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Votes at a glance: Board approves tiny homes ordinance, sends letter on AT&T, designates San Juan Ridge tapestries
Summary
At the same Nevada County Board meeting the supervisors approved the tiny homes on wheels ordinance (4–1), adopted a letter of concern on AT&T/Pacific Bell services, designated the San Juan Ridge Tapestries as a historical resource and completed routine chair/vice chair selections and the consent calendar.
The Nevada County Board of Supervisors took several formal actions during a single session that combined policy debate and routine business. Highlights:
• Tiny homes on wheels ordinance — Passed: After extended public comment and a Planning Commission recommendation, the board adopted an ordinance allowing certified tiny homes on wheels as dwelling units where underlying density permits. Vote: 4 yes, 1 no. The board directed staff to study broader “all homes on wheels” options (RVs/travel trailers) and to report back with a one‑year status update.
• Letter about Pacific Bell Telephone Company (AT&T) — Passed: The board authorized a county letter of concern urging protection of landline/carrier of last resort obligations and asked staff to send it to state and federal officials and regulatory agencies. Vote: unanimous.
• San Juan Ridge Tapestries designation — Passed: The board adopted a resolution designating the San Juan Ridge Tapestries as a Nevada County historical resource (file SR-25-01). Vote: unanimous.
• Chair and vice chair of the Board for 2025 — Elections: The board elected Heidi Hall as chair and Lisa Swartout as vice chair in roll call votes; both elections were carried by unanimous roll call.
• Consent calendar — Approved as presented (with several items pulled for later consideration). Vote: unanimous.
What this means: The tiny homes ordinance is the most substantive policy decision; other actions were routine or symbolic but included formal, unanimous votes that will be recorded in official minutes. The county will pursue advocacy and follow‑up on telecommunications reliability and monitor the tiny homes implementation closely as directed by the board.
Ending: Staff follow‑up orders included sending the AT&T letter to state and CPUC contacts, moving forward with the San Juan Ridge designation administration, and preparing the one‑year report and study on broader ‘homes on wheels’ policy after adoption of the tiny homes ordinance.
