Zoning Administrator - 2026-04-22
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Meeting Summary
The April 22, 2026 Zoning Administrator meeting approved two Category 4 temporary event permits: the Wine Half Marathon spanning 21 parcels starting at Quintessa Winery at 1501 Silverado Trail in St. Helena (P2500304), and the Maxville Winery Wicked Wine Run at 4105 Childs Pope Valley Rd (P2600015). Both were found ministerially exempt from CEQA with no public opposition.
Key Decisions (2)
Wine Half Marathon 2026 Temporary Event Permit
Approved Category 4 temporary event permit P2500304 for Never Run Out LLC (filed by Tiffany) to hold a half marathon on May 9, 2026 from 8am-12pm with maximum 600 attendees. Event spans 21 parcels starting at Quintessa Winery, 1501 Silverado Trail, St. Helena, running through vineyards and wineries along public roads.
Maxville Winery Wicked Wine Run 2026 Temporary Event Permit
Approved Category 4 temporary event permit P2600015 for Justin Ross of Wicked Wine Runs to hold a 5K and 1K run with wine party at Maxville Winery, 4105 Childs Pope Valley Rd, Pope Valley on May 2, 2026 from 10am-6pm with maximum 1,500 attendees. Includes outdoor amplified music. First time event at this location.
Development Activity (2)
Wine Half Marathon 2026
Half marathon running course through vineyards and wineries, maximum 600 attendees, 8am-12pm event duration
Maxville Winery Wicked Wine Run 2026
5K and 1K running course with wine party, maximum 1,500 attendees, outdoor amplified music, single parcel event
Market Signals (2)
Sentiment
Local wine industry described as 'facing some challenges right now,' with community events being organized to support the sector.
Commercial Demand
Event organizers seeking to reposition Napa Valley's image as more inclusive and accessible rather than exclusive, potentially indicating market positioning shifts.