Measure B was suspended in 2023 as part of the Housing Element update because it conflicted with California state housing laws that restrict local limits on housing growth. During the State’s review of the City’s Draft Housing Element, the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) noted that the City’s Measure B conflicted with
The Green Line is a proposed long term boundary that helps define where Dixon plans for future urban growth to end. It also serves to provide notice to other governmental agencies that the City is interested in any proposed land use changes within this boundary. By including it in the Notice of Preparation (NOP), the
Growth in Dixon is shaped through a long-range planning process that helps ensure development happens in a steady and manageable way. Large projects are typically approved with phased buildouts spread over many years rather than being built all at once. This allows housing and development to come online gradually so infrastructure and services can keep
The State of California requires that cities plan ahead for housing needs. Every eight years, the State assigns a target number of homes to every city and county in the State through a process called the Regional Housing Needs Allocation, or RHNA. Dixon does not build these homes directly, but it is responsible for planning
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
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
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
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: 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
