Nevada County is exploring the possibility of adopting a microenterprise home kitchen ordinance and is looking for public comment.
Residents and business owners are invited to give their input by attending one of twelve informational public meetings scheduled in September and October or by participating via survey at www.nevadacountyca.gov/homekitchensurvey.
The proposed ordinance would support local food entrepreneurs by allowing them to operate small food businesses from their home kitchens. The small businesses would have to prepare and serve meals the same day and could serve up to 90 meals per week. They would not be subject to unannounced health inspections like traditional restaurants; all inspections would be by appointment, and they would not be required to remodel their home kitchen to commercial kitchen standards/requirements. The County does not currently allow these businesses.
Residents’ and business owners’ thoughts, questions, and concerns about the ordinance will help shape the final proposal.
The public is invited to learn more about the proposed ordinance at these meetings:
Agricultural Commission Meeting at the Government Center in the Board of Supervisors Chambers: 950 Maidu Ave., Nevada City
Sept. 18, 6-7 p.m.
Government Center in the Board of Supervisors Chambers: 950 Maidu Ave., Nevada City
Sept. 19, 6-7:30 p.m.
Oct. 3, 6-7:30 p.m.
Oct. 30, 5-7:30 p.m.
Nevada City Council Meeting at City Hall: 317 Broad St.
Sept. 25, 6:30 p.m.
Grass Valley Council Meeting at City Hall: 117 Bennett Street
Sept. 24, 6:30 p.m.
Penn Valley Municipal Advisory Council (MAC) Meeting at the Penn Valley Fire Protection District: 10513 Spenceville Road
Oct. 17, 6 p.m.
South County Municipal Advisory Council (MAC) Meeting at Higgins Community Center: 22490 E. Hacienda Drive, Grass Valley
Oct. 16, 6 p.m.
North San Juan Community Center: 10057 Reservoir Street, North San Juan
October 23, 5:30pm-7 p.m.
Truckee Town Hall: 10183 Truckee Airport Rd in the Trout Creek Conference Room (2nd floor, upstairs from the Building and Planning offices)
September 26, 5-7 p.m.
October 1, 5-7 p.m.
October 10, 5-7 p.m.
