Minor Modification No. MIM 26-019, Manuel Leal & Son Dairy

Manuel Leal & Son Dairy is seeking approval for a minor modification to construct a new freestall barn over an existing open corral at their established dairy site in Tulare County, California. The property is situated within the AE-40 Exclusive Agriculture zone, which requires a minimum of 40 acres and is designated under the Rural Valley Lands Plan for Valley Agriculture, ensuring the proposed development aligns with the area’s agricultural use intent. The project is a land use modification request from the applicant, with no change to the overall agricultural purpose of the site, and is intended to improve operational efficiency through modernized animal housing infrastructure. The application is being reviewed by Tulare County’s planning and environmental departments, with primary contacts including Environmental Planner Jessica Wills, Chief Planner Gary Mills, and Project Planner Danielle Folk, who oversee compliance with local land use regulations and environmental standards. The project is currently in the forecasting stage, with information available through the CEQA Net portal, and no funding or procurement action is associated with this request.