FAQs
Site Selectors FAQ
Yuba County offers a range of available sites including industrial parks, shovel-ready parcels, agricultural land, and redevelopment opportunities. Our team can provide customized site shortlists based on your client’s size, infrastructure, and logistics needs. You can also view our Industrial Opportunities information [hyperlink].
Yuba County has strong and growing clusters in agriculture, construction materials and services, aerospace and defense, and manufacturing, supported by regional supply chains and workforce alignment.
The County is actively focused on attracting and growing businesses in agriculture, construction materials and services, aerospace and defense, and advanced manufacturing.
In addition to California state incentives, the County can offer a variety of local flexible incentives from customized development agreements, development impact fee waivers, a dedicated development liaison to streamline permitting, workforce development partnerships, and more. We work to deliver what your client needs.
Development costs vary by project type, location, and infrastructure needs. Our team can provide a customized estimate to support your site selection analysis.
Yuba County provides access to major transportation corridors, scalable utilities, and strong connections to regional markets. With more than $200 million in planned infrastructure investments, the County is committed to supporting industry growth and will work closely with you to align infrastructure with your project needs.
The County is actively investing in roadway improvements, wastewater expansions, and long-term infrastructure planning to support economic growth and large-scale development opportunities.
You will be assigned a dedicated economic development liaison who serves as a single point of contact to coordinate data, site tours, permitting insights, and introductions to key partners.
Developers FAQ
Yuba County offers a variety of sites suitable for retail, commercial, and industrial development, including high-visibility corridors and large-scale industrial parcels. Our team can help identify opportunities aligned with your project goals.
We can prepare a customized, comprehensive fee estimate tailored to your specific project, including development impact fees, permitting costs, and infrastructure considerations.
The County can offer a variety of flexible incentives from customized development agreements, development impact fee waivers, a dedicated development liaison to streamline permitting, workforce development partnerships, and more. We work to deliver what you need.
Yuba County is experiencing steady population growth and regional demand for both retail and industrial uses. Our team can provide market data, trade area analysis, and insight into underserved sectors.
The County’s Development Services Agency is committed to expeditious permitting timelines. On average, plan check comments are completed in about 7 days per round for Planning and Building, and approximately 21 days for Environmental Health and Public Works. Recent projects include a quick-service restaurant permitted in under 3 months and a national large-format retailer in under 6 months.
Yes. Pre-application meetings are encouraged and allow you to identify potential issues early, confirm requirements, and streamline the approval process. Contact our team to coordinate.
Zoning requirements vary by location and project type. Our team can help you quickly identify allowable uses, development standards, and any discretionary approvals, and guide you toward the most efficient path forward to minimize delays.
A dedicated development liaison will guide your project through the process, helping coordinate across departments and keeping timelines on track.
Businesses FAQ
Our Economic Development team can connect you with available properties, local brokers, and site opportunities that match your operational needs.
Most tenant improvements require a building permit. Our staff can walk you through the process, identify required documents, and help you submit a complete application.
New construction typically involves planning review, building permits, and possibly environmental review depending on the project. Our development liaison can guide you step-by-step.
Permit costs vary based on project size and scope. We can provide estimates early in the process to help you plan your investment.
We partner with workforce development organizations, community colleges, and training providers to help businesses recruit, train, and retain employees with the right skills.
We can make introductions to local companies, industry groups, and service providers to support partnerships, supply chains, and business growth.
We can connect you with utility providers, efficiency programs, and cost-reduction resources that may help lower operating expenses and improve sustainability.
Our Economic Development team serves as your single point of contact, helping you navigate permitting, connect with resources, and move your project forward efficiently.
Ready to move your project forward?
Talk directly with Yuba County’s Economic Development team to explore sites, timelines, and next steps.