Conditional Use Permit Case No. 40, Map 230-21

Kern County has issued a Conditional Use Permit for a temporary e-methane testing facility and an associated solar array on a 5.04-acre parcel located at the northwest corner of Park Avenue and Brabham Avenue in Rosamond, California, within the M-3 PD (Heavy Industrial - Precise Development Combining) District. The project, applied for by Terraform Industries through project applicant Matt Weickert, is designed to validate e-methane production technology and is supported by a solar array to meet on-site energy needs. The proposed use is deemed exempt from full environmental review under CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3) and 15303(c), as it involves only minor land alterations and is not expected to cause significant environmental impact. Administrative approval was secured following a hearing on December 11, 2025, with the permit formally filed on January 20, 2026, and posted publicly on January 26, 2026. The project is subject to compliance with Kern County Zoning Code Sections 19.40.030.D.3 for e-methane production and 19.40.020.H for solar array installation, and all construction and operations must adhere to these regulatory standards. Financial obligations for the permit totaled $2,965, covering fees for the conditional use permit, legal description review, and CEQA posting. These are administrative fees paid through Kern County’s Accela system via credit card and are not reflective of a procurement contract value, as no line items, CLINs, or pricing schedules were established for materials, equipment, or services beyond the permitting process. The county’s Planning and Natural Resources Department, located at 2700 M Street in Bakersfield, serves as the approving and oversight authority, with Supervising Planner Kathy Barker serving as the primary point of contact. No federal contract clauses, acquisition regulations (FAR), payment offices, contracting officer roles, or federal certification requirements apply, as this is purely a local land-use permitting action. The temporary nature of the facility implies a finite operational period, though specific performance start or end dates are not defined. All activities are confined to the designated parcel identified by APN 258-160-66, with no provisions for delivery, packaging, inspection protocols, or shipping terms beyond county regulatory compliance.