A detailed engineering site plan for the Orchard Creek Estates residential subdivision in Chico, showing lot layouts, street configurations, and property boundaries.

City of Chico Residential Subdivisions and Multi-Family Residential Complex

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)

Since 2023, LACO has supported local land developers with CEQA related services to support four residential projects in northwestern Chico, including:

  • 3 residential subdivisions totaling approximately 50 acres and 200 individual single-family residential lots; and
  • A 208-unit apartment complex and amenities, proposed approximately 1.25 miles northwest of the California State University, Chico campus.

Three of the projects involved annexation into the city limits of Chico. LACO’s services included preparation of an Initial Study for each project, coordination with the City of Chico, and subconsultant management for the preparation of technical studies.

A detailed engineering site plan for the Autumn Leaf Estates residential subdivision in Chico, showing lot layouts, road networks, and parcel dimensions.

Autumn Leaf Estates – Prepared by Rolls Anderson and Rolls, dated May 10, 2024

Architectural elevation drawings for a two-story multi-family residential complex, showing the front, rear, and side views with detailed siding, roofing, and balcony designs.

Nord Avenue Apartments – Prepared by Russell Gallaway Associates, Inc., dated August 9, 2023

An architectural site plan for the 2240 Nord Avenue Apartments in Chico, showing the layout of multiple residential buildings, parking areas, and a central clubhouse.

Nord Avenue Apartments – Prepared by Russell Gallaway Associates Inc., dated June 12, 2023