Provide your email address to sign up for news or other topics of interest. WebCEQA- Categorical Exemptions Guidelines 15301-15333 Term 1 / 4 15300.1. Acquisition of land for parks that is not in its natural condition may also be exempt under Class 8, and development of parks may be exempt under Class 4(b). Demolition is not exempt where a structure is a historic resource as defined in CEQA Section 21084.1. Lighting in parks and playgrounds and around buildings may be regarded as a safety or health protection device under this item, provided such lighting does not produce excessive glare. This section is limited to dwelling units and to no more than one building even when the number of units in two or more buildings totals less than six. Projects that have no physical effects, or that involve only ministerial government action, are excluded; such projects are shown on a separate list. a categorical exemption is conditioned by limitations defined in the Class 14 consists of minor additions to existing schools within existing school grounds where the addition does not increase original student capacity by more than 25% or ten classrooms, whichever is less. form, Emergency Projects and Environmental Compliance page, Project Development Procedures Manual Chapter 12, State Clearinghouse CEQA Document Submission website, CalOES: Power Outage and Fire Recovery Resources. However, sewers are an exception to this rule where the size increase is solely for the purpose of carrying storm water runoff in order to prevent flooding in the immediate area. Class 2 consists of replacement or reconstruction of existing structures and facilities where the new structure will be located on the same site as the structure replaced and will have substantially the same purpose and capacity as the structure replaced, including but not limited to: (2) 10,000 square feet if: or objective measurements, and do not involve the use of personal The environmental hazards referenced under this Class, as they apply in San Francisco, are primarily geologic hazards. The utility extensions may serve a number of new structures built separately. Class 32 consists of projects characterized as in-fill development meeting the conditions described in this section. (g) Maintenance dredging where the spoil is deposited in a spoil area authorized by all applicable state and federal regulatory agencies. Class 23 consists of the normal operations of existing facilities for public gatherings for which the facilities were designed, where there is a past history of the facility being used for the same or similar kind of purpose. (a) Acquisition, sale, or other transfer of areas to preserve the existing natural conditions, including plant or animal habitats. These actions are not Examples of ministerial projects would include automobile (c) The project site has no value as habitat for endangered, rare or threatened species. (4) Timing of release. (a) Replacement or reconstruction of existing schools and hospitals to provide earthquake-resistant structures which do not increase capacity more than 50 percent. 3. This item includes landscaping of parks, rights-of-way, and other public areas, except for grading that is otherwise limited by this Class. The term "filling" does not include operation of a dump. Street furniture: planter boxes, vending stands, benches, bicycle racks, litter boxes, telephone booths, interpretive signs. (d) Minor alterations in land, water, and vegetation on existing officially designated wildlife management areas or fish production facilities which result in improvement of habitat for fish and wildlife resources or greater fish production. WebJanuary 2019 No No CEQAEXEMPTION Stop. These classes are known as categorical exemptions. However, Facilities included within this exemption include, but are not limited to, racetracks, stadiums, convention centers, auditoriums, amphitheaters, planetariums, swimming pools, and amusement parks. This exemption shall also apply to leases and concessions of all departments, boards, and commissions. Such list must show those specific activities at the local level that fall within each of the classes of exemptions set forth in Article 19 of the CEQA Guidelines, and must be consistent with both the letter and the intent expressed in such classes. Lots not requiring such review, whether small or not, are ministerial projects and are therefore not subject to CEQA review. Class 10 includes but is not limited to the following examples: Minor extension of roadways within the Port of San Francisco container terminals. Removal of dead, seriously damaged, and incurably diseased trees is exempt under this Class. A responsible agency is any public agency other than Caltrans that has discretionary approval power over the project. The project and successive projects of the same type in the same State Water Project (SWP) long-term water supply contracts include provisions for delivery within SWP place of use, including transfers between SWP contractors. Changes of use are included because to provide otherwise would place greater restriction upon existing buildings than upon new buildings (see also Class 1(a) regarding changes of use). Designation of landmarks and historic districts, and other such preservation efforts. have identified, pursuant to Government Code section 65962.5, as Section 15301 lists six different examples of the projects that would be expected to fall within Class 1. Note that if only part of a structure is to be replaced or reconstructed, such activity may be exempt under Class 1(a) or (d). WebThere are currently 33 different categorical exemption classes, including the Class 32 Infill Development Exemption. This item is not applicable to activities of the City and County of San Francisco. Class 18 consists of the designation of wilderness areas under the California Wilderness System. Siting of the replacement structure(s) may not result in land alterations other than those necessary to remove the old structure(s) and to provide new foundations in compliance with present building and seismic safety codes. Class 1 consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that existing at the time of the lead agency's determination. In the list that follows, the classes set forth in CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 - 15332 are shownin bold italics,with further elaboration or explanation for applying these exemptions in San Francisco shown in normal upper- and lower-case type. Each notice shall remain posted for a (e) Excavation and/or off site disposal of contaminated soils or sludges in regulated units; A trustee agency means a state agency having jurisdiction by law over natural resources affected by a project that are held in trust for the people of the State of California. Class 8 will be more often applicable within the borders of the City and County of San Francisco. (a) Removal of sealed, non-leaking drums or barrels of hazardous waste or substances that have been stabilized, containerized and are designated for a lawfully permitted destination; As stated in the CEQA Guidelines, the key consideration for applying this exemption is whether the project involves negligible or no expansion of use. (c) Filling of earth into previously excavated land with material compatible with the natural features of the site. (a) Grading on land with a slope of less than 10 percent, except that grading shall not be exempt in a waterway, in any wetland, in an officially designated (by federal, state, or local government action) scenic area, or in officially mapped areas of severe geologic hazard such as an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone or within an Official Seismic Hazard Zone, as delineated by the State Geologist. Categorical exemptions are identified by inform government decisionmakers and the public about the potential environmental effects of proposed activities and to prevent significant, avoidable environmental damage. Examples include but are not limited to wildlife preservation activities of the State Department of Fish and Game. Rechannelization or change of traffic direction, where no more than a negligible increase in use of the street will result. Blasting used in excavation and grading is not exempt. county clerk of each county in which the project will be located. 10. Work under this Class may be related to the construction and reconstruction included in Classes 2, 3, 11, and 14. WebState CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 through 15333 describe the following 33 classes of Categorical Exemptions (referred to as Class 1, Class 2, etc. CLASS 22: EDUCATIONAL OR TRAINING PROGRAMS INVOLVING NO PHYSICAL CHANGES. (a) Establishment of a subsidiary district. 17. (d) Acquisition, sale, or other transfer to prevent encroachment of development into flood plains. Under most circumstances fire, wind, fog, rain leakage, termites, rot, sun, and cold shall not be deemed to be environmental hazards within the meaning of this item. The types of "existing facilities" itemized below are not intended to be all-inclusive of the types of projects which might fall within Class 1. Devices used during construction under this item include temporary shoring, temporary sanitary facilities, barriers, and covered pedestrian walkways in street areas. of an historical resource. Street closings and equipment for special events. Class 24 consists of actions taken by regulatory agencies, including the Industrial Welfare Commission as authorized by statute, to regulate any of the following: (e) The site can be adequately served by all required utilities and public services. ): Existing facilities; Class 22 consists of the adoption, alteration, or termination of educational or training programs which involve no physical alteration in the area affected or which involve physical changes only in the interior of existing school or training structures. In urbanized areas, the exemption also applies to up to four such commercial buildings not exceeding 10,000 square feet in floor area on sites zoned for such use, if not involving the use of significant amounts of hazardous substances where all necessary public services and facilities are available and the surrounding area is not environmentally sensitive. [Revised and Adopted by the San Francisco Planning Commission Resolution No. Thereafter, the clerk shall return the notice The responsible agency must also prepare and issue its own findings regarding the project, as applicable, and file a Notice of Determination (NOD) with the California State Clearinghouse (SCH). This Class is rarely applicable to activities of the City and County of San Francisco. An emergency is defined as "a sudden, unexpected occurrence, involving a clear and imminent danger, demanding immediate action to prevent or mitigate loss of, or damage to, life, health, property, or essential public services. This Class includes: (Then see Class 31.) 1. period of 30 days. SMUD has determined that the Hurley Substation Utility and Driveway Repair project is exempt under CEQA Guidelines 15301 Existing Facilities, which reads, Class 1 consists of the operation, repair, When the District/Region Senior Environmental Planner determines 1. 21080(b)(4); 15269(b)(c)); D Such decisions use a series of fixed standards The project is located on an existing electricity line right of way and involves removal and replacement of a distribution pole. This includes projects that will remove, destroy, or significantly Police Department permits: circus, closing-out sale, auction, temporary loudspeaker, rummage or garage sale. Construction activities and relaxation of standards allowing environmental degradation are not included in this exemption. project's location. seq. The appropriate CE/CE formmust CLASS 7: ACTIONS BY REGULATORY AGENCIES FOR PROTECTION OF NATURAL RESOURCES. CLASS 24: REGULATIONS OF WORKING CONDITIONS. WebSection 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines entails changes to existing facilities. Installation and removal of parking meters. If expansion is contemplated or made possible by the replacement or reconstruction, this Class is not applicable, although Class 3(c) may apply. This item includes short extensions of water mains for the purpose of eliminating dead-end mains to improve circulation and water quality in service to existing development. 15. (d) Approval of the project would not result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality. 15301-Existing Facilities Reasons for Exemption. Certain work for protection of health and safety is excluded from CEQA as emergency projects. Where grading is done for construction of a building exempted by Class 3, and is covered by the construction permit, such grading is exempt under that Class even if on a slope of 10 percent or more. To be exempt under this section, the proposed use of the facility: Categorical Exemption Type, Section or Code California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 15301 Reasons for Exemption The City of Hanford determined the project to be exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. School additions are further covered by Class 14. As stated in the CEQA Guidelines, the key consideration for applying this exemption is whether the project involves negligible or no expansion of use. office of the county clerk. improvement program, or a congestion management program. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Coast Guard, California Coastal Commission, park officials, U.S. Department of Interior/National Park Service, Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, and State Historic Preservation Officer to obtain agreement on expedited environmental processes to address the requirements of other federal and state environmental laws. The public official merely applies the This item is applicable mainly to property owned by the City and County of San Francisco outside its borders. exempt by statute. WebWhat are the CEQA Guidelines? State Water Project (SWP) long-term water supply contracts include provisions for delivery within SWP place of use, including transfers between SWP contractors. Categorical Exemption Type, Section or Code. (a) The project is consistent with the applicable general plan designation and all applicable general plan policies as well as with applicable zoning designation and regulations. Projects that are not excluded, and are also not categorically exempt according to the following list, are covered by CEQA and require preparation of an initial study or an environmental impact report. (This does not apply to improvements which are required as mitigation by an adopted negative declaration or certified EIR.) https://dot.ca.gov//volume-1-guidance-for-compliance/ch-34- Motels and commercial structures are covered in Class 3(c) below. Document signatures by the Project Manager and the District/Region Senior Environmental Much of the work included under this item and others in this Class is ministerial in the case of private structures and facilities and is therefore not subject to CEQA. Class 1 Existing Facility: The project is categorically exempt from CEQA under the Class 1 (14 CCR 15301) exemption per the CEQA Guidelines and per CalGEMs regulations (14 CCR 1684.1) because the well will be installed within an existing oil field and involves no expansion of use of the oil field. Caltrans can also be a responsible agency for non-Caltrans projects that impact Caltrans facilities, for example, where a city will need to obtain an encroachment permit for conducting work within Caltrans right-of-way. Note that this item applies to restoration or rehabilitation of an existing structure, rather than replacement or reconstruction, which is exempt under Class 2. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: CEQA Exemption 15301 (Existing Facilities) and 15303 (New Construction) ENTITY MAKING ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: City of San Diego STATEMENT SUPPORTING REASON FOR ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The City of San Class 20 consists of changes in the organization or reorganization of local governmental agencies where the changes do not change the geographical area in which previously existing powers are exercised. State type and section number: Statutory Exemptions. Replacement of light standards and fixtures, not including a program for extensive replacement throughout a district or along an entire thoroughfare.
Setback variances include both front and rear yard variances and modification or abolition of legislated setback lines. (b) The proposed development occurs within city limits on a project site of no more than five acres substantially surrounded by urban uses. The NOEshall be filed only after the project has been approved (CEQA Guidelines Section 15062). Installation and alteration of signs are ministerial and therefore exempt from CEQA, except for signs on designated landmarks or in historic districts, signs on sites regulated by prior stipulations under the City Planning Code, and signs that are part of a larger project requiring environmental review. (c) Working conditions where there will be no demonstrable physical changes outside the place of work. Under CEQA, "projects" must be discretionary, public agency actions which have the potential of affecting the environment. In the downtown area, parking lots of up to approximately 50 parking spaces are considered small and are therefore exempt. (b) Consolidation of two or more districts having identical powers. All work on sidewalks, curbs and gutters without changes in curb lines, including lowering of curbs for driveways, and additions of sidewalk bulbs when not in conjunction with a program for extensive replacement or installation. It is permissible to restore or rehabilitate a structure to prevent seismic damage under this item, except in the case of a historical resource. (f) Application of dust suppressants or dust binders to surface soils; Copies of all such notices shall be available for public inspection Development of an urban park following acquisition may also be exempt under Class 4(b). (b) Annexations of individual small parcels of the minimum size for facilities exempted by Section 15303, New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures. Section 15301 - Existing Facilities Class 1 consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, Typically, "project approval" means that the Project Report or equivalent is approved by the District Director or designee. a. Transfer of portions of undeveloped streets to the Recreation and Park Department for development as a park is exempt under this Class. 21-162. (4) Accessory (appurtenant) structures including garages, carports, patios, swimming pools, and fences. Replacement of stairways using similar materials. The California Legislature has the power to create exemptions from Trustee agencies include: Common examples of responsible agencies include: the Regional Water Quality Control Board for its Section 401 Water Quality Certification, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife for its Section 1602 Lake or Streambed Alteration Agreement, and the Office of Historic Preservation for its concurrence on affected cultural resources. As a general rule, such replacements will not involve any increase in size of a structure or facility. WebPlayground Categorical Exemption from the Provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to Article III, Section 1, Class 11(5) [Placement of a Sign Located on City Property Managed by a City Department which 15301(a), 15302, 15304(b) and 15304(f) of California CEQA Guidelines . (d) Repair or reconstruction of the diversion structure will not raise the normal maximum surface elevation of the impoundment. Guidelines and by the statutory authorization limiting such exemptions by the Governor pursuant to the California Emergency Services Act. This item includes tanks, bins, and other accessory structures within the property lines of existing sewage treatment plants, where such structures will be used to improve the quality of processing without increasing capacity. flood, storm, earthquake, land subsidence, gradual earth movement, In urbanized areas, up to three single-family residences may be demolished under this exemption. Class 26 consists of actions by a redevelopment agency, housing authority, or other public agency to implement an adopted Housing Assistance Plan by acquiring an interest in housing units. The key consideration is whether the project involves negligible or no expansion of an existing use. SMUD has reviewed and determined that the Project is categorically exempt from the provisions of CEQA pursuant to Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities), 15303 (New Construction), 15304 (Minor Alterations to Land), and Section 15061 Although occupant loads are not specified for all small commercial uses by local ordinances and regulations, the capacity of 30 persons or less shall be calculated on the basis of the type of use and the floor space available for customers and employees, using the standards of the San Francisco Building Code where applicable. This Class, as a whole, includes a wide range of activities concerning existing structures and facilities. Development of parks and open space on undeveloped streets within Port of San Francisco jurisdiction would be included in this item. These utilities are exempt if they are to serve any construction or use included in this Class. The review process pursuant to CEQA. (3) Shall not result in a traffic increase of greater than 10% of front access road capacity, and The City and County of San Francisco meets the definition of an "urbanized area" (CEQA Guidelines Section 15387). (f) The discharge from the power house will not be located more than 300 feet from the toe of the diversion structure. of Historic Preservation pursuant to Section 5028 (b) of Public Resources (2) The property to be sold would qualify for an exemption under any other class of categorical exemption in these guidelines; or Categorical Exemption Type, Section or Code. Emergency repairs to publicly or privately owned service facilities necessary to maintain service essential to the public health, safety or welfare. Categorical Exemption Type, Section or Code. Such maintenance pertains primarily to existing landscaping, but when combined with Classes 2 and 4(b), this item includes replacement with similar landscaping. This Class ordinarily will not apply in the City and County of San Francisco. CEQA are found either in the statute itself or the CEQA Guidelines (Sections 15260-15285) and may be cross-referenced Changes of use are included if the new use, as compared with the former use, would first be permitted as a principal or conditional use either in any equally restrictive or more restrictive zoning district as defined in the City Planning Code. 3. Some projects not included in this list of categories of projects determined to be exempt from CEQA nevertheless clearly could not possibly have a significant effect on the environment and may be excluded from the application of CEQA under Section 15061 of the CEQA Guidelines. A ministerial action is a governmental decision involving little or This class also includes maintenance and repair of pier aprons, piers, boat ramps, and other pile-supported structures in areas that are not environmentally sensitive. be carried out. In many cases more than one item in the Class will apply to the same project. 4. This category includes revocation of permits by the Department of Building Inspection and Port of San Francisco Building Inspection and Permits Division, and enforcement actions by the Planning Department and the Port of San Francisco until referred to the City Attorney. 6. (k) Division of existing multiple-family or single-family residences into common-interest ownership and subdivision of existing commercial or industrial buildings, where no physical changes occur which are not otherwise exempt. In LADWPs subsequent CEQA suit challenging the Countys decisions, the County argued its actions were categorically exempt under the existing facilities exemption in CEQA Guidelines 15301(a). Such activities are primarily non-physical in the City and County of San Francisco, although they may lead to physical activities such as rehabilitation, which may be covered under Classes 1 or 2. (c) A store, motel, office, restaurant and/or similar small commercial structures not involving the use of significant amounts of hazardous substances, and not exceeding 2,500 square feet in floor area. in codes other than the Public Resources Code. 21080(b)(3); 15269(a)); D Emergency Project (Sec. WebArticle 19 - Categorical Exemptions; Cal. The list of exemption classes begins at Section 15301 in the CEQA Guidelines. Examples include but are not limited to: they are not discretionary actions by a public agency. Local agencies may find this guidance useful for CEQA compliance for transportation projects for which they are the CEQA lead agency. (a) Loans made by the Department of Veterans Affairs under the Veterans Farm and Home Purchase Act of 1943. Grading in connection with demolition is categorically exempt only as stated under Class 4. WebCategorical exemptions are made up of classes of projects that generally are considered not to have potential impacts on the environment. * CLASS 5: MINOR ALTERATIONS IN LAND USE LIMITATIONS. This is a form of subdivision involving no new construction. Class 11 consists of construction, or replacement of minor structures accessory to (appurtenant to) existing commercial, industrial, or institutional facilities, including but not limited to: CLASS 18: DESIGNATION OF WILDERNESS AREAS. Does the project fit into one of the 33 listed classes of Categorical Exemptions? Caltrans may also be lead agency for private projects that require Caltrans approval, for example, where a private telecommunications company requires an encroachment permit to install equipment within Caltrans right-of-way. (h) The project will not entail any construction on or alteration of a site included in or eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places, and Replacement of utility and transit power lines and equipment in existing locations and capacities is included in this item. 11. (1) Leasing of administrative offices in newly constructed office space. a. Class 6 consists of basic data collection, research, experimental management, and resource evaluation activities which do not result in a serious or major disturbance to an environmental resource. 12. state scenic highways, nor any project undertaken, carried out, or Class 9 consists of activities limited entirely to inspection, to check for performance of an operation, or quality, health, or safety of a project, including related activities such as inspection for possible mislabeling, misrepresentation, or adulteration of products. 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