Town of Yountville
Staff Report
6550 Yount Street
Yountville, CA 94599
Agenda Item #: 8F
Yountville Town Council Staff Report
DATE: August 19, 2025
TO: Mayor and Town Council
FROM: Hilary Gaede, Communications Director/ Town Clerk PREPARED BY: Hilary Gaede, Communications Director/ Town Clerk
RECOMMENDATION
Waive second reading and adopt Ordinance Number 25-535 adding Chapter 17.202 (“Temporary Use Permits”) to Title 17 of the Yountville Municipal Code establishing an administrative process for temporary uses and finding the code addition exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
DISCUSSION/BACKGROUND
At the August 5, 2025 meeting, the Town Council introduced and held a first reading of this Ordinance. This is a second reading and if adopted, the Ordinance will take effect in 30 days. The Ordinance would add Chapter
17.202 (“Temporary Use Permits”) to Title 17 of the Yountville Municipal Code establishing an administrative process for temporary uses and finding the code addition exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The adoption of the proposed Ordinance establishing an administrative Temporary Use Permit process is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as it is general policy and procedure making that has no potential to result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change to the environment. (14 Cal. Code Reg. §§ 15378, subd. (b)(2); 15061, subd. (b)(3). To the extent the Ordinance is a “project” subject to CEQA, it is categorically exempt from CEQA as a negligible expansion of existing uses and facilities (14 Cal. Code Reg. § 15301) and a minor alteration in land use limitations (14 Cal. Code Reg. § 15305).
FISCAL IMPACT
Is there a Fiscal Impact? No
Is it Currently Budgeted? N/A
Where is it Budgeted? N/A
Is it Mandatory or Discretionary? Discretionary
Is there a Staff Resource Impact? Nominal
STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL
Is item Identified in Strategic Plan? Yes
If yes, Identify Strategic Goal and Objective. Premier Destination: The Town values its residents, rich history, natural environment, culinary excellence, arts, and distinguished businesses that make our home a place people love.
Briefly Explain Relationship to Strategic Plan Goal and Objective. The proposed Ordinance is consistent with General Plan Policy QL-2.1 in that the Temporary Use Pemit Ordinance will support uses that will enhance quality of life and the visitor experience; and Policy ES-1.1 in that it will support businesses and uses that can enhance the Town’s reputation as a world-class destination.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Ordinance No 25-535