Project #U24-0023 (Heryford) Development Rights Abandonment
Sutter County
Description
The county gave up a development rights and open space easement on the Heryfords' roughly 115-acre parcel.
Impact summary
If the Board agrees, the Heryfords' son can build a home on the family farm; the split vote also sets up a broader county conversation about development rights policy.
Applicant
- Name
- Richard and Tiffani Heryford
- Address
- 9030 Pass Road, Sutter, CA 95982See this on the map
At a glance
- Hearings
- 3
- Public comments
- 3
- Total mentions
- 3
Last vote · Board of Supervisors
Last discussed Jun 23, 2026.
Meeting timeline (3)
Board of Supervisors - Regular Session — June 23, 2026
The county gave up a development rights and open space easement on the Heryfords' roughly 115-acre parcel.
Board of Supervisors - Regular Session — May 26, 2026
The Heryfords asked the county to undo a development rights agreement so their son can build a home on their 115-acre walnut and olive ranch. Despite staff recommending denial under AG-80 density rules, the Board unanimously said yes.
Planning Commission - Regular — April 16, 2026
A request to rescind a 2003 development rights agreement so a residence can be built on a 115-acre walnut and olive farm; staff recommended denial but commissioners voted 2-1-1 to send it forward favorably.
Related issues (2)
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