Penn Valley Area Municipal Advisory Council

About 

On March 28, 2017, the Board of Supervisors created the Penn Valley Area Municipal Advisory Council (MAC) as a two-year pilot program. The MAC is a formal council established for the sole purpose of advising the District IV Supervisor, the Planning Department and Board of Supervisors on development and land use issues that are located within District IV boundaries that are also within either the Western Gateway Parks and Recreation District or the Penn Valley Fire District. In December 2018, the Board removed the two-year pilot program provision, making the MAC Nevada County's first permanent municipal advisory council.

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Map of Nevada County highlighting the boundaries of the Penn Valley Municipal Advisory Council

Penn Valley Area MAC Meetings

2023 Regular Meeting Calendar

  • 6 - 7:30 pm
  • Regular meetings: April 20, July 20, October 19. Special meetings will be called as needed to address time-sensitive projects.
  • Note that the July 20 meeting will be in-person only. There will not be an online option.
  • Hybrid meetings held in-person at Penn Valley Fire Protection District's headquarters at 10513 Spenceville Rd, Penn Valley, CA 95946 and online:
  • https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89968618832
  • Meeting ID: 899 6861 8832. Meeting passcode: 348034. Or participate by phone during the meeting at 1-669-900-9128.
  • NOTE: please check each meeting's agenda to confirm the meeting details.

Penn Valley Area MAC Written Recommendations/Correspondence Letters

Recommendation re: Updating the County's Zoning Ordinance for Telecommunications Towers (November 22, 2022)

Comments re: Planning Notice PLN21-0290 TPM21-0006 MGT22-0029 EIS21-0007 (September 20, 2022)

Recommendation to Support Proposed Zoning Code Amendments Related to Camping Outside of Established Campgrounds (PLN21-0292; ORD21-2) (January 5, 2022)

Recommendation to Support NID's E. George to Lake Wildwood Backbone Extension Pipeline Project (June 1, 2021)

Letter of Support for Proposed Amendments to the Ordinance Regarding Outdoor Events (July 16, 2020)

Letter of Support for the proposed draft Penn Valley Area Plan (June 30, 2020)

Recommendation and Comments in response to a proposed Amendment to the Nevada County Ordinance regarding Outdoor Events (May 26, 2020)

Recommendation and Comments in Response to the Initial Distribution/Project Description of Pilot Peak Brewery: An application requesting a Conditional Use Permit to convert an existing building into a restaurant and brewery at 17786 Penn Valley Drive; PLN19-0107; CUP19-0011 (7/24/2019)

Recommendation and Comments in response to an Application for an Administrative Development Permit for a Certified Farmers Market Farm Stand located at an existing permitted commercial nursery and a gift shop site located at 10493 Spenceville Road, Penn Valley (PLN19-0116; MIS19-0007) (July 22, 2019)

Recommendation and Comments in Response to the Application requesting a General Plan Amendment, Zone Change and Use Permit to allow use of the former Pleasant Valley Elementary School campus as a non-profit center by the Penn Valley Community Church; PLN19-0022; GPA19-001; RZN19-0001; CUP19-0002 (3/27/2019)

Recommendation and Comments in Response to the Proposed text amendments to the Nevada County Zoning Ordinance to bring the Code into compliance with state building laws for accessory dwelling units (ADUs), and transitional and supportive housing (2/20/2019)

Recommendation and Comments in Response to the Third Distribution/Project Description - Caldwell Application:  PLN18-0023; CUP18-0009; MGT18-0018&-0019; AAM18-002; EIS18-0012 (11/13/2018)

Recommendation and Comments in Response to the Second Distribution/Project Description - Madalynne Caldwell - Use Permit Revised Application for Special Events; PLN18-0023; CUP18-0009; EIS18-0012 (8/27/2018)

Recommendation and Comments in Response For a Use Permit Application to the Zoning Administrator to convert an existing 3,440 square foot commercial building on a site shared with residential mobile homes from a general store to self-storage use and allow interior tenant improvements PLN18-0061; CUP18-0013 (8/2/2018)

Recommendations and Comments in Responses to Request For Comments on proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendments to Further Incentive the Development of Accessory Dwelling Units; PLN18-0070; ORD18-1 (7/20/2018)

Recommendation and Comments in Response For Pre-Application Review PRE18-004 (7/20/2018)

Recommendation and Comments for Proposed text amendments to the Nevada County Zoning Ordinance to bring the Code into Compliance with state housing laws for accessory dwelling units (ADUs), and transitional and supportive housing (9/8/2017)

Recommendation and Comments on Proposed Zoning Code Amendments - Agritoursim (8/22/2018 _unsigned)  

Penn Valley Area MAC Boundaries

The Penn Valley Area MAC boundaries incorporate the boundaries of the Western Gateway Regional Recreation & Park District and the Penn Valley Fire Protection District to the extent and only within the boundaries of the Supervisorial District IV.  Therefore, to serve on the MAC, a resident must live within District IV and within the Western Gateway Regional Recreation & Park District or the Penn Valley Fire Protection District.

Penn Valley Area MAC Boundaries_Close Up

Get Involved

If you are interested in serving on the MAC and have any questions, please contact the Clerk of the Board at clerkofboard@nevadacountyca.gov or call (530) 265-1480. The maximum number of MAC members is nine. Once applications have been received and individuals are selected by District IV Supervisor Susan Hoek, their appointment will be approved by the Board of Supervisors. Applicants must reside within the MAC boundaries. Please note that members will be required to file a Financial Disclosure Statement and comply with all applicable laws. All newly appointed and reappointed members will be required to sign an Oath of Office prior to serving.