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The Williamson Act, passed in 1965, now keeps more than 16 million acres of farmland out of the hands of developers. Here's how the law puts the brakes on the development of California agricultural properties.
The California Environmental Quality Act, CEQA, is both the state’s signature environmental legislation, and is also often named as the villain in the state’s housing shortage. But the story may not be that simple.
How California’s 10 state conservancies buy up open land and shield it from developers to preserve the natural environment for public use.
What is the California Coastal Commission? How one of the state’s most powerful agency protects public access to the state’s scenic coast from Mexico to Oregon.
California has used reclamation districts to turn millions of acres of unusable swamps into fertile agricultural land, starting in the earliest days of the Gold Rush. Here’s how it happened.
Zoning laws determine what can be built and where. These laws have shaped California, but are they really just tools for social engineering? The history of zoning is closely tied to racial segregation, as well as the state's shortage of …
From Sierra Sun...
Following approval of the Village at Palisades Tahoe Specific Plan at its Nov. 19 meeting in Kings Beach, the Placer County Board of Supervisors will hear a pair of items related to that plan at its Dec. 10 meeting in Auburn. The board will consider approval of the plan area's vesting large-lot tentative subdivision map and granting an exception to the state minimum fire safe regulations.
From Auburn Journal...
In an effort to make the zoning code consistent with general plan requirements, the Colfax City Council approved the introduction of zoning code amendments in the city’s housing element during its Nov. 13 meeting.
Placer County is inviting the public and regional stakeholders to Discover and Discuss: Projects and Programs Shaping the Future of North Lake Tahoe on Thursday, Dec. 5, from 5-7:30 p.m. at Granlibakken Resort (725 Granlibakken Road) in Tahoe City.
Homewood Mountain Resort's revised master plan proposal will face its first major regulatory hurdle Dec. 11 when the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency's Advisory Planning Commission reviews the updated application at a public meeting.
Learn about the approval by the Colfax City Council of an amendment to the fee schedule for short-term rentals during its Nov. 13 meeting.
The Placer County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to approve seven Village at Palisades Tahoe Specific Plan items November 19, allowing Palisades Tahoe to move forward with the construction of a world-class village and base area.
From The Roseville Press Tribune...
The city of Roseville November 6 green-lighted a 264-unit affordable housing development in Fiddyment Farm in West Roseville.
The Placer County Board of Supervisors received an overview of the community engagement program for the Placer 2050 General Plan update during its Nov. 5 meeting.
From Placer Sentinel...
An innovative affordable housing project that combines primary residences with accessory dwelling units broke ground in west Placer County last week
With over 34 miles of new trail constructed in the last 7 years, Truckee Trails Foundation has brought new and varied trail-based recreation to the Truckee region. Building largely on public land, TTF has been working especially hard to create diverse trail opportunities for the diverse recreational interests within our community.Â
From California Local...
We’re excited to share the latest progress on the restoration of our beloved Theatre! Significant strides have been made, including the completion of truss repairs and seismic updates, both of which are critical to ensuring the safety and longevity of the building. Currently, we're focused on inspecting the building’s footings by excavating portions of the breezeway and other areas to assess their condition.
From CalMatters...
In response to Homewood Mountain Resort's announcement it will remain closed for the 2024-25 season, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) said it is waiting for the resort to submit a more detailed public access plan, employee housing plan, and a development agreement with the North Tahoe Fire Protection District.Â
From Loomis News...
The Roseville City Council approved a $620,000 fee deferral in September for the proposed "Electric Pickle" restaurant and pickleball park along Highway 65 next to the Westfield Galleria at Roseville.
The Roseville City Council approved the "FD-51" park plan at the Sept. 18 regular meeting. The 1.12-acre park site is at the east end of Earl Rush Drive at Market Street in the Sierra Vista neighborhood. The corner park site backs up to an open space creek drainage greenbelt.
From Placer Herald...
The Roseville City Council last week approved a WellSpace Health Placer medical clinic for the former Lighthouse Church on Taylor Road at the freeway interchange.
With legal pressure to move faster on low-income housing, Loomis Town officials took action Sept. 24 to rezone parcels to conform with new state affordable housing laws.
The Nevada County Board of Supervisors met on Oct. 8 to discuss significant developments, including the Joint Powers Agreement for the new Truckee Library and an appeal regarding a proposed mixed-use development.
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