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File #: 25-1432    Version: 1
Type: Public Hearing Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 8/4/2025 In control: Planning Commission
On agenda: 8/20/2025 Final action:
Title: Discussion and recommendation that the Board of Supervisors adopt an ordinance amending Section 18.08 (Definitions) and Section 18.124.130 (Use Permit Modifications - Procedure- Categories) of Chapter 18.124 (Use Permits) of Title 18 (Zoning) of the Napa County Code regarding the issuance of micro-winery use permits and modifications.
Sponsors: Planning Commission
Attachments: 1. A - Proposed Ordinance - Redlines - 18.08.344 & 18.124.130, 2. B - Proposed Ordinance - Clean - 18.08.344 & 18.124.130, 3. C - Public Comment, 4. Item 7C - Public Comment STFF Letter(added after initial agenda posting).pdf
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TO: Napa County Planning Commission
FROM: Brian D. Bordona - Director of Planning, Building and Environmental Services
REPORT BY: Michael Parker, Planning Manager
SUBJECT: Proposed Updates to the Micro-winery Ordinance


RECOMMENDATION
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Discussion and recommendation that the Board of Supervisors adopt an ordinance amending Section 18.08 (Definitions) and Section 18.124.130 (Use Permit Modifications - Procedure- Categories) of Chapter 18.124 (Use Permits) of Title 18 (Zoning) of the Napa County Code regarding the issuance of micro-winery use permits and modifications.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Proposed Action:
That the Planning Commission:
1. Recommend the Board of Supervisors find the proposed amendments exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under Public Resource Code Section 21080.17, and under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.4, which allows local jurisdictions to establish their own procedures and exemptions, consistent with CEQA; Section 15303, regarding the new construction and conversion of small structures; Section 15304, regarding minor alterations to land; and Section 15305, regarding minor alterations in land use limitations; and Classes 3, 4, and 5 in Appendix B of the Local Procedures; and

2. Recommend the Board of Supervisors adopt an ordinance amending Section 18.08 (Definitions) and Section 18.124.130 (Use Permit Modifications - Procedure- Categories) of Chapter 18.124 (Use Permits) of Title 18 (Zoning) of the Napa County Code regarding the issuance of micro-winery use permits and modifications.

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: Pursuant to the California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3 (Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act) and Napa County's Local Procedures for Implementing the California Environmental Quality Act, the adoption of this ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. The adoption of the ordinance is exempt under S...

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