Napa County Zoning Decisions: May 2026

In May 2026, Napa County held 5 public meetings covering zoning matters. 3 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 3 approved (100% approval rate). Activity was down 31% compared to April (178 activity items across 6 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

American Canyon annexation agreements — Paoli-Watson and Hess-Laird territories

Approved.

Approved three agreements with the City of American Canyon: agreement 260377B (urban limit line and RHNA agreement), agreement 260379B (tax-sharing agreement with City and American Canyon Fire Protection District for Hess-Laird), and agreement 260378B (tax-sharing agreement for Paoli-Watson). Paoli-Watson is 15 parcels totaling ~74 acres along Powley Loop Road east of Napa-Vallejo Highway (inside existing ULL); Hess-Laird is two parcels totaling ~281 acres south of South Kelly Road (outside ULL, requiring ULL extension). American Canyon assumes 15% of the county's RHNA in 7th and 8th housing element cycles (~2031-2047) and 10% thereafter. Property currently zoned industrial. Vote, Chair Manfrey dissenting over water-supply concerns.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

Resolution Supporting House Concurrent Resolution 46

Approved.

Board unanimously adopted resolution supporting Congressman Mike Thompson's House Concurrent Resolution 46 calling for climate restoration, net zero CO2 emissions, and stabilization of greenhouse gas concentrations to pre-industrial levels.

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Exclusive negotiating agreement with Wild Haven LLC for Spanish Flat resort concession

Approved.

Approved agreement number 8708 with Wild Haven LLC to conduct environmental studies, site investigations, prepare environmental documents, and negotiate a long-term agreement for development and operations of resort concessions at the Spanish Flat Resort area at Lake Berryessa. Proposal is a glamping-style development of roughly 80-100 units (~60 tents and ~40 cabins), a ~75-slip marina, restaurant lodge, and event space, tying into the Spanish Flat water district. 28-month agreement (4 months investigation, 24 months approval period). Board also received status update on other Lake Berryessa sites (Steel Canyon, Monticello Shores, Berryessa Point). Approved unanimously with friendly amendment.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

Top Keywords This Month

• industrial: 18 instances
• land use: 14 instances
• annexation: 14 instances
• commercial: 12 instances
• residential: 10 instances

What to Watch

• Industrial is new this month with 18 mentions, not present in April.
• Annexation is new this month with 14 mentions, not present in April.

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