Butte County Planning Division

10/07/2026

Did you know? Zoning determines what land uses are permitted on a property. Knowing the zoning can be a helpful first step when considering a new use or project.

Use the Butte County Data Search Map to find a property’s zone and learn more.
https://gisportal.buttecounty.net/portal/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=e8ee08e0672d48c8862fd3233e394027

10/01/2026

Berry Creek Recovery Update

Join us for a community update on Berry Creek recovery, with County departments and local agencies available to provide information, answer questions, and share resources.

📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026
🕚 11:00 AM
📍 Berry Creek Grange, 1477 Bald Rock Rd, Berry Creek

09/21/2026

BERRY CREEK COMMUNITY CLEANUP

📅 Saturday, October 3 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Lot adjacent to 286 Rockerfeller Road, Berry Creek

Important:
⭐ Proof of residency required. Unincorporated Butte County residents only. Bring your mailed postcard, if you received one.
⭐ Participants must unload and dispose of their items without assistance from staff.
⭐ Carefully review the Accepted and Unacceptable Waste Items List. Unaccepted items will be declined.

❌ NO fire debris / burned materials
❌ NO E-waste / electronics
❌ NO household or bagged garbage
❌ NO tires
❌ NO vehicle or automotive parts
❌ NO construction materials
❌ NO hazardous waste or hazardous materials
❌ NO am******on, explosives, batteries

Carefully review the Accepted and Unacceptable Waste Items List. It is staff's discretion to accept materials and waste items that comply with the waste hauler guidelines. Unaccepted items will be declined.

Contact Code Enforcement if you have any questions at 530.552.3702 or [email protected].

09/09/2026

FREE COHASSET COMMUNITY CLEANUP

📅 Saturday, September 12 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍Corner lot at Cohasset Road x Vilas Road (formerly Vose’s Shopping Center)

Important:
⭐ Proof of residency required. Unincorporated Butte County residents only. Bring your mailed postcard, if you’ve received one.
⭐ Carefully review the Accepted and Unacceptable Waste Items List.
⭐ Unaccepted items will not be accepted.
⭐ Participants must unload and dispose their items without assistance from staff.

Carefully review the Accepted and Unacceptable Waste Items List.

❌ NO Fire debris / burned materials
❌ NO Tires
❌ NO E-waste / electronics
❌ NO vehicle or automotive parts
❌ NO household or bagged garbage
❌ NO hazardous waste or hazardous materials

Contact Code Enforcement if you have any questions at 530.552.3702 or [email protected].

09/02/2026

Butte County offices will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of Labor Day.

Have a wonderful and safe holiday weekend!

08/21/2026

MAGALIA, WE'RE BACK! Join us for our third Magalia Community Cleanup and clear out those bulky unwanted items.

📅 Saturday, August 22 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

NEW: We are NOT accepting E-waste/Electronics. Carefully review the Accepted and Unacceptable Waste Items List before loading your vehicle.

Important:
⭐ Proof of residency required. Unincorporated Butte County residents only.
⭐ Bring your mailed postcard, if you received one.
⭐ Carefully review the Accepted and Unacceptable Waste Items List.
⭐ Unaccepted items will not be accepted.
⭐ Participants must unload and dispose of their items without assistance from staff.

Traffic Reminders:
🚗 Do NOT block traffic on Skyway.
🚗 Do NOT block driveways.
🚗 Enter the event from the south end of the turnout.

Please Note:
❌ NO E-waste / Electronics
❌ NO household or bagged garbage
❌ NO vehicle or automotive parts
❌ NO tires
❌ NO hazardous waste or hazardous materials

This free community cleanup is provided by the Butte County Development Services Code Enforcement Division to help residents properly dispose of accumulated unwanted items, support voluntary code compliance, and improve our unincorporated communities.

Questions? Contact Butte County Code Enforcement at 530.552.3702 or [email protected].

08/14/2026

08/10/2026

Butte County District Attorney Mike Ramsey invites residents of Butte, Tehama, and Shasta Counties who suffered damage, evacuation, or trauma from the 2024 Park Fire to submit victim impact statements to his office to be presented to the judge at Stout's October sentencing. Statements may be submitted via email to: [email protected].

For assistance with submitting an impact statement, please call 530.552.5600.

08/07/2026

🚨 Recruitment for Principal Planner - apply by August 12 11:59 PM 🚨

If you're passionate about public service, complex planning projects, and making a lasting impact in the communities you serve, we encourage you to apply!

Learn more & view the full Recruitment Packet: https://www.buttecounty.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/19436/Principal-Planner-Recruitment-Packet?fbclid=IwY2xjawTi8hlwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMXBBQnRxZ3pPWkkxTEdTTG5zcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEelMapFHrk44U-D8d4o6A2vz9i74FXHze_15vcK-7cO6T91jd1Pejve-FpTiY_aem_DgVP9Uwh1HGQXplH9yTv8A

Apply online through Butte County Human Resources: https://www.governmentjobs.com/.../5411041/principal-planner

🚨 Now Hiring: Principal Planner 🚨

Ready to lead meaningful planning initiatives that shape the future of Butte County? We're looking for an experienced, collaborative leader to help guide responsible growth, support wildfire recovery and resiliency efforts, preserve our agricultural heritage, and mentor the next generation of planning professionals.

If you're passionate about public service, complex planning projects, and making a lasting impact in the communities you serve, we encourage you to apply.

Learn more & view the full Recruitment Packet: https://www.buttecounty.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/19436/Principal-Planner-Recruitment-Packet
Apply online through Butte County Human Resources: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/buttecountyca/jobs/5411041/principal-planner