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Application and Forms   Fee Information   Madera Ranchos Information   Fairmead Information   Raymond Area Plan
Informational Guides   Environmental Impact Reports   Southeast Madera County Area Plan   Community Area Plans



APPLICATION AND FORMS

Application (Legal Size) Three copies with original signatures are necessary for submittal
Address Request Information Sheet
Conditional Use Permit Application Findings of Fact
Letter of Acceptance Form
Operational/Environmental Statement Checklist
Outdoor Event Permit Application
Site Plan Submittal Requirements - Maximum
Site Plan Submittal Requirements - Minimum
Variance Application Findings of Fact


FEE INFORMATION

Planning Department Fee Schedule


MADERA RANCHOS INFORMATION

Presentation #1 - August 20, 2008
Presentation #2 – April 15, 2009
Madera Ranchos Route Selection Meeting Agenda – April 15, 2009
Business Friendly Town Center Concept
Gold Country Bypass Example
San Juan Bautista Bypass Example
Preliminary Avenue 12 Bypass Concept


FAIRMEAD INFORMATION

Fairmead Proposed Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration
Fairmead Specific Plan – Proposed Policy Document


RAYMOND AREA PLAN

Raymond Existing Growth Area
Raymond Existing Land Use
Draft Raymond Area Plan
Raymond Area Plan Initial Study


INFORMATIONAL GUIDES

Fire Department Planning Study (Volume I) – Prepared by Citygate Associates
Fire Department Planning Study (Volume II: Map Atlas) – Prepared by Citygate Associates
Fire Department Planning Study (Appendices) – Prepared by Citygate Associates
MADERA COUNTY COMMUNITY WILDFIRE PROTECTION PLAN – Executive Summary (added 9/18/08)
MADERA COUNTY COMMUNITY WILDFIRE PROTECTION PLAN – Table of Contents (added 9/18/08)
MADERA COUNTY COMMUNITY WILDFIRE PROTECTION PLAN – Final Document (added 9/18/08)
New Ahwahnee Design Guidelines
Parking Ordinance Materials
  • Parking Development and Site Plan Review Information Packet
  • Application Process
  • Parking Regulations
  • Parking Site Plan Review Application Process
  • Parking Lot Detail Requirements
  • Vision Setback Requirement
  • Parking Development Standards
    Communication/Cell Tower Ordinance
    Conditional Use Permit
    Interim Dairy Development Standards April, 2005
    Environmental Review (Evaluation, Assessment or Study)
    General Plan Documents
  • What is a General Plan Handout
  • General Plan Policy Document
  • Housing Element – Amended Dec. 14, 2004
  • Madera County General Plan Background Report - June 1994
  • Madera County General Plan Background Report adopted October 24, 1995
  • Madera County General Plan Final EIR - Vol. I
  • Madera County General Plan Final EIR - Vol. II - Comments & Responses to Comments Part I
  • Madera County General Plan Final EIR - Vol. II - Comments & Responses to Comments Part II
    Lot Line Adjustment
    Madera State Center Community College Specific Plan
    Minor Second Single Family Dwelling
    New Ordinance No. 610 "Driveways on Parcel Maps and Subdivision Maps"
    Parcel Map
    Rezoning (Change of Zone)
    Setback Variance
    Subdivision Map
    Title 17 Subdivision (Land Division Ordinance and Development Standards)
    Variance
    Zoning Permit


    ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORTS

    Madera Quarry   Gunner Ranch   Tesoro Viejo   Dairy Standards   Gateway Village
    Northshore at Millerton Lake   Tri-Dairies   Sierra Meadows

    Madera Quarry – Notice of Preparation
    Madera Quarry Scoping Meeting - Presentation
    Madera Quarry – Sign-in Sheet
    Madera Quarry – Scoping Meeting Handout
    Complete List of Letters Received
    All Comment Letters Received (Large File – May Take Time to Download)

    Gunner Ranch - Notice of Preparation

    Tesero Viejo Final EIR Materials
    Volume One
  • Front Cover and Table of Contents
  • Chapter 1 - Introduction
  • Chapter 2 - Summary
  • Chapter 3 – Project Description
  • Chapter 4 – Environmental Analysis
  • Chapter 4.1 - Aesthetics
  • Chapter 4.2 – Agricultural Resources
  • Chapter 4.3 – Air Quality
  • Chapter 4.4 - Biological Resources
  • Chapter 4.5 – Cultural Resources(not for public viewing)
  • Chapter 4.6 – Geology, Soils, Mineral Resources
  • Chapter 4.7 – Hazards and Hazardous Materials
  • Chapter 4.8 – Hydrology and Water Quality
  • Chapter 4.9 – Land Use Planning
  • Chapter 4.10 - Noise
  • Chapter 4.11 – Population and Housing
  • Chapter 4.12 – Public Services and Recreation
  • Chapter 4.13 – Transportation and Traffic
  • Chapter 4.14 – Utilities and Service Systems
  • Chapter 4.15 – Energy and Climate Change
  • Chapter 4.16 – Mandatory Findings of Significance
  • Chapter 5 – Other CEQA Considerations
  • Chapter 6 – Project Alternatives
  • Chapter 7 – Report Preparers
    Volume Two
  • Front Page and Table of Contents
  • Appendix A – Amended Tesoro Viejo Specific Plan
  • Appendix B – Notice of Preparation, Comments, & Scoping Meeting Notes
  • Appendix C – Air Quality Model Output
  • Appendix D1 – Biological Evaluation
  • Appendix D2 – Water of US – Report for Tesoro Viejo Project Site
    Volume Three
  • Front Page and Table of Contents
  • Appendix E – EDR Results
  • Appendix F – Water Quality Technical Appendix
  • Appendix G – Noise Model Output
  • Appendix H – Traffic Impact Analysis
  • Appendix I – Infrastructure Master Plan
  • Appendix J – Water Supply Assessment
  • Appendix K – Draft Development Agreement
    Volume Four
  • Front Page and Table of Contents
  • Chapter 8 - Introduction
  • Chapter 9 – Responses to Comments
  • Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program

    Tesoro Viejo – Comments Submitted at September 23, 2008 Public Hearing
  • California State Land Commission Letter
  • California Department of Transportation Letter
  • Central Unified School District Letter
  • Chowchilla Water District Letter
  • Clovis Unified School District Letter
  • Chawanakee Unified School District Letter
  • Diocese of Fresno Letter
  • Fresno County Office of Education Letter
  • Fresno Unified School District Letter
  • Golden Valley School District Letter
  • Madera County Office of Education Letter
  • Robert McCaffrey Letter
  • Native American Heritage Commission Letter
  • San Joaquin River Conservancy Letter
  • San Joaquin River Parkway and Conservation Trust, Inc. Letter
  • Sumner Hill Homeowners Association Letter
  • Tesero Viejo Presentation @ Planning Commission
  • Lozano Smith Letter

    Tesero Viejo Draft EIR Materials
  • Cover Page & Table of Contents
  • Chapter 1 – Introduction
  • Chapter 2 - Executive Summary
  • Chapter 3 – Project Description
  • Chapter 4 – Environmental Analysis
  • Chapter 4.1 – Aesthetics
  • Chapter 4.2 – Agricultural Resources
  • Chapter 4.3 – Air Quality
  • Chapter 4.4 – Biological Resources
  • Chapter 4.5 – Cultural Resources
  • Chapter 4.6 – Geology, Soils, & Minerals Resources
  • Chapter 4.7 – Hazards & Hazardous Materials
  • Chapter 4.8 – Hydrology & Water Quality
  • Chapter 4.9 – Land Use & Planning
  • Chapter 4.10 – Noise
  • Chapter 4.11 – Population & Housing
  • Chapter 4.12 – Public Services & Recreation
  • Chapter 4.13 – Transportation/Traffic
  • Chapter 4.14 – Utilities & Services Systems
  • Chapter 4.15 – Energy & Climate Change
  • Chapter 4.16 – Mandatory Findings of Significance
  • Chapter 5 – Other CEQA Considerations
  • Chapter 6 – Alternatives to the Proposed Project
  • Chapter 7 – Report’s Preparers
    Tesero Viejo Draft EIR Appendices
  • Appendix A – Specific Plan
  • Appendix B – Clearinghouse Receipt/Scoping Meeting Notes
  • Appendix C – Air Quality Model Output
  • Appendix D1 – Biological Evaluation
  • Appendix D2 – Waters of the US Report
  • Appendix E – EDR Results
  • Appendix F – Hydrology & Water Quality Technical Report
  • Appendix G – Noise Model Output
  • Appendix H – Traffic Impact Analysis
  • Appendix I – Infrastructure Master Plan
  • Appendix J – Water Supply Assessment

    Dairy Standards Final EIR
    Dairy Standards Draft EIR

    Madera Ranch Final EIR 1 of 5
    Madera Ranch Final EIR 2 of 5
    Madera Ranch Final EIR 3 of 5
    Madera Ranch Final EIR 4 of 5
    Madera Ranch Final EIR 5 of 5
    Madera Ranch Draft EIR
    Madera Ranch Draft EIR Appendices

    Gateway Village Final EIR Report
  • Cover and Title Page
  • Table of Contents
  • Introduction
  • Revisions to the Document
  • Response to Comments
  • Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
  • Acronyms, References and List of Preparers
  • Appendix A ? Notice of Availability
  • Appendix B ? Air Quality
  • Appendix C ? Fiscal Impact Analysis
  • Appendix D ? Water Supply Agreement
  • Appendix E ? Correspondence Between Applicant and Golden Valley School District
  • Appendix F ? Representation of State Route 41 Expansion
    Gateway Village Notice of Availability
    Gateway Village Air Quality Assessment
    Gateway Village Area Plan
    Gateway Village Specific Plan
    Gateway Village Specific Plan Response to Comments
    Gateway Village Water Supply Assessment with Appendices
    Gateway Village Traffic Study
    Gateway Village Infrastructure Plan
  • Table of Contents
  • Introduction and Executive Summary
  • Project Water Supplies
  • Surface Water Treatment
  • Groundwater Recharge
  • In-lieu Recharge
  • Groundwater Supply
  • Groundwater Quality
  • Wastewater Treatment
  • Wastewater Water Balance
  • Storm Water Hydrology and Hydraulics
  • Appendix J - Not Used
  • Groundwater Impact
  • Circulation Element
  • Cost Estimates
  • Contributers
  • Appendices Table of Contents
    Gateway Village Draft EIR

    North Fork Village Specific Plan
    North Fork Village Draft EIR Documents
  • Cover Page, Title Page, TOC
  • Introduction
  • Executive Summary
  • Project Description
  • Environmental Setting
  • Aesthetics
  • Agricultural Resources
  • Air Quality
  • Biological Resources
  • Cultural Resources
  • Geology and Soils
  • Hazards and Hazardous Materials
  • Hydrology and Water Quality
  • Land Use
  • Mineral Resources
  • Noise
  • Population, Housing and Employment
  • Public Services and Facilities
  • Recreation
  • Traffic and Circulation
  • Significant Unavoidable Adverse Impacts
  • Other Long-Term Implications
  • Alternatives to the Proposed Project
  • Organization and Persons Consulted
  • Report Preparation Personnel
  • References
  • Appendix A - NOP Is Corres
  • Appendix B - Air Quality and Noise
  • Appendix C - Biological Resources
  • Appendix D - Cultural Resources (Not Available for Public Viewing)
  • Appendix E - Geology and Hazards
  • Appendix F - Hydrology and Water Quality
  • Appendix G - Land Use as of 3/20/07
  • Appendix H - Utility and Service Systems
  • Appendix I - Traffic and Circulation
    North Shore at Millerton Lake (North Fork Village) Final Response to Comments
    North Shore at Millerton Lake – Infrastructure Master Plan
    Applicant’s Response to Comments from August 19th, 2008 Planning Commission Meeting

    Tri-Dairies EIR Materials
    Draft Environmental Impact Report
    Draft Environmental Impact Report Appendices
  • Appendix A - Notice of Preparation/Scoping meeting and Comment Letters
  • Appendix B - Madera County Planning Department Interim Dairy Development Standards
  • Appendix C - SJVAPCD Rule 3190 and 4550 and Conservation Management Practices
  • Appendix D - More Than Milk; CARES, October, 2001
  • Appendix E - SB 700 (Florez) – An act to amend Section 4231 of, and to add Section 39011.5,
    39023.3, 40724, 39023.3, 40724.5, 40724.6, 40724.7, 40731, 42301.16, 40731,
    42301.17, 42301.18, and 44559.9 to Health and Safety Code, relating to air quality
  • Appendix F - SJVAPCD Regulations VIII Control Measures for Construction Emissions of PM10
  • Appendix G - Air Quality Methodology
  • Appendix H - Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plans
  • Appendix I - Lagoon Pond Design Guidelines
  • Appendix J - Emission Reduction Offsets Transaction Report Cost Summary
  • Appendix K - Offsets Infeasibility Documentation
  • Appendix L - SJVAPCD Rule 2301, Emission Reduction Credit Banking
  • Appendix M - Reconnaissance-Level Biological Surveys
  • Appendix N - Cultural Resources Records Search
  • Appendix O - Geological – Hydrological Reports
  • Appendix P - State Water Quality Control Board Waste Discharge Requirements
  • Appendix Q - Rule 4570, Confined Animal Facilities
  • Appendix R - SJVAPCD Dust Control Plan
  • Appendix S - Settlement Agreement, Western United Dairymen/SJVAPCD
  • Appendix T - Emission Estimates for Project Construction
  • Appendix U - Vapor/Particulate Emissions Health Impacts
  • Appendix V - List of Dairies Currently Permitted in the San Joaquin Valley Air Basin
  • Appendix W - State Fish Game Staff Report Regarding Mitigation for Impacts to Swainson’s Hawks in the Central Valley of California
  • Appendix X - Project Traffic AnalysisFinal Environmental Impact Report


    Sierra Meadows Draft EIR Table of Contents
  • Section 1 Introduction and Purpose
  • Section 2 Executive Summary
  • Section 3 Project Description
  • Section 4 Basis for Cumulative Analysis
  • Section 5.01 Land Use and Relevant Planning
  • Section 5.02 Aesthetics/Light and Glare
  • Section 5.03 Traffic and Circulation
  • Section 5.04 Air Quality
  • Section 5.05 Noise
  • Section 5.06 Biological Resources
  • Section 5.07 Cultural Resources
  • Section 5.08 Geology and Soils
  • Section 5.09 Hydrology and Drainage
  • Section 5.10 Public Services and Utilities
  • Section 6 Long-Term Implications of the Proposed Project
  • Section 7 Alternatives to the Proposed Project
  • Section 8 Inventory of Mitigation Measures
  • Section 9 Inventory of Significance After Mitigation
  • Section 10 Effects Found Not To Be Significant
  • Section 11 Organizations and Persons Consulted
  • Section 12 Bibliography
  • Section 13 Mitigation Monitoring Program (This section will be included in Final EIR)
  • Section 14 Comments and Responses (This section will be included in Final EIR
    Sierra Meadows Estates Subdivision Supplemental EIR - Public Review Draft
    Sierra Meadows Estates Subdivision Final EIR
    Sierra Meadows Estates Subdivision Final EIR Appendices
    Sierra Meadows Subdivision Public Review - Notice of Completion


    SOUTHEAST MADERA COUNTY AREA PLAN

    Letter regarding Environmental Review for projects within Southeast Madera County Planning Area

    COMMUNITY AREA PLANS

    Rio Mesa Area Plan
    Coarsegold Area Plan
    Coarsegold Area Plan Negative Declaration
    Oakhurst Area Plan
    North Fork Area Plan
    O'neal's Area Plan
    Ahwahnee Area Plan
    AB 3030 Groundwater Management Plan


     

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