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TO: Project File # MER25-0002
FROM: Alyssa Mendoza, Assistant Planner
DATE: July 28, 2025
SUBJECT: Approval of Merger Certificate (MER25-0002) for Co-Trustees Kurtis A. Webber
and Rebecca L. Webber, Trustee; APN:047-170-024 & 047-170-025
PRINCIPAL PLANNER SIGNATURE:
Mark Michelena July 28, 2025
Project Description
Co-Trustees Kurtis A. Webber and Rebecca L. Webber submitted an application to Butte County
for a parcel Merger (Planning File # MER25-0002) to combine two (2) parcels: APN 047-170-
024(0.34 acres) and APN 047-170-025 (0.28 acres) totaling 0.620 acres. APN 047-170-024 is
located at 13166 Jackson Street, Chico CA 95973 and APN 047-170-025 is located at 5519
Market Street, Chico CA 95973.Site Characteristics
• The parcels have a General Plan land use designation of Agriculture and are zoned AG-
80(Agriculture, 80-acre minimum).
• APN 047-170-025 is undeveloped.
• APN 047-170-024 is developed with a single-family dwelling and shop.
Parcel Creation Information
The Public Works Land Development Division has cleared the parcels for creation status and
legality and has reviewed and approved the merger certificate language.
Parcel 047-170-024 is a portion of Lot 6 in Block J of the “Town of Nord” Subdivision (Book 1, of
Maps, Page 8). The parcel has an abandoned public highway recorded in 1971 (Book 1653 Page
547).
Parcel 047-170-025 is a portion of Lot 5 in Block J of the “Town of Nord” Subdivision (Book 1, of
Maps, Page 8). The parcel has an abandoned public highway recorded in 1971 (Book 1653 Page
547).
CEQA
This project is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
under Section 15305(a) of the CEQA Guidelines (Class 5). This exemption includes minor
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alterations in land use limitations with an average slope of 20 percent and where the project
would not result in any changes in land use or density, including minor lot line adjustments that
do not result in the creation of any new parcels.
Actions for Consideration
Staff recommends the following action:
I. Find that the project is categorically exempt from environmental review under Section
15305 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). A Class 5 exemption consists
of minor alterations in land use limitations in areas with an average slope of less than
20%, which do not result in any changes in land use or density, including minor lot line
adjustments that do not result in the creation of any new parcels.
II. Approve Merger (MER25-0002) for Co-Trustees Kurtis A. Webber and Rebecca L.
Webber of APNs 047-170-024 & 047-170-025 subject to the following findings:
A. The proposed Merger is consistent with the requirements of Butte County Code
Section 20-180.3.
B. The subject parcels are legally established lots created in conformance with the
Butte County Subdivision Ordinance and California Subdivision Map Act.
Appeals
Any interested person may appeal the decision of the Director of Development Services by filing
a notice of appeal with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors within ten (10) calendar days as
provided in Sections 20-180.3 (h) and 20-66 of Butte County Code. A notice of appeal must be
accompanied by the appeal fee specified in Section 3-43 of the Butte County Code.
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