The Planning Division coordinates review of development projects; develops and implements the Butte County General Plan and other advance planning programs; and provides information to assist in the orderly growth and development of the County.
Do you have a planning question? Call us at (530) 552-3701 or send us an email.
What's New in Planning
October 28, 2019
Effective today a new master fee schedule is in effect. Here is an updated list of Planning Division Application Fees(PDF). Please contact us with any questions.
July 25, 2019
The August 2019 meeting of the Planning Commission has been rescheduled to August 22, 2019. Follow this link to receive notifications and agendas of upcoming Planning Commission and Zoning Administrator meetings.
July 1, 2019
Butte County's Short-Term Rental Ordinance became effective on April 25, 2019. Short-term rentals require approval of an administrative permit. For more information or to apply for an administrative permit Follow this link.
October 12, 2018
On October 25, 2018 at 9:00 a.m., the Butte County Planning Commission will hold a workshop to review the Draft Agriculture Mitigation Ordinance. Follow this link for more information.
August 8, 2018
Butte County has been awarded the 2018 Innovation in Green Community Planning Award of Excellence by the American Planning Association California Chapter for the Butte County Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation (SALC) Strategy. Follow this link to read the news release.
May 9, 2018
The Butte County Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation (SALC) Strategy won an Award of Excellence and the Butte Utility-Scale Solar Guide won an Award of Merit from the 2018 American Planning Association Sacramento Valley Section Awards.
March 16, 2018
The Planning Division now maintains a list of Permitted Special Event Facilities to assist the public.
March 15, 2018
Development Services has new phone numbers. The Planning Division number is (530) 552-3701. Follow this link for new staff phone numbers.
General Information
Applications, Forms & Handouts
Zoning Ordinance – lists allowed uses and development standards for properties in each zone in the County.
Upper Ridge Community Plan – The Upper Ridge Community Plan will set a vision and provide policy guidance for the areas within the unincorporated portion of Butte County north of the Town of Paradise, including Magalia and Paradise Pines area, collectively known as the Upper Ridge.
General Plan – guides overall growth and development and provides a vision for the County.
Climate Action Plan – provides goals, measures and actions to sustain natural resources, grow efficiently, ensure long-term resiliency to a changing environmental and economic climate.The Butte County Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation (SALC) Strategy won an Award of Excellence and the Butte Utility-Scale Solar Guide won an Award of Merit from the 2018 American Planning Association Sacramento Valley Section Awards.
North Chico Specific Plan – The County of Butte is revising the North Chico Specific Plan (NCSP) with a focus on re-visioning the North Chico Village. This process will explore conceptual land use options that are formed by community and stakeholder collaboration and input. The revised NCSP will be used to guide the preparation of development plans for the North Chico Village.
Butte Utility Scale Solar Guide - The Butte Utility-Scale Solar Guide is a a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning more about utility-scale solar facilities within unincorporated Butte County, including landowners, developers, community members, and decision-makers.
Neighborhood, Community and Specific Plans have been adopted (or are under consideration) for several geographic areas in Butte County to guide growth and development in their respective areas.
Ordinances & Resolutions – administered by the Department of Development Services.
Project Status – Searchable information on applications for development projects.
CEQA Documents – Environmental documents on planning and development projects available for public review and comment.
Planning Commission – Meeting agendas and staff reports.
Zoning Administrator – Meeting agendas and staff reports.
Meetings – of other commissions and committees associated with the Department of Development Services
Notable Projects - links to major advance and current planning projects being undertaken by the Department of Development Services
Maps
Fees for Planning Applications
Planning Fee Schedule