Land use changes in Dixon usually happen through a combination of long-range planning and individual property owner decisions. The City cannot require a landowner to sell their property for development. In most cases, if farmland is being considered for a different use, it is because the property owner has chosen to pursue that option and
The proposed growth areas are typically identified based on a mix of factors like available land, infrastructure capacity and where services such as roads, water and sewer can be extended most efficiently. In Dixon, the City’s wastewater plan is located over a mile south of the current city limits. It is also important to recognize
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
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 The Dixon General Plan 2040 references “40% vacant land” within the CIty, but that figure is outdated since the Plan was
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
