Placer County Local News: Land Use & Development

A look at the four-year project to upgrade a 1950's motor inn while retaining its period look and charm.

The Tahoe Food Hub isn't just about providing fresh produce; it's a comprehensive endeavor that promotes regenerative farming practices, fosters fair market opportunities for family farms, and strives to enhance access to locally sourced food.

New 2-lane bridge proposed; existing bridge, built in 1930, to remain in place

The Auburn City Council passed a resolution calling out the state of California specifically around housing legislation usurping local control of land use decisions.

“The police and code enforcement, we got together and collaborated with the city attorney, who noticed an uptick in the number of issues associated with camping on private property,” Roseville Police Department Captain Doug Blake said.

Following the Sunset Whitney Recreation Area Master Plan, the city council approved a contract with includes design and preparation work for the park space.

Sarah and Simon Gowring have put more than a year and a half of their lives into breathing some life back into a historic Victorian home in the center of downtown Auburn, once home to revered Auburn Journal Editor and community volunteer Vernon McCann.

An amendment to Placer County’s 2021-29 Housing Element has been released for public review and comment. The amendment addresses changes that have occurred since the May 2021 adoption of the Housing Element, including revisions to the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) shortfall and adjustment to the Residential Land Inventory.

This week the Tahoe TAP podcast brings you Julie Regan, Executive Director of the Tahoe Planning Agency (TRPA) to chat about affordable housing solutions, struggles and strategies.

The Placer County Board of Supervisors heard a presentation on the development of a Lake Tahoe Destination Stewardship Plan and formation of a Destination Stewardship Council at its meeting in Kings Beach on Tuesday.

In their February 27th meeting, the Placer County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a 1,170-acre solar panel facility that will provide power to Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) customers in west Placer County.

The Placer County Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, Feb. 27 and discussed the closeout of the Community Development Block Grant-Coronavirus, short-term vacation rentals ordinance, and the SNOW Sports Museum and Community Cultural Center.

Truckee resident Bill Greeno recently received a commendation from the Nevada County Board of Supervisors for his service on the Nevada County Planning Commission. Hardy Bullock commenced the acknowledgment by lauding Greeno's noteworthy contributions.

The Mountain Area Preservation Foundation accuses the TRPA of violating the Tahoe Regional Planning Bi-State Compact, the area’s Regional Plan and the agency’s own regulations.

The Placer County Community Development Resource Agency and the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency have issued a joint notice of preparation for an environmental impact report and environmental impact study for the Boatworks at Tahoe project.