Development Code Update

Public Draft Now Available for Review

We are pleased to announce that the Public Draft of the Development Code is now available for review.  A link to the document is below.  In addition, paper copies of the Public Draft of the Development Code can be viewed at the following locations:

  • Archibald Library
  • Victoria Gardens Library
  • Senior Center
  • Planning Department at City Hall

Development Code - Public Draft (8.6 MB)

Public Workshop Information



In addition to the public workshop, a joint City Council/Planning Commission workshop on the Development Code will be held:
May 2, 2012
3:00 p.m.
City Hall
Tri-Communities Room

Background

With the 2010 General Plan complete, the Planning Department has begun work on a comprehensive update to the Development Code, which implements the policies of the General Plan. The Development Code sets requirements for private development of property, including development standards, permitted uses, building height, building setbacks, parking standards, sign standards, landscaping requirements, subdivisions, animal keeping regulations and other development-related topics.

When the Development Code was first adopted, the City was predominantly vacant with most development applications consisting of large tracts of land with hundreds of residential units or large distribution warehouse complexes. Today, the City is largely developed with most land use applications being proposed for smaller residential subdivisions or more modest commercial and industrial development, for which the Code is not adequately designed for. While there have been over 100 amendments, the Development Code has not had a comprehensive update since its original adoption in 1983. The City has contracted with Pacific Municipal Consultants (PMC) to assist us in this process.

The objectives of the Development Code Update are to: 

  • Implement the policies of the General Plan 
  • Ensure the Code is consistent with state and federal laws 
  • Make the Code modern, integrated and easy to use for developers, business owners, residents, staff and decision makers 
  • Streamline approval procedures while ensuring meaningful public participation 
  • Create value by promoting mixed use development in designated areas 
  • Allow for the development of modern housing and business uses 
  • Promote sustainable development 
  • Simplify design standards without compromising the quality of development 
  • Incorporate and update regulations located elsewhere in the code, including Entertainment, Tree Preservation, Signs and Historic Preservation. 
For more information or questions regarding the Development Code Update, please contact:

Jennifer Nakamura, Associate Planner
(909) 477-2750
Jennifer.Nakamura@CityofRC.us