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Vista Lucia Specific Plan

Vista Lucia Specific Plan
The City of Gonzales is inviting you to participate in a public hearing with the City of Gonzales Planning Commission on Monday, March 10, 2025, in the City Council Chambers at 6:oo pm. To consider the Vista Lucia Specific Plan Project.

Following a presentation from staff and public comment, the Planning Commission will consider the Project for recommendation to the City Council for final City action. A meeting agenda will follow closer to the March 10, 2025, Planning Commission hearing.

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HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE

2023 HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the City of Gonzales will conduct a Public Hearing on Monday, July 14, 2025, at 6:00 pm, in the Council Chambers, 117 Fourth Street, Gonzales, California, to consider the items referenced below.
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND REZONING ACTIONS FOR
THE 6TH CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT
- Adopt Resolution No. PC 2025-07 “A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Gonzales Recommending that the City Council Approve Common Sense Exemptions to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as supported by the Attached Technical Memorandum dated February 2025.”
- Adopt Resolution No. PC 2025-08 “A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Gonzales Recommending that the City Council Approve GPA 2025-01, Making Findings Under CEQA, Amending The Land Use Element Of The General Plan, Adopting The 2023-2031 Housing Element Update.
- Adopt Resolution No. PC 2025-09 “A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Gonzales Recommending that the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 2025–___ , An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Gonzales to Implement the New 6th Cycle Housing Element by Approving a Common Sense CEQA Exemption and Amending Title 12 (Zoning Regulations) with Associated Zoning Map and Zoning Regulation Text Changes to Implement the new 6th Cycle Housing Element.

City Manager Report

City Manager Report
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How do I

Most frequently asked "How Do I?" questions:

The California Vehicle Code allows local jurisdictions to regulate how long a vehicle may be parked in one spot without moving. The City of Gonzales has such a regulation that makes it unlawful to park a vehicle on a public street for over 72 hours…
The first thing you should do is call the non-emergency number for the police department. An officer will be dispatched to the scene. If you request contact from the officer, s/he will work with you to find a solution to the problem. If you do not…

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Partnering with Taylor Farms

Partnering with Taylor Farms
Taylor Farms has been an active community partner with the City for many years. One of the most visibly obvious outcomes of this is the wind turbine that helps to create and save power for the city.

The Gonzales Way

The Gonzales Way
The Gonzales Way is the way we raise happy, healthy, successful children in Gonzales, California. It comes down to this: Love, Care, and Connect.

Spotlight on Youth Council

Spotlight on Youth Council
Our Gonzales Youth Council has been making news again! This group of enthusiastic and passionate young leaders is continues to make the City proud with its conscientious involvement in the community and world around them.