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Parking RestrictionsBoard of Supervisors24d agoSeptember 15, 2026
Board adopts four parking restriction ordinances, directs staff to explore safe parking alternatives
Overnight parking will be banned on four county roads where complaints about litter, sanitation and safety have accumulated — but the board also directed staff to identify safe parking solutions.
Why it matters: The ordinances address immediate public safety complaints but exacerbate the challenge of where vehicle-dwelling residents can legally park; the board signaled a policy shift toward finding alternatives.
Nevada County
Nevada Irrigation DistrictBoard of Supervisors24d agoSeptember 15, 2026
NID presents $55M Scotts Flat spillway replacement, board endorses Prop 4 grant bid
Nevada Irrigation District will rebuild the nearly 80-year-old Scotts Flat spillway starting in 2027, closing one campground for two construction seasons.
Why it matters: Grant funding from Proposition 4 could offset ratepayer costs for the $55M project; the spillway currently lacks modern under-drain safety systems.
Nevada County
ADUBoard of Supervisors24d agoSeptember 15, 2026
Board adopts ADU ordinance increasing multi-family lot maximum from 2 to 8 detached units
Nevada County updated its ADU code to match state law after HCD flagged non-compliance; failure to act could have risked housing element decertification.
Why it matters: While few multi-family lot ADU applications have been received to date, non-compliance could jeopardize the county's housing element and access to CDBG and other state grants.
Nevada County
COADBoard of Supervisors24d agoSeptember 15, 2026
Community Foundation presents disaster coordination network blueprint, explores regional model
The $75,000 planning phase produced a blueprint engaging 42 organizations; activation will proceed with $40-50K in non-county funding while a regional model is explored.
Why it matters: A functioning COAD would serve as connective tissue between OES and nonprofits during disasters — filling gaps in donations management, volunteer coordination, and long-term recovery that OES is not structured to handle.
Nevada County
Centreville Bike ParkBoard of Supervisors24d agoSeptember 15, 2026
County awards $75,898 in recreation mitigation funds for Grass Valley skatepark
AB 1600 recreation mitigation funds will help build a 3,000 sq ft skatepark alongside the planned Centreville Bike Park pump track near Idaho Maryland Road.
Why it matters: Phase one (pump track) is already under construction; this phase two funding leverages existing city investment and could be completed by spring 2028.
Nevada County
Tahoe Creek RanchBoard of Supervisors24d agoSeptember 15, 2026
Board denies Tahoe Creek Ranch appeal but orders enhanced public notification processes
The board unanimously denied Sandy Korth's appeal of a zoning administrator decision while directing staff to improve public noticing procedures countywide.
Why it matters: The decision resolves a seven-month delay that held up property sales but exposed systemic problems with how the county notifies remote communities about land use decisions.
Nevada County
Hidden GroveBoard of Supervisors24d agoSeptember 15, 2026
Over 3,500 sign petition opposing Hidden Grove mixed-use project near Highway 174
Neighbors oppose the Hidden Grove development, citing septic concerns, 400 daily vehicle trips, fire evacuation risks, and a contested density bonus law claim.
Why it matters: The applicant's attorneys argue state density bonus law entitles the project to concessions including rezone and general plan amendments — a legal theory neighbors say is unfounded.
Nevada County
IHSSBoard of Supervisors24d agoSeptember 15, 2026
IHSS caregivers rally for higher wages during public comment
Multiple IHSS providers and United Domestic Workers representatives urged the board to support meaningful wage increases for in-home caregivers.
Why it matters: IHSS caregivers keep seniors, disabled individuals, and special-needs children at home — saving the state institutional care costs — but say rising gas and living costs make the work unsustainable.
Nevada County
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