What is the process to prepare and approve the Specific Plan and associated Area Plan?

Placer County is responsible for approval of the entire Specific Plan, and Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) approval is required for the Area Plan, which addresses the portion of the Specific Plan area proposed for development within the Tahoe Basin. The Specific Plan (including the Area Plan) was prepared by the applicant, East West Partners, and submitted to Placer County for review for consistency with County policies and regulations. The Specific Plan was also circulated for public review and comment. Once approved as to content by Placer County, the Area Plan is submitted to TRPA for consideration. The Area Plan is a component of the Specific Plan, and is included as Appendix C of that document.

The Specific Plan will be the subject of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) prepared by Placer County pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Public Resources Code [PRC] Section 21000 et seq.) and the State CEQA Guidelines, and an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) prepared by TRPA pursuant to its Compact, Code of Ordinances, and Rules of Procedure. Ultimately, the Placer County Board of Supervisors will decide whether to certify the EIR and approve the Specific Plan and Area Plan. If approved, the TRPA Governing Board will consider certification of the EIS and approval of the Area Plan. If approved by both agencies, the Specific Plan becomes the County’s plan for the project site.

Please also see this Flow Chart (PDF) of the process.

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1. What are Specific Plans and Area Plans?
2. What is the process to prepare and approve the Specific Plan and associated Area Plan?
3. What are the opportunities for public input?