File #: SR 20-0746   
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
Department: Planning Department
Meeting Date: 2/11/2020
Legislative Title: Public hearing to consider the Planning Commission’s January 9, 2020 4-0 vote, recommending that the Nevada County Board of Supervisors adopt a Resolution approving the proposed revisions to the Nevada County Safety Element, Chapter 10 of the General Plan, which was previously adopted by Nevada County in 2014. The Safety Element update is required by Government Code Section 65302(g). The Safety Element addresses potential and existing hazards in the County, which are outlined in the following categories: Emergency Preparedness, Geological Hazards/Seismic Activity, Flood Hazards, Airport and Military Airspace Hazards, Hazardous Material and Mining Hazards, Public Safety Services and Facilities, Fire Hazards and Protection, and Severe Weather Hazards. Among other updates, two additional categories for Climate Change Resiliency and Mitigation, and Environmental Justice have been added to the Safety Element. The Board will also consider and the Planning Commission’s recommendation to adopt...
Indexes: Planning Agency (Board of Zoning Admin, Subdivisions, etc.) (46)
Attachments: 1. RES 20-043 Adopting a Negative Declaration for the Update to the Nevada County General Plan, 2. 1a- Resolution, 3. 1b- Initial Study and Negative Declaration, 4. 2a- Resolution, 5. 2b- Proposed Safety Element, 6. Safety Element- Approved 2-11-2020, 7. Proposed Safety Element with Track Changes, 8. Board of Forestry and Fire Protection Assessment, 9. Public and Agency Comments, 10. January 9, 2020 Planning Commission Draft Hearing Minutes, 11. January 9, 2020 Planning Commission Staff Report without Attachments, 12. Public Hearing Notice
Related files: SR 20-0934

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Public hearing to consider the Planning Commission’s January 9, 2020 4-0 vote, recommending that the Nevada County Board of Supervisors adopt a Resolution approving the proposed revisions to the Nevada County Safety Element, Chapter 10 of the General Plan, which was previously adopted by Nevada County in 2014. The Safety Element update is required by Government Code Section 65302(g). The Safety Element addresses potential and existing hazards in the County, which are outlined in the following categories: Emergency Preparedness, Geological Hazards/Seismic Activity, Flood Hazards, Airport and Military Airspace Hazards, Hazardous Material and Mining Hazards, Public Safety Services and Facilities, Fire Hazards and Protection, and Severe Weather Hazards. Among other updates, two additional categories for Climate Change Resiliency and Mitigation, and Environmental Justice have been added to the Safety Element. The Board will also consider and the Planning Commission’s recommendation to adopt the Negative Declaration (EIS19-0005) prepared in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for the proposed amendments to the Nevada County General Plan, Chapter 10, Safety Element.

 

Resolution adopting a Negative Declaration for the update to the Nevada County General Plan Chapter 10, Safety Element (Planning File Nos. GPT19-0002, EIS19-0005).