Special Use Permit No. PSP 26-044 – Soto

The applicant, Jose Artemio Robledo Soto, is seeking approval for a Special Use Permit to construct a second residence exceeding 1,200 square feet on a 0.40-acre parcel at 5465 Wilbur Road in Alpaugh, California, with APN 311-182-010. The property is situated within the R-A-12.5 Rural Residential zoning district, which requires a minimum lot size of 12,500 square feet, and falls under the Alpaugh Community Plan with a General Plan land use designation of Mixed Use within the Alpaugh Urban Development Boundary. The proposed second dwelling is intended solely for the property owner and their family and does not permit any expansion of existing agricultural activities or other uses without separate approval from the County. This request is part of Special Use Permit No. PSP 26-044, filed under the Tulare County jurisdiction and publicly accessible through the CEQA Net portal. The application is being reviewed by Tulare County’s planning and environmental staff, with primary contacts including Chief Planner Gary Mills, Environmental Planner Jessica Wills, and Project Planner Brandy Villarreal. The permit is classified as a forecast posting dated July 3, 2026, and no set-aside or NAICS code applies. The project does not involve commercial development or public funding and remains strictly residential in intent. Any modifications to the proposed use, including additions to outbuildings or changes in occupancy, would require further review and separate authorization by the County. All correspondence and formal inquiries should be directed to the specified County personnel via the provided contact information.