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

✅ Amend Zoning Regulations

March 1, 2025 8:00 AM - July 1, 2025 7:00 AM

Encourage Business Growth

To encourage business growth, the City will update regulations to ensure that they are not a barrier to business growth and achieving the City's goals. The City will evaluate the approval process for various commercial business types and eliminate unnecessary restrictions or requirements. This project is scheduled for completion in Spring 2025.