General Plan AmendmentRecommended approval (Jan 2026) · Council outcome not on recordCommercial zoning districts outside the Tahoe Basin

Ordinance 2025-1661 (AB 241 Zoning Text Amendment)

Douglas County

Description

A county-wide zoning text amendment amending Title 20 to allow multi-family and mixed-use residential development in all commercial zones in compliance with state law AB 241.

Impact summary

Enables multi-family residential housing in commercial zones across the county while maintaining commercial use standards.

Applicant

Name: Douglas County
Address: Commercial zoning districts outside the Tahoe Basin

At a glance

Hearings: 1
Public comments: 4
Total mentions: 1

Last vote · Planning Commission

Recommended approval (Jan 2026) · Council outcome not on record5–0, unanimous

A recommendation. The council’s outcome is not on record here.

Last discussed Jan 13, 2026.

Meeting timeline (1)

Jan 13, 2026Recommended approval 5–0

Planning Commission - Jan 13, 2026

A county-wide zoning text amendment amending Title 20 to allow multi-family and mixed-use residential development in all commercial zones in compliance with state law AB 241.

Related issues (1)

Title 20 Land Use and Zoning Code Update

Community Development presented land use and zoning around the airport, discussing potential deed disclosures to inform property buyers about aircraft noise and operations.

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