Planning commission denies Sutter Buttes event‑venue permit amid traffic, fire and noise concerns

Mar 18, 2026

On Feb. 18, 2026, the Sutter County Planning Commission denied a use permit for a proposed outdoor event venue at 13189 Pass Road (project U24‑0013), citing emergency-access, traffic and noise concerns raised by fire officials and nearby residents; the applicant may appeal to the Board of Supervisors.

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The Sutter County Planning Commission voted 4–2 on Feb. 18 to deny a use permit application (U24‑0013) for a proposed large outdoor event facility on an 80‑acre parcel at 13189 Pass Road in the Sutter Buttes.

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