Placer County addresses recent lawsuit regarding density increasing approvals

Placer County addresses recent lawsuit regarding density increasing approvals

PLACER COUNTY, Calif. – Last week a group of conservation organizations announced a lawsuit against Placer County over amendments to the county’s Tahoe Basin Area Plan. The amendments were approved by the Placer County Board of Supervisors at the Nov. 18 meeting and increase building coverage, height, density and lower parking requirements in certain areas, such as town centers. The lawsuit alleges that decision overlooks public safety and wildf…