Special Use Permit No. PSP 26-047 – Chase

Special Use Permit PSP26-047, filed by applicant Matthew Chase, seeks approval for the construction of a second residence exceeding 1,200 square feet on a 7.52-acre parcel located at 31650 Road 160, Visalia, California. The property is situated within the AE-20 Exclusive Agricultural Zone and is designated for Valley Agriculture under the General Plan. The site currently features two single-family dwellings, including a mobile home and a larger residence with various attached structures, two septic systems, a domestic well, an agricultural storage building, and a ground-mounted solar system. The proposed project specifically authorizes one additional residence for the property owners or their family members and does not permit the expansion of agricultural operations or any other uses without separate County approval. The project is categorized as exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section 15303, Class 3, for the construction of a 1,716 square foot residence. Administration of the permit is managed by Tulare County, with oversight from the Chief Planner, Environmental Planner, and Project Planner.