Amador County - The Local Agency Formation Commission, also known as LAFCO, will consider a number of proposed changes to local spheres of influence next week, as well as vote on a proposed CALAFCO Board Regional Reorganization. Locally speaking, Spheres of Influence are considered to be a region or area over which a city has a significant impact, both politically and economically. It is also considered a county area that is subject to the influence of city planning because it is destined to become annexed.
According to state government code, LAFCO must take into account a number of factors when considering amendments to spheres of influence, including the present and planned uses in the area, including agricultural and open-space lands; the need for public facilities, and the existence of any social or economic communities of interest in the area. In a 1977 opinion, the California Attorney General stated that sphere of influence should “serve like general plans, serve as an essential planning tool to combat urban sprawl and provide well planned efficient urban development patterns, giving appropriate consideration to preserving prime agricultural and other open-space lands.” On Thursday, LAFCO will consider adoption of a Sphere of Influence for the Pine Grove Community Services District and the Lockwood Fire Protection District. They will also consider amending the Sphere of Influence of the City of Sutter Creek, specifically in the Sutter Hill East Area. That reorganization includes annexation to the City and detachment from the Amador Fire Protection District. The reorganization area is located near Ridge Road east of State Route 49 and north and south of Ridge Road. LAFCO has sole responsibility for establishing a city's sphere of influence. In a related matter, the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday discussed the contents of an agreement between the City of Jackson and Amador County regarding development in the City’s Sphere of Influence. At least one LAFCO member is expected to participate in that meeting.
The regular LAFCO meeting takes place next Thursday, June 24 at 7 p.m. in the Board of Supervisors chambers in the County Administrative Building in Jackson. The public is welcome to attend. Story by Alex Lane This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Amador County - The Local Agency Formation Commission, also known as LAFCO, will consider a number of proposed changes to local spheres of influence next week, as well as vote on a proposed CALAFCO Board Regional Reorganization. Locally speaking, Spheres of Influence are considered to be a region or area over which a city has a significant impact, both politically and economically. It is also considered a county area that is subject to the influence of city planning because it is destined to become annexed.
According to state government code, LAFCO must take into account a number of factors when considering amendments to spheres of influence, including the present and planned uses in the area, including agricultural and open-space lands; the need for public facilities, and the existence of any social or economic communities of interest in the area. In a 1977 opinion, the California Attorney General stated that sphere of influence should “serve like general plans, serve as an essential planning tool to combat urban sprawl and provide well planned efficient urban development patterns, giving appropriate consideration to preserving prime agricultural and other open-space lands.” On Thursday, LAFCO will consider adoption of a Sphere of Influence for the Pine Grove Community Services District and the Lockwood Fire Protection District. They will also consider amending the Sphere of Influence of the City of Sutter Creek, specifically in the Sutter Hill East Area. That reorganization includes annexation to the City and detachment from the Amador Fire Protection District. The reorganization area is located near Ridge Road east of State Route 49 and north and south of Ridge Road. LAFCO has sole responsibility for establishing a city's sphere of influence. In a related matter, the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday discussed the contents of an agreement between the City of Jackson and Amador County regarding development in the City’s Sphere of Influence. At least one LAFCO member is expected to participate in that meeting.
The regular LAFCO meeting takes place next Thursday, June 24 at 7 p.m. in the Board of Supervisors chambers in the County Administrative Building in Jackson. The public is welcome to attend. Story by Alex Lane This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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