Napa County Zoning Decisions: May 2026

In May 2026, Napa County held 5 public meetings covering zoning matters. Of 5 zoning decisions with a clear outcome this month, 5 were approved (100% approval rate). Activity was up 11% compared to April (109 activity items across 5 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

American Canyon Annexation Agreements - Urban Limit Line and RHNA Agreement

Approved.

Approved agreement 260377B with City of American Canyon for urban limit line expansion and RHNA allocation transfer. American Canyon will assume 15% of county's RHNA allocation in 7th and 8th housing element revisions (2031-2047), then 10% in perpetuity beginning with 9th revision in 2047. Covers Hess-Laird territory (281 acres) and Paoli-Watson territory (74 acres).

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American Canyon Annexation - Paoli-Watson Tax Sharing Agreement

Approved.

Approved agreement 260378B for property tax sharing on Paoli-Watson territory (15 parcels, 74 acres on eastern side of Napa-Vallejo Hwy). County's share of 1% property tax split 50-50 until 2031, then city receives 75% if RHNA obligations assumed.

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American Canyon Annexation - Hess-Laird Tax Sharing Agreement

Approved.

Approved agreement 260379B for property tax sharing on Hess-Laird territory (281 acres south of South Kelly Rd.) with City of American Canyon and American Canyon Fire Protection District. Split: 47.5% city, 47.5% county, 5% fire district until 2031; then 70% city, 25% county, 5% fire district if RHNA assumed. 100% of county structural fire tax transfers to fire district.

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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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Wild Haven LLC Agreement for Spanish Flat Resort Development

Approved.

Approved agreement 8708 with Wild Haven LLC to conduct environmental studies, site investigations, prepare environmental documents, and enter into negotiations for long-term development and operations of resort concessions at Spanish Flat Resort area at Lake Berryessa. Proposed project includes 60 tents, 40 cabins, 75-slip marina, restaurant lodge, and event space.

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Referral for Water Audit Appeals Analysis

Decision.

Board approved referral to analyze all appeals over recent years, including water audit appeals, with information on number of appeals, merit of appeals, and financial outcomes. Will include review of recent changes to appeal process including preliminary hearings and potential zoning administrator utilization.

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Zoning Changes

• Agricultural Watershed and Open Space (County) → Industrial (upon annexation to American Canyon), 281 acres at Hess-Laird territory - 281 acres south of South Kelly Rd., American Canyon area (Property owner (Hess))
• County jurisdiction → City of American Canyon jurisdiction, 74 acres at Paoli-Watson territory - 74 acres on eastern side of Napa-Vallejo Hwy along Paoli Loop Rd. (City of American Canyon)

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.
• Commercial saw 50% more mentions month-over-month.

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