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Public Review Documents

Planning documents currently in a public review/comment period, such as Negative Declarations, Initial Studies and Environmental Impact Reports, can be viewed here:

Public Review Documents

Planning Documents

The following documents are available in this section:

Chico General Plan

The current General Plan, adopted in April 2011, is a statement of community priorities to guide public decision-making. It provides a comprehensive, long-range policy framework for the growth and preservation of Chico. The Plan's goals, policies, and actions guide day-to-day decisions made by the City Council, boards, and commissions on the physical development of our city. Land use changes, budget decisions, and development proposals and projects will be considered against the backdrop of the General Plan. The policies of the Plan apply to all properties, both public and private, within the City limits.

Copies of the Finial Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) for the 2030 General Plan are available on the 2nd floor of City Hall at 411 Main Street; hard copies are $45.00 and electronic (CD) copies are available for no charge. Visit the General Plan webiste at www.chicogenealplan.com for more informiation.

Historic Resources Inventory

The Chico Historic Resources Inventory has been utilized as a cornerstone reference document for the City of Chico since it was created by the Chico Heritage Association and verified by the State Office of Historic Preservation in 1983 (and expanded in 1985). In his veritication letter to the City Manager in 1983, the State Historic Preservation Officer stated the "the work...meets the highest professional standards and forms a sound basis upon which to build a local preservation program." The Inventory has since been referenced in the 2030 General Plan and in Title 19 of the Chico Municipal Code as a component for implementing the Landmark Overlay zoning district.

Planning staff has recently updated the list with current information including ownership, address and assessor's parcel numbers, and structural status (e.g., whether the building still exists). In addition, the Inventory has been fully digitized with new color photographs. The City Council adopted the Inventory at its January 20, 2009 meeting as a first step in implementing a comprehensive Historic Preservation Program.

Municipal Service Review (Final) October 2006

The City of Chico Municipal Service Review (MSR) was prepared by EIP Associates for Butte Local Agency Formation Commission. One of the key responsibilities of a Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) is to determine the sphere of influence of location governmental agencies. A sphere of influence (SOI) designates the probable physical boundary and service area of a local agency. The Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg Local Government Reorganization Act of 2000 requires that an MSR be prepared prior to or concurrent with an update of an SOI. The MSR evaluates existing and future service conditions and reviews the advantages and disadvantages of various government service structure options. An MSR is to be used an information resource upon which the LAFCO can base recommendations on an SOI action.

Northwest Chico Specific Plan

The Northwest Chico Specific Plan (NWCSP) defines clear parameters for the future development of Northwest Chico. Implementation of the Plan will create new residential neighborhoods in the area that have a distinct sense of place, are well-served by commercial uses and open space, and that celebrate the area's natural amenities. The Plan is also intended to ensure that new infrastructure required to serve the area, particularly drainage and storm water systems, is attractively integrated with the new development it serves.