WELCOME
Welcome to the City of Isleton Zoning Code Update web page! This page provides information about the project, opportunities for community input, and draft documents released during the process.
What is Zoning?
The City Zoning Ordinance specifies the permitted uses of individual properties to align with the vision in the General Plan. Zoning comprises a set of guidelines and regulations governing the construction on land, dictating what is built on the ground and what uses occupy buildings and sites. It plays a pivotal role in shaping the nature of development, influencing factors like building size and height. Additionally, it determines the form and character of new development, size and height of buildings and includes provisions to ensure new development and uses will fit into existing neighborhoods, by establishing the criteria for being a considerate and harmonious “good neighbor.”
Why is the City updating the Zoning Code?
The City of Isleton is undergoing an update to its Zoning Code as part of the broader initiative to facilitate housing production and align with the requirements of the State’s 6thCycle of the Regional Housing Needs Assessment. This update is driven by the Local Early Action Planning (LEAP) grant awarded to the City by the State to assist the community’s vision outlined in the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update, focusing on the community’s goals and objectives regarding housing production, rehabilitation, and conservation to meet those needs; and to define the policies and programs that the community will implement to achieve the stated goals and objectives. Additionally, the Zoning Code update aims to address recently approved State legislation designed to streamline and facilitate housing development in the City, and the requirement for cities and counties to address the needs of all income groups identified in the Housing Element. The current Zoning Code, having been minimally amended over the years to comply with new State requirements, is outdated, lacks clear administrative procedures, and is challenging to navigate. The Zoning Code Update presents an opportunity for the City of Isleton to modernize its regulations, align them with current state law, development practices and trends, and create an accessible and user-friendly code for residents and stakeholders.
What is the process of updating the Zoning Code?
In the process of updating the Zoning Code based on the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update, the City of Isleton has enlisted the expertise of Interwest, as a consultant. The collaborative effort involves active participation from City staff, City Council, and the community to shape a comprehensive and effective Zoning Code. Interwests’ role is crucial in examining the existing code and translating land use policies and development controls to align with the community’s vision outlined in the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update. The consultant will spearhead the development of a user-friendly, legally compliant set of regulations that not only recognizes the current opportunities and constraints but also preserves and celebrates Isleton’s distinctive character.
Public Participation
To ensure a well-informed and inclusive process, the City will leverage various resources. Stakeholder and community input will be actively sought, and the update will be guided by legislative requirements. This multifaceted approach aims to create a Zoning Code that is responsive to the needs and aspirations of the community, while meeting the regulatory standards set forth by the state and incorporating goals of the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update.
How to be involved?
With active participation, the City hopes to understand the trends and patterns in current development; including the community’s priorities for updating the Zoning Code and specific changes proposed; and hear the community’s thoughts on organization, form, style, and usability of the code. Please view the Participate page often for updates. In addition, you may provide comments regarding the Zoning Code Update to the following email:
Yvonne Zepeda, City Clerk at: yvonne.zepeda@cityofisleton.com