Nevada County planning commission approves Penn Valley Community Center with conditions
Jun 26, 2026
After a public hearing, the Nevada County Planning Commission unanimously approved a conditional use permit, mitigated negative declaration and oak‑resources plan for a 10,000‑square‑foot Penn Valley Community Center billed as an emergency hub and community venue; commissioners required 19 mitigation measures and ongoing tree monitoring.
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The Nevada County Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve a conditional use permit for a proposed Penn Valley Community Center and its associated mitigated negative declaration and Oak Resources Management Plan. The project, sited at 10592 Spenceville Road on a 4.77‑acre parcel, will include a 10,000‑square‑foot primary building, a 1,134‑square‑foot covered outdoor seating area, two 1,728‑square‑foot open pavilions, a commercial kitchen, meeting rooms, and garden and detention features.
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