Planning Commission - 6/22/26

The County of Sacramento Planning Commission held a meeting on June 22, 2026, primarily to consider an appeal regarding the denial of a temporary use permit for El Fernito horse training facility located at 13301 Renkyu Road. The appeal was related to the applicant's failure to comply with conditions of prior temporary use permits, including lack of required business licenses, failure to notify the Sheriff's Department of events, and complaints from neighbors about noise and other disturbances. Staff and code enforcement detailed multiple violations and enforcement efforts, including meetings with the District Attorney's Office and the Sheriff's Department. The applicant acknowledged past non-compliance but requested approval of the permit with a new operator managing the events. Commissioners deliberated on the balance between community impact and the applicant's opportunity to comply, discussing potential conditions such as limiting the number of events, parking plans, and adherence to business licensing requirements. Ultimately, the commission voted to deny the appeal, upholding the zoning administrator's denial of the temporary use permit, while noting the applicant could pursue a business license for commercial stable operations and potentially apply for a conditional use permit for more permanent event activities in the future. The meeting also included brief updates on upcoming agenda items and procedural changes for public comments.