Sacramento County Planning Commission Meeting - February 17, 2026

The Sacramento County Planning Commission held a meeting on February 17, 2026, to consider three agenda items: a general plan amendment and related permits for Bar None Auctions, a use permit and design review for a Quick Quack Car Wash, and a zoning code amendment to regulate crowing fowl (roosters). All three items were approved unanimously after presentations, public testimony, and commissioner deliberation.

Consent Calendar

• Item 1: Bar None Auctions (PLMP 2023-00290) – A proposal for a general plan amendment, county plan amendment, rezone, use permit, special development permit, and design review at 6190 Bradshaw Road in the Vineyard Community. The environmental document was a mitigated negative declaration. The applicant spoke briefly, no public comments were offered, and the commission approved staff’s recommendation without discussion. (Vote: unanimous)

Public Comments & Testimony

• Quick Quack Car Wash: Anna Gather, a resident of Angelina Avenue, opposed the project citing existing traffic issues on her dead-end street, safety concerns for elderly neighbors, and the presence of another car wash less than a quarter-mile away.
• Crowing Fowl Ordinance: Seven individuals provided testimony.
  • B. Yang (JB Oriental Bantam Game Farm) and Dal Yang (president of the Hmong community) opposed the ordinance, emphasizing the religious and cultural importance of roosters for the Hmong community, and raised First Amendment and constitutional concerns.
  • Catherine Plummer (exhibition chicken breeder) opposed the ordinance, arguing it does not directly address noise or cockfighting and would unfairly penalize legitimate hobbyists and breeders.
  • Sue Zong (Hmong Chamber of Commerce) opposed, citing free exercise of religion and equal protection issues.
  • Vince Banakid (game fowl hobbyist) opposed, stating the ordinance targets all rooster owners rather than cockfighters, and asked for stronger penalties for illegal activities.
  • Robert Schmidt and Nancy Dewey (neighbors of a property with over 200 roosters) supported the ordinance, describing severe noise nuisance, loss of family gatherings, and health concerns from odors and flies. They urged approval to end their two-year ordeal.

Discussion Items

• Item 2: Quick Quack Car Wash (PLMP 2025-00010) – Staff presented the project at 6717 Fair Oaks Boulevard in Carmichael, including a use permit, special development permit (to reduce landscape setback from 25 to 13 feet), and design review. The project is exempt from CEQA (Class 3, small structures). Commissioner Borja questioned the exemption because the building exceeds 2,500 square feet and the use changes from a parking lot to a car wash involving chemicals. Environmental coordinator Julie Newton explained that the exemption applies after reviewing unusual circumstances (traffic, noise studies) and that drainage and runoff are addressed through standard requirements. Applicant Don Shively confirmed that water is recycled (95-98% capture) and soaps are biodegradable. Traffic studies showed minimal impact. Hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The commission approved staff’s recommendation. (Vote: unanimous)
• Item 3: Crowing Fowl Ordinance (PLMP 2024-0026) – Staff introduced a zoning code amendment to chapters 3, 5, and 7 of the county code to limit the number of roosters on residential and agricultural parcels. Key provisions include: complaint-driven enforcement with a 30-day compliance period, a no-cost registration process through the Agricultural Commissioner for legitimate purposes (e.g., breeding, exhibition, cultural/religious practices), and tiered rooster limits based on lot size and zoning. For agricultural and large residential zones (AR, RD1-3): 5 roosters (10,000 sq ft–1 acre), up to 50 roosters (40+ acres). For smaller residential zones (RD4, RD5, RD7): staff recommended up to 3 roosters (10,000 sq ft–1 acre) and up to 10 roosters (1+ acre). The Agricultural Advisory Committee (AAC) recommended a further tier: 2 roosters (10,000 sq ft–half acre), 3 roosters (half–1 acre), and 3+ roosters (1+ acre, with 10,000 sq ft per additional rooster). Discussion focused on protecting religious/cultural practices (e.g., Hmong ceremonies) and avoiding unintended impacts on legitimate breeders while addressing noise and cockfighting. Staff clarified that the ordinance is complaint-driven, allows registration for any legitimate purpose (including cultural), and includes educational outreach in multiple languages. Commissioner Borja raised concerns about potential weaponization of enforcement and the need for a feedback loop. Commissioner Corona Savignano moved to approve the amendment as staff presented, incorporate AAC’s recommended limits for RD4-5-7, and add explicit clarification for religious and cultural protections. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

Key Outcomes

• Bar None Auctions: Approved unanimously.
• Quick Quack Car Wash: Approved unanimously.
• Crowing Fowl Ordinance: Approved unanimously with the following specifics:
  • Rooster limits for RD4, RD5, RD7 as recommended by AAC (2 roosters for 10,000 sq ft to half acre; 3 for half to 1 acre; up to 10 for 1+ acre with 10,000 sq ft per extra rooster).
  • Staff recommendations on all other zones (AR, RD1-3) adopted as proposed.
  • Complaint-driven enforcement and no-cost registration process maintained.
  • Direction to clarify that legitimate cultural and religious purposes qualify for registration and exemption from standard limits.
• Next Steps: The zoning code amendment will proceed to the Board of Supervisors (tentatively March 24, 2026); a companion county code amendment goes directly to the Board.