McCabe Ranch II TM 994

McCabe Ranch Realty, LLC is seeking to process a Subdivision Tentative Map, known as McCabe Ranch II TM 994, for a 351.2-acre area in Imperial County, California. This project involves the phased development of 1,610 residential units, a 12.3-acre elementary school site for the McCabe Union School District, community parks, and infrastructure including roadways, utilities, and storm water treatment. The development also includes 10,000 square feet of commercial space and 183,000 square feet of industrial space. The project is planned for execution over a 14-year period from 2025 to 2039 and requires annexation into the Heber Public Utility District and a Development Agreement with Imperial County. The project is currently undergoing a comprehensive environmental review process under the California Environmental Quality Act, including a Supplemental Environmental Impact Report. Key analyses have been conducted regarding air quality, greenhouse gas emissions, noise, water supply, and biological resources, with specific attention to the protection of special status species like burrowing owls and bank swallows. The project must comply with various regulatory standards, including Section 404 of the Federal Clean Water Act and the 1602 Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement. Additionally, the applicant must provide proof of service agreements for electricity, natural gas, telephone, and cable services. Coordination with Caltrans is ongoing to address traffic bottlenecks and safety improvements near State Route 86.