
Wheatland council advances fire-hazard zones ordinance on 5-0 vote
The council introduced and waived first reading of an ordinance designating Fire Hazard Severity Zones within the city during its Feb. 24 meeting.
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The council introduced and waived first reading of an ordinance designating Fire Hazard Severity Zones within the city during its Feb. 24 meeting.

The Planning Commission’s June 4 agenda includes a staff-backed rezoning that would change about 750 acres in the Rio Dell area to Timberland Production Zone.

Council members reviewed changes to the city’s Local Coastal Program update, including a revised sea-level-rise map and tighter outdoor lighting standards, before the item returns March 18.

The council voted 3-0 to introduce Ordinance 2026-781, which would align the city’s zoning map with its general plan and the Mill District Specific Plan.

The April 23 Public Works/Support Services Committee agenda includes a Natomas Basin mitigation-fee update, a reduced cemetery district reimbursement, a steep special-events fee increase and a $52,000 annual agreement with Yuba-Sutter Economic Development Corporation.
