General Plan Policy Document (Adopted 7-11 ... - City of Wheatland

Non-Motorized Transportation Road and Rail Freight Movement Airport Overflight ZonesGENERAL PLAN SUMMARYCHAPTER3:ECONOMICDEVELOPMENTThe overall emphasis of the policies and programs under theseheadings is the establishment and maintenance of a well-roundedtransportation network that includes fully-connected and intersectingstreets, pedestrian paths, and bike paths.This chapter addresses the economic development issues. Key issuesinclude the maintenance and enhancement of the quality of life inWheatland by: retaining and encouraging the expansion of existingindustries and businesses in the community; encouraging thedevelopment of new industries and businesses in the communitythereby creating new jobs for Wheatland residents; and preserving andenhancing the rich historic character of the community.Redevelopment and public and private partnerships will be importantin stimulating these activities.This chapter contains goals, policies and implementation programsthat provide the framework for economic development for the city ofWheatland. The goals and policies of this section are organizedtopically according to the following categories, each of which relates toa particular economic development focus:CHAPTER4:HOUSING Business Attraction and Formation Downtown Economic Development TourismThis chapter includes goals, policies, and programs for the generalprovision of housing in Wheatland and quantified objectives for thedevelopment of housing for the years 2005 through 2008.The chapter includes four primary housing goals as follows:1. Provide for the City’s regional share of new housing for allincome groups.2. Improve/conserve the supply of existing housing.3. Meet the special housing needs of homeless persons, seniors, largefamilies, disabled persons, and farmworkers.4. Ensure equal housing opportunityThe policies and programs encourage the construction of housing to:meet the city’s projected housing needs for very low-, low-, andmoderate-income households; provide for decent housing for allincome levels, emergency shelters, and housing for other groups withspecial needs; provide for a balance of residents and jobs; preserveexisting residential neighborhoods; and ensure safe, sanitary housing.Wheatland General Plan Policy Document, Part I 17July 11, 2006