Board approves replacement development‑rights agreement for Campbell property

The Sutter County Board of Supervisors on Sept. 23 approved a request to rescind and replace a development‑rights and open‑space easement for Campbell property parcels (assessor’s parcels 33‑320‑047 and 33‑320‑048) to reflect a recent lot‑line adjustment.

Neil Hay of Development Services told the board the county uses development‑rights agreements to limit residential expansion on agricultural parcels and that many existing agreements predate the current 2011 general plan and zoning code. When property lines change, the board must release the older agreement and record a new agreement that continues the restriction on the number of residential structures allowed.

Supervisor Jeff Stevens asked for broader clarity on how the county decides which agreements can be modified. Hay said planning staff will prepare an informational report on development‑rights agreements and related zoning policy, likely coming to the board in November, and staff are available to hold a workshop on land‑use policies.

After discussion, the board voted by roll call to approve the rescind‑and‑replace request; the motion carried unanimously. The county will record the new development‑rights agreement to reflect the lot‑line adjustment and maintain the parcel’s residential limits.

The action resolved the immediate title and restriction alignment for the two assessor parcels; staff said the department will return with a staff report explaining development‑rights agreements and potential policy considerations for future cases.