide
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301, 15305
Reasons for Exemption
This project is categorically exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Sections 15301 and 15305 which apply to existing facilities and minor alterations to land use limitations. The proposed amendments on their own do not have the potential to result in significant environmental impacts as they establish a new use classification that increases review and analysis for proposed uses and establish standards to avoid adverse impacts. New uses or development proposed pursuant to this amendment would be subject to CEQA review on a case by-case basis to ensure that any significant environmental impacts are adequately addressed.
County Clerk
Solano
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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