The News & Review provides a good summary of recent County Planning Commission votes based on the Citizens Advisory Committee recommendations about growth areas for the new General Plan.
We already know that Northwest Chico area is slated for future development, as directed by the Chico City Council.
Every other studied "growth area" is full of controversy and trade-offs. You can view the potential growth area map here.
The Bell-Muir Area (3) is close to Chico's urban limits, but remains quite controversial due to existing County developments where existing residents prefer their "rural" way of living.
In addition, the Doe Mill/Honey Run Area (9) in southwest Chico has some possibilities, although I agree that any proposed development in that area should be regulated by the City, not the County.
Every area south (14-19) of Doe Mill/Honey Run Area should be kept in reserve as open space or agriculture.
Today's Scrabble word is wis, to know.
An important fact I failed to mention is that Bell-Muir Area is also located on the "ag side" of the Greenline.