Plumas supervisors deny Papanos general plan amendment, direct staff to explore special‑use and code amendment pathways

May 5, 2026

After a Planning Department recommendation to deny a proposal to change a 4.27‑acre parcel near Twain from mining to resort/recreation, the board voted unanimously to deny the Papanos general plan amendment and asked planning staff to return with a 'resolution of intention' to explore alternate paths such as special use permits or code amendments.

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The Plumas County Board of Supervisors voted on May 5 to deny a proposed general plan amendment and rezone for a 4.27‑acre parcel on Highway 70 near Twain that the applicant proposed to convert from mining resource to resort/recreation use for a campground and associated facilities.

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