Preserving open space and a rural residential character in Carmichael

The Carmichael Creek Neighborhood Association (CCNA) was formed in 1986 by a group of concerned neighbors to provide a community voice in development issues affecting Carmichael, California. Our primary concern was and is the preservation of open space and the rural residential character of this area. With the 1975 Carmichael Community Plan as our guide and after extensive house-to-house surveys, we persuaded the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors to establish the Carmichael Creek Neighborhood Preservation Area (NPA) in 1988. The NPA includes about 1000 residences and restricts development not consistent with the existing zoning designations.

Now the CCNA has over 130 household members working together to protect our neighborhood from up-zoning and incompatible development, and to improve and maintain our quality of life. Some of our recent activities include

• Working with the Carmichael Community Planning Advisory Council to review any proposed development in our area to ensure compatibility with the NPA;
• Monitoring plans by the county to update the Carmichael Community Plan;
• Contacting and meeting with county supervisors and staff members to address specific problems affecting our area;
• Working in cooperation with the Carmichael Park District to plan and develop Sutter Avenue Park and community garden;
• Co-sponsor pre-election public forums on candidates and issues;
• Co-sponsor an annual Fair Oaks Boulevard cleanup day;
• Monitor and share information on the activities of the Carmichael Water District to ensure the cost effective and reliable delivery of safe water.

Formation statement

Formation petition and survey results

CCNA letter to Board of Supervisors requesting NPA

Semi-rural land use policies