Residents press Plumas County to act on Genesee Valley noise, fencing and alleged code violations; staff outlines enforcement path

Several residents of Genesee Valley told the Plumas County Planning Commission on Oct. 15 that a newly installed "no-climb" fence and ongoing noise from a neighboring property are harming wildlife movement, obstructing emergency access and flouting county land-use rules.

The meeting brought several written and oral submissions, including a multi-page packet from Elisa Adler and a multi-point letter from Leila Levi, both supplied to commissioners in advance. "We would like to know what the county council can or cannot do in regards to public nuisance, disturbing the peace," Levi said during public comment, urging a written response from county counsel and a formal staff reply to a list of seven items she submitted.

Planning staff and county counsel told the commission they will investigate and respond.…