title
ALUC-25-03 (Solano County Zoning Regulations Amendments)
Determine that Application No. ALUC-25-03 (Solano County Zoning Regulations Amendments) is consistent with the Travis Air Force Base (AFB), Nut Tree and Rio Vista Airport Land Use Compatibility Plans (LUCP).
body
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution determining that Application No. ALUC-25-03 (Solano County Zoning Regulations Amendments) is consistent with the Travis Air Force Base (AFB), Nut Tree and Rio Vista Airport Land Use Compatibility Plans (LUCP).
DISCUSSION:
Introduction
Cal. Public Utilities Code section 21676(b) of the State Aeronautics Act requires the Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) review zoning regulation changes within an Airport Influence Area.
Project Description
The County of Solano proposes to amend the zoning regulations in Chapter 28 of the Solano County Code.
The Planning Commission heard the item on March 20, 2025 and unanimously voted to recommend approval to the Board of Supervisors without modifications. The Board of Supervisors is scheduled to hear the item on April 22, 2025.
The amendments propose to revise and update certain code sections to eliminate ambiguities, correct errors, and promote practicality and internal consistency.
In summary, the proposed amendments are in four parts:
• To clarify the Division of Public Works’ permitting oversight, and the County Surveyor’s review capacity.
• Correct an error in the zoning standards related to agricultural accessory buildings.
• Amend the County of Solano’s private road maintenance agreement requirement to align with the County of Solano’s Road Improvement Standards, Land Development Requirements and state law.
• Minor amendments to how farm stands are defined and regulated in the unincorporated area of the County of Solano.
A copy of the proposed amendments in redline format is included as Attachment C.
AIRPORT PLANNING CONTEXT & ANALYSIS:
Zoning regulation amendments must undergo review by the ALUC for consistency with the applicable LUCPs. The proposed regulations will apply to the unincorporated areas of the County of Solano, and staff evaluated the proposal using the compatibility zone criteria for Travis AFB, Nut Tree, and the Rio Vista Airport Land Use Compatibility Plans as it applies to the unincorporated area. The proposed amendments do not affect regulations related to flight hazards such as structural heights of objects, hazards related to bird attraction, electrical inference, glare and other flight hazards.
Staff analysis of the project is summarized in Attachment A.
Analysis Finding
Based upon review, staff finds the proposed changes comply with the requirements of the compatibility zones to protect flight and are consistent with the Travis AFB, Nut Tree, and Rio Vista Airport Land Use Compatibility Plans.
Attachments
Attachment A: Airport Compatibility Zones Criteria
Attachment B: Compatibility Zones Map
Attachment C: Draft Zoning Regulations Amendments (Redline)
Attachment D: Draft Resolution