Napa County Zoning Decisions: February 2026

In February 2026, Napa County held 3 public meetings covering zoning matters. 3 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 3 approved (100% approval rate). Activity was up 225% compared to January (28 activity items across 2 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Promise Winery Variance, Use Permit, and Road Standards Exception

Approved.

Approved new phased winery on 62-acre parcel on Sage Canyon Road (Highway 128) in Pritchard Hill area. Phase 1: convert 1,300 sq ft barn to 2,700 sq ft winery for 5,000 gallons, convert ADU to tasting room, 8 daily visitors, 3 employees. Phase 2: 30,000 gallons production, 5,000 sq ft wine cave, increased visitation. Applicants Jen and Steve McPherson represented by Josh Staling.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

Hourglass Winery Exception to Conservation Regulations

Approved.

Approved exemption P23-00279-UP to conservation regulations for driveway improvements within stream setback, removing approximately 0.1 acres of vineyard to support increased road width.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

Support Letter for California SB 299 (Childcare CEQA Exemption)

Approved.

Board approved transmission of a five-signature position letter supporting Senate Bill 299, authored by Senator Chris Cabaldon, which exempts daycare centers and family daycare homes on residential parcels from CEQA review. The bill aims to reduce barriers to childcare facility development.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

Top Keywords This Month

• residential: 19 instances
• zoning: 14 instances
• variance: 8 instances
• land use: 5 instances
• commercial: 2 instances

What to Watch

• Residential mentions were up 280% from January.
• Zoning is new this month with 14 mentions, not present in January.
• Variance is new this month with 8 mentions, not present in January.
• Land use is new this month with 5 mentions, not present in January.

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