RIO LINDA – A proposal to establish a small-scale animal slaughter facility, or “kill floor,” on a 20-acre property in Elverta will be the primary topic of discussion at this week’s Rio Linda/Elverta Community Planning Advisory Council (CPAC) meeting.
The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at 7:00 PM at the Rio Linda Depot Visitors Center on Front Street.
Project Details
The applicant, Bahadur Amiri of “Greenfarm,” is seeking a Use Permit to operate a kill floor at 8645 Palladay Road. The property is currently zoned AR-5 (Agricultural Residential, 5-acre minimum), where such facilities are permitted only with conditional approval.
According to planning documents filed with Sacramento County, the project would involve converting an existing agricultural accessory structure into a functional kill floor.
Operational details provided in the agenda packet include:
- Volume: The facility estimates slaughtering approximately 2–3 animals per week.
- Process: Animals would be raised on-site. Customers would select a live animal on the day of slaughter for processing.
- Hours: Operations would run Monday through Saturday, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
- Staffing: The applicant states there will be no outside employees; the facility will be operated solely by the property owners.
County planners note that a valid kill floor license from the California Department of Food and Agriculture will be required for operation.
Site Context
The 20-acre site on Palladay Road sits within the Elverta Specific Plan area and is surrounded by large-lot agricultural residential and single-family residential properties…