Downtown Vallejo Specific Plan

Description

The Downtown Vallejo Specific Plan aims to revitalize Downtown Vallejo into a high-density, mixed-use district within the City. Downtown will feature more intense retail, housing, and an Arts and Entertainment district.

History

The City initially partnered with Triad Communities, Inc. to develop and implement the Downtown Vallejo Specific Plan. However, the City terminated the Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) in 2009, citing the developer's failure to meet certain milestones. In 2011, Triad filed a lawsuit against the City in Triad Downtown Vallejo, LLC v. City of Vallejo. The City decided to settle in 2014. However, the Specific Plan remains in place for the area.

Conceptual Renderings

Planning Districts

Georgia Street Corridor

Consisting of 15 acres, the City aims for the preservation of existing buildings and uses on Georgia Street while also providing opportunities for new retail and service uses on the first floor of buildings. Development shall respect the historical character of the neighborhood and be pedestrian-oriented.

Between Sutter Street and Sacramento Street, buildings are able to reach 45 feet, or around two or three stories. Between Sacramento Street and Santa Clara Street, buildings can reach 85 feet, or two to seven stories.

Central Downtown

Consisting of 36 acres, the City aims for a greater focus on higher-density residential and mixed-use development and to create an identifiable Arts and Entertainment district. The City wants new opportunities like a new grocery store, drug store, restaurants, and office uses.

Buildings in this district can reach 85 feet, or two to seven stories.

Civic Center

Consisting of nine acres, the City wants to concentrate civic and public facilities in this location to complement the existing City Hall and JFK Library.

The Vallejo Police Station project, while not included in the plan area, is linked to the goal of establishing a Civic Center in Downtown Vallejo.

Buildings in this district can reach up to 60 feet, or two to five stories.

Outer Downtown

Consisting of 26 acres, the City aims to create a transition area between Central Downtown and adjacent neighborhoods. The district will generally contain medium-density residential, live/work units, and service businesses.

Buildings in this district are able to reach up to 45 feet, or two to three stories.

Southwest Downtown

Consisting of 10 acres, the City aims to continue to permit the existing apartment buildings in the plan area. However, should redevelopment occur, the City wants higher density residential and a mix of local retail and office uses as one project.

Buildings in this district are able to reach up to 50 feet, or two to four stories.