Sierra Gateway Neighborhood Plan
Summary
A new specific plan for 323 acres near downtown replaces the 2015 TOD Zones plan, rezoning the area for walkable, transit-oriented, mixed-use development. No eminent domain is included and no construction is proposed now.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 25, 2026.
Impact analysis
No direct cost to residents now; the plan is meant to attract housing and investment near transit.
Developers, future residents and businesses near downtown and the Metrolink station.
Resident speakers raised concerns about potential gentrification and displacement of existing residents.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council Regular Meeting - Aug 25, 2026
A new specific plan for 323 acres near downtown replaces the 2015 TOD Zones plan, rezoning the area for walkable, transit-oriented, mixed-use development. No eminent domain is included and no construction is proposed now.
Planning Commission - Jul 20, 2026
The city wants to replace its 2015 TOD Zones plan with a simpler, more implementable vision for 323 acres around downtown, the Metrolink station, and Sierra Highway — adding density allowances, rezoning a drainage basin for possible park use, and tiered improvement requirements for existing buildings. No construction is proposed yet.
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