Napa County Zoning Decisions: June 2026

In June 2026, Napa County held 7 public meetings covering zoning matters. 6 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 4 approved (100% approval rate), 2 deferred. Activity was up 50% compared to May (121 activity items across 5 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Howell Mountain (Howe Mountain) Cemetery green-burial use permit

Deferred.

Use permit and conservation/road-standard exceptions for a green-burial cemetery on three parcels (109.3 acres total; 16.19 acres of interment, 0.69 acres grading) at 1225 Howell Mountain Road, Angwin. Applicant Eternal Preserves Holdings, LLC (parent company Wildlands). Commission closed the public hearing and continued the item to a date uncertain; staff to re-notice. Commissioners cited need for hydrogeologic study, traffic analysis/left-turn lane, conservation-easement scope, and burial-density limits.

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Nickel & Nickel Winery Arts for All Gala Temporary Event

Approved.

The Zoning Administrator approved Category 4 temporary event Application P26-00148 for the Arts for All Gala at Nickel & Nickel Winery, 1864 St. Helena Highway, Oakville, hosted by Napa Association, Napa Valley, on July 12, 2026 from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. with approximately 420 attendees. Found ministerially exempt from CEQA. Decided by hearing officer; no vote.

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AXR Napa Valley Winery Use Permit Major Modification

Approved.

Approved use permit modification P22-00417 for AXR Napa Valley Winery on 7.8-acre parcel north of St. Helena with Highway 29 access. Approval includes: 17,000 sq ft wine cave construction, conversion of barrel storage building to hospitality/tasting space, conversion of attached dwelling to winery office, new left turn lane on Highway 29, upgraded water/wastewater systems. Production remains at 20,000 gallons/year (ghost winery cap). Visitation increased to 60 daily visitors (40 off-season), 17 weekend employees, 24 small events (25 guests each), 7 medium-large events (75-150 guests). Applicant: AXR Napa Valley represented by Jeffrey Redding.

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Variance for Wastewater System - AXR Winery

Approved.

Approved variance P26-00045 to allow wastewater system within Highway 29 setback at AXR Napa Valley Winery. Variance justified by small parcel size (7.8 acres), historic landmark layout constraints, and overlapping winery setbacks that constitute legal hardships. Allows applicant to split and modernize process and domestic wastewater systems without impacting sensitive habitats.

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Raymond Vineyards Winery Napa Knockout Temporary Event continuance

Deferred.

Staff recommended and the Zoning Administrator continued temporary event Application P26-00139 (Raymond Vineyards Winery Napa Knockout Combat Sports Legacy and Honor Gala) to a special zoning administrative meeting on July 15, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. to allow the applicant to work with staff on outstanding comments. Decided by hearing officer; no vote.

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Code amendment for urban lot splits and two-unit developments (Title 17 & 18)

Approved.

Advisory recommendation to the Board of Supervisors to approve a draft ordinance amending Napa County Code Title 17 and Title 18 (Chapter 18-104-440) to comply with SB 9, SB 450 (2024) and AB 1061, including review shot clocks, narrowed denial authority, narrowed historic district exemptions, and removal of physical environment as an adverse-impact basis.

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Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 18 instances
• residential: 12 instances
• historic preservation: 9 instances
• commercial: 7 instances
• variance: 6 instances

What to Watch

• Zoning mentions were up 260% from May.
• Historic preservation is new this month with 9 mentions, not present in May.
• Variance is new this month with 6 mentions, not present in May.

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