This Board is appointed by the Board of Supervisors as an independent agency, separate from the Assessor's office, and was established to decide disputes between the County Assessor and property owners.
The Board of Supervisors is the legislative and executive body of county government and also serves as the governing body of the Nevada County Sanitation District No. 1 and the Nevada County Housing Authority.
The Nevada County Planning Commission reviews and makes recommendations on land use matters, including General Plan amendments and zoning regulations. They also review and approve subdivisions creating more than four lots, and major use permits and site plans. Ultimately, their decisions are advisory to the Nevada County Board of Supervisors.
The Zoning Administrator has jurisdiction over and shall consider all site plan approvals, certain use permit applications, as designated by the Zoning Ordinance, area variance applications, certificates of compliance, and environmental review concerning all projects and permits within his/her jurisdiction.