TPM25-0002 BECHTEL

The project involves the subdivision of a 13.14-acre property located in unincorporated Butte County, California, near Chico within the SR-1/NCSP/AO-C zoning district, into four distinct parcels: three parcels of one acre each and one parcel of 10.14 acres. No new development is proposed; the application is strictly for land division, with existing structures—a residence and six accessory buildings—remaining unchanged. Utility services will continue to be provided through individual private wells and on-site septic systems. Access to Parcels 1 and 2 will be established via a newly proposed shared driveway, while Parcels 3 and 4 will retain existing driveway access. The project qualifies for a categorical exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), specifically pursuant to sections 15061(b)(3) and 15268, confirming no significant environmental impact. Administrative approval is contingent upon compliance with local zoning regulations and the submission of required documentation, including a Certified Notice of Exemption and payment of associated fees totaling $2,966.75, payable to the County of Butte. All submissions must be made in hard copy to the Butte County Clerk’s Office by the specified deadline of September 5, 2025. There is no federal procurement contract structure present, and the process falls entirely under local land use authority with no federal acquisition regulation clauses, contracting officer roles, performance metrics, or payment systems associated with federal standards. The lead agency is Butte County’s Department of Development Services, with Alyssa Mendoza serving as the primary point of contact for environmental compliance matters.