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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in El Dorado County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Caldor Fire rebuilding timeline
The Caldor Fire resiliency and rebuilding ordinance got a new expiration date of October 1, 2029, giving fire survivors more time to finish rebuilding under the relaxed rules.
Commercial project at 1063 Magua St
A proposed commercial project needs TRPA special use permit approval and county commercial floor area — 8,209 sq ft total, with up to 5,009 sq ft from the county out of 31,920 sq ft available under the Meyers Area Plan. Neighbors came out to weigh in.
Business Drive open storage lot appeal
Commissioners wrestled with whether prime R&D-zoned land should keep hosting self-storage. With five facilities within 4,000 feet and an El Dorado Hills job-housing imbalance of 52,000 residents to under 5,000 jobs, most commissioners said no — but the zoning code currently allows it with a permit.
New behavioral health clinic on Missouri Flat Road
The county locked in grant administration and service agreements supporting behavioral health, including the BHCIP 'Launch Ready' grant representative designation and a 2026-2029 agreement with the state Department of Health Care Services for behavioral health services.
3% increase to park and fire impact fees in El Dorado Hills and Cameron Park
The Board adopted the 2026 Bass Lake Hills development fee schedule and updated public health/vital statistics fees to match the state schedule.