Placer County Tahoe Basin Area Plan and Tahoe City Lodge

The Tahoe Basin Area Plan Phase 2 Housing Amendments, approved by the Placer County Board of Supervisors on November 18, 2025, implement regulatory changes to support housing development within the Tahoe Basin. These amendments specifically target Town Centers and areas zoned for multifamily housing, applying exclusively to projects consisting of 100% deed-restricted achievable housing units. The primary objective of the amendments is to facilitate increased density by allowing greater lot coverage, increased building height, and a higher number of units per parcel, while simultaneously reducing mandatory parking requirements. The project encompasses approximately 46,162 acres within unincorporated Placer County under the jurisdiction of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, including communities such as Kings Beach, Tahoe Vista, Tahoe City, Carnelian Bay, and several others. All developments under these amendments must adhere to strict environmental performance standards outlined in the TRPA Regional Plan and Code of Ordinances. Key requirements include mandatory connection to a stormwater collection and treatment system and compliance with specific scenic findings regarding building height as defined in Chapter 37 of the TRPA Code of Ordinances. The project was processed in accordance with CEQA, supported by an Environmental Impact Report and Addendum.