Animal Confinement Facilities Plan and Ordinance Amendment (General Plan Amendment No. GPA 10-002)

Grimmius Cattle Company - West Ranch seeks to expand its operations by consolidating two existing heifer and calf ranches into a single, larger facility and constructing 81 new shaded open corrals to support increased herd capacity. The proposed expansion raises the permitted limit from 9,868 heifers and 451 calves to a total of 16,000 medium heifers, 7,200 small heifers, and 1,800 calves, marking a significant scale-up in livestock numbers and operational footprint. This action is tied to a broader land use and environmental planning initiative under General Plan Amendment No. GPA 10-002 and Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. PZC 17-040, which aim to align animal confinement practices with regional climate and land use goals. The project is subject to environmental review and regulatory oversight, with key contacts including planners, permitting coordinators, and air quality specialists from Kings County and Valley Air District responsible for review and compliance. The facility will be located in Kettleman, California, and the proposed changes require formal approval through the county’s animal confinement facilities plan process.