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Planning Projects (Current & Advance) and Supporting Documents
The Planning Department processes many types of land use projects, from the relatively routine lot line adjustment to more complex multi-faceted discretionary projects. Many of the projects that are processed by the Planning Department are considered ministerial and are therefore processed administratively. Others require a public hearing before the County Zoning Administrator, Planning Commission and sometimes the Board of Supervisors.
Current Planning
Planning Commission
Visit the Planning Commission page for calendar.
Projects Scheduled for Public Hearing:
2/26/2026
- 1:30 p.m.
- Communication Tower and Facilities Ordinance Update 2025 Staff Report (PLN25-0097, ORD25-2) (PDF)
- Communication Tower and Facilities Ordinance Amendment Additional Comments Memo 2/17/2026
- Check out the Notice of Public Hearing
12/2/2025
- 1:30 p.m.
- Penn Valley Holiday Market Staff Report (PLN24-0089, GPA24-0003, RZN24-0003, DVP24-2, MGT24-0011, EIS24-0007) (PDF)
- Penn Valley Holiday Market Staff Memo (PLN24-0089, GPA24-0003, RZN24-0003, DVP24-2, MGT24-0011, EIS24-0007) (PDF)
- Penn Valley Holiday Market Staff Memo 2, Supplemental (PLN24-0089, GPA24-0003, RZN24-0003, DVP24-2, MGT24-0011, EIS24-0007) (PDF)
- Check out the Notice of Public Hearing
11/13/2025
Zoning Administrator
Projects Scheduled for Public Hearing:
12/17/2025
11/12/2025
Advance Planning (sometimes called Long Range and Recreation Planning) works to implement General Plan and Zoning Regulations updates, complete special projects as assigned by the Board of Supervisors, and coordinate intergovernmental cooperation for complex projects. Projects scheduled to be presented at upcoming Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors meetings will be listed under the corresponding tabs below.
Visit the Planning Commission page
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Alternative/RV Housing 2025 draft ordinance (PDF)
Alternative/RV Housing 2025 - Sept. 9 public workshop press release (PDF)
Alternative/RV Housing 2025 - Invitation for Comment May 27, 2025 (PDF)
Alternative/RV Housing Draft Ordinance 2025 - Community Meeting press release (PDF)
Cannabis Ordinance 2024 - Notice (PDF)
Cannabis Ordinance Proposed Amendments 2024 (PDF)
Cannabis Ordinance 2024 - Public Comments Received (PDF)
Cannabis Ordinance 2024 Resolution Draft - Retail Selection Committee (PDF)
Communication Tower and Facilities Update 2026 - Draft Ordinance
Communication Tower and Facilities Update 2025 - Public Meeting Notice (PDF)
General Plan Safety Element Update/Notice 2025 (PDF)
General Plan Safety Element 2025 Draft (PDF)
Tiny Homes on Wheels (THOW) Ordinance (PDF)
Tiny Homes on Wheels (THOW) Draft Ordinance 2024 - Notice (PDF)
Tiny Homes on Wheels (THOW) Draft Ordinance Amendments 2024 (PDF)
Use Permits Update Draft Ordinance (Nevada County Code 12.05.060) (PDF)
Planning Projects Archive
A list of select past projects can be found in the Planning Projects Archive
To submit a Public Records Request, you can find more information on the CDA Public Records request page
Environmental Documents
Many Planning projects require the preparation and circulation of an environmental document in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act. A selection of recent Initial Studies can be found in the Environmental Documents section. Environmental Impact Reports can be found on a project's dedicated webpage.