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Board approves housing element progress report; staff to return on general‑plan updates
Summary
Supervisors approved the 2024 Housing Element annual progress report (C20) and asked staff to return with recommendations on updating the general plan and implementing zoning/ordinance changes to meet RHNA targets; the board separately adopted the rest of the consent calendar 5–0.
The Shasta County Board of Supervisors approved the 2024 Housing Element annual progress report (item C20) on March 25, directing staff to return with proposals for a general‑plan update and additional implementation steps.
Resource Management staff and Supervisor Plummer reviewed the county’s Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) obligations for the unincorporated area and explained why the county is not on track to meet state targets: reduced building permits since 2022, delayed post‑fire rebuilds, higher interest rates and an unstable fire insurance market. The staff presentation said 817 dwelling units were lost in incorporated fire areas and 386 replacement units have been completed — “so we’re under 50% rebuild,” the presentation stated.
Staff outlined measures the county could take to increase housing supply: update accessory dwelling‑unit (ADU) rules to align with state guidance, reduce developer burdens (setbacks, parking), pursue rezones that allow higher density and coordinate with sewer/water planning. Supervisor Plummer asked staff to return with a proposal for updating the county’s general plan; staff agreed to follow up.
The board voted to approve C20 as pulled and then approved the remainder of the consent calendar (with item C3 held) 5–0.
Why it matters: Without a compliant housing element and follow‑through on implementation measures, jurisdictions may miss state targets that can affect grant eligibility and require rezones in future cycles. Board members repeatedly tied housing goals to recovery from recent wildfire losses and to longer‑term planning.
Quote: Resource Management staff to the board: “If we didn’t meet the deadline, we were going to have to be on a 4 year cycle. Because we met that deadline, we are now on an 8 year cycle.”
Next steps: Staff to return with specifics on a general‑plan update and implementation approaches for ordinances and rezones, and to continue tracking RHNA progress and rebuild metrics.
