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The Community Development Department consists of the Planning, Engineering and
Building Divisions, involving the Department in all aspects of development. From the
grading of the lot to the construction of the building (pad, structure, electrical,
plumbing), and installation of final improvements such as landscaping and signage.
Department Overview
What's New?
Bike Master Plan
The
City of Paso Robles has become aware of the growing interest in
bicycle riding through local planning efforts such as new
specific plans, trail planning, and regional bike programs.
Excitement for cycling and recreational bike riding was also
heightened when the City of Paso Robles hosted the Amgen Tour of
California in 2009.
The Paso Robles Bicycle Master Plan is a comprehensive plan to address the needs of both recreational and commuter cyclists. The plan provides direction for City bike planning and improvements over the next 10 years. The plan includes goals that establish what the City would like to achieve, policies to provide the guidance on how to achieve the goals, and actions to direct the City’s efforts.
Download
the Bike Master Plan [pdf:2.5mb/57pp]
Uptown/Town Centre Specific Plan
At the January 2, 2008 City Council meeting, Council approved a contract with Moule & Polyzoides to prepare a Specific Plan for the Uptown and Town Centre areas. Basically, the City will re-master plan the west side of town. This is a significant undertaking identified as a key objective of the General Plan, Economic Strategy, Council Goals, and current Budget/Financial Plan. A Public Review Draft of this specific plan is now available. Click here for additional information.
Purple Belt Action Plan
The City of El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) completed a General Plan update in 2003. One of the key goals included in the General Plan is the establishment of a “Purple Belt Program.” The main ideas behind the Purple Belt are to:
- provide tools and support to assist property owners that want to continue their agricultural operations;
- support the regions’ agricultural economy;
- and maintain the rural, agrarian landscape around the City.
City Gateway and Design Standards
To preserve and strengthen the unique image, identity, and character of Paso Robles, the General Plan directs that design standards and guidelines be developed for key “Gateways” to the City. Through an initial process of urban design analysis and dialogue with the Gateway Ad Hoc Committee, two general types of Gateways have been identified in Paso Robles: the Central Gateway and the Town & Country Gateway. This document identifies the location, purpose and general design characteristics of each of the identified Gateways, highlights specific site conditions and, where applicable, recommends specific policies, design interventions and recommended implementation actions.
Download the
City
Gateway and Design Standards [pdf:2mb/36pp] Updated
9-2-08
U.S. HWY 101/46 West Interchange Modification Project
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), as assigned by the Federal Highway Administration, has prepared this Initial Study/Environmental Assessment, which examines the potential environmental impacts of the alternatives being considered for the proposed project located in San Luis Obispo County, California. The document describes why the project is being proposed, alternatives for the project, the existing environment that could be affected by the project, potential effects from each of the alternatives, and the proposed avoidance, minimization, and mitigation measures.
INITIAL
STUDY with Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration /
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
[pdf:5.6mb/193pp]
Hwy 46 East for the Future
"Population growth, both locally and statewide, has led to increased travel demand and congestion on Route 46 East. The primary purpose of the 46 East for the Future process is to generate public interest to assist partner agencies in the development of a 20-year improvement strategy for the section of Route 46 East from US 101 to Jardine Road.
Comprehensive
Corridor Study [pdf: 4.7mb/106pp]
Parallel Routes Study [pdf:1.2mb/40pp]
Parking Management Plan
The City Paso Robles has commissioned Parking Design Group, LLP, to develop a Parking Management Plan for their downtown in order to ensure an adequate parking supply for the community, businesses, and patrons. By implementing the strategies recommended by Parking Design Group, LLP, the downtown will be equipped with the best possible comprehensive Parking Management Plan.
Download the
Parking Management Plan
[pdf:1.4mb/64pp]
More Projects
Traffic
Calming Program
The Traffic Calming Program, adopted by the City Council in
January 2005, was developed to provide the means to address
existing traffic calming problems and to use in new development. The purposes of "traffic calming" are aimed at reducing traffic
congestion and to keep traffic moving.
Learn more...
Salinas
River Corridor Vision
The Salinas River, embraced by the citizens of Paso Robles, is
a thriving corridor that enhances important habitat and open
spaces, provides recreational and economic opportunities, ties
to our heritage, and connects to our future. Follow The
River, Follow The Dream. Learn more about the
Salinas
River Corridor.
Olsen
Beechwood Specific Plan
City Council is taking action to actively encourage
community development in mixed use, compact, interconnected, and
pedestrian oriented form. Read more about the
Olsen Ranch Beechwood
Specific Plan.
