Current Projects

The Current Projects listed below are in process of review with the Planning Division. Select the project you are interested in to view documents and project information.

Residential Readiness Code Amendments

City-initiated amendments to Title 19 of the Chico Municipal Code (Land Use and Development Regulations) to implement numerous 2022 Housing Element Actions, create consistency with policy direction in the General Plan, resolve minor inconsistencies in the Code, formalize interpretations made by the Community Development Director, respond to new State legislation, and clarify terms and definitions. A corresponding amendment to Table LU-2 in the Land Use Element of the General Plan is proposed for consistency with changes made to Title 19. The proposed code amendments also address direction by the City Council to 1) institute efficiencies in permitting processes for projects requiring architectural review, 2) provide for greater flexibility in parking standards for residential projects proposed in the Downtown Parking Area, 3) adopt special restrictions on the sale and service of alcohol by Council resolution, and 4) clarify language regarding commercial cannabis regulations. The proposed amendments represent Phase 1 of a planned multi-phase Code Amendment program and are referred to as the “Residential Readiness” program, as the majority of amendments are intended to streamline existing processes, reduce barriers for residential development and facilitate housing production.

Project Documents:

Notice of Public Hearing:

The City of Chico Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at 6:00 pm in the City Council Chambers located at 421 Main Street, Chico. (Planning Commission Agendas)

Barber Yard

Diamond Match Building

Scoping Meeting Presentation from 4/27/2023

4-12-2023 UPDATED Notice of Preparation for Environmental Impact Report and Scoping meeting

3-23-2023 Notice of Preparation for Environmental Impact Report and Scoping meeting- Superseded

PUBLIC REVIEW DRAFT BARBER YARD SPECIFIC PLAN

Barber Yard Specific Plan 2-14-2023 (reduced size)

Barber Yard Specific Plan 2-14-2023 (high resolution)

Bell-Muir SPA Dissolution (GPA/RZ 24-02) and Autumn Leaf Estates Subdivision (ANX 24-01, SUB 24-01)

Notice of Determination

Initial Study and Environmental Checklist for Autumn Leaf Estates

Mitigated Negative Declaration & Mitigation Monitoring Program

Past Projects

The Past Projects listed below have completed the review process with the Planning Division. Select the project you are interested in to view documents and project information.

2240 Nord Avenue Apartments

The Project (Planned Development Permit 23-02 for 2240 Nord Partnership) is located along the north side of Nord Avenue, east side of W. Lindo Avenue, south of active railroad tracks (Union Pacific railroad line), and west of an existing residential neighborhood (Westside Place). Development would include construction of a 208-unit multi-family residential appartment complex at the approximately 11.77-acre property located at 2240 Nord Avenue, Chico (APNs 042-140-174 and 042-140-175).

Project Documents:

Appendices:

A- MMRP

B- Architectural Elevations and Details

C- Building Color Palettes

D- Landscape Plans

E- Photometric Plan

F- AQ and GHG Emissions Assessment

G- Biological Resource Assessment Letter Report

H- Soils Investigation Report

I- Phase I- ESA Report

J- Environmental Noise Assessment

K- Final Transportation Impact Study

Eshoo Tentative Parcel Map

The Project (Parcel Map 18-01 for Eshoo) is located on the northwest corner of Bruce Road at State Route (SR) 32 in Chico, CA (APN 002-160-076). It would subidivide a 20-acre parcel into four separate parcels:

Parcel 1 (11.8 acres) - includes a 6.6-acre portion of the site zoned R3 (Medium-High Density Residential), and 4.7 acres zoned R4 (High Density Residential). This parcel would also include fractions of other zoning districts, totaling 0.5 acres, to accomodate a new private road and new bridge over Dead Horse Slough to provide access to the parcel.
Parcel 2 (2.2 acres) - includes a portion of the site zoned CC (Community Commercial), located at the corner of the project at Bruce Road and SR 32.
Parcel 3 (0.6 acres) - includes entrance/extension of Sierra Sunrise Terrace.
Parcel 4 (5.5 acres) - "Lot A" includes 3.1 acres zoned OS1 (Primary Open Space) and 2.4 acres zoned OS2 (Secondary Open Space), and is proposed to be preserved by a conservation easement.

Eshoo proposed land division on the northwest corner of Bruce Road and State Route 32

Project Documents:

Notice of Public Hearing:

Orchard Creek Estates

Notice of Declaration (02-21-2024)

Initial Study and Environmental Checklist for Orchard Creek Estates (12-13-2023)

Mitigated Negative Declaration Mitigation Monitoring Program -Orchard-Creek Estates

Stonegate Project Files

Comment Letter Appendix

Aqua Terra Aeris

AquAlliance

AquAlliance Letter Received 5-24-18
Exhibit A - Butte County GW Monitoring Results Fall 2017 GPAC
Exhibit B - BRCP Chapter 5 Figure 5-6
Exhibit C - U.S. EPA Public Notice SPK 1994-00040 04-07-2017
Exhibit D - Vollmar for Place Land Trust Small Vernal Pool Preserves Report 2009
Exhibit E - Christina Sloop etal Limnathes Presentation Abstract Vernal Pool Conference 2010
Exhibit F - Chico Urban 2017
Exhibit G - McManus Sac. Valley Water Resource Monitoring, Data Collection & Evaluation Framework 9-10-2007 Draft
Exhibit H - Moran Groundwater Ambient Monitoring & Assessment Results Sac Valley and Volcanic Provinces of Northern Calif. 2005
Exhibit I - Hoover Groundwater Concerns 2008
Exhibit J - AquAlliance Custis Graph Accretion 2014

Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program

Draft Environmental Impact Report With No Appendices

Draft EIR with No Appendices (18 MB)

Draft Environmental Impact Review (in Sections):

Cover and Title Pages
Table of Contents
I. Introduction
II. Executive Summary
III. Project Description

IV. Environmental Impact Analysis

A. Impacts Found To Be Less Than Significant
B. Aesthetics
C. Air Quality
D. Biological Resources
E. Cultural Resources
F. Geology and Soils
G. Greenhouse Gas Emissions
H. Hazards and Hazardous Materials
I. Hydrology and Water Quality
J. Land Use Planning
K. Noise
L. Population and Housing
M. Public Services
N. Recreation
O. Transportation Traffic
P. Utilities and Service Systems
Q. Tribal Cultural Resources

V. Cumulative Effects
VI. General Impact Categories
VII. Alternatives
VIII. Preparers of the EIR and Persons Consulted
IX. References

Appendices

Appendix A: Notice of Preparation (NOP) and Initial Study
Appendix B: Responses to NOP - Comments Made at Scoping Meeting
Appendix C: Air Quality GHG CALEEMOD Outputs
Appendix D-1: Biological Resources Assessment
Appendix D-2: Rare Plant Survey and Mapping
Appendix D-3: Aquatic Resources Delineation, Foothill
Appendix E: Cultural Resources
Appendix F: Water Supply Assessment
Appendix G: Transportation Outputs
Appendix H: Noise Study

Stonegate Project Maps

Project Overview Exhibit (Color)
Subdivision Map with Refinements
Subdivision Map with Refinements - No Contours

Towne Place Suites Hotel Proposed at Bruce Road, Hwy 32 and Sierra Sunrise Terrace

Towne Place Suites Hotel

Project Description

Notice of Exemption – Town Place Suites

Attachments

Attachment A - Mitigated Negative Declaration
Attachment B - GeoTechnical Report
Attachment C - Site Plan
Attachment D - Biological Update Report
Attachment E - VMT Traffic Analysis
Attachment F - Traffic Study
Attachment G - Bruce/ Sierra Sunrise Traffic Signal Plans
Attachment H - Towne Place Suites Noise Study
Attachment I - Towne Place Suites Emissions Assessment
Attachment J - Environmental Permit Due Diligence for Cal Park
Attachment K - 401 Water Quality Certification
Attachment L - Towne Place Suites Energy Consumption Assessment
Attachment M - Phase I Environmental Report
Attachment N - Initial Study
Attachment O - Towne Place Suites Civil Plan
Attachment P - Towne Place Suites Landscaping Plan
Attachment Q - Towne Place Suites Architectural Drawing

Valley's Edge Specific Plan

The Project (Specific Plan 19-01, General Plan Amendment 22-03, Rezone 19-01, Code Amendment 22-02, and Development Agreement 22-01 ) is located south of E. 20th Street and north of Skyway and Honey Run Road (APNs 018-390-005, 018-390-007, 017-210-005, 017-210-006, 017-240-023, and 017-260-119).

To view the project applicant's website, visit: https://chicovalleysedge.com/

March 5, 2024 - Primary Election:

Valley's Edge Specific Plan had two local measures in the March 5, 2024, Primary Election. Both measures failed to pass with over 62% of voters voting "No" on each measure.

Measure O: City of Chico - Resolution 08-23 Approving General Plan Amendment 22-03 Valley's Edge Specific Plan
Measure P: City of Chico - Resolution 09-23 Approving Valley's Edge Specific Plan

For more information, visit Valley's Edge election information. To view election results, visit Butte County Election Results Summary.

City Council:

January 3, 2023 - Item 4.1 Public Hearing for Valley's Edge Specific Plan Adoption

January 17, 2023 - Item 2.1 Final Reading and Adoption of Ordinances:

Amending the Prezoning of Property within the Valley's Edge Specific Plan Area;
Amending Title 19 of the Chico Municipal Code to add the Valley's Edge Specific Plan Zoning Overlay District; and
Approving the Development Agreement Between the City of Chico and Chico Land Investments, LLC.

April 4, 2023 - Item 5.1 Valley's Edge Referendum on Resolution 08-23 and Referendum on Resolution 09-23

April 18, 2023 - Item 5.7 Valley's Edge Referendum on Resolution 08-23 and Referendum on Resolution 09-23 Continued

October 17, 2023 - Item 5.6 Consideration of a Resolution Calling for a Special Election on March 5, 2024