Key Dates, Milestones, & Outcomes

In September 2024, staff submitted a Memorandum (Memo) to the Board of Supervisors (Board) with an update on the Framework, including Focus Areas, Goals, and Objectives. The memo and attachments are linked and shared below:

• MEMO TO THE BOARD: Sustainable Land Use Framework (September 2024)
  • ATTACHMENT A - Glossary of Terms for Goals and Objectives
  • ATTACHMENT B - Senate Bill 743, CEQA Compliance, and Alignment Within the County
  • ATTACHMENT C - Development of Sustainable Land Use Principles
  • ATTACHMENT D - Alignment of Focus Areas with Sustainable Land Use Principles
  • ATTACHMENT E - Outreach Events and Input

Staff presented to five stakeholder groups representing Land Development, the Building Industry Association (BIA),Environmental Coalition, Labor Union, and Farm Bureau, along with several Community Planning Groups on the Sustainable Land Use Framework and the draft Goals and Objectives, prior to presenting to the Board of Supervisors in summer 2024.

• Presentation
• One-Pager Resource

Third of three public workshops to discuss the Sustainable Land Use Framework and the draft Goals and Objectives for Natural Environment, Natural Hazards, and Climate. This workshop took place via Zoom on May 1, 2024.

• Presentation Slides
• Presentation Recording
  • English
  • Spanish

Second of three public workshops to discuss the Sustainable Land Use Framework and the draft Goals and Objectives for Human Health & Equity and Economic Strength. This workshop took place via Zoom on April 17, 2024.

• Presentation Slides
• Presentation Recording
  • English
  • Spanish

First of three public workshops to discuss the Sustainable Land Use Framework and the draft Goals and Objectives for Housing and Transportation. This workshop took place via Zoom on April 3, 2024.

• Presentation Slides
• Presentation Recording
  • English
  • Spanish

Staff shared an introduction to the Sustainability Principles (vision statements) and an overview of the parcel-by-parcel analysis (Development Feasibility Analysis) in VMT Efficient and Infill Areas in the Unincorporated Area.

• 3-1-2023 Board of Supervisors Agenda

Update on Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) and Mitigation Program options with an overview of the development of the Sustainable Land Use Framework.

• Presentation Slides
• Presentation Recording

Review identified themes and parcel by parcel methodology.

• Presentation Slides
• Summary of Input

Introductory Workshop with subject matter-specific small groups.

• Presentation Slides
• Summary of Input

View the Video Recording

Staff presented on the 13 items related to VMT analysis and mitigation, and the Board directed staff to return with options for a Sustainable Land Use Framework.

• 2-9-2022 Board of Supervisors Agenda

SB 743 identified vehicle miles traveled (VMT) as the new standard to evaluate a project’s environmental impact.