Construction timelines vary depending on the size and type of project. Smaller individual projects are often built within one to three years. Larger master planned developments are not built all at once. Instead, they are phased over many years, sometimes 10 to 30 years, so growth happens gradually rather than all at once. How quickly
In Dixon, new development is generally structured so it pays for both the cost of city staff and consultant time associated with the processing of applications, as well as infrastructure and services it requires instead of relying on funding from our existing residents. One of the main ways this happens is through development impact fees.
Yes, in some cases. For larger development projects in Dixon, the City can negotiate community benefits with developers. These can include things like parks, open space, recreation areas, trail connections or other public amenities. The exact mix of improvements depends on the size and type of project as well as what is feasible within the
Population growth could have a noticeable impact on both local businesses and job opportunities in Dixon. As more residents move in, there is typically more day to day activity and foot traffic, which can help existing businesses stay viable and potentially expand. A larger population also makes the area more attractive for new businesses like
In some ways, yes. In the City of Dixon, development is tied to transportation improvements through required fees and infrastructure commitments. Those funds can help support larger projects like the Parkway Blvd. Overpass and other roadway improvements over time. New development also contributes to changes in the road network. In many cases, developers are required
Dixon Unified School District (DUSD) and the City of Dixon are separate entities, so the school district makes its own decisions about when and where to build or expand schools. As new housing is proposed, the City shares that information with DUSD so it can plan ahead. Developers are required to pay school impact fees
New development brings two main types of benefits: one-time improvements paid by developers and ongoing annual revenue after projects are built. One-time improvements and fees (paid by developers): When a project is approved, the City requires developers to fund or build specific improvements to not only serve their development, but often oversize infrastructure for the
In new developments, you may notice that homes are sometimes built closer together than in older neighborhoods. This is largely tied to how land is planned and zoned. A Cities General Plan and Zoning Ordinance establish a maximum density that is allowed for an area, which translates to the number of units per acre that
Dixon is planning ahead by clearly defining where future growth should and should not happen. In the Notice of Preparation (NOP), the green line represents a proposed long-term growth boundary, sometimes called an urban growth limit. It helps show where the city intends to focus development over time. Just as important, it also shows where
Infill development, building on vacant or underused land within the city, is an important part of Dixon’s long-term plan. The City supports this type of development, especially projects that combine housing, shops and services. The Dixon General Plan 2040 references “40% vacant land” within the CIty, but that figure is outdated since the Plan was
