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Oroville presents 6-area annexation strategy; Thermolito residents raise flooding and service concerns
Summary
City of Oroville staff presented an early annexation concept covering six areas, prompting public comment and supervisor questions about public safety, flood risk and service capacity in Thermolito and other locations.
Representatives from the City of Oroville outlined an early annexation strategy for six potential areas surrounding the city during the Sept. 9 Butte County Board of Supervisors meeting, and county supervisors and residents raised concerns about public safety, flood risk and infrastructure capacity, especially in Thermolito.
Wes Ervin, Oroville city planner, and Pat Hyatt, community development director for the city, presented initial maps showing six potential annexation areas—including Long Bar, Rio Del Oro, Oro Bay/Wilbur Road, Thermolito, Lincoln Ofer, and North Table Mountain—and said they expect to phase annexations over time. Ervin said most of the land is vacant and many landowners have expressed interest;…
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