Keeping Dixon the same size might sound appealing, but it comes with some trade-offs that are worth understanding. Over time, the cost of maintaining things like roads, utilities and public safety tends to go up due to inflation. Even if the city doesn’t grow, expenses like asphalt, electricity and equipment still get more expensive. If
Dixon Grown is an independent, City-led resource made possible by a voluntary funding commitment from the developers for the Harvest and Lombardo Ranch projects. We appreciate this investment in community engagement, as it allows the City to provide high-quality, fact-based information and workshops without using taxpayer dollars. This funding allows the City to provide deep-dive
The Question: I see developers show pictures of beautiful cafés, but we end up with car washes and fast food. Why does that happen? The Context: The City controls zoning (what can go there), but the market determines what actually opens. A boutique café or a specialty market needs a specific number of daily
The Question: If a homeowner can’t rezone their house into a drive-thru, why can a farmer rezone their land into a subdivision? The Context: Any property owner has the legal right to ask the City to change their land’s designation through a General Plan Amendment. This applies whether the land is inside city limits
The Question: The City took legal action to stop the Blu Haven project. Why can’t we do the same now to slow things down? The Context: The planning framework and legal landscape in California has changed significantly in the last 20 years, and have imposed various demands upon cities and limits to their local
The Question: Are we just using new developer money to fix old problems? What happens when the building stops? The Context: Modern California planning follows a strict “New Growth Pays Its Way” model. Infrastructure: One-time developer fees pay for the new fire stations, pipes and roads required by that specific project. Maintenance: To ensure
The Question: I’ve heard we have 510 more units than the State requires right now. Doesn’t that mean we can stop new development? The Context: While it’s true that Dixon is meeting its current 8-year state mandate for housing (RHNA), planning for a city doesn’t happen in 8-year chunks — it happens in 20-year
