Tonight’s Area Plan meeting at Jensen Hall gives residents an opportunity to shape the county’s future

Lassen County’s Planning and Building Services Department seeks the public’s input as it considers updates to the Regional Area Plans from 5:30 to 8 p.m. tonight, Thursday, Jan. 30 at Jensen Hall.

Maury Anderson, Lassen County’s planning and building services director, said the area plans created in the 1980s may or may not reflect the vision of today’s Lassen County residents.

He said the board of supervisors want to ensure a regulatory framework exists that serves today’s county residents.

Tonight’s meeting is the third and final meeting in a series this week seeking public input and comment. 

What
An area pan is a detailed planning document that provides a vision and regulatory framework for the development and use of a specific geographic area. It is often used to guide growth, development and land use, ensuring that it aligns with the general plan.

Why
The Susanville Vicinity Area Plan was last updated in 1984, the Johnstonville Area plan was last updated in 1987 and the Richmond Road/Gold Run Area Plan was last updated in 1993.

These area plans may no longer reflect the shifts within the community of the changing circumstances that influence the county’s future direction. Updating these plans is essential to address new development trends, community needs, environmental considerations and economic conditions that have emerged over the past decades.

Consultant Kimley-Horn will review the current area plans and the general plan and develop a comprehensive regional area plan update by integrating long-term visioning collected through community engagement. This update will establish the foundation for a thriving and resilient community for generations to come.

For more information, call (530) 251-8269.