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REF250037 - WATER ALLOCATION POLICY
Continuance from April 29, 2026: Consider and provide input on a draft Water Allocation Policy for areas of unincorporated Monterey County served by the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District (MPWMD)
Project Location: Unincorporated Monterey County MPWMD Water Service Area
Proposed CEQA action: The proposed County of Monterey Water Allocation Policy (Policy) is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21065 and CEQA Guideline section 15378 because the Policy is an administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. Any future discretionary development that obtains a water allotment pursuant to the Policy will undergo the necessary environmental review pursuant to CEQA when the project is considered. Additionally, the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District (MPWMD) analyzed the potential effects of water allocation made available through the Pure Water Monterey Expansion project via Environmental Impact Report Addendum (dated January 2024, State Clearinghouse #2013051094).
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Planning Commission:
Consider and provide input on a draft Water Allocation Policy (Exhibits A and B) for areas in unincorporated Monterey County served by the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District (MPWMD).
PROJECT INFORMATION:
Planning File Number: REF250037
Project Location: MPWMD Water Service Area
Plan Area: Carmel Valley Master Plan, Greater Monterey Peninsula, Del Monte Forest, and Carmel Area
SUMMARY:
On April 29, 2026, staff presented a draft Water Allocation Policy to the Planning Commission for consideration and input in the MPWMD Service Area (staff report and exhibits are available at this link: https://monterey.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=7992182&GUID=83500E3C-CE77-4C16-87C8-81B3E2075ACE&Options=&Search=).
Staff provided an overview of the...
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