Sierra County public meetings in 2023
17 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Commission
The Sierra County Planning Commission meeting scheduled for December 14, 2023, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this time.
Justice System Meetings
The Community Corrections Partnership will meet to discuss and approve the annual BSCC FY 23-24 CCP Survey Parts A and B. The meeting also addresses the updated Public Safety Realignment Implementation Plan for the current fiscal year.
- Review and approval of the annual BSCC 'FY 23-24 CCP Survey Parts A and B'
- Discussion of the 2023-2024 Public Safety Realignment Implementation Plan
- Review of 2022-2023 budget allocations including $250,000 for jail contracting
- Discussion of funding for electronic monitoring and inmate housing
Planning Commission
The Commission held a public workshop to gather input for the 2024-2029 Housing Element update. This state-mandated process assesses community housing needs and establishes programs to meet them. The upcoming cycle projects a need for two housing units, a reduction from the previous cycle.
- Public workshop on the 2024-2029 General Plan Housing Element update
- Discussion of proposed policies for seasonal fire restrictions on private property
- Discussion of proposed amendments to regulations for travel trailers and temporary occupancies
- Discussion of proposed policies regulating camping on private property
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will consider a county-initiated request to amend the General Plan and zoning for a 75.79-acre vacant parcel in Sattley. The proposal seeks to remove 3 acres from the Sattley Community Core and change the land use to Agriculture. If approved, the project would also allow the property to join an existing Williamson Act contract.
- General Plan Amendment for 75.79-acre parcel (APN 012-140-060) in Sattley
- Zone Amendment from Open Space 20 Residential District to Agricultural District
- Williamson Act contract amendment for existing contract #77-8
- County-initiated zoning amendment for 240-acre parcel at 755 Highway 89, Sierraville
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a workshop regarding the Salmon Reintroduction Project and the Rotary Screw Trap Pilot Program at New Bullards Bar Reservoir. The meeting also includes a discussion on the status of the Sierra County General Plan and Zoning Code Update project.
- Workshop: Salmon Reintroduction Project and Rotary Screw Trap Pilot Program
- Discussion: Sierra County General Plan & Zoning Code Update project
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission approved a two-year extension for a site plan review regarding a driveway project on a 520-acre lot. The Commission also discussed potential new or updated ordinances concerning camping and short-term rentals.
- Two-year extension for Project 1520 (Leslie Dickey driveway)
- Discussion on potential new ordinances for camping
- Discussion on potential new ordinances for short-term rentals
- Workshop regarding Williamson Act Contracts, Conservation Easements, and Timber Production Zoning
Planning Commission
The Sierra County Planning Commission will hold a special meeting to discuss a request to extend an approved Site Plan Review for Leslie Dickey’s driveway project. The meeting will also include a workshop fieldtrip to sites in Alleghany, Forest City, and the Pliocene Ridge area.
- Extension request for Site Plan Review (Project 1520) for Leslie Dickey’s driveway project
- Workshop fieldtrip to Alleghany, Forest City, and Pliocene Ridge area
Planning Commission
The Sierra County Planning Commission meeting scheduled for July 13, 2023, has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for August 10, 2023.
Planning Commission
The Sierra County Planning Commission meeting scheduled for June 15, 2023, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided during this period.
Justice System Meetings
The Community Corrections Partnership will meet to discuss and approve the fiscal year 2023-2024 implementation plan and associated budgets. This plan outlines how funds will be allocated for community corrections, including rehabilitative services and supervision for felony offenders.
- Review and approval of the 'Sierra County Public Safety Realignment Implementation Plan Fiscal Year 2023-2024'
- Review and approval of FY 23-24 CCP budgets
- Discussion of the $100,000 annual RI incentive grant requirements
Planning Commission
The Commission approved a conditional use permit to convert a barn into office space and housing for a property manager at 1647 Big Springs Resort. The meeting also included updates on short-term rental ordinances and electric vehicle charging station mandates.
- Approved conditional use permit and site plan review for 1647 Big Springs Resort
- Reported 14 active short-term rental applications across the county
- Discussed progress of the electric vehicle charging station draft ordinance
- Reviewed potential amendments to the Sierra County Code regarding commission bylaws
Justice System Meetings
The requested agenda for the Sierra County Justice System meeting on April 24, 2023, could not be retrieved. The source document indicates a file retrieval error.
Planning Commission
The Sierra County Planning Commission meeting scheduled for April 13, 2023, has been cancelled. No business will be conducted by the commission on this date.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is reviewing a request to amend an existing permit for Big Springs Retreat Center at 32613 Highway 49 in Sierra City. The proposal involves remodeling an existing barn to serve as a guest reception area, manager's office, and staff housing.
- Conditional Use Permit & Site Plan Review for barn remodel at 32613 Highway 49
- Conversion of 1,038 sf barn to staff housing, office, and reception area
- Staff recommendation for approval with conditions
Planning Commission
The Sierra County Planning Commission meeting scheduled for February 16, 2023, has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for March 16, 2023.
Planning Commission
The Sierra County Planning Commission meeting scheduled for January 12, 2023, has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for February 16, 2023.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a General Plan and Zone Amendment for property at 222 Lemon Canyon Road. The proposal seeks to change 720 acres from Agriculture to Forest and rezone the area to Timber Production Zone. The Commission will make a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors following this hearing.
- Public hearing for General Plan and Zone Amendment at 222 Lemon Canyon Road, Sierraville
- Proposed rezoning of 720 acres from Agriculture to Forest and Timber Production Zone
- Oath of Office for appointed Commissioner James Kelley
- Appointment of new Chair and Vice-Chair
- Staff report update on Short-Term Rental Ordinance implementation