Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Pittsburg public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in zoning with high priority
Development title update (zoning ordinance) public draft
The long-awaited public draft of the zoning ordinance update comes out November 6, with a 75-day comment window and about 15 community meetings, including a joint council-commission workshop.
Delegated design review authority and public transparency
Speakers alleged the combined consent calendar violates the Brown Act, that a cure-and-correct letter was rejected by private email, and that past written comments are missing from the public portal. They also challenged the September 1 execution date of the Aaron Welch contract.
North Central River Subarea General Plan and Zoning amendments
The city proposed changing the land use map and zoning for roughly 96 acres to carry out its 2040 General Plan and economic development goals. This affects what can be built in that part of Pittsburg and how the area develops.