Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.9, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Dixon Grown City of Dixon ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://dixongrown.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Pages - [Home](https://dixongrown.com/) - Thank you for attending our in-person community workshops View the materials here! What is Dixon Grown? Dixon Grown is an initiative created by the City of Dixon to help every resident have a voice in how our community moves from our roots to our future. Our goal is to break down the same information that - [Get Involved](https://dixongrown.com/get-involved/) - Upcoming Events Coffee with a Councilmember Dates: Aug. 3rd, 13th, 14th and 18th See More Here Past Events Popsicles in the Park Dates: July 9th, 11th, 13th, 23rd and 29th See More Here Draft EIR Scoping Meeting Date: Monday, July 13, 2026 at 7:00pm Learn More Workshop: Citywide with Mayor Bird Date: April 25, 2026 - [Coffee with a Councilmember](https://dixongrown.com/coffee-with-councilmember/) - [Resource Center](https://dixongrown.com/resource-center/) - Stay tuned for more updates and resources! Update Log July 2026 The City issued a reissued Notice of Preparation (NOP) and Notice of Availability (NOA) for the environmental review process of the Harvest and Lombardo Master Plans, Southeast Annexation, and General Plan Amendment Environmental Impact Report. Both notices are open for a 30-day community review - [Notice of Preparation](https://dixongrown.com/nop/) - HARVEST MASTER PLAN, LOMBARDO MASTER PLAN, SOUTHEAST ANNEXATION, AND GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT – ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR) (SCH #: 2025070838), 2025 Below are documents and information related to the environmental review process for this project. A complete project pages with all information related to this project can be found at www.cityofdixonca.gov/harvestatdixon Reissued Notice of Preparation - [Draft EIR Scoping Meeting](https://dixongrown.com/scoping-meeting/) - The City will hold an in-person scoping meeting, with online Zoom capabilities, to: (1) inform the public and interested agencies about the Project, and (2) solicit public comment on the scope of the environmental issues to be addressed in the Draft EIR, as well as the range of alternatives to be evaluated. No action will - [FAQs](https://dixongrown.com/faqs/) - Funding & Community Benefits Growth & Local Control Infrastructure & City Services Land Use & Planning Are farmers being forced out by development, and should the City stop building on farmland?Benjamin Smith2026-06-15T07:49:35-07:00 Are farmers being forced out by development, and should the City stop building on farmland? Land use changes in Dixon usually happen through - [Dixon Grown Community Outreach Update​](https://dixongrown.com/community-outreach-update/) - View or download the Community Outreach Update​ Download Community Outreach Update​ (PDF) - [Dixon Grown Community Feedback Report](https://dixongrown.com/community-feedback/) - View or download the Community Feedback Report Download Community Feedback Report (PDF) - [Community Study Results + Insights](https://dixongrown.com/community-study/) - View or download the Community Study Results + Insights slides Download Community Study Results + Insights Slide Deck (PDF) - [Popsicles in the Park](https://dixongrown.com/popsicles-in-the-park/) - Bringing Community Conversations to Your Neighborhood Park Join us this summer for Popsicles in the Park: a fun and informal way to connect with neighbors and talk about the future of Dixon. We know community conversations are best when they’re welcoming, accessible and convenient. That’s why we’re bringing information and City staff directly into neighborhood - [Citywide Workshop](https://dixongrown.com/citywide-workshop/) - Thank you to our Citywide Workshop Attendees! View or download the workshop slides Download In-Person Community Workshop Slide Deck (PDF) What we’re hearing: Read full image text - [District 4 Workshop](https://dixongrown.com/district-4-workshop/) - Thank you to our District 4 Workshop Attendees! View or download the workshop slides Download In-Person Community Workshop Slide Deck (PDF) What we’re hearing: Read full image text - [District 3 Workshop](https://dixongrown.com/district-3-workshop/) - Thank you to our District 2 Workshop Attendees! View or download the workshop slides Download In-Person Community Workshop Slide Deck (PDF) What we’re hearing: Read full image text - [District 2 Workshop](https://dixongrown.com/district-2-workshop/) - Thank you to our District 2 Workshop Attendees! View or download the workshop slides Download In-Person Community Workshop Slide Deck (PDF) What we’re hearing: Read full image text - [District 1 Workshop](https://dixongrown.com/district-1-workshop/) - Thank you to our District 1 Workshop Attendees! View or download the workshop slides Download In-Person Community Workshop Slide Deck (PDF) What we’re hearing: Read full image text - [Featured Project: Lombardo Ranch](https://dixongrown.com/lombardoranch/) - Project name Lombardo Ranch Developer name and website Brookfield Residential Brookfield Residential Website Public benefits The current land plan includes a park, linear paths and a new water well. The project will include frontage roadway improvements along Pedrick Rd. and East A St. and improvements to wastewater and storm drain utilities. The project will contribute - [Featured Project: The Campus](https://dixongrown.com/campus/) - Project name The Campus Developer name and website Dixon Venture, master developer. Residential component currently in acquisition process by home builder (TBD). Public benefits The current land plan includes three parks totaling 8.5 acres, eight acres of linear paths/greenspace, a new water well and $2 million in public benefit fees. Number of housing units 0 - [Featured Projects: Harvest at Dixon](https://dixongrown.com/harvest/) - Project name Harvest at Dixon Developer name and website LJP Dixon Development, LLC, a partnership between two family-run organizations: the Karlshoej family and the Lewis Group of Companies. Harvest Dixon Website Public benefits The current land plan includes a school site, a fire station, linear paths, parks and a recreation facility. The project includes two - [Virtual Workshop](https://dixongrown.com/virtualworkshop/) - [Development Overview](https://dixongrown.com/development-overview/) - Developments: Proposal to Reality Planning Projects Key Factors in Development Common Development Pathways Growth vs. No Growth Tradeoffs Development in Dixon requires a rigorous, multi-phase process governed by local laws, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and state requirements. Every major proposal undergoes a detailed Environmental Review phase known as CEQA. During this time, independent - [Proposed Project Snapshots](https://dixongrown.com/proposed-project-snapshots/) - Proposed Housing Developments Harvest The Campus Lombardo Ranch Search projects Grid List Map 46 48 projects Filter Status Pre-planning 5 Planning / Review 7 Approved / No Permit 9 Under Construction 6 Completed 10 Other / No Activity 7 Cancelled 4 Region Downtown Central 11 Homestead 1 North Central 15 North East 10 South Central - [Feedback](https://dixongrown.com/feedback/) - Loading… - [Accessibility](https://dixongrown.com/accessibility/) - Website Accessibility If you use assistive technology (such as a Braille reader, or a screen reader) and the format of any material on this website interferes with your ability to access information, please contact us at news@cityofdixonca.gov. To enable us to respond in a manner most helpful to you, please indicate the nature of your - [Privacy Policy](https://dixongrown.com/privacy-policy/) - Coming soon. ## Projects - [New Retail building/Relocation of I-80/Club 420 dispensary](https://dixongrown.com/projects/new-retail-building-relocation-of-i-80-club-420-dispensary/) - [Blu Residential Subdivision](https://dixongrown.com/projects/blu-residential-subdivision/) - [Dixon 89](https://dixongrown.com/projects/dixon-89/) - [Dixon Innovation Center](https://dixongrown.com/projects/dixon-innovation-center/) - [Dual Branded Hotel and Drive thru Pad](https://dixongrown.com/projects/dual-branded-hotel-and-drive-thru-pad/) - [Mid Town Development](https://dixongrown.com/projects/mid-town-development/) - [Lombardo Ranch](https://dixongrown.com/projects/lombardo-ranch/) - [Homestead](https://dixongrown.com/projects/homestead/) - [Heritage Commons](https://dixongrown.com/projects/heritage-commons/) - [Harvest Master Plan](https://dixongrown.com/projects/harvest-master-plan/) - [General Plan Amendment](https://dixongrown.com/projects/general-plan-amendment/) - [Gateway - Gustafson (Homestead SWDSP)](https://dixongrown.com/projects/gateway-gustafson-homestead-swdsp/) - [Flying J Site](https://dixongrown.com/projects/flying-j-site/) - [Milk Farm](https://dixongrown.com/projects/milk-farm/) - [New Gas Station](https://dixongrown.com/projects/new-gas-station/) - [Plaza Center Expansion](https://dixongrown.com/projects/plaza-center-expansion/) - [Valley of the Sacred Heart School](https://dixongrown.com/projects/valley-of-the-sacred-heart-school/) - [Valley Glen Commercial](https://dixongrown.com/projects/valley-glen-commercial/) - [Vacant Lots on Market Lane](https://dixongrown.com/projects/vacant-lots-on-market-lane/) - [Vacant Lot on Lincoln Immediately West of Sunrise Orthodontics](https://dixongrown.com/projects/vacant-lot-on-lincoln-immediately-west-of-sunrise-orthodontics/) - [Vacant Lot on Lincoln Northwest of KUIU](https://dixongrown.com/projects/vacant-lot-on-lincoln-northwest-of-kuiu/) - [Vacant lot between Porter Road and Lincoln Street](https://dixongrown.com/projects/vacant-lot-between-porter-road-and-lincoln-street/) - [Vacant 13 Acres on Dorset Drive](https://dixongrown.com/projects/vacant-13-acres-on-dorset-drive/) - [The Campus/Dixon 257](https://dixongrown.com/projects/the-campus-dixon-257/) - [TEC Equipment](https://dixongrown.com/projects/tec-equipment/) - [Scannell](https://dixongrown.com/projects/scannell/) - [Tru by Hilton](https://dixongrown.com/projects/tru-by-hilton/) - [Vacant Lot on Vaughn Road East of Grocery Outlet](https://dixongrown.com/projects/vacant-lot-on-vaughn-road-east-of-grocery-outlet/) - [Whiskey Bar](https://dixongrown.com/projects/whiskey-bar/) - [The Learning Experience](https://dixongrown.com/projects/the-learning-experience/) - [Sarah's Liquor (Golden Market)](https://dixongrown.com/projects/sarahs-liquor-golden-market/) - [Popeye's New Building](https://dixongrown.com/projects/popeyes-new-building/) - [Rotten Robbie's](https://dixongrown.com/projects/rotten-robbies/) - [Quick Quack Carwash #2](https://dixongrown.com/projects/quick-quack-carwash-2/) - [Quick Quack Carwash #1](https://dixongrown.com/projects/quick-quack-carwash-1/) - [Police Station](https://dixongrown.com/projects/police-station/) - [Parkway Overcrossing](https://dixongrown.com/projects/parkway-overcrossing/) - [New Fire Station](https://dixongrown.com/projects/new-fire-station/) - [Independence East](https://dixongrown.com/projects/independence-east/) - [Independence](https://dixongrown.com/projects/independence/) - [Goodwill](https://dixongrown.com/projects/goodwill/) - [Affordable Housing at County Corporation Yard Site](https://dixongrown.com/projects/affordable-housing-at-county-corporation-yard-site/) - [1st Northern Bank](https://dixongrown.com/projects/1st-northern-bank/) - [Bank of Stockton](https://dixongrown.com/projects/bank-of-stockton/) - [Best Western Conversion to Fairfield Inn](https://dixongrown.com/projects/best-western-conversion-to-fairfield-inn/) - [Buckhorn](https://dixongrown.com/projects/buckhorn/) - [Dixon Commerce Center Expansion (Nearon)](https://dixongrown.com/projects/dixon-commerce-center-expansion-nearon/) - [Farmstead Assisted Living Facility](https://dixongrown.com/projects/farmstead-assisted-living-facility/) ## FAQs - [How is the pace of development set, and who decides how quickly new development is built?](https://dixongrown.com/faq-items/how-is-the-pace-of-development-set-and-who-decides-how-quickly-new-development-is-built/) - 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 - [How long will construction take, and will the whole town feel like a construction zone?](https://dixongrown.com/faq-items/how-long-will-construction-take-and-will-the-whole-town-feel-like-a-construction-zone/) - 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 - [How does population growth impact local businesses and jobs?](https://dixongrown.com/faq-items/how-does-population-growth-impact-local-businesses-and-jobs/) - 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 - [If the City stopped projects in the past, why can’t we “pause” applications now?](https://dixongrown.com/faq-items/question-3-example/) - 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 control. - [Are farmers being forced out by development, and should the City stop building on farmland?](https://dixongrown.com/faq-items/are-farmers-being-forced-out-by-development-and-should-the-city-stop-building-on-farmland/) - 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 - [Can the City ask developers for things like a community center? How can residents give input?](https://dixongrown.com/faq-items/can-the-city-ask-developers-for-things-like-a-community-center-how-can-residents-give-input/) - 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 - [How can Dixon stay in control of its growth and preserve its character with large regional projects happening nearby?](https://dixongrown.com/faq-items/how-can-dixon-stay-in-control-of-its-growth-and-preserve-its-character-with-large-regional-projects-happening-nearby/) - 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 - [Do we have enough public safety to support new developments? How is the location of new public safety facilities determined? How is the train crossing factored into public safety response?](https://dixongrown.com/faq-items/do-we-have-enough-public-safety-to-support-new-developments-how-is-the-location-of-new-public-safety-facilities-determined-how-is-the-train-crossing-factored-into-public-safety-response/) - Public safety capacity is reviewed with new development to make sure response times stay within standards as Dixon grows. The City focuses on both staffing and how existing fire stations are deployed, not just building new facilities. Station locations are based on response times and where service gaps exist, such as the Homestead area where - [How does growth affect our schools?](https://dixongrown.com/faq-items/how-does-growth-affect-our-schools/) - 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 - [Is a farmer selling land for development like selling my house to put a drive through restaurant in a residential area?](https://dixongrown.com/faq-items/is-a-farmer-selling-land-for-development-like-selling-my-house-to-put-a-drive-through-restaurant-in-a-residential-area/) - 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 or - [How is new infrastructure maintained without burdening current residents?](https://dixongrown.com/faq-items/question-2-example/) - 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 - [How does new development pay for itself without raising taxes on existing residents?](https://dixongrown.com/faq-items/how-does-new-development-pay-for-itself-without-raising-taxes-on-existing-residents/) - 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. - [What improvements or community benefits come with new development?](https://dixongrown.com/faq-items/what-improvements-or-community-benefits-come-with-new-development/) - 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 - [How is the Dixon Grown effort funded?](https://dixongrown.com/faq-items/how-is-the-dixon-grown-effort-funded/) - 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 - [What happens if Dixon stays the same size?](https://dixongrown.com/faq-items/what-happens-if-dixon-stays-the-same-size/) - 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 - [What does the State require Dixon to plan for when it comes to housing development?](https://dixongrown.com/faq-items/what-does-the-state-require-dixon-to-plan-for-when-it-comes-to-housing-development/) - 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 - [Since we currently have a housing surplus according to State mandates, can we just stop growing?](https://dixongrown.com/faq-items/question/) - 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 visions - [What is the status of major infrastructure projects like the Parkway Blvd. Overcrossing, new Fire Station and Police Department expansion and how does the City make sure they get built?](https://dixongrown.com/faq-items/what-is-the-status-of-major-infrastructure-projects-like-the-parkway-blvd-overcrossing-new-fire-station-and-police-department-expansion-and-how-does-the-city-make-sure-they-get-built/) - Dixon has several major capital projects moving forward that are funded through a mix of development impact fees, negotiated public benefits and grant funding. These projects are also guided by the City’s General Plan, which outlines long-range infrastructure priorities. The Parkway Boulevard Overcrossing is currently in advanced design, with funding supported by a $25.2 million - [Why do we see fast food and gas stations built instead of the “walkable cafés” developers visualize?](https://dixongrown.com/faq-items/why-do-we-see-fast-food-and-gas-stations-built-instead-of-the-walkable-cafes-developers-visualize/) - 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 customers - [Why are homes in new developments built so close together, and what does that mean for future growth in Dixon?](https://dixongrown.com/faq-items/why-are-homes-in-new-developments-built-so-close-together-and-what-does-that-mean-for-future-growth-in-dixon/) - 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 - [What is the City’s current plan for vacant lots and infill?](https://dixongrown.com/faq-items/what-is-the-citys-current-plan-for-vacant-lots-and-infill/) - 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 - [Why is the proposed growth concentrated in the southeast corner of Dixon? Does that hurt downtown businesses?](https://dixongrown.com/faq-items/why-is-the-proposed-growth-concentrated-in-the-southeast-corner-of-dixon-does-that-hurt-downtown-businesses/) - 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 - [Will new development help with traffic?](https://dixongrown.com/faq-items/will-new-development-help-with-traffic/) - 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 - [What is the "Green Line" boundary mentioned in the recent project notice?](https://dixongrown.com/faq-items/what-is-the-green-line-boundary-mentioned-in-the-recent-project-notice/) - 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 - [Why is Measure B suspended?](https://dixongrown.com/faq-items/why-is-measure-b-suspended/) - 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 ## FAQ Categories - [Growth & Local Control](https://dixongrown.com/faq_category/growth-local-control/) - [Land Use & Planning](https://dixongrown.com/faq_category/land-use-planning-process/) - [Funding & Community Benefits](https://dixongrown.com/faq_category/funding-fiscal-responsibility/) - [Infrastructure & City Services](https://dixongrown.com/faq_category/infrastructure-services/)