Tahoe Truckee Region Local News: Land Use & Development


All Local Land Use & Development News articles contributed by our local media allies and other local newsrooms.

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04/04/2024
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The Truckee River is an integral part of the community, an ecological gem that also provides a prime spot for recreation and fun. That is why Truckee Town Council established the River Revitalization Steering Committee (R2SC) in May 2023, as a specific action of the General Plan 2040 adopted last year that same month.  

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04/03/2024
Image for display with article titled Town of Truckee Urging Residents to Embrace the Night, Launches Dark Skies Rebate Program

The Town of Truckee is launching a $50,000 dollar rebate program to encourage responsible outdoor lighting and to facilitate a switch to new fixtures for homeowners and business owners.

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04/02/2024
Image for display with article titled California’s Most Controversial Housing Law Could Get a Makeover

Some of California’s top lawmakers want to clear up, but also rein in, the “builder’s remedy.”

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04/02/2024
Image for display with article titled Northstar Wood Energy Facility Gets $250,000 Boost From Tahoe Fund, Vail Resorts EpicPromise

The Tahoe Fund and Vail Resorts today announced a contribution of $200,000 in support of the new Northstar Community Services District Wood Energy Facility.

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03/29/2024
Image for display with article titled Pines to Mines Trail Unites Community, Expands Accessibility, Drives Economic Growth in Nevada County

About a decade ago, former Nevada County Supervisor Richard Anderson spearheaded a project that united trail advocates from across the county to explore ways of creating an interconnected trail network.

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03/27/2024
Image for display with article titled Expanding Options for Accessory Dwelling Units in South Lake Tahoe

South Lake Tahoe City Council made multiple actions regarding Accessory Dwelling Units at their meeting on Tuesday, March 12.

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03/27/2024
Image for display with article titled Truckee Town Council Moves Forward With Findings From Biomass, Bioenergy Study

The Truckee Town Council met on Tuesday, March 26, to discuss Wildephor Consulting's Biomass/Bioenergy study involving the use of an Air Curtain Burner (ACB) to manage woody biomass.

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03/24/2024
Rumors are flying that California Forever is using dodgy tactics to gather signatures.

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03/23/2024
Image for display with article titled Destination Stewardship Plan Increases Pace

The push to improve how people, communities, and the environment benefit from Lake Tahoe's booming tourism and outdoor recreation economy is kicking into high gear.

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03/21/2024
Image for display with article titled Empowering Farms, Enriching Communities: Inside the Force of Tahoe Food Hub

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.

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03/06/2024
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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.

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03/04/2024
Image for display with article titled ‘Amazing’ Lake Tahoe Destination Stewardship Plan Presented

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.

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03/01/2024
Image for display with article titled Supervisors Act on Block Grant, Short-term Rentals, SNOW Sports Museum

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.

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02/29/2024
Image for display with article titled Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Proposed Climate Code Amendments

Tahoe residents may be seeing more electric charging stations, additions to solar code, and traffic plans for large events.

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02/29/2024
Image for display with article titled California Tahoe Conservancy Awards $600k Grant

The California Tahoe Conservancy Board has awarded a $600,000 grant to the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU), for forestry operations as part of its joint project with the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California to restore Máyala Wáta (Meeks Meadow).

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02/27/2024
Image for display with article titled Nevada County Supervisors Recognize Truckee Business Owner

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.

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02/26/2024
Image for display with article titled Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Mixed-Use Standards Designed to Reduce Gas Emissions

“The idea is that placing these services and residences nearby reduces energy use and greenhouse gas emissions by reducing dependence on vehicles.”

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02/23/2024
The Wildlife Conservation Board voted to award $10.3 million to the Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County to preserve the 27,000-acre Camatta Ranch in Santa Margarita.

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02/22/2024
Residents of San Rafael say the project could bring noise, pollution and crime to the area.

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02/22/2024
The California Environmental Quality Act has often been used, or misused, to block housing construction and other projects. A new state appellate court decision could reduce that practice.
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