Minor Modification No. MIM 25-051, Cox Family Trust

Tulare County has approved Minor Modification No. MIM 25-051 for the Cox Family Trust to expand its existing Agricultural Chemicals Facility located in the AE-40 Exclusive Agriculture Zone within the Rural Valley Lands Plan. The modification allows for the annexation of an adjacent parcel identified by APN 150-090-026 and the construction of a new approximately 3,000 square foot storage building. The project is categorized under a CEQA exemption, specifically Classes 1 and 3, which determine the action involves no significant environmental impact due to its use of existing infrastructure and the nature of a small-scale structure built for agricultural support purposes. The facility is situated on the north and south sides of Avenue 260 between Road 132 and Road 140 in Visalia, California, within Section 21 of Township 195 Range 25E, and all work is to be conducted in alignment with the established land use designation of Valley Agriculture. No financial figures or pricing details are included, as this is not a procurement contract but a land use modification approved under state environmental regulations. The project is administered by the Tulare County Resource Management Agency, with approvals finalized on November 17, 2025, and publicly posted on November 18, 2025. Primary contacts for the project include Gary Mills, Chief Planner; Jessica Wills, Environmental Planner; and David Alexander, Project Planner, all from Tulare County, while the Cox Family Trust is listed as the applicant. No federal acquisition regulations apply to this action; there are no FAR clauses, contract types, payment terms, delivery schedules, inspection criteria beyond environmental compliance, or socioeconomic certifications involved. Evaluation is based solely on compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act, specifically the Common Sense Rule and categorical exemptions confirming minimal impacts related to non-hazardous material use, low traffic, and compatibility with surrounding agricultural land. No formal attachments, packaging specifications, or delivery terms are outlined, as the process is an environmental and zoning approval, not a federal contract solicitation or award.