Plumas planning staff says code enforcement active after neighbours accuse Genesee Valley landowner of cutting trees, erecting fences and unsafe burns

Neighbors and public commenters raised repeated concerns at the Plumas County Planning Commission’s Aug. 21 meeting about activities on a Genesee Valley property owned by Leila (Jean) Levi, saying large trees were cut, high fencing was installed, noisy generators run at night and a roadside sign advertised a planned burn without a permit. Planning Director Tracy (last name not specified in the record) told commissioners staff has opened and is pursuing a code enforcement case and has issued a correction notice to the property owner.

The most detailed public comment came from a speaker who identified herself as a large-animal veterinarian and long-time Genesee Valley resident and who said the property changes threaten wildlife habitat, watershed health and the local character of the scenic corridor. The commenter listed seven concerns, including ‘‘made roads across the valley,’’ removal of large live trees,…