Draft Land Use Policy Framework

The Draft Land Use Policy Framework is now available for public review!

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The team has conducted public outreach through a number of methods to hear from the community including pop-up events, community open houses, and an online feedback form.

More information about the community engagement activities conducted to date is available below.

What is the Draft Land Use Policy Framework?

The Draft Land Use Policy Framework is one of the fourteen Policy Frameworks that outlines the proposed General Plan goals, policies, and suggests actions for each topic that will be addressed in the General Plan.

The land use framework defines how and where the city will evolve over the next 20 years including where we live, work, shop and play. It includes strategies that:

  • Expand open space and access to the Petaluma River

  • Reimagining a land use pattern that prioritizes active transportation – people walking, biking. and using public transportation

  • Support new and innovative housing types within city limits and near transit hubs

  • Enhance existing neighborhoods by increasing access to daily needs

  • Revitalize commercial corridors

  • Accommodate Petaluma’s growing and ever-changing needs for high-quality housing that is affordable, a thriving local economy, and places for community gathering

  • Preserve Petaluma’s historic, agricultural, river-oriented identity

To view a map of the Planning Sub-Areas included in Chapter 4 of the Framework, which are the same as those in the current Petaluma General Plan 2025, click HERE.

The Petaluma Land Use Alternatives ArcGIS web viewer is available HERE to support review of the Land Use Policy Framework. This interactive map contains layers that show: the Areas of Change and 15-Minute Activity Centers; the existing General Plan Land Use Designations; the existing transportation network, public facilities, parks, and open space; and Housing Element sites.

Community outreach

POP UPS

Throughout the months of August and September, we conducted multiple pop-ups in different areas around town including local parks, farmers’ markets, and community events to request feedback.

  • Saturday, August 31, 2024 from 11am-1pm @ Leghorns Park

  • Saturday, August 31, 2024 from 2-4pm @ Walnut Square Farmer’s Market

  • Saturday, September 7, 2024 1-3 @ El Roy’s Truck at the Fairground

  • Saturday, September 14, 2024 @ Shollenberger Park 11-1pm

  • Saturday, September 14, 2024 @ Ray’s Delicatessen 2-4pm

  • Saturday, September 14, 2024 @ Cafe Puente 5-7pm

  • Thursday, September 19, 2024 @Harvest Beats at the Fairground 4-7pm

  • Tuesday, September 24, 2024 @ Lucchesi Farmers’ Market 9:30-1:30

  • Friday, September 27, 2024 @ Movies at Lucchesi Park 6-8pm

COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSES

We also held two community open houses about the Land Use Policy Framework to provide information and gather feedback.

  • Saturday, September 21, 10am-1pm @ The Beverly Wilson Building

  • Wednesday, September 25, 5-8pm @ The Lucchesi Community Center

You can see the materials presented at the workshops below. The workshop included six stations divided by content and area of town.

You can share feedback on the Land Use goals and polices using the feedback form below.

If you have additional questions or would like more information, please email planpetaluma@cityofpetaluma.org

 

Share Your Feedback

The feedback form on the Land Use Framework is now closed. Thank you to all who provided their input!