Use Permit Application No. PLN2026-0051- Villegas Hauling

The application seeks approval to operate a seasonal agricultural commodity hauling business on a 5.31± acre parcel in the General Agriculture (A-2-10) zoning district in Ceres, California, after addressing an active code enforcement case for unpermitted truck parking. The proposal involves parking up to 12 tractor-trailer combinations on a 1.47± acre graveled portion of the property, with all vehicles stored on-site year-round but only operated between May and November during designated hours of 5:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m., seven days a week. The business will transport tomatoes, walnuts, grapes, and corn sourced from producers within a 150-mile radius, with 12 employees reporting to the site. No new construction is planned; operations will utilize the existing single-family dwelling and accessory structures along with an existing well and septic system. Stormwater management will occur via overland runoff, and site access will be provided through County-maintained East Redwood Road. The application is part of a land use entitlement process under Stanislaus County jurisdiction, submitted as Use Permit Application No. PLN2026-0051 by Maria Melara of Villegas Hauling LLC, with the official point of contact for planning inquiries being Assistant Planner Marcus Ruddicks. The project is not a procurement contract and contains no pricing, delivery, or federal acquisition elements, but is instead a local land use and environmental compliance matter governed by county planning regulations and CEQA procedures.