Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Visalia public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues in development with medium priority
D.R. Horton annexation and Clements Ranch subdivision
The council finalized prezoning 78 acres at Lovers Lane and Caldwell for a mix of single-family and multifamily housing, plus updated resolutions for the 292-lot Clements Ranch map after upholding an appeal.
Tulare County EDC membership
The council debated whether ten years of EDC dues have produced results. A 4-1 vote paid the half-year dues anyway, betting on a reorganization focused on industrial development along the Highway 99 corridor.
Small and simple map streamlining ordinance
A new ordinance would let subdivisions of up to 160 lots be approved administratively instead of by the Planning Commission, cutting time and cost for simple, conforming maps.
Economic Development Incentives
Visalia is passing on offering tax breaks and incentives to Amazon if they choose to build in the city's Industrial Park. This means no special deals for the online giant, keeping taxpayer money local.