ATTACHMENT “D”
Notice of Exemption
Statutory Exemptions. State code number:
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Print Form
Notice of Exemption Appendix E
From: (Public Agency): ____________________________
To: Office of Planning and Research
P.O. Box 3044, Room 113 _______________________________________________Sacramento, CA 95812-3044 County Clerk
(Address)
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County of: __________________
Project Title: ____________________________________________________________________________ Project Applicant: ________________________________________________________________________ Project Location - Specific:
Project Location - City: ______________________ Project Location - County:
Description of Nature, Purpose and Beneficiaries of Project:
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Name of Public Agency Approving Project: _____________________________________________________ Name of Person or Agency Carrying Out Proj ect: ________________________________________________ Exempt Status: (check one):
Ministerial (Sec. 21080(b)(1); 15268);
Declared Emergency (Sec. 21080(b)(3); 15269(a));
Emergency Project (Sec. 21080(b)(4); 15269(b)(c));
Reasons why project is exempt:
Lead Agency
Contact Person: ____________________________
Area Code/Telephone/Extension: _______________
If filed by applicant:
1. Attach certified document of exemption finding.
2. Has a Notice of Exemption been filed by the public agency approving the project? Yes No
Signature: ____________________________ Date:
Signed by Lead Agency
Signed by Applicant
Authority cited: Sections 21083 and 21110, Public Resources Code. Date Received for filing at OPR:
Reference: Sections 21108, 21152, and 21152.1, Public Resources Code. _______________
Categorical Exemption. State type and section number: ____________________________________ ______________________________________________
______________ Title: _______________________
Revised 2011
City of Palm Springs
3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Riverside
Resolution No. ____ - Palm Tree Trimming Policy
City of Palm Springs
Within the boundaries of the City of Palm Springs
Palm Springs
Riverside
On July 8, 2026, the City Council for the City of Palm Springs approved a resolution to adopt a palm tree trimming policy, superseding all previous palm tree trimming procedures and policies. The Policy permits minor trimming (fruit pod removal, trunk skinning, and/or shearing) of palm trees within the public right of way to promote public safety. The City is home to one of the largest compositions of heritage quality California Fan Palms. Recent storm events demonstrated that palm trees in their natural state posed a public safety risk. The Policy does not permit tree removal of any sort.
City of Palm Springs
City of Palm Springs
X
Class 4 - State CEQA Guidelines § 15304 (Minor Alterations to Land) The Policy is categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15304, Minor Alterations to Land (Class 4). The Class 4 exemption allows minor public alterations in the condition of land, which do not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees. The Policy permits minor alterations to specific palm trees, limited to fruit pod removal, trunk skinning, and/or shearing, in certain public areas for public safety. The Policy does not permit tree removal of any sort. No exceptions pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines section 15300.2 apply.
David McAbee
(760) 323-8167
July 8, 2026
Director of Public Works
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