Lassen County is currently working on a Regional Area Plan Update that will combine the Susanville Vicinity Area Plan, Johnstonville Area Plan and Richmond/Gold Run Area Plan, and a series of three meetings have been scheduled to engage the community and assess their needs.
An Area Plan is a detailed planning document that provides a vision and regulatory framework for the development and use of a specific geographic area. It is often used to guide growth, development, and land use, ensuring that it aligns with the General Plan.
Where is the planning area?
As shown in the following map, the Regional Area Plan Update area is situated along the southern edge of Lassen County, immediately outside the city of Susanville, serving as a vital connection point between rural communities and the broader regional infrastructure. Regional access is available through several major highways, including California State Routes 44, 36, 139, and U.S. Highway 395.
These routes provide critical transportation corridors for local and regional traffic, linking the area to surrounding counties and the rest of California. The Plan encompasses a diverse range of communities, primarily Johnstonville, Richmond/Gold Run, the Susanville Vicinity, and Lake Forest Vicinity.
Why is the County Updating the Plans?
The Susanville Vicinity Area Plan was last updated in 1984, the Johnstonville Area Plan was last updated in 1987, and the Richmond/Gold Run Area Plan was last updated in 1993. These Area Plans no longer reflect the shifts within the community or the changing circumstances that influence the County’s future direction.
Updating these plans is essential to address new development trends, community needs, environmental considerations, and economic conditions that have emerged over the past decades.
Upcoming Meetings
January 28, 2025 from 5:30 to 8:00 pm at the Old Clubhouse, 470-835 Wingfield Rd, Susanville, CA 96130
January 29, 2025 from 5:30 to 8:00 pm at Johnstonville Elementary School, 704-795 Bangham Lane, Susanville
January 30, 2025 from 5:30-8:pm at Jensen Hall, Lassen County Fairgrounds
Regional Area Plan will be developed in response to public and agency input and the guidance of Lassen County’s elected officials.
If you would like more information, please contact the County’s project outreach coordinator: Steve Peterson, Kimley-Horn, [email protected], 1.916.306.5209. Click here for more information.