Penn Valley Community Center Project

The Penn Valley Community Center Project proposes a 10,000 square foot multi-use facility on a 4.77-acre parcel in Nevada County, California, designed to serve as a hub for community engagement, economic development, and digital equity. The facility will include a visitor center operated by the Penn Valley Chamber of Commerce, a business and workforce development hub to support local entrepreneurs and job training, and an E-Connectivity Hub providing high-speed internet and computer access. Additional features include a commercial kitchen, banquet hall, theater/stage, smart meeting rooms, two covered outdoor pavilions, a 225 square foot restroom building, a 2.5-acre garden, and a detention pond. The project also incorporates 140 parking spaces, with 51 designated as gravel-surfaced within a landscaped area. An Oak Resources Management Plan is included to address preservation measures for a designated Landmark Oak Tree and Landmark Grove on the site. The development is being pursued under a Conditional Use Permit and is part of a broader planning and environmental review process. The project is formally tracked under multiple identifiers including PLN25-0098, CUP25-0004, MGT26-0001, and EIS25-0006, and is managed by Nevada County with Steve Geiger, Principal Planner, listed as the primary point of contact. Christopher Ring, acting as the project applicant representative, is also involved in the submission and coordination. The facility is intended to strengthen community resilience by offering accessible public services, promoting rural economic growth, and enhancing technology access for residents. The proposed location in the 95946 zip code reflects a deliberate effort to serve a rural population with limited existing infrastructure. The facility is scheduled for review with a posted forecast date of June 30, 2026, and additional information is available through the California Environmental Quality Act online portal.