Nicholson Major Grading Permit: GRAD2024-00116 / ED25-0016

The Nicholson Major Grading Permit GRAD2024-00116, also identified as ED25-0016, authorizes grading activities on a 33.14-acre parcel located at 2200 Orchard Lane within the Salinas River Sub-area of the North County Planning Area in San Luis Obispo County, California. The project is designed to facilitate the construction of a replacement single-family dwelling and driveway, involving grading on slopes between 10 and 30 percent. This work will result in approximately 35,000 square feet of site disturbance and includes 1,070 cubic yards of cut and fill operations. The project falls under the Residential Rural land use category and is classified as a forecast under NAICS code 237990. According to environmental filings dated June 27, 2025, the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under the general rule exemption, as no significant environmental impacts are expected. The application is managed by Scott Nicholson and coordinated through Planner Dane Mueller of San Luis Obispo County.