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 November 1994 and revised in 1999, continues Chico's long established planning tradition. It is the result of nearly three years work by a 41-member Task Force appointed by the City Council. It embodies ideas of the Planning Commission and the City Council as well as suggestions by residents made at public meetings and workshops.

Chico's General Plan has five main purposes:

  • To outline a vision for Chico's long-range, sustainable, and resource-based development that reflects the aspirations of the community and a strategy for accomplishing that vision;
  • To provide a basis for judging whether specific development proposals and public projects are in harmony with General Plan policies and resource-based standards and consistent with the concept of a sustainable community;
  • To provide a basis for continuing consultation with Butte County on policies and standards that are within the County's juridiction;
  • To allow City departments, other public agencies, and private developers to design projects that will enhance the character of the community, preserve and enhance critical environmental resources, and minimize hazards; and,
  • To provide the basis for establishing and setting priorties for a capital improvement program.

To view the current General Plan, click on this link: General Plan

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 1994 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.

To view the Inventory, click on this link: Historic Resources Inventory

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.

To view the Final MSR, click on this link: MSR

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.

To view the Final Plan, click on this link: NWCSP