At an April 24, 2018 Board of Supervisors hearing, the Board approved the Butte Creek Canyon Overlay Zone (Ordinance No. 4144). The Butte Creek Canyon Overlay zone applies a new overlay zone designation to the Butte County Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map. The Overlay was developed under direction of General Plan Conservation and Open Space Element Action Item COS-A6.2, shown below. This concluded a 5+ year community-driven process in developing an overlay zone for the Butte Creek Canyon area in support of General Plan Conservation and Open Space Element Action COS-A6.2. The new Overlay Zone became effective on May 24, 2018. The approved Butte Creek Canyon Overlay Zone and Map are available under the links provided below.
PLEASE CONTACT THE PLANNING DIVISION: dsplanning@buttecounty.net or 530.552.3701 to speak with a land use planner if your proposed development is located within the Butte Creek Canyon Overlay Zone. A planner can assist you in determining the development standards that may apply to development within the Butte Creek Canyon Overlay Zone.
COS-A6.2. Work with Butte Creek Canyon residents and local groups toward adopting a planning strategy for a Butte Creek Canyon overlay. The purpose of the planning strategy is to facilitate the protection and preservation of the historical and ecological foundation of Butte Creek Canyon, including the survival of salmon, steelhead and other sensitive plants and animals such as the East Tehama Deer Herd, preservation of historical sites and ecological preserves, and the optimum balance of recreation and residential use.
Approved Butte Creek Canyon Overlay Zone Ordinance
Approved Butte Creek Canyon Overlay Zone Ordinance Map
Ordinance No. 4144
April 24, 2018 Board of Supervisors Public Hearing
A continued Public Hearing is scheduled for April 24, 2018 to be held at 25 County Center Drive, Oroville at 10:00 am. Documents related to this hearing will be posted below as they become available:
Staff Report - April 24, 2018 Board Hearing
Staff Report with all Attachments
Draft Butte Creek Canyon Overlay Zone Ordinance
Draft Butte Creek Canyon Overlay Zone Map Exhibit
February 27, 2018 Board of Supervisors Public Hearing
A Public Hearing was held on February 27, 2018 . Documents related to this hearing are provided below. The Board of Supervisors took public comment, discussed the Draft Overlay, and directed staff to continue the Public Hearing until April 24, 2018 at 10:00 am.
Public Hearing Notice
February 27, 2018 Board of Supervisors Staff Report (no attachments)
February 27, 2018 Board of Supervisors Staff Report (with attachments) (34 MB)
Final Draft Butte Creek Canyon Overlay Zone as Recommended by the Planning Commission
Final Draft Butte Creek Canyon Overlay Zone District Map as Recommended by Planning Commission
November 9, 2017 Planning Commission Public Hearing
A Public Hearing is scheduled for November 9, 2017 to be held at 9:00 am at 25 County Center Drive, Oroville. The public is encouraged to attend and provided comments either orally or written to the Planning Commission. The Final Draft Butte Creek Canyon Overlay Zone, Overlay Zone Map, and Staff Report will be posted below as they become available (Public Hearing Notice):
Staff Report (Full Staff Report with all attachments 27 MB)
Staff Report (Staff Report with no attachments 1 MB)
Summary Notes from November 9, 2017 Public Hearing
Final Draft Butte Creek Canyon Overlay Zone (to be reviewed for approval at the November 9, 2017 Planning Commission Hearing)
Final Draft Butte Creek Canyon Overlay Zone Exhibit Map (to be reviewed for approval at the November 9, 2017 Planning Commission Hearing)
April 27, 2017 Planning Commission Public Wokshop
A public workshop, continued from January 26, 2017 will be held on April 27, 2017 at 1:00 pm at 25 County Center Drive, Oroville. The public is encouraged to attend and provide comments either orally or written to the Planning Commission. Additional information regarding this workshop is provided below.
The Planning Commission will specifically be receiving recommendations from the Wastewater Advisory Committee concerning the use of engineered and traditional on-site septic systems within the Butte Creek Canyon area and recommendations from Planning staff concerning residential lighting impacts.
Workshop Notice
Staff Report
Staff's PowerPoint Presentation
Butte Creek Canyon Overlay Zone Committee PowerPoint on Viewsheds
Summary Notes from April 27, 2017 Public Workshop
Working Draft Butte Creek Canyon Overlay Zone Finalized at April 27, 2017 Public Workshop
January 26, 2017 Planning Commission Public Workshop
A public workshop, continued from October 27, 2016 will be held on January 26, 2017 at 1:00 pm at 25 County Center Drive, Oroville. The public is encouraged to attend and provide comments either orally or written to the Planning Commission. Additional information regarding this workshop is provided below.
Staff Report for the January 26, 2017 Planning Commission Public Workshop (with all attachments)
Staff Report for the January 26, 2017 Planning Commission Public Workshop (without attachments)
Working Draft Butte Creek Canyon Overlay Zone Ordinance, January 26, 2017
Summary Notes for the January 26, 2017 Planning Commission Public Workshop
October 27, 2016 Planning Commission Public Workshop
A public workshop, continued from June 30, 2016 is proposed to be held by the Butte County Planning Commission on October 27, 2016 at 1:00 pm at 25 County Center Drive Oroville. The Public is encouraged to attend and provided comments either orally or written to the Planning Commission. Additional information regarding the June 30, 2016 public workshop is provided below.
Staff Report for the October 27, 2016 Planning Commission Public Workshop
PowerPoint Presentation for the October 27, 2016 Planning Commission Public Workshop
Working Draft Butte Creek Canyon Overlay Zone Ordinance, October 27, 2016
Public Comment, October 27, 2016 Public Workshop (PowerPoint)
Public Comment, October 27, 2016 Public Workshop
Summary Notes, October 27, 2016 Public Workshop
June 30, 2016 Planning Commission Public Workshop
A public workshop was held by the Butte County Planning Commission on June 30, 2016 at 1:00 pm at 25 County Center Drive Oroville. The purpose of the Public Workshop was to introduce the Draft Overlay to the Planning Commission and public and to receive public comment. The Public was encouraged to attend and provided comments either orally or written to the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission held a productive workshop with many public comments and discussion, and ultimately acted to continue the workshop until October 27, 2016. The Staff Report, Draft Overlay Map, Draft Overlay Ordinance, Summary Notes, and Audio from the public workshop are linked below:
The Butte Creek Canyon Overlay Committee provided the following presentation to the Planning Commission at the June 30, 2016 Public Workshop:
Follow the link below to receive email notifications regarding the proposed Overlay zone.
For additional information, please contact Principal Planner Dan Breedon via email or by phone at 530.538.7629.
Follow this link to receive email notifications about the Butte Creek Canyon Overlay.