North Lake Tahoe residents are gearing up for a virtual dialogue on the future of their housing landscape. District 5 Supervisor Cindy Gustafson is set to host an online town hall on Monday, March 10, to discuss notable changes to housing policies within the Lake Tahoe Basin. The amendments at the heart of this meeting are targeted at securing affordability for moderate-income and local workforce residents, a challenge that mountain communities often face.
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) has put forth amendments seeking to prioritize 100% deed-restricted housing projects. These modifications were drafted following an extensive two-year consideration period, which included input from the Tahoe Living Working Group—an assembly initiated by the TRPA. While adoption within the Placer County Tahoe Basin Area Plan is pending, the governing board of TRPA is slated to review the amendments come March 26, according to a statement released by Placer County.
The upcoming town hall event, which will kick off at 6 p.m. Monday, will be accessible to the public via Zoom. For those looking to participate, the county has provided virtual connectivity options, including a web link and toll-free audio dial-ins. The webinar ID required for joining the meeting is 912 3961 0165. To learn more about the area plan and to obtain access to the live stream, interested parties can visit Placer County's official webpage detailing the Tahoe Basin Area Plan.
Last month, the Placer County Board of Supervisors approved an environmental study to align the county's plan with TRPA proposals. The study, required by the California Environmental Quality Act, will take up to 12 months to complete. Once finished, it will be reviewed by the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors. TRPA mandates that all local jurisdictions adopt these housing amendments within a year or offer alternatives that meet the same goals. Despite the deadline, Placer County is ensuring a thorough process with opportunities for the community to stay informed and share their views.
