Smart Growth

We need to grow our tax base by encouraging smart, efficient development, including additional housing for a wide range of household types, and businesses that meet our local needs for employment, services, and revenue. In light of Valero's intent to cease operations in Benicia, we need to strategically increase utilization of our Industrial Park by attracting compatible businesses that create jobs, diversify revenue, and make productive use of existing infrastructure.

Phases

Phases overview

Phase 1: ✅ Eastern Gateway

✅ Eastern Gateway

Phase 2: ✅ Streamline Design Review Requirements

✅ Streamline Design Review Requirements

Phase 3: ✅ Housing Element

✅ Housing Element

Phase 4: ✅ Increase Downtown Height Limitations

✅ Increase Downtown Height Limitations

Phase 5: ✅Incentivize Housing through Surplus Land Act

✅Incentivize Housing through Surplus Land Act

Phase 6: ✅ Amend Zoning Regulations

✅ Amend Zoning Regulations

Phase 7: ✅ Valero Site Reuse Scan

✅ Valero Site Reuse Scan

Phase 8: Port Modernization and Infrastructure Plan

Port Modernization and Infrastructure Plan

✅Incentivize Housing through Surplus Land Act

October 17, 2024 7:00 AM - March 1, 2025 8:00 AM

Increasing Housing Development Opportunities

Several city-owned sites will be offered for housing development over the coming years (2024-2029). Development of these properties will add housing opportunities throughout the community, with a focus on housing for older adults and affordable housing.

The City will comply with State housing law, the “Surplus Land Act”, in moving through the disposition of these properties.