Resources
This page brings together key planning documents, maps, and recent legislation that directly affect development in and around Chico. From land-use designations and fire-hazard mapping to permit vesting rules and approval timelines, these resources are designed to help builders and developers plan confidently, reduce surprises, and stay aligned with current state and local requirements.
Resource Documents
This map shows the Fire Hazard Severity Zones within the City of Chico’s Local Responsibility Area as designated by the California State Fire Marshal (January 22, 2025).
Download Fire Hazard Severity Map here
The Chico 2030 General Plan Land Use Diagram (Figure LU-1) shows the City’s planned land use designations—residential, mixed-use, commercial, industrial, public, and open space—along with key Special Planning Areas and opportunity sites.
Vested Rights
Vested rights are what protect your project from shifting rules, rising requirements, and surprise policy changes mid-stream. This whitepaper explains the main ways developers can secure those protections so hard-won approvals actually mean certainty when it’s time to build. Understanding how Vested Rights work is critical for builders and developers as projects are planned. Below is a whitepaper explaining this legislation.
Key Legislation
AB 2117 (2024)
AB 2117 (2024) changes how permit expiration is calculated by pausing the expiration clock while a project approval is being challenged in court. For developers, that means lawsuits no longer quietly burn through your approval timeline while you wait for a ruling. CBA will continue to monitor and update you on any changes in this legislation.