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Adopt a resolution to approve a Good Neighbor Policy for Development Projects in the unincorporated area of Solano County
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Resource Management recommends that the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution (Attachment A) to approve a Good Neighbor Policy for Development Projects in the unincorporated area of Solano County.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Supervisor Wanda Williams introduced the concept of a Good Neighbor Policy in 2023. On March 26, 2024, the Board of Supervisors discussed the proposed policy, provided feedback, and voted unanimously to direct staff to return to the Board with revised language for approval of a comprehensive Good Neighbor Policy (GNP) for development projects in the unincorporated area of Solano County. The resolution to approve this policy is provided as Attachment A, and Exhibit A to the resolution contains the policy.
The Board directed modifications further identify parties benefiting from a robust GNP process, clarify applicant GNP responsibilities, convey optimal times to conduct GNP meetings, standardize the notification radius to 1/2 mile from the property line for all projects, and resolve that a "complete" application implies neither approval nor denial of the application, nor does it imply that completion of GNP outreach will result in final project approval. The attached draft policy contains some flexibility to address various circumstances that may be applicable.
The proposed Good Neighbor Policy focuses on new applications for and subsequent amendments to large and significant projects such as wineries, special event facilities, and zoning changes; and strongly recommends that community outreach occur after an application is deemed complete and before any public hearing. The GNP may also be utilized for other application types depending on the circumstances. Sta...
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