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Placerville council objects to county's proposed microenterprise home-kitchen ordinance, cites safety and enforcement concerns
Summary
Council members voted unanimously to authorize a letter of objection to the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors over a proposed ordinance to permit microenterprise home kitchen operations (MEHKOs), citing fire, sanitation, parking and enforcement concerns and recommending a pilot or delay until more data is available.
The Placerville City Council on Jan. 28 authorized sending a letter of objection to the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors over a proposed ordinance to allow microenterprise home kitchen operations (MEHKOs) in residential dwellings. The motion carried unanimously.
City attorney (presenter) Mr. Cahill told the council the state law authorizing MEHKOs was adopted in 2019 and that the law preempts local zoning authority in several respects; it allows county health departments to regulate food-safety aspects but limits…
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