Amador’s Planning Commission approved two uncontested matters within the county Tuesday night. First, a conditional use permit to allow a Pioneer resident to construct his new home with an additional 11-feet in height over the county’s maximum 30-foot allowance. Property owner Nathan Joyner shared that his project was halted in summer 2025 after realizing his construction plans exceeded regulations. The project was found not to obstruct the view of any neighbors, given the property sits on a steep slope as well as the adjacent parcel uphill is also owned by him. In Ione off Camanche Rd, a 40-acre parcel was also approved to be divided into two 20-acre parcels. This decision also changed the General Plan for those parcels from AG- Agricultural General which stands for parcels over 40-acres into AT- Agricultural Transition for parcels over 20-acres in size.
Written by Melissa Ray