County Service Area 2 (CSA 2) was established in 1973 before the Board of Yuba County Supervisors (Resolution 1973-306). There are 121 parcels in the CSA, and a special assessment is assessed at $200 for developed property and $100 for undeveloped property, paid annually on the property tax rolls. Assessment funds are deposited into a CSA 2 holding fund managed by the County. Funds are used to construct and maintain roadways like Regent Way, Winding Way, Westwood Trail, Amoruso Lane, and nearly 10 other roadways within the CSA.
In 1999, a Proposition 218 election was held and included a three-assessment increase option:
- No rate increase, but include modifications by the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
- Increase rates by $50 per parcel.
- Include CPI and the new rate increase.
Residents of the CSA advised that it was desirable to increase the revenue available for road construction and maintenance within the CSA. In March 1999, the special election did not pass.
In 2015, residents of the CSA approached Yuba County to propose a joint property owner and CSA cost share program to pave Winding Way, Westwood Trail, and Regent Way with asphalt (Resolution 2015-111). The residents collected $95,000 through private donations and used the amount for roadway paving improvements. The paving project conducted then is nearing its useful lifespan.
Today, the rates remain the same as the original CSA formation 1973. With the limited special assessments collected over the years, roads cannot be safely maintained. The County plans to hold a Proposition 218 vote to increase the assessments for road construction in the 2026-2027 fiscal year. If the County cannot properly maintain a safe roadway with CSA funds, dissolution of the CSA and formation of a private homeowner’s association (HOA) may be a viable option.
A committee was formed to focus on working to help with roadway improvements alongside the County. The committee will assist the County in managing the maintenance recommendations of the existing gravel and asphalt roads along roadways. The newly formed CSA 2 committee would have more resident members' support to increase improvements for roadway safety.
Many CSA 2 roads were chip-sealed and have outlasted their intended lifespan. Roads being maintained by patching, which is temporary at best, are deteriorating faster than they can be maintained. Per the County, continued patching is no longer cost-effective, and roads should be resurfaced. The county is responsible for managing roadway construction and maintenance by soliciting contracts from licensed contractors to perform the work, using the CSA’s current funds.
Unfortunately, the annual CSA tax assessment has not increased since 1973 and has not kept up with CPI inflation. The result is that there are insufficient funds to resurface all the roads that are in need. The fund currently collects around $22,000 annually, which is inadequate. As of July 15, 2025, the amount available in the fund was approximately $87,000. In August 2025, roughly $77,000 of this will be used to pave the most travelled portion of Regent Way, starting at the entrance of Regent Way, spanning 3,000 linear feet.
The County proposes a rate increase for CSA 2 through a Proposition 218 vote for the 2026- 2027 fiscal year. This increase will require an engineer’s report to determine the actual budgetary increase for the roadway maintenance and construction. The assumed annual assessment rate increase would include CPI, intending that the County will be able to maintain the CSA in the future, prioritizing safety through proper, adequate funds needed.
By the CSA and Proposition 218 law, an assessment increase requires a majority ‘yes’ vote from the property owners in the CSA to pass. If a 51% vote is not achieved, the County is ready to dissolve its involvement in CSA 2. Should this happen, the area may need to form a new committee responsible for road maintenance. The issue of insufficient funds would remain unaddressed, and the roadways may not receive any maintenance.
The goal with this proposed increased assessment is to improve CSA2 roadways with new pavement.
Stay tuned for announcement of upcoming public meetings.
Chipseal: This low-cost pavement uses oil impregnated with sand and/or gravel. Rices Crossing Road is an example of a double-chip seal road. Regent Way, Vega Way, and Amoroso Lane were paved between 1992 and 1995 using a chipseal coating. This type of road is designed to last from 8 to 10 years.
Asphalt: This is a more expensive pavement with different thicknesses and is what most county roads are paved with. It is designed to last 25 to 30 years, depending on thickness, amount of use, and the subgrade.
Concrete: This is the most expensive pavement and is mainly used in freeway construction.
For a rough comparison, asphalt paving costs about $130,000 per mile. Chipseal is around 1/3 less.
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