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Draft Environmental Impact Report Issued by Kern County
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Conservation and Sustainability Central to TMV Plan
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Project Expected to Create Jobs and Stimulate Local Economy
The proposed Tejon Mountain Village (TMV) resort community reached an
important milestone Wednesday with Kern County’s release of a Draft
Environmental Impact Report (DEIR). The DEIR was prepared by the County
to study the environmental impacts of the proposed TMV community in
compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act. TMV is located
40 miles south of Bakersfield, east of the I-5 and the community of
Lebec.
The proposed plan would preserve 80% of TMV’s 26,417 acres – a total of
21,335 acres of permanently protected open space – while creating a
sensitively planned mountain resort community on the remaining 20%. The
proposal, first introduced to the community four years ago after years
of initial planning, is part of the Tejon Ranch Company’s long-term
vision of conservation, continued ranching and farming, and limited
development.
“Today marks a significant milestone. We’ve studied these lands
thoroughly for nearly a decade and have worked closely with the County,
stakeholders and our neighbors to refine and improve the plan,” said
Roberta Marshall, vice president and general manager of TMV. “Now the
public has an opportunity to review our plan and the County’s
environmental report and see for themselves the great level of care that
has been taken to ensure that TMV is sensitively planned to be a good
neighbor within the Mountain Communities and make a positive
contribution to Kern County’s economy.”
Community Vision
TMV will provide a unique experience set within Tejon Ranch, one of
California’s historic ranchos. A collection of 3,450 homes, ranging from
clustered resort residential homes to large, low density home sites,
will offer future residents an exceptional mountain ranch lifestyle.
Resorts as well as community amenities, including two golf courses, and
approximately 75 miles of trails and equestrian facilities, will make
TMV a remarkable place to live and visit. A commercial center in the
community’s Village Mixed Use area along Interstate 5 will also provide
new shopping, dining and business opportunities for local residents.
Economic & Civic Benefits
It’s expected that the community will create approximately 1,500
permanent jobs, 1,600 construction jobs and contribute millions of
dollars in annual tax revenue to Kern County.
