Permit ACO25-0125

The project involves the replanting of 28.64 acres of vineyard at 3443 Hwy. 116 in Sebastopol, California, under Permit ACO25-0125, with no changes sought to the ministerial standards established in Sonoma County Code Chapter 36 or the Best Management Practices and Technical Report Guidelines for Vineyard Replanting (VESCO). Approval is ministerial, meaning it is granted automatically upon verification of compliance with existing regulatory criteria, without discretionary review, competitive bidding, or cost evaluation. The process is governed by Sonoma County Code Section 36.02.070.A and supported by environmental exemptions under California Public Resources Code Sections 21083, 21110, 21108, 21152, and 21152.1, with a Notice of Exemption filed and publicly posted from December 12, 2025, through January 12, 2026. The project is administered by the Sonoma County Department of Agriculture/Weights & Measures, with Andy Casarez serving as the primary point of contact, and Jacob Bricker of E&J Gallo Winery acting as the project site manager. No formal contract value, pricing structure, payment details, or federal acquisition regulations apply, as this is a local permitting action, not a federal procurement. The only formal submissions required are a certified document of exemption finding and a notice of exemption, submitted by mail to Sacramento, with no electronic or digital submission requirements specified. Inspection and acceptance are handled by the County Agricultural Commissioner upon completion, ensuring adherence to VESCO guidelines and local code requirements, with no additional reporting, certifications, or socioeconomic determinations needed.