Eastern Gateway Study Area

The City of Benicia proposes to create a new mixed-use district that allows by-right mixed use or multi-family housing development, subject to objective zoning and design standards that will be developed in conjunction with this district. The proposed project area encompasses approximately 13.5 acres of an existing commercial corridor at the intersection of Military East and East Fifth Street. The intention of the study is to establish zoning that will accommodate new multi-family housing in the area, which could serve a range of incomes and occupants as it is located within a one-half mile distance of the Downtown core and has existing bus transit service.

The study area is conceptual and may be modified as the City collects community input and further evaluates the district. Both a primary and secondary study area are delineated to differentiate between the primary focus area, which is an existing commercial corridor, and neighboring parcels that are not commercial but may be studied for potential inclusion.

This new district would allow streamlined permitting for multi-family housing. The project will also include community outreach, an amendment to the General Plan, and environmental review required by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).